Friday Book Beginnings and Book Blog Hop

Book Beginnings on Fridays by Rose City Reader -  Share the opening sentence (or so) of the book you are reading this week. You can also share from a book that caught your fancy, even if you are not reading it right now.

"A few years back I was running out of money so I volunteered for a research study at the University of Pennsylvania." Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

I can't say the first line wowed me, but it did stoke my curiosity... What kind of research study? This book didn't wait long to reveal a complex character and creepy vibes.

Q:   How many books did you read in 2025? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

A:   I read 20 books in 2025. Which doesn't sound like a lot when some book bloggers are reading several hundred a year, but for me and the small amount of time I have to read, it is a lot. Plus, I only challenged myself to 12, so I'm proud of the number.

Comments

  1. Kat @ ♥ Forever Book Lover ♥December 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM

    I read around work, life, and blogging. Some years are 40, some years are 70 — this year landed in the middle, which I’m happy with. What matters more to me is: did I enjoy what I read, did I discover new authors, and did I keep my blog active? (Yes, yes, and yes.) Happy Reading!

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    1. Idea-ist @ GetLostinLitDecember 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM

      Work takes up so much amount of time lol. i agree enjoyment is a key element, and I try to keep the blog as active as possible, although this december i didn't post any reviews, christmas prep kept me away from my book.

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  2. Jessica @ a GREAT readDecember 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM

    Oh very nice! I like to set manageable goals myself that way I can try to surpass it easily enough! I used to hit triple digits, but nowhere near as many as others still. Plus I still review every book I read and I know some of these others don't. So I guess there's that too!

    Thanks for visiting my BBH!

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  3. SnapdragonDecember 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM

    My GR said 55 but take the graphic novels and manga out I read 22 books. I think most people read around 20 in a year.

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  4. Ashley SappDecember 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM

    I've heard great things about this book! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year!

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