Let's just lay our cards on the table, shall we, and agree that, on the whole, 2016 was an abysmal year.
And I'd just like to personally invite it not to let the door hit it on the way out.
This is me being as charitable as I can possibly be at this point.
That said, I want to send a glorious shout out to the wonderful books that have come out this past year, and to all the authors (and readers) who have not given in to the anxiety, depression, anger, and fear that I know so many of us have felt throughout the past twelve months (or more). It is the last day of the year, and I have poured all of my gratitude (and hope for a better one to come) into my annual list of my favorite reads of the year. Just 17 this year. Fewer than the past few years, which indicates a healthy dose of necessary rereading in this year that has been what it was, as well as the fact that I just didn't get to as many new releases.
(in the order in which I read them)
The Thirteenth Earlby Evelyn Pry…
And I'd just like to personally invite it not to let the door hit it on the way out.
This is me being as charitable as I can possibly be at this point.
That said, I want to send a glorious shout out to the wonderful books that have come out this past year, and to all the authors (and readers) who have not given in to the anxiety, depression, anger, and fear that I know so many of us have felt throughout the past twelve months (or more). It is the last day of the year, and I have poured all of my gratitude (and hope for a better one to come) into my annual list of my favorite reads of the year. Just 17 this year. Fewer than the past few years, which indicates a healthy dose of necessary rereading in this year that has been what it was, as well as the fact that I just didn't get to as many new releases.
(in the order in which I read them)
The Thirteenth Earlby Evelyn Pry…
Oh my goodness!!!! sooo cute! Happy Birthday little Piper! She is ADORABLE Angie! :D look at that quirky smile, that cute nose and blue eyes! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Piper!! Super cute photo. :o)
ReplyDeleteHow CUTE!! and borthday wishes, that photo is just simply adorable :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! It's been too long since I've seen her.
ReplyDeleteShe's beyond gorgeous! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe she is two! Party Hardy Pips!! I got you bows!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Piper, Angie!
ReplyDeleteKarenS
Such a cutie! Happy Birthday, Piper! :)
ReplyDelete*grin* Thanks, you guys. The birthday girl is fast asleep now, but she appeared to have a marvelous second birthday and we're awfully glad she's ours.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belatetd Birthday! The birthday girl is gorgeous, glad she had a good day.
ReplyDeleteOh how adorable!!! Oh man, I so miss 2 with mine!!!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely cute. Aww.
ReplyDeleteAlexa, she keeps asking if she can have another birthday party soon...:)
ReplyDeleteKenda, isn't it an adorable age? I love it, too.
Sami, hehe.
Happy (belated) Birthday, Piper!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and warm hugs to Piper's momma, papa nd big brother, too. Gosh, Angie, I remember clear as day the day you posted about her arrival. Time sure flies when you're in love, doesn't it? =)
xo