November
60. "206 Bones" by Kathy Reichs 308 pages
61. "Chopping Spree" by Diane Mott Davidson 304 pages
62. "Skin Trade" by Laurell K. Hamilton 486 pages
December
63. "Life on the Color Line" by Gregory Howard Williams 285
64. "The Hollow" by Jessica Verday 515 pages
65. "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman 588 pages
66. "Three to Get Deadly" by Janet Evanovich 344 pages
67. "Girl Interrupted" by Susanna Kasysen 168 pages
68. "My Friend Leonard" by James Frey 357 pages
69. "Maus" by Art Spiegelman 159 pages
70. "Maus II" by Art Spiegelman 136 pages
71. "The Tao of Pooh" Benjamin Hoff 158 pages
72. "Deal Breaker" by Harlan Coben 343 pages
Diane Mott Davidson is a new author for me. She's a quick read and her books are fun. The newest Anita Blake book brings Edward and Olaf back into Anita's life. The story isn't as good as some of the older ones, but still a good read. I always love reading Kathy Reichs.
Had to read "Life on the Color Line" for school, but it was an interesting read. I love Janet Evanovich and she is also a new author for me this year. I love James Frey, even if his stories are possibly fabricated. The Maus graphic novels were a great read but very disturbing. Harlen Coben is also a new author to me and I love him! I will be reading more of him in the new year.
Showing posts with label book log 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book log 2009. Show all posts
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Monday, November 2, 2009
October Book Log
51. "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey 432 pages
52. "Two for the Dough" by Janet Evanovich 352 pages
53. "Killer Pancake" Diane Mott Davidson 368 pages
54. "Bad Love" by Jonathan Kellerman 483 pages
55. "How to (un)Cage a Girl by Francesca Lia Block 119 pages
56. "The Giver" by Lois Lowery 180 pages
57. "The Immortal" by Christopher Pike 213 pages
58. "The Te of Piglet" by Bejamin Hoff 257 pages
59. "Little Alters Everywhere" by Rebecca Wells 224 pages
I loved A Million Little Pieces and I can't wait to read My Friend Leonard also by James Frey. I was a little disappointed that there were parts of the story that were fictionalized (if you will remember this is the book that caused all the controversy with Oprah), but it was still an intriguing read, that I couldn't put down.
Janet Evanovich books are a fun, quick read, as are Diane Mott Davidson. The Jonathan Kellerman books are a little hard to get into, but they don't usually disappoint by the time you get to the end.
I wasn't that thrilled with the Francesca Lia Block book of poetry... but it did give some wonderful insight into the author herself. The Giver had been on my to-be-read list forever, and while I liked the story, I do feel that the end was a bit rushed. The Immortal was another re-read in order to get off my shelf. Pike wove in Greek mythology which is one of my favorite subjects to read about.
I was disappointed in The Te of Piglet as well. I think that Taoism is a fascinating topic... and though the author was attempting to break it down so people could understand it he came off as preachy and trite.
I enjoyed Little Alters Everywhere, which is the book before The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
52. "Two for the Dough" by Janet Evanovich 352 pages
53. "Killer Pancake" Diane Mott Davidson 368 pages
54. "Bad Love" by Jonathan Kellerman 483 pages
55. "How to (un)Cage a Girl by Francesca Lia Block 119 pages
56. "The Giver" by Lois Lowery 180 pages
57. "The Immortal" by Christopher Pike 213 pages
58. "The Te of Piglet" by Bejamin Hoff 257 pages
59. "Little Alters Everywhere" by Rebecca Wells 224 pages
I loved A Million Little Pieces and I can't wait to read My Friend Leonard also by James Frey. I was a little disappointed that there were parts of the story that were fictionalized (if you will remember this is the book that caused all the controversy with Oprah), but it was still an intriguing read, that I couldn't put down.
Janet Evanovich books are a fun, quick read, as are Diane Mott Davidson. The Jonathan Kellerman books are a little hard to get into, but they don't usually disappoint by the time you get to the end.
I wasn't that thrilled with the Francesca Lia Block book of poetry... but it did give some wonderful insight into the author herself. The Giver had been on my to-be-read list forever, and while I liked the story, I do feel that the end was a bit rushed. The Immortal was another re-read in order to get off my shelf. Pike wove in Greek mythology which is one of my favorite subjects to read about.
I was disappointed in The Te of Piglet as well. I think that Taoism is a fascinating topic... and though the author was attempting to break it down so people could understand it he came off as preachy and trite.
I enjoyed Little Alters Everywhere, which is the book before The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
August & September Book Log
September brought me to 50/100 for my year reading goal.
August
47. "Hey, Nostradomus" by Douglas Coupland 244 pages
September
48. "Strangers" by Dean Koontz 681 pages
49. "Magical Thinking" by Augusten Burroughs 268 pages
50. "The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club" by Laurie Notaro 225 pages
I enjoyed the Coupland book, more than some of his others (ie Generation X) and less than others (ie All Families are Psychotic). Strangers was a reread, and it wasn't as good as I remembered it being, but it was still some of Koontz's better books. Magical Thinking has sat half finished on my bookshelf for several years. I don't know why I put it down. I was really into Burroughs for a while. I started over, and enjoyed this installment in Burrough's strange life. Notaro has been on my reading list for a long time, and I finally got my hands on a copy. Her short stories about her life were brutally honest and funny.
August
47. "Hey, Nostradomus" by Douglas Coupland 244 pages
September
48. "Strangers" by Dean Koontz 681 pages
49. "Magical Thinking" by Augusten Burroughs 268 pages
50. "The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club" by Laurie Notaro 225 pages
I enjoyed the Coupland book, more than some of his others (ie Generation X) and less than others (ie All Families are Psychotic). Strangers was a reread, and it wasn't as good as I remembered it being, but it was still some of Koontz's better books. Magical Thinking has sat half finished on my bookshelf for several years. I don't know why I put it down. I was really into Burroughs for a while. I started over, and enjoyed this installment in Burrough's strange life. Notaro has been on my reading list for a long time, and I finally got my hands on a copy. Her short stories about her life were brutally honest and funny.
Friday, August 7, 2009
July Books Log
I only read one book for the month of July, "The Dogs of Babel" by Carolyn Parkhurst, 261 pages. I have to say, it's one of the best books that I have read all year. This brings my year count up to 46, with a total of 11,801 pages to date. I'm way behind on my goal for the year. This year I've been incredibly busier than I thought I would be. Many things have happened and it seems I'm behind on everything.
I'm currently reading "Hyperion" by Dan Simmons, "The Immortal" by Christopher Pike, and "Strangers" by Dean Koontz. All of these are rereads for me. I'm trying to get as many books finished from my bookshelf as possible as we will be taking a trip up north to Bookmans soon.
I also got about half way through "Act like a woman, Think like a man" by Steve Harvey. My mother insisted I read it, but I personally think that most men don't act as depicted in the book. I lost interested and she needed the book back.
In other book news, "The Time Traveler's Wife" has finally been made into a movie. It's one of my favorite books and I'm interested to see how it turns out. I'm not 100% in love with the actors that were chosen for the roles, but we shall see how they do.
I'm currently reading "Hyperion" by Dan Simmons, "The Immortal" by Christopher Pike, and "Strangers" by Dean Koontz. All of these are rereads for me. I'm trying to get as many books finished from my bookshelf as possible as we will be taking a trip up north to Bookmans soon.
I also got about half way through "Act like a woman, Think like a man" by Steve Harvey. My mother insisted I read it, but I personally think that most men don't act as depicted in the book. I lost interested and she needed the book back.
In other book news, "The Time Traveler's Wife" has finally been made into a movie. It's one of my favorite books and I'm interested to see how it turns out. I'm not 100% in love with the actors that were chosen for the roles, but we shall see how they do.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
May and June Books Read
Things have been crazy. Here are my last two months worth of books read. I'm a little behind in meeting my 100 books for the year but hopefully I will be able to read several on my plane trip this month.
May
27. "Good Omens" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman 382 pages
28. "The Visitor" by Christopher Pike 162 pages
29. "The Eternal Enemy" by Christopher Pike 180 pages
30. "Scavenger Hunt" by Christopher Pike 215 pages
31. "The Lost Mind" by Christopher Pike 213 pages
32. "Whisper of Death" by Christopher Pike 180 pages
33. "Die Softly" by Christopher Pike 248 pages
34. "Spellbound" by Christopher Pike 211 pages
35. "See You Later" by Christopher Pike 226 pages
36. "The Midnight club" by Christopher Pike 211 pages
37. "100 Way to Beat the Blues" by Tanya Tucker and Friends 194 pages
38. "Fall Into Darkness" by Christopher Pike 213 pages
39. "Last Act" by Christopher Pike 226 pages
40. "Weekend" by Christopher Pike 230 pages
41. "Bury Me Deep" by Christopher Pike 211 pages
June
42. "Gods Behaving Badly" by Marie Phillips 292 pages
43. "Smack" by Melvin Burgess 288 pages
44. "When the Wind Blows" by James Patterson 402 pages
45. "New Moon" by Stephanie Meyer 608 pages
I have just about finished all my Christopher Pike books, and passed them on to a new owner. "Gods Behaving Badly" was a fun book and I recommend it to anyone. I have to admit that I'm addicted to the "Twilight" series against my better judgement.
May
27. "Good Omens" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman 382 pages
28. "The Visitor" by Christopher Pike 162 pages
29. "The Eternal Enemy" by Christopher Pike 180 pages
30. "Scavenger Hunt" by Christopher Pike 215 pages
31. "The Lost Mind" by Christopher Pike 213 pages
32. "Whisper of Death" by Christopher Pike 180 pages
33. "Die Softly" by Christopher Pike 248 pages
34. "Spellbound" by Christopher Pike 211 pages
35. "See You Later" by Christopher Pike 226 pages
36. "The Midnight club" by Christopher Pike 211 pages
37. "100 Way to Beat the Blues" by Tanya Tucker and Friends 194 pages
38. "Fall Into Darkness" by Christopher Pike 213 pages
39. "Last Act" by Christopher Pike 226 pages
40. "Weekend" by Christopher Pike 230 pages
41. "Bury Me Deep" by Christopher Pike 211 pages
June
42. "Gods Behaving Badly" by Marie Phillips 292 pages
43. "Smack" by Melvin Burgess 288 pages
44. "When the Wind Blows" by James Patterson 402 pages
45. "New Moon" by Stephanie Meyer 608 pages
I have just about finished all my Christopher Pike books, and passed them on to a new owner. "Gods Behaving Badly" was a fun book and I recommend it to anyone. I have to admit that I'm addicted to the "Twilight" series against my better judgement.
Monday, March 16, 2009
February Book Log
12. "When the Emporer was Divine" by Julie Otsuka 144 pages
13. "Secret Vampire" by L.J. Smith 242 pages
14. "Daughters of Darkness" by L.J. Smith 238 pages
15. "Spellbinder" by L.J. Smith 238 pages
16. "The Great Failure: A Bartender, a Monk, and My Unlikely Path to Truth" by Natalie Goldberg 192 pages
17. "Life After God" by Douglas Coupland 360 pages
"When the Emporer Was Divine" was a quick read, but very well written. It's about a Japanese family in the interment camps during World War II. It counts toward my diversity reading challenge.
I read the L.J. Smith series when I was younger. I loved them back then. They are still good teen reads but they aren't as well written as some of the books out there now.
I was really disappointed in Natalie Goldberg's book. I had been wanting to read it for a long time now. I enjoyed some of the section about hedr father, but I really think that she made too big of a deal about some of the things that happened with her teacher. The fact that she felt the need to tell everyone she could about his human failure seemed a little unnecessary to me.
"Life After God" isn't Douglas Coupland's normal witty book. It is a series of short stories about spirituality. Another quick read but some of it was hard for me to get thru.
13. "Secret Vampire" by L.J. Smith 242 pages
14. "Daughters of Darkness" by L.J. Smith 238 pages
15. "Spellbinder" by L.J. Smith 238 pages
16. "The Great Failure: A Bartender, a Monk, and My Unlikely Path to Truth" by Natalie Goldberg 192 pages
17. "Life After God" by Douglas Coupland 360 pages
"When the Emporer Was Divine" was a quick read, but very well written. It's about a Japanese family in the interment camps during World War II. It counts toward my diversity reading challenge.
I read the L.J. Smith series when I was younger. I loved them back then. They are still good teen reads but they aren't as well written as some of the books out there now.
I was really disappointed in Natalie Goldberg's book. I had been wanting to read it for a long time now. I enjoyed some of the section about hedr father, but I really think that she made too big of a deal about some of the things that happened with her teacher. The fact that she felt the need to tell everyone she could about his human failure seemed a little unnecessary to me.
"Life After God" isn't Douglas Coupland's normal witty book. It is a series of short stories about spirituality. Another quick read but some of it was hard for me to get thru.
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