Kathy R's 2011 List

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

Starting out 2011 like I did with 2010, reading M.C. Beaton.

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

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

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

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

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

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7. Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

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

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

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

This one was a particularly good onee.

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

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

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

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

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

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16. Left Neglected by Lisa Genova (5 stars)

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

Great reading!

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18. Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

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

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

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

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22. Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein (4 stars)

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

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

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25. Jamaica Inn by Daphne duMaurier (4 stars)

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

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

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

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29. The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew (4 stars)

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30. The Distant Hours by Kate Morton (4 stars)

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31. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (4 stars)

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32. Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas (4 stars)

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33. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (4 stars)

This one is a reread, but I'm counting it as I read it all the way through. I had to refresh my memory before reading the new one.

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34. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris (4 stars)

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35. The Last Time I Saw You by Elizabeth Berg (3 1/2 stars)

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36. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith (4 stars)

A great, pleasant surprise!

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37. The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley (5 stars)

Incredible debut novel!

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38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)

[Carol]

Kathy wrote: "38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)"

Oh my, I haven't thought about this author for a long time! She was a favorite in my late teens - about a hundred years ago. I remember reading Jamaica Inn, Rebecca, Frenchmen's Creek, The King's General but not the House on the Strand. I may have to walk down "memory lane!" Thanks for jogging my memory.

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Carol wrote: "Kathy wrote: "38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)"

Oh my, I haven't thought about this author for a long time! She w..."

Carol, I had only read Rebecca until recently. I thought I would give some of du Maurier's other novels a try. I've now read Jamaica Inn and The House on the Strand. What did you think of Frenchmen's Creek and The King's General?

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39. Word After Word After Word by Patricia MacLachlan (5 stars)

I loved this wonderful children's book about writing!

[Carol]

Kathy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Kathy wrote: "38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)"

Oh my, I haven't thought about this author for a long..."

Kathy, I read them so long ago I really can't even really remember the plots or characters well. I just know that enjoyed them, and I think that I will do some re-reads. Thank you for reminding me of this author although as I read through the messages today I saw her mentioned at least two more times. Masybe there will be a Daphne du Maurier revival!

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40. The Danger Box by Blue Balliett (5 stars)

Balliett is such a clever writer. Love all her young adult books!

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41. Honolulu (5 stars)

Another excellent novel by Brennert about Hawaii!

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42. The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King (5 stars)

Original, clever!

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43. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (5 stars)

Patchett at her best!

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44. Now You See Me by S.J. Bolton (5 stars)

S.J. Bolton never disappoints!

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45. IF I STAY BY Forman, Gayle( Author)Paperback on Apr-06-2010 (5 stars)

This book was a reread, but I am counting it, as I did read the whole book again. I wanted to refresh my memory before moving on to the sequel.

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46. Where She Went by Gayle Forman (5 stars)

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47. The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn (4 stars)

I continue to love this series.