Welcome to 2016, friends! My only new blogging goal right now is a new look for the blog so be on the lookout 🙂
I couldn’t resist joining Sheila this year in celebrating the first book I’m going to read this year. I considered many but decided on one that I won from fellow blogger Lloyd. It was his favorite of the year a few years back and it’s been sitting on my shelves for that long (this happened last year when I won Lisa’s favorite book and it took me years to read. I mention it only because it ended up being my favorite book last year! But no pressure Lloyd :)).
I read the first few chapters last night and have a very good feeling about The Language of Flowers. Have you read it? What will be your first book of 2016?
Stacy's Books 
Reading Goodnight June…. I ordered it the same night that I read your review and I already love it!
Good call metaljunkee. I gave GJ a 4+ out of 4. Yep. And I had a friend email me last night to say that it’s one of the best books he’s ever read. Pretty cool, yes?
That’s great, Carol! I hope you like it 🙂
Stacy, I have NO FEAR that you will love TLoF. NONE. As for my 1st book (I’ve already sent the picture to Sheila – cool idea), I’m reading Last Bus of Wisdom by Ivan Doig. I’m on page 118 of 450. I like it so far. but it’s no TLoF!
I’m also participating (this is my first time!). I just finished my post. I’m trying to think if I have The Language of Flowers (I think I do). I’ll look forward to your thoughts. Happy New Year!
I’ve heard so many good things about this book – hope you love it!
I’ve heard good things about your first book as well. And such a pretty picture of you and the book! Happy New Year, Stacy!
Cute photo!!
ENJOY your book. I read it and enjoyed it!!
Happy New Year – Happy Reading in 2016!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My First Book Of The Year
Happy New Year, Stacy! That book has been on my wish list for ages. Hope you love it 🙂
This is such a good book – our book club enjoyed the flowers and their meanings.
Oh, I loved The Language of Flowers….it was one of my favorites in the year I read it. Enjoy! Here is my FIRST BOOK OF 2016 POST
What a great choice Stacy! I loved this book and I am sure you will too. Happy New Year.
My First Book
This book has been on my TBR for far too long but I haven’t actually gotten to it. I need to dig it up and read it very soon. Hope you love it!
Happy New Year! Your first book has such a great cover. I love it.
Sounds like a great choice — I hope you love it! Happy New Year!
Great choice – I loved that book! Happy New Year to you and your family!
I’ve never seen this book before, but from the way it sounds in all the comments I need to think about reading it. My TBR list just keeps growing today…Happy Reading 2016 Year.
Oh, I heard this is a good one from my mum who read it some time ago. Hau’oli Makahiki Hou.
I love the idea of giving away one’s favorite book of the year so that a new person can read it on the first day of the next year.
Happy New Year Stacy. I loved your 1st book of the New Year – cute pic too.
I loved this book. So did my book club members. I like your photo. It is similar to mine. Your blog is already looking different. I have a new blog design and hope to keep it awhile as I change mine too often. Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
The Language of Flowers sounds like a good book. I haven’t read it yet though, but it’s on my ever growing reading wishlist.
Happy New Year to you!!
This is a new to me book, but it’s always interesting reading the favourite books of some of your favourite bloggers.
Wishing you a happy new year filled with wonderful books!
Great choice – I loved that book! Happy New Year!
I’ve heard great things about that book! Enjoy it and happy new year
This was a great book and made my favorites list in 2011. I’m sure you will enjoy it.
I haven’t read this book but I’ve wanted to. The title is so compelling. I think I have a NetGalley copy. Hope you love it!
I’ve heard such wonderful things about this book! I hope you enjoy it, Stacy!