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January 2009 books6-When the Wind Blows - Jan 30, 2009
5-Mistakes that Worked - Jan 30, 2009
4-Plum Lovin' - Jan 28, 2009
3-Married In Seattle First Comes Marriage\Wanted Perfect Partner - Jan 27, 2009
2-People of the Book - Jan 26, 2009
1-Mrs Eckdorf in O'Neills Hotel - Jan 4, 2009
February 2009 books13-Nowhere to Run - Feb 27, 2009
12-Sundays at Tiffany's - Feb 22, 2009
11-The Cider House Rules - Feb 17, 2009
10-Violets Are Blue (Alex Cross, Book 7) - Feb 10, 2009
9-Devil's Claw - Feb 8, 2009
8-Roses Are Red - Feb 4, 2009
7-Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, Book 5) - Feb 3, 2009
March 2009 books19-Evening Class - Mar 29, 2009
18-A Walk to Remember - Mar 23, 2009
17-Quentins - Mar 22, 2009
16-The Miracle at Speedy Motors - Mar 17, 2009
15-The Northbury Papers - Mar 13, 2009
14-World Without End - Mar 8, 2009
April 2009 books25-The Glass Lake - Apr 29, 2009
24-7th Heaven - Apr 18, 2009
23-The Blue Corn Murders A Eugenia Potter Mystery - Apr 16, 2009
22-Dove in the Window - Apr 14, 2009
21-The Final Warning - Apr 7, 2009
20-Firelord - Apr 6, 2009
May 2009 books30- Brisingr - -May 19, 2009
29- Flesh And Blood - May 8, 2009
28- Twenty Wishes - May 6, 2009
27- The Lonesome Gods - May 5, 2009
26- The Sunday Philosophy Club - May 4, 2009
June 2009 books39- Red River - Jun 29, 2009
38- The Perfect Poison - Jun 24, 2009
37- Salvation in Death - Jun 21, 2009
36- Sarah's Quilt A Novel of Sarah Agnes Prine and the Arizona Territories, 1906 - Jun 18, 2009
35- Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos - Jun 14, 2009
34- Alibis in Arkansas Death on a Deadline/Death of a Diva/Death at a Diner34- Jun 10, 2009
33- Top 10 Athens - Jun 7, 2009
32- To the Ends of the Earth32- Jun 6, 2009
31- Travellers Albania - Jun 1, 2009
July 2009 books47- The Copper Beech - Jul 28, 2009
46- Lake Wobegon Days - Jul 25, 2009
45- The Choice - Jul 19, 2009
44- Summer Sisters - Jul 15, 2009
43- Black Monday A Novel - Jul 14, 2009
42- Sons of Fortune - Jul 11, 2009
41- Tara Road - Jul 9, 2009
40-Just Breathe - Jul 6, 2009
August 2009 books50- Promises in Death - Aug 12, 2009
49- Sanctuary - Aug 6, 2009
48- How Stella Got Her Groove Back - Aug 4, 2009
August 2009 books, cont.51- Cookies Bite-Size Life Lessons - Aug 13, 2009
OK, so it is a picture book, but I figure that I am entitled to read one for myself once in a while. It was a present from a good friend. I had to read it myself before I share it with my granddaughters.
52-Six Ways From Sunday - Aug 15, 2009People at work sometimes leave books around to share - so I needed something to read and I picked this one up. It is a classic "B" Western - a morality play taking place in a mining town.
53-ImpossibleI received this book in a GoodReads giveaway. Thank you very much!
I was lucky to have this book in my bag on a day when I could read a lot. I love the song that the book is based on. The author has taken this folk song and built a credible back story for it. A young girl's life takes a dramatic turn when she learns the reason behind the song that her insane mother sings. I will never hear the song "Scarborough Fair" again without thinking of Lucinda and her "true love"
54-Micah - Aug 16, 2009I don't normally read vampire books, but I had finished my book and still had 5 hours left of my double shift and I need a book to read for my breaks. One of my friends had this book available so I started reading it. It really wasn't too bad. A bit of mystery and sex and love. Not a bad quick read.
55-Damage Control - Aug 18, 2009A very satisfying sheriff Joanna Brady novel. This book has all the prerequisites for a good read, interesting characters and a plot that follows them in their day-to-day investigations and lives.
56-Murder at the President's Door An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery - Aug 19, 2009 A period piece staring Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House in 1933. It is fascinating to read about the goings on in Washington early in FDR's first term in office during the height of the depression. It was a very different world than now. The author has a unique insight into that world since he was the son of FDR and Eleanor.
58-Firefly Summer A Novel - Aug 29, 2009I love retreating into the Irish neighborhoods and towns of Maeve Binchy.
59-92 Pacific Boulevard - Aug 30, 2009This is part of the continuing series about Cabot Cove, Washington. Some small mysteries, some romance, a very nice neighborhood to retreat into.
60 - The Other Queen A NovelThis story about Mary Queen of Scots is told from 3 viewpoints, that of Mary herself and her 2 jailers: George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and his wife, Bess of Hardwick. The story covers the years that the queen is held while hoping to return to take her on the throne of Scotland. You have to wonder what would have happened if Mary or her cousin Elizabeth had been less jealous and more tolerant.
61 Howards EndHoward's End is a view of the English society of 100 years ago. The characters are mostly people who have an "income" so are concerned with society and conventions. I found them tedious except for the heroine, Margaret, but even she isn't without faults.
I read the first of the two novels in this book. Am working on the second one.
62 PRIDE AND PREJUDICEI was happy with the outcome of this book but was disturbed by the prejudices that Jane Austin talks about. How tedious it must have been to live in those times where society was so important (if you could afford it!)
63 Jane and the Man of the Cloth Being the Second Jane Austen MysteryThis was an interesting look into the world of Jane Austin.
64 The Great Railway BazaarPaul Theroux was on his journey when I was also traveling across Asia and Europe by bus and train. Totally different experiences.
65 Masada A novel of love, courage and the triumph of the human spirit Sept. 27, 2009Several years ago we had the chance to visit Israel and of course one of our tours was to Masada. Walking among the ruins it is hard to imagine what they must have felt while the Romans were building that ramp.
66 Sew Deadly Sept. 29, 2009A borrowed book from my Quilt Guild. How do you kill a quilter? A fun little mystery.
67 Death on the Drunkard's Path An Iris House Mystery Oct. 3, 2009Another quilt mystery - why would anyone commit a murder at a quilt show? Read it to find out, the author keeps us guessing till the last few pages.
68 Riding the Iron Rooster Oct. 16, 2009This book was fascinating. I can't help wonder how China has changed in the last 25 years. I think that Paul probably hasn't changed that much!
70 The Vanished Man Oct. 24, 2009This book was full of twists and turns as Lincoln Rhyme and his team track a killer with magical talent.
71 Hard Time Oct. 28, 2009VI Warshawski finds herself in a lot of trouble after almost hitting an injured girl. This book was painful but I couldn't put it down.
72 The Twelfth Card Nov. 3, 2009This book followed the attempted murder of a Harlem teenager. The author kept the surprises coming till the last page. Every time I thought I had it figured out, something else happened to keep me guessing.
4 stars
73 Saving Fish from Drowning A Novel Nov.8, 2009The story is about a group of tourists traveling to China and Burma told from the perspective of the ghost of the original tour organizer. The interesting view allows her to visit the minds of the people in the group as well as people that they interact with.
75 Death At Wentwater Court Nov. 15, 2009A little period mystery taking place among the upper crust of England in 1923.
74 Slumdog Millionaire A Novel Nov.11, 2009I really enjoyed this little book. The story follows the reason that Ram Muhammad Thomas is able to answer all of the questions on an Indian quiz show. The highly unlikely hero is an orphan who has made his own way in the world with no formal schooling. A vivid portrait of life in India for such a child.
I haven't seen the movie yet but am anxious to see it.
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