The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne, 2006, 216 pages ( Read more... )

My book year always starts on Christmas Day, not New Year's Day like most people's.

So far I have read:

1. Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson, 1995, 282 pages.
   
2. Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson, 2011, 358 pages.
   
3. The Pact by Jodi Picoult, 1998, 496 pages.
   

Also, I've tried to read, but not succeeded in finishing two books:

• The Man who ( Read more... )

I just wanted to mention that my beautiful new layout is by sparrow_design, who makes the most gorgeous LJ layouts ever, and that my default icon is by the inimitable rainbowgraphics, who is responsible for at least half the icons I own. They're great communities and I recommend them both.