Kathy R's 2011 Book Challenge List

[Kathy]

1. Death of an Outsider by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

Starting out 2011 where I started 2010, with M.C. Beaton. I'm going back now and picking up the books at the beginning of the series. Can't believe I started in the middle of a series last year, very unlike me.

[Kathy]

2. Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Christy]

Kathy - I myself have a very hard time starting in the middle of a series. I inadvertently did so buy picking up a book on a whim at the library and I'm currently going through the same process. Good luck starting back at the beginning!

[Kathy]

Christy wrote: "Kathy - I myself have a very hard time starting in the middle of a series. I inadvertently did so buy picking up a book on a whim at the library and I'm currently going through the same process. ..."

Thanks, Christy. It's an obsession now. I have to finish the first of the series before I can read anything else. Geez, how OCD can I get?

[Kathy]

3. Death of a Hussy by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

4. Death of a Snob by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

5. Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

6. Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

7. Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton (3 stars)

[Kathy]

8. House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo (4 stars) Kindle

[Kathy]

9. Death of a Nag by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

10. Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

This one was particularly good!

[Kathy]

11. Death of a Dentist by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

12. Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Kathy]

13. Death of an Addict by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

[Christy]

Are you caught up on the series yet Kathy? If not, you look like you've made some serious progress. :)

[Kathy]

Christy wrote: "Are you caught up on the series yet Kathy? If not, you look like you've made some serious progress. :)"

I've finally finished the series. Well, actually there are 2 that I had trouble finding, the 1st one and another early one, but I'm not sure if I'll go back and try to find them at this point. I had already read from the middle to the end of the series, so now I'm waiting for the next one that comes out the end of this month.

[Kathy]

14. The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett (5 stars)

[Kathy]

15. The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb (4 1/2 stars)

[Kathy]

16. Left Neglected by Lisa Genova (5 stars)

[Andrea, Moderator]

Oh Kathy, I'm glad the you loved Genova's new book! I can't wait to read it :)

[Kathy]

Andrea wrote: "Oh Kathy, I'm glad the you loved Genova's new book! I can't wait to read it :)"

She deals with such fascinating matter (grey matter, lol)!

[Kathy]

17. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (5 stars)

Great reading!

[Kathy]

18. Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton

[Kathy]

19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)

[Kathy]

20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)

[Andrea, Moderator]

Kthy I discovered Alan Bradley this year and I am in love with his writing and little Flavia!

[Amy J.]

Kathy wrote: "20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)"

That sound's very interesting!

[Kathy]

Andrea wrote: "Kthy I discovered Alan Bradley this year and I am in love with his writing and little Flavia!"

Glad to hear you love Flavia, too, Andrea!

[Kathy]

Amy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)"

That sound's very interesting!"

I thought it very sweet. Ann Martin authored another book after this one, Everything for a Dog, that tells the story of Bone, Squirrel's (the dog in A Dog's Life) brother and what happened to him. I plan on reading it soon.

[Kathy]

21. My Reading Life by Pat Conroy (5 stars)

[Andrea, Moderator]

kathy, I really enjoyed learning about Conroy and his life!

[Christy]

Kathy wrote: "17. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (5 stars)

Great reading!"

One of my book clubs is about to start this one. Glad to see you enjoyed it!

[Christy]

Kathy wrote: "19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)"

Reading this one now and I'm loving it so far!

[Kathy]

Christy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)"

Reading this one now and I'm loving it so far!"

So glad you're enjoying it. I just love Flavia!

[Kathy]

Andrea wrote: "kathy, I really enjoyed learning about Conroy and his life!"

He made it all so interesting. It was just like listening to him talk.

[Kathy]

22. Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein (4 stars)

[Kathy]

23. The House at Riverton by Kate Morton (4 1/2 stars)

[Andrea, Moderator]

I'm reading the second Flavia book as we speak and I'm just in live with that little girl.

[Dawn Michelle]

I just got the third Flavia book! I LOVE her!! So quirky! I even got my mom hooked!! ;-) To be fair, she introduced me to Hamish McBeth and as soon as I find Death of a Gossip (the first one and ONLY one we do not have), I will start that series. She LOVES him too!!

I enjoyed "The Forgotten Garden", but found it really sad. And I CANNOT wait to read the new Lisa Genova book as well. I hope my library gets it in soon!!

And I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Blue Balliet books. Those three kids just were amazing. I need to re-read all three of them again. But I have to say, The Wright 3 was probably my favorite!!! I love books that engage you AND where you learn something without realizing you are learning!! :-)

[Kathy]

Dawn Michelle wrote: "I just got the third Flavia book! I LOVE her!! So quirky! I even got my mom hooked!! ;-) To be fair, she introduced me to Hamish McBeth and as soon as I find Death of a Gossip (the first one and ON..."

Dawn, good luck on finding Death of a Gossip. It's the only one I haven't read. I think I can order it used on Amazon, going to go back and check. I agree with you about The Wright 3; it's my favorite one, too. I hope you get to read the new Lisa Genova book, Left Neglected, soon. She has become a new favorite author of mine. It's so cool that you and your mom both enjoy the Flavia series and soon the Hamish MacBeth ones.

[Kathy]

Andrea wrote: "I'm reading the second Flavia book as we speak and I'm just in live with that little girl."

She is quite a gal!

[Kathy]

24. These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf (4 stars)

[Kathy]

25. Jamaica Inn by Daphne duMaurier (4 stars)

[Kathy]

26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)

[Christy]

Kathy wrote: "26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)"

Just reading the name Ann M. Martin brought forth a wave of nostalgia. I used to love the Baby - Sitters Club books.

[Joy]

Christy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)"

Just reading the name Ann M. Martin brought forth a wave of nostalgia..."

I always get that too Christy!!! LOL...

[Kathy]

Christy wrote: "Kathy wrote: "26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)"

Just reading the name Ann M. Martin brought forth a wave of nostalgia..."

I didn't know she had written those until after I'd read A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray.

[Kathy]

27. Water, Stone, Heart: A Novel by Will North (4 stars)

[Kathy]

28. Everything for a Dog by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)