Darlene's Better Late Than Never 2012 Book List

[Vicki]

I gave the book to others at work and everyone liked it. I agree, it was well written and kept my interest. I can't say the same about her other book. The book about her Grandmother. Sorry, I can't remember the title, something about horses. It was awful and I couldn't even finish it.

[Vicki]

I never heard of the book "The Killer of Little Shepherds". What caught my attention about this book was the time period it happened. Thank you for mentioning it. I will add to my "to-read list".

[Darlene]

Vicki, I think you mean "Half Broken Horses". I wasn't sure if I wanted to read it or not. Thanks for the input on it. I have enough other books to read. I think I will skip this one.

[Vicki]

I know what you mean about enough other books to read. If it turns out to be a cold winter, I have two bookcases full of books to get me through. Since joining Goodreads I have been able to narrow down my to-read list. I am focusing on reading mostly the 4 star books now.

[Darlene]

61. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Young adult book about a young teenage girl who figures out how to cope with something that happened to her.

[Darlene]

62. Then Came Youby Jennifer Weiner
Yes, it is "chick lit" but it did give me some interesting situations to think about.

[Darlene]

63. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Young adult book about a teenage boy and how he learns to grow up.

[Andrea, Moderator]

Darlene, welcome to the group! I am so sorry it took me a while to send this. I was very behind on posts and just caught up. It looks like you have a read a lot of great books and many are ones that I want to read! I hope you are enjoying the group. Please fee free to let me know if I can help you with anything. We are so happy to have you :)

[Darlene]

64. The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
I liked the idea that each plant conveys an emotion, regret, love, acceptance etc. I found that part of the book interesting. The main character, though, was so unlikable and annoying that it was hard for me to get through the book.

[Andrea, Moderator]

darlene, I have heard a lot about this book, I'll have to pick it up!

[Darlene]

65. The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney
This young adult novel deals with the subject of date rape. It does so in a very compassionate manner. Some good references to Harper Lee's book.

[Darlene]

66. Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter
On vacation last week. Not the restful kind but the let's see all of Walt Disney World in five days! I did read this book on the plane.

[Darlene]

67. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Not a scary book, but a little spooky and odd. I really enjoyed it.

[Darlene]

68. Death Comes to Happy Valley: Penn State and the Tragic Legacy of Joe Paterno by Jonathan Mahler short ebook about the scandal at Penn State. Since I am familiar with the university, it was interesting to read this account.

[Darlene]

69. Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson
This book starts out slow and there are unanswered questions at the end, but it is worth hanging in there. Gorgeous prose!

[Darlene]

70. Bent Road by Lori Roy
I had trouble getting involved in this book in the beginning, but by the end, I just couldn't put it down!

[Darlene]

71. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
I normally don't like coming of age novels. Especially boy coming of age novels, but with the twist of being a Native American in an all white school and having brain damage, it was an interesting worthwhile read.

[Darlene]

72. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
I never read this as a child. Way better than the movie!

[Darlene]

73. Friendship Bread by Darien Gee
A feel good chick lit book about overcoming grief with the help of good friends and some excellent bread!

[Andrea, Moderator]

Darlene, I love some good chick lit now and then :)

[Darlene]

74. Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
I am probably a literary light-weight because I never have read anything by Wallace Stegner. Nothing much happens in the book but his writing was so good, it didn't matter.
One more to go!

[Darlene]

75. Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith It took me several days to get through this book. It was well written and I liked the letter format.