100+ Books in 2025 discussion

Alright, late joining this group, but I've read 3 books so far.



1. The Perfect Elizabeth: A Tale of Two Sisters 3*
2. The Phantom of the Opera 4*
3. Man's Search for Meaning 5*

Currently working on The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings (includes Lady Windermere's Fan, Salome, An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, and some poem that I'll probably skip) I'll post as soon as I finish. I'll try to include reviews from now on as well

4. The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings 3*

I found myself wanting to like The Picture of Dorian Gray but just not quite being able to. An Ideal Husband and the Importance of Being Earnest were very good and amusing though.

5. In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber 5*

This was a fun read. I think it's my favorite of the Bloody Jack Adventures so far. Once I started seriously reading, it went by so fast!

6. The Eyre Affair 4*

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Jasper Fforde is subtlely clever and the characters are very well developed.

I'm gonna need to pick up the pace a bit if I'm going to make it to 100! Maybe I'll catch up over summer break- I usually read a lot more then.

7. Nineteen Eighty-Four 4*

I think I'll definately follow this up with a light entertaining read.

8. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet 5*

I loved this book! I loved the dynamics between the characters: the distance between Henry and his father reflected in the distance between Henry and his son. Jamie Ford is a master at portraying emotions and evoking them in the reader.

9. Jane Austen Ruined My Life 4*
10. Lover Mine 4*

11. The Last Song 4*
This was my first Nicholas Sparks book and I really enjoyed it. I've always avoided Nicholas Sparks because I thought he seemed a little to "chick-lit" for my tastes, but ironically he's my boyfriend's favorite author- so I thought I'd give him a try. Glad I did and I think I'll have to give some of his other books a try now!

12. The Girl Who Chased the Moon 5*
As always, Sarah Addison Allen delivers in her newest book. It was a very charming read- I loved Vance. Also, Julia's baking made me crave cake like no other. My only criticism: the plot feels a little thinner than her previous books, but still an enjoyable read.

13. Like Water for Chocolate 3*
Definately and intriging read but I found some parts were just a little too weird. Not particularly fond of the ending...

June



14. The Book of Night Women 3*
15. Spooky Little Girl 2*

July.. I slacked off more than usual

August



16. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 4*

I've started several books this summer, but haven't really finished any...

Yeah, so busy summer, busy semester.. my reading time has taken a big hit this year. Definately not likely I'll make it to 100 this year, but who knows.

September, October, November



17. On the Road 2*
18. Untamed 4*
19. Forbidden 4*
20. Eat, Pray, Love 3*

This semester has been pretty intense- applied to grad school (got accepted!!!) and have way too much homework. It wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't going home every other weekend to work, but oh well- that's life.