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Jan 04, 2009 07:04PM
My goal is at least 75 books in 2009.
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1. Cross Country by James Patterson 3 starsI always enjoy the Alex Cross books even if they are cranked out very quickly. I enjoyed that this one had a little different setting (I won't spoil it for anyone) so it made it a bit different. It was great for the plane ride and late nights on vacation with quick chapters I could always find a stopping place.
2. Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark - 2.5 stars
I love the James Patterson books. Double Cross is a very good book too.
3. Bones by Jonathan Kellerman - 4 stars. I always love Alex Delaware books and this one did not disappoint. It was a great story and I enjoyed the twists and turns it took along the way.
4. Chocolate Chip Murder by Joanne Fluke 5. Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
Ashley, what did you think of Joanne Fluke's book? I recently started reading her Hannah Swenson series . . .
I really enjoyed it. I have the second one on hold at the library and can't wait to get it. I thought it was a fun, quick read and reminded me a lot of the Stephanie Plum mysteries. But it was dangerous - I craved cookies the whole time I was reading it!
I know what you mean! I have to work twice as hard to avoid desserts when I'm reading any of the books in the series. I've read the first 3, and liked the 2nd and 3rd even better than the first one. Enjoy!
Oh, that's great to hear. I hope I get it from the library soon or the last of my Borders gift card from Christmas might get used up!
6. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine HarrisI really enjoyed this book - it's the second in the Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire Series. It was an easy, fun read and kept my attention (always necessary with a toddler).
8. Divine Justice by David Baldacci Great thriller! I love his Camel Club characters and this did not disappoint.
9. The Charlemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry This was pretty good - typical of the author - there were parts where I rolled my eyes, but it definitely kept moving once I got into and had some time to read.
10. Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne FlukeAnother light, cozy mystery. I had fun reading it after the high action thriller I read previously.
11. The Associate by John GrishamGood legal thriller as usual. I enjoyed this one much more than The Appeal (his last) but it still wasn't as good as some of his earlier books.
12. Run for Your Life by James PattersonI enjoyed this one - good, quick read. I'm liking this character and hope that he sticks with it and continues the series.
13. Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein
Loved it as usual. Her books have great mysteries and storylines. Plus I love all the New York City history she includes in the storyline.
14. Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris - more vampire and supernatural creature filled fun!
15. Handle With Care by Jodi PicoultI keep telling myself that I'm not going to read her books again and I really should listen to myself. She's a great writer in terms of weaving words together, but her stories have gotten very formulaic and predictable.
16. Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris - definitely can't get enough of the Sookie Stackhouse books.
17. Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart - cute, cozy mystery. Nothing too substantial but good to read before falling asleep at night or during nap time with certain interruptions.
18. Cursed by Carol Higgins Clark - a typical Regan Reilly book. I definitely don't enjoy her books as much as her mother's.
Ashley wrote: "18. Cursed by Carol Higgins Clark - a typical Regan Reilly book. I definitely don't enjoy her books as much as her mother's. "Ashely, why is that, do you think? I've not read either author by herself - my only familiarity was one book that they wrote together.
Kay wrote: "Ashley wrote: "18. Cursed by Carol Higgins Clark - a typical Regan Reilly book. I definitely don't enjoy her books as much as her mother's. "Ashely, why is that, do you think? I've not read ei..."
I'm not sure how to explain it. I'm reading Mary's latest right now and it's just different. I feel like it's a little better plot and character development for sure. I guess the writing is a little more sophisticated - though that's not really the word for it.
19. Don't Look Twice by Andrew Gross20. Max: a Maximum Ride novel by James Patterson
21. Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark22. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
23. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
24. From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
I've definitely gone a little crazy over the Sookie Stackhouse books - now I'm #131 on the library hold list for the latest one and then it will be major withdrawals until next May (though there are several short stories featuring Sookie or Sookie characters to pass the time).
25. True Detectives by Jonathan Kellerman26. The 8th Confession by James Patterson
27. Mommywood by Tori Spelling
28. Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris The latest in the Sookie Stackhouse novels - great book! It tied up a couple loose ends, but really just left lots more issues open for future novels which I can't wait for.
29. Dare to Die by Carolyn Harris30. The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
31. Cemetary Dance by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child
32. Swimsuit by James Patterson
33. Finger Lickin Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
34. Marked by P.C. Cast
35. Shadows Still Remain by Peter De Jonge
36. Daniel X: Watch the Skies by James Patterson
37. Blindman's Bluff by Faye Kellerman
38. Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner
It was a busy summer and I definitely get as much reading done as I had planned but I'm hoping with the shorter days that I'll get through a few more books this fall.
Ashley wrote: "29. Dare to Die by Carolyn Harris30. The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
31. Cemetary Dance by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child
32. Swimsuit by James Patterson
33. Finger Lickin Fifteen by Janet Evan..."
Ashley, it's really great to hear from you!
