Around the USA in 52 Books discussion

Hello everyone! I'm very new to the group and just thought this seemed like a fun challenge that might force me to read books that having been collecting on my shelf for the last year (or more, guiltily enough). I'm also doing an Alphabet Book challenge and a page count challenge.. I can't help myself, I love a goal!

I haven't been to the Around the World group yet but I plan to check it out once I complete this challenge so that I don't overwhelm myself. :)