Another one hosted by J. Kaye’s Book Blog.

I expect at least the sod-turning for our new village library this year, so I think this challenge is especially appropriate. Encouraged by J., I’m going to aim high and go for the “Stepping It Up” level which requires me to check out and read 75 books during the coming year.

1. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

2. The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

3. Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

4. Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

5. One Hundred Shades of White by Preethi Nair

6. Raven Black by Ann Cleeves

7. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitgerald – graphic novel form

8. The Diplomat’s Wife by Pam Jenoff

9. Beside a Burning Sea by John Shors

10. The Body in the Belfry by Katherine Hall Page

11. The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice