Angie's 2009 Book Challenge

[Angie]

I have just gotten back into reading and thought this would be a fun goal to set for myself. God knows if I will reach as I have read nowhere near that amount this year, although I do look forward to trying.

[Karol]

Angie, glad you're giving it a shot!

[Angie]

1. Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

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2. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

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3. The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John Le Carre

This was a great quick read, I had forgotten what a good author John Le Carre is. I will have to read some more of his novels in the future.

[Karol]

Angie, it has literally been decades since I've written anything by John LeCarre. How did you like "The Spy"?

[Angie]

4. Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl

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5. People of the Wolf by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear
6. Lonely Planet: The Travel Book by Roz Hopkins

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7: The BFG by Roald Dahl
8: Shakespeare: The World as a Stage by Bill Bryson

[Angie]

Just finished Shakespeare by Bill Bryson. It took me a while as we have just moved. The book was good, although don't expect it to give you any additional insight into William Shakepeares life or plays. What it does give you is the facts and the speculations people have come up with over the years to fill in the many gaps in Shakespeares history

9:P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

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10. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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11: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
12. More Sand in My Bra edited by Julia Weiler and Jennifer L. Leo

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13. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

[Jacob]

Angie--How was "Boy"? I read "switch Bitch" earlier this year, and I've been meaning to try out more of Roald Dahl's adult fiction.

[Angie]

Boy is actually written for children and tells of his early days as a young boy. I really enjoyed this book, I originally read it when I was a kid. I have been meaning to try out some of Roald Dahl's adult fiction, I love his children's fiction, as you can see since I have re-read a few of his already.

[Jacob]

Woops, my mistake. I knew "Boy" was autobiographical, but forgot which audience it was intended for. Not that it really matters with Dahl, since his children's fiction is just as creative and mature as his adult stuff. But I've only read "Switch Bitch," a 4-story collection (of mixed quality, I'll admit), so I can't really judge on all of his adult stuff.

[Angie]

14. [Book: Wicked] by Gregory Maguire

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15. Breath by Tim Winton
16. African Diary by Bill Bryson

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17. The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
18. Follow the Rabbit-proof fence by Doris Pilkington and Nugi Garimara

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19. Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

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20. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson

[Karol]

Angie, how well did you like the Thunderbolt Kid? I read the first 20 or so pages but had a hard time getting into it . . . was probably my mood at the time and I've wondered if I should give it a second look.

[Angie]

I really liked The Thunderbolt Kid. If you like Bill Bryson's other works, you will more then likely like this. I found it a little hard to get into myself, but once I did get in I was hooked. It gives a little background on Bryson growing up in the 50's and 60's, as well as some history on Des Moines. There were parts I laughed out loud in, which is a rarity for me.

[Angie]

21. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M Auel

[Angie]

I have finally finished The Clan of the Cave Bear, I really enjoyed the book despite how long it took me to read. My parents were visiting for 5 weeks which was great and 3 weeks ago while they were half way through their visit I gave birth to my daughter. I hope to get back into reading again now that things are settling down again

22. Shopaholic and Baby by Sophie Kinsella

[Karol]

OH! Angie, congratulations! I trust you and your baby girl are doing well?

[Angie]

Thanks, yes we are all well. Hailey has grown heaps in the 5 weeks since she was born and is turning into a rather chubby baby, complete opposite of her brother who has always been small.

23. The Persimmon Tree by Bryce Courtenay

[Angie]

Thanks, yes we are all well. Hailey has grown heaps in the 5 weeks since she was born and is turning into a rather chubby baby, complete opposite of her brother who has always been small.

23. The Persimmon Tree by Bryce Courtenay

[Andrea, Moderator]

Angie, we haven't heard from you in a while. Are you reading anything good? How is the little "chubby baby?"