Challenge: 50 Books discussion
2010
>
Stacie's 2010 Book List
date
newest »
newest »
2. The Reagan I Knew by William F. Buckley Jr.
This book was interesting and a quick read.
3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This book was REALLY good, I couldn't put it down. The story is narrated by 'Death' and it was creative, witty and haunting.
4. Assiniboin Girl by Kathi Wallace
This book was written by a friend of mine and the story was engaging.
5. Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
This was one of the best Christian books for women that I've ever read!! Gives women clear, encouraging information on living your life according to scripture and the joy that it can bring.
6. Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will or How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Impressions, Open Doors, Random ... Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc.by Kevin DeYoung
7. The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann
This was an interesting book. Some parts had too much detail but overall it was a good. It's a true story about an explorer that disappeared in the Amazon. It was sad at times though because his whole world revolved around finding the lost city of Z...nothing else seemed to matter and it cost him his life.
8. Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard Mystery, #1) by Charlaine Harris
Mindless and a quick read. It was just what I needed in between shoveling all of this snow that we have been getting on the east coast.
9. Shakespeare's Champion (Lily Bard Mystery, #2) by Charlaine Harris
10. Shakespeare's Christmas (Lily Bard Mystery, #3) by Charlaine Harris
11. Shakespeare's Trollop (Lily Bard Mystery, #4) by Charlaine Harrie
12. The Uncommon Reader: A Novella by Alan Bennett
This book was short but packed quite a punch. The story is about the Queen of England and she has suddenly found a love for reading late in life. The impact on the Queen and the people around her was interesting. Anyone that loves to read will enjoy the book references.
13. Shakespear's Counselor (Lily Bard Mystery #5) by Charlaine Harris
14. Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
This was a really great book! The story was engaging and would be a great beach read.
15. Daring Chloe by Laura Jensen Walker
This book was just a fun read! Chloe gets ditched the day of her wedding by a text message. The book covers the next year in her life while she learns how to move on with her book club friends. I'm looking forward to checking out the other books in the series.
16. Homicide In Hardcover (A Bibliophile Mystery, #1)by Kate Carlisle
This book was a lot of fun to read. The story was interesting and I'm really happy that this is the start of a new series.
17. Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper
18. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This was a wonderful book and I really enjoyed the writing style. The book is told from the perspective of 3 different women in Jackson Mississippi during the 1960s. It had a lot of sad moments but some laugh out loud moments too.
19. Angelology by Danielle Trussoni
Interesting topic and engaging but at the same time I found myself having trouble getting through it. The ending was also a let down. The author seemed to be more worried about setting it up for a sequel then actually writing a satisfying ending.
20. Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas
This isn't normally the kind of book that I read but a friend recommended it and I couldn't put it down. The story made me laugh out loud quite a few times. This was definitely a great beach read.
21. If Books Could Kill (A Bibliophile Mystery, #2) by Kate Carlisle
22. It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas
23. Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas
24. The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
This book was written really well and the story was very creative. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
Stacie wrote: "24. The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne CollinsThis book was written really well and the story was very creative. I'm looking forward to the ..."
I am reading this right now and can't put it down! I have already requested #2 from the library...hope the wait isn't too long.
I wanted to download book 2 right away on my Kindle when I finished book 1 on Sunday. I was so disappointed when I found out the it wasn't available until June 3rd! Happy reading 8)Kelly wrote: "Stacie wrote: "24. The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
This book was written really well and the story was very creative. I'm looking ..."
Stacie wrote: "I wanted to download book 2 right away on my Kindle when I finished book 1 on Sunday. I was so disappointed when I found out the it wasn't available until June 3rd! Happy reading 8)Kelly wrote:..."
I finished it yesterday - my boys were napping so I think I read for about 2 hours straight :). LOVED it! I can't wait for the second one and it is probably going to kill me to wait until August for the final book. Now I understand what all the fuss has been about.
25. Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers, #4) by Lisa Kleypas
26. I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
This book was good. It was dark, witty and unsettling. I want to read everything that Markus Zusak has written. The Book Thief and I Am the Messenger were really amazing.
27. A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
He is just the best!
Stacie wrote: "26. I Am the Messenger by Markus ZusakThis book was good. It was dark, witty and unsettling. I want to read everything that Markus Zusak has written. The ..."
He has a new book coming out at the end of the year, I think, called Bridge of Clay. I saw him read a bit from it at the Adelaide Writers' Week in March and it sounded wonderful! He's such a beautiful person, too, and so appreciative of the praise he's received from his fans, so it makes you want to go out there and buy everything he's every written :)
28. Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters by Joshua Harris
29. Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas
30. Emma by Jane Austen
This book was difficult at first because all you want to do is strangle Emma. But overall I enjoyed it.
31. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
This book was a little painful for me. I read it for my book club and I'm just not a Dan Brown fan.
32. Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Ultimate Embrace of Curvesby Crystal Renn
Pretty interesting book. I didn't agree with everything she said but it was interesting reading about her story.
33. Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10)by Charlaine Harris
This series is just a fun read. Looking forward to seeing how it ends.
Ends? What d'ya mean, ends? Nooooo...........
Haha..I know what you mean. This is her best series and I love the characters. I'm torn! I don't want it to end but I'm dying to know who she ends up with 8)
34. A Dish Best Served Cold by Ann Perry
35. Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins
Really looking forward to Book 3 coming out in a couple weeks.
36. The City of Glass by Cassandra ClareThis was a really good series and it looks like she has more on the way. Now I'm going back to dive into Mockingjay.
37. Mockingjay by Susanne Collins
This series was nothing short of amazing! I'm still shocked that this was a YA series. It was so good! Everyone should read them.
38. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
This was a good read but a little disjointed. I enjoyed her spoof on gothic novels.
39. The Strain by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan
Love this book!! Re-read it before I jumped into book 2.
40. The Fall by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan
This was good but not as good as the first part
41. The Small Hand by Susan Hill
Great book to read around Halloween
42. The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James
43. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
44. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Both of these books were wonderful. A Walk in the Woods made me laugh out loud numerous times and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet was an amazing story!!
45. The Case of the Missing Servant by Tarquin Hall
46. A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Typical Lisa Kleypas..fun, easy read for Christmas time.
47. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This book was sad and unsettling. Not a favorite of mine.
Challenge: 50 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
The Whole Way to Allergy Relief & Prevention: A Doctor's Complete Guide to Treatment and Self-Care (other topics)A Guide to Indian Jewelry, Baskets, Silver, Pottery, Rugs, Beadwork, Kachinas, Turquoise (other topics)
How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming (other topics)
The Secret Language of Birthdays: Personology Profiles for Each Day of the Year (other topics)
The Great Gatsby (other topics)
More...
I started the year with a re-read.