Stacie's List of 50 for 2010 - Now 162% Done!

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#1 Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

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#2 Change of Heart

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#3 The Essential Difference: Male and Female Brains and the Truth About Autism

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#4 Same Difference: How Gender Myths Are Hurting Our Relationships, Our Children, And Our Jobs

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#5 The Summer We Fell Apart: A Novel

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[Stacie]

I'm looking for new books to expand my reading, so if anyone has any that they would recommend I would appreciate it! I'm up for just about anything. :D

[Molly]

Stacie wrote: "I'm looking for new books to expand my reading, so if anyone has any that they would recommend I would appreciate it! I'm up for just about anything. :D"

My favorites of late were The Help and The Book of Lost Things. But I'm not sure what you mean by expanding your reading - trying to catch up on Classics or a specific genre? More non-fiction? Historical journies?

[Stacie]

Well, The Help is on my list of books to read, but I guess I don't really know what I'm looking for either. Last year, I read all of the Jodi Picoult books, which were amazing! I also read the Twilight series and The House of Night series. Both of those were intriguing and fun to read as well. I'm looking for books with substance and maybe out of the ordinary. I just ordered the first book in the Sookie Stackhouse series to see if that interests me, but I have been trying to find some Classics that may keep me interested as well. I don't necessarily have a specific genre that I've been reading, but rather I read any books that sound intriguing whether they are non-fiction or fiction.

[Molly]

The Help fits your request. You would probably enjoy The Lovely Bones too.

[Stacie]

I read The Lovely Bonesin 7th Grade and I absolutely loved it! I can't wait to go see the movie.

[Molly]

How about The Time Traveler's Wife or The Handmaid's Tale?

[Stacie]

The Time Traveler's Wife I thought was really good! I read it in Dec. 2009. I haven't heard of The Handmaid's Tale ...that will be one I'll have to look in to! Thanks for the suggestions.

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#6 Handle with Care

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#7 Dead Until Dark

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#8 Living Dead in Dallas

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#9 Club Dead

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#10 Dead to the World

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#11 True Colors

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#12 What French Women Know About Love, Sex and Other Matters of the Heart and Mind

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#13 Little Children





#14 If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story of Love, Murder, and Liberation

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#15 The Last Song

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#16 Dead as a Doornail



#17 Definitely Dead



#18 All Together Dead



#19 From Dead to Worse



#20 Bee Season

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#21 French Kiss



#22 Mermaids in the Basement


#23 LoveSick

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#24 Honolulu



#25 Whores on the Hill

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#26 The Shack

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#27 The Lost Symbol


This book was amazing! I've seen the last two movies that were made based upon the Dan Brown books, but this is the first one I read. I finished it in a matter of 3 days which is surprising considering how busy I am. If you're looking for more of a mystery, it would be great. I couldn't put it down!

[Desi]

If you liked this book I would highly recommend reading Angels and Demons and the DaVinci Code. They were even better than this one, and better than the movies as well.

[Stacie]

Unfortunately, I've never been able to read books AFTER watching the movie. They seem to bore me since I know what is going to happen. I always try to read the books first (I think the books are ALWAYS better), but I didn't know that the previous movies were based on books. I found out after watching the second movie. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Stacie]

#28 The Bright Forever


I read this book because it was supposed to be similar to, The Lovely Bones, which I loved. Unfortunately, I found this book to be slow moving and didn't seem to have much of a purpose. I'm a little disappointed.

[Stacie]

#29 Running with Scissors



This book was amazing! I can't believe the situations that were described and what this boy went through. I recommend this book to everyone. It was an easy read that I finished in about a day.

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#30 The Undomestic Goddess


Another quick and easy read! A book that shows the conflicts a person experiences while trying to balance work and love. A book that shows how a new experience can open your eyes to something you never would have imagined. Great read and the author is amazing. I will probably be picking up one of her other books in the future.

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#31 The Heart Mender: A Story of Second Chances
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This is a great book with a little bit for everyone. It has mystery, suspense, love, war and everything in between. It was a fast read and the author did a great job of depicting the time period of WWII in America. This is a (somewhat) true story that warms the heart and reminds us all how important it is to forgive people and continue on with our lives happy and free from the burden of blame.

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#32 Asking for Trouble


This book took me quite a while to read! I usually read one a week at least, but this one took me two because every time I picked it up I feel asleep. I just couldn't get into the story it seemed very slow, but I finished it!

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#33 House Rules


Another amazing read from Jodi Picoult! This book is one of the best that I have read from her. I love how she always finds a way to give us more information about a topic while still writing an intriguing story. In this case, the book is about a boy who has Asperger's syndrome who is accused of murder. It puts an interesting perspective on the lives of those who may be living with a form of autism. I definitely recommend this book!

[Stacie]

#34 Sundays at Tiffany's


This is the first James Patterson book that I picked up to read. I found it at a library book sale, and decided that since so many people find his books interesting I would take a chance with it. I think I have found another truly dedicated writer to continue reading books from! Patterson has a way of writing the story that doesn't make you want to put the book down. I read this book in two days because it was so interesting and I couldn't wait to see how it ends. It was mysterious and yet romantic. I fell in love with this book!

[Stacie]

#35 Jail Bertie and the Peanut Ladies


Easy read and a pretty good book. I didn't like how much the story seemed to jump around. It didn't flow as nicely as other books and there seemed to be pointless information intertwined, but it was funny in parts and definitely a fast read. I finished it in two days.

[Stacie]

#36 The Reader


This was a very intriguing book full of questions. It made me question a lot of things, but the somewhat romantic quality of the book was heartwarming and sad at the same time. It was an excellent choice and most definitely interesting.

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#37 The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella


If you liked the Twilight series and you are looking for something else related to read... I would suggest this book. It is a fast, short, and easy read and delves deeper into the life of the "new" vampire Bree Tanner. Definitely interesting to read this part of the Eclipse novel from a different perspective. Also, it is available until July 5th for free online at www.breetanner.com

[Stacie]

#38 Carrie Pilby



Carrie Pilby is an interesting character in this book. Throughout the book she finally realizes what she has been missing and how she can be happy with her life. This book is about realizing that you need to find out who you truly are and make decisions based upon your own morals rather than society's. It is an easy read and keeps you interested throughout the book. It is amazing to see the social difficulties that a person can have based upon their own life experiences.

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#39 The Firm


BEST book I've read in a while! This is the first Grisham novel that I've picked up, and I can't wait to read more! The mystery and suspense that surrounded the characters was amazing. I finished this book in a day because I couldn't bring myself to put it down! I recommend this to anyone interested in mystery, suspenseful, and law-related novels.

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#40 The Partner



Another great Grisham novel! Definitely a little different from The Firm, but I love that these books are law-related. I would recommend this book in a heartbeat.

I just wish it didn't take so long to get through! Long hours at work have prevented me from reading as much as I would like...

[Chris]

Stacie wrote: "#39 The Firm


BEST book I've read in a while! This is the first Grisham novel that I've picked up, and I can't wait to read more! The mystery and suspense tha..."

I think his first book "A Time to Kill" (which got very little attention until after The Firm hit it big) is his best legal thriller.

[Stacie]

Chris wrote: "Stacie wrote: "#39 The Firm


BEST book I've read in a while! This is the first Grisham novel that I've picked up, and I can't wait to read more! The myster..."

Chris - I haven't read that one! I'll have to see if I can find it at the library.

[Stacie]

#41 The Tale of Halcyon Crane




Very quick read! I picked this book up for a book club, and read it in about three hours! I just couldn't put it down. I recommend picking this one up :)

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#42 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


This book started off a little slow for my taste. It took a little time to get into it, but once it finally picked up it was a quicker read. I read the last 250 pages this morning because I couldn't put it down!

I will be reading the next book in the series. I guess we'll see if it starts in the same slow way.

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#43My Summer of Southern Discomfort


This was a slow read. It didn't flow as nicely as other books that I have read, and the ending didn't make as much sense as I hoped. Not a horrible book, but if I have the choice I wouldn't read it again.

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#44 Torn Apart: The Heartbreaking Story of a Childhood Lost


AMAZING book by James Patterson! True story, and I couldn't put it down. I started it early today and just kept on reading until I was done. Heartbreaking yet uplifting story of survival of Cory, a child with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, and anxiety disorder. Definitely an book I would recommend to others!

[Rosabelle]

Stacie wrote: "#42 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


This book started off a little slow for my taste. It took a little time to get into it, but ..."

Hi Stacie, it's the same for me. The first 100 pages when I read this book was slow, but after that i can't put it down.. I've read the second book, the girl who played with fire, it's as good as the first one, fast paced and unputdownable..

[Stacie]

Rosabelle wrote: "Stacie wrote: "#42 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


This book started off a little slow for my taste. It took a little time to ge..."

That's good to hear! Maybe I'll have to pick up the second one next! I have it here, but I've been reading other books in between.

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#45 When It Happens



Interesting book. Meant more for those in High School, but still a fast-paced easy read. Basically tells a story of finding love while in High School, and choosing not to settle.