#71 Empire of Ivory

Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novick. Yes, I read through all three in a row. If I had had the 5th book, I would have gone straight into it.

#70 Black Powder War

Black Powder War by Naomi Novick. Still love this series.

#69 Throne of Jade

Throne of Jade by Naomi Novick. Love this series.

#68 All That Matters

All That Matters by Jan Goldstein was shallower than I had hoped. I really didn't care so much for the 23 year old suicidal protagonist - I wanted to hear more about Nana's escape from the Nazis. Seems odd to say a book about a woman being saved from herself is shallow but that's how I feel.

#67 Sarah Canary

Sarah Canary by Karen Joy Fowler was not the book I thought it was going to be - not that it was bad. I'm not sure that I can explain it other than to say I wanted it to be different than it was and if I had known I probably wouldn't have read it.

#66 Ballad of the Whiskey Robber

Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts by Julian Rubinstein - the title pretty much sums it up... Actually, I really enjoyed this one, learning about Hungary and Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism and how it affected ordinary people through the rise and downfall of a hockey goalie who robs banks and post offices. I would recommend this one, despite the slightly cheesey cover art.

#65 Coffee and Kung Fu

Coffee and Kung Fu by Karen Brichoux is a light, easy read set in Boston. Have to say I was excited by that fact, hoping it would serve a bit as a travel guide. Sadly, not so much. But it was entertaining if not exactly inspiring. Well, I shouldn't say that as some parts made me wistful but in the end, it's a modern day fairy tale and everything turns out ok.