I haven’t stopped reading, friendly followers, but I was dragged down for quite a bit after saying goodbye to my everything companion, Boots (except for going to the barn, though she did punch Dakota in the face once…). While I didn’t stop reading for a while I merely lived and breathed being in a fantasy world in between the cuddles and care of the creatures I still had; which is the means to say, that somehow, against all odds, I intend to be updating my book reviews for the 27 books I’ve read since the last I reviewed. Now, that seems like a lot; it is! It’s all the books I read from the middle of September to now!

How many books does that put me at for the year? 79 so far.
Do I think I’ll hit 80? Yes.
Am I disappointed I didn’t read 100 or more? No. I definitely chose quality over quantity this year and there have been a few books/series that I definitely felt I wasted my time with/wasn’t selective enough when I chose them.

While I work on catching up, know that my three cat household is that once again; in the middle of October Morticia came into our lives and is now laying on a wrapped gift behind me as I work. Enjoy your pets, and your loved ones, and enjoy the fantasies that books help you lose yourself in. Happy Yule, Merry Christmas, and let’s get these updates all finished before the new year’s OFFICIAL recap!