Tiffany vows to work less and read more in 2009

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49. Written on the Body

Another beautifully written book by Jeanette Winterson.

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Oh my! Am I here??

50. Six Tales of the Jazz Age

I love Fitzgerald's writing, especially his short stories. I still find it amazing that I didn't read my first Fitzgerald until my late twenties -- he's been one of the best finds of my adult life.


Woohoo! At times this year it definitely didn't feel like I'd make it to my 50. I still have 3 books to finish, and a quick read I might do at Christmas.

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51. Reading Oprah How Oprah's Book Club Changed the Way America Reads

An interesting study of Oprah's Book Club, book clubs in general, and the study of novels. Also an interesting reflection on the Oprah Book Club backlash (i.e. books lose credibility with some literature elites after Oprah has included them in her book club).

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52. Ace of Cakes The Book

Sadly, this wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.

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53. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Seattle Seahawks Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Seattle Seahawk History

I was disappointed, but I kind of expected it. This was very similar to Then Zorn Said to Largent The Best Seattle Seahawks Stories Ever Told (Best Sports Stories Ever Told the Best Sports Stories Ever T) with CD, which was disappointing, therefore I wasn't surprised that this was disappointing.

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Tiffany wrote: "53. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Seattle Seahawks Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Seattle Seahawk History

I was disappointed, but I kind of expected..."

I didn't enjoy the Patriots version of this series of books either. Too much homerism for me - wasn't an in depth, new look that I was anticipating.

P.S. - What exactly is the "Good" part for the Seahawks anyway? ;0)

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lol! Hey, we've had a few good moments ... you know, there was one game in '87... and a few games in 2005 ... :D

[Molly]

Tiffany wrote: "lol! Hey, we've had a few good moments ... you know, there was one game in '87... and a few games in 2005 ... :D"

Hmm. I suppose today's game full under the "Ugly" chapter. I had a roommate in the early 90's who was a huge Seattle fan. He was a lot like Eeyore - rain cloud always following him and the Seahawks around all the time.

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You know, I do often feel like Eeyore when it comes to football! :P

(And, well, usually baseball, too. And basketball.)

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54. Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

A re-read. I just find this book so charming and enchanting... it makes me happy, in a syrupy sweet, gee-I-believe-in-love high-schooler sort of way. But every now and then, we need that.

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55. The Mystery of the 99 Steps--Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #43

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56. Drina Dances Alone

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! :)

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57. Alderwood Manor

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58. Considering Aaron Sorkin Essays on the Politics, Poetics and Sleight of Hand in the Films and Television Series

My final book for 2009. I'll finish it tonight while waiting for the hoopla to start :)

Have a happy new year everyone! (And for those of you whose new year doesn't start tomorrow, have a good new year when it comes around :P )