2013 was an interesting year. It began with me in the hospital and it’s ending with me in the hospital. In between, I read some amazing books, worked on my own writing, and faced challenges I ever thought I’d have to face.

I haven’t been able to read much in the last couple of months. I’ve been sick and haven’t had the energy or drive to read. I’m hoping the new year brings a new start and I’ll get back to what I love. A piece of me has been missing, wrapped up and stored somewhere in my boxes of books.

2013 was still a good reading year, though. I managed to read 107 books for a total of 40,139 pages. I’ve fallen even more in love with some authors and discovered new ones that made an impact on my life. 2014 promises to be yet another amazing year for books.

The end of this year has been rough, I can’t lie. But 2014 will be a great year. I know it.