Friday, January 1, 2016

First Book of the Year ~ 2016!!



Happy New Year to You!! May you have a happy, healthy, joyous, and prosperous 2016!!

Join Shelia from Book Journey and other fellow book bloggers as we feature our first book read in 2016.

My first book of 2016 is:
The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food by Jennifer 8. Lee. I had this book title on my reading wishlist for quite some time before I purchased a hardback copy of it for $2 at a library book sale about 2+ years ago now?!? I finally decided to dig this book out and start reading it this year. I enjoy eating CHINESE FOOD and most other Asian cuisines. I also enjoy reading nonfiction books about food, so this book seemed like a good choice for me to read at the start of 2016. Especially with the Chinese New Year right around the corner!!

I'm also hoping to read other books I've had for a year or longer in my ever growing 'to be read' pile. Happy reading to you all this year!!
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  1. Katherine PJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    I love foodie books and travel books and this sounds like a good one! I'm trying to read more nonfiction books this year and this is one I need to add to my list.

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 1, 2016 at 1:58 PM

      I managed to add more nonfiction to my reading last year!! I want to continue that trend this year too.

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  2. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    Oh yes, perfect book for the first day of a new year. And we seem to have both chosen the same attire for today...loving the comfy pjs!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 1, 2016 at 1:58 PM

      Reading in pajamas is the way to go!! Happy reading!!

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  3. westmetromommyJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    What an interesting book!

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  4. StefanieJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    Hau'oli Makahiki Hou. Food related books are fun to read. Have a great reading session today.

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  5. MarceJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Lovely chair to enjoy your chosen book :-) Happy New Year

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  6. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 1, 2016 at 12:39 PM

    This seems like a different yet good book for 2016; hope you enjoy it. Love seeing the pics and books of fellow bloggers.

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM

      Yes, it is nice to put a face to a name and see what other bloggers look like. Happy reading to you!!

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  7. Reading with JadeJanuary 1, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    That sounds like a fun read - I hope you enjoy... And that the book doesn't make you too hungry. Haha!

    Reading With Jade

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  8. Gigi AnnJanuary 1, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    I like Chinese Food, but never tried to cook it myself. I hope you have lots of food close by while reading about food. ; ) I do hope you are enjoying your book and Happy Reading...

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 1, 2016 at 2:02 PM

      I tried making one or two Chinese dishes at home, but they didn't turn out as well as at the restaurant we eat, so left the cooking to them!!

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  9. DianaJanuary 1, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    Sounds like a fun read -- a great choice to start 2016! Happy New Year!

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  10. JoAnnJanuary 1, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Foodie nonfiction is so appealing to me, too, and this sounds like a good one. Happy reading and Happy New Year!!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you too!!

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  11. Kathryn TJanuary 1, 2016 at 5:40 PM

    Mmm nothing nicer than reading about possible food dishes, especially ones you like. Enjoy and hope you get inspired. Happy New Year.

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you too!!

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  12. Nise' January 1, 2016 at 5:48 PM

    Great choice Wish I was better at cooking Chinese. Happy New Year.

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:10 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. I wish I was better at cooking Chinese food too. Happy New Year to you you too!!

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  13. Mary (Bookfan)January 1, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    I like your choice!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:10 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you too!!

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  14. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 1, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    You look very cozy in your reading chair, and the book looks very tempting. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:10 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you too!!

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  15. Brooke ShowalterJanuary 1, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    Sounds like a fun read! You look quite cozy. :) Enjoy your book!

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  16. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 1, 2016 at 7:38 PM

    It looks like such a great read and love your picture!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you too!!

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  17. ChaosIsAFriendOfMineJanuary 1, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    Yum - now I want Chinese food. ;-) Happy New Year!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you!!

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  18. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)January 1, 2016 at 10:04 PM

    Great choice to start the year.

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you!!

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  19. Angel Erin's Book ObsessionJanuary 1, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    This sounds like such a cute (and yummy) foodie book. Happy new year!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you!!

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  20. Cleopatra Loves BooksJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:57 PM

    Great picture - I started the year with a book from my own bookshelf too and really want to read more from the huge TBR

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you!!

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  21. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    You look so cute in your PJs reading your book! Yours is the first non-fiction first book of the year I see. I love reading non-fiction too. Enjoy!

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 10:17 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy New Year to you you!!

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  22. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2016 at 4:07 PM

    I love your photo.

    Did you take your photo in the same chair last year too? For some reason I recall that chair. :)

    Happy New Year.

    ENJOY your first book of the year. Sounds good.

    Elizabeth
    Silver’s Reviews
    My First Book Of The Year

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    1. Captivated ReaderJanuary 2, 2016 at 5:54 PM

      Yes, I am sitting in the same chair as last year and still wearing pajamas!!

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