Books I Read in 2009

In November 2008 I got sucked into reading the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer. I truly believe that three weeks of my life went into a black hole. I was a zombie and all I wanted to do was to read, read, read. Fortunately, I snapped out of the funk and began realizing I had a family and responsibilities and began functioning somewhat normally again.

People argue whether the Twilight books are good or bad. I took them for what they were worth...young adult fiction that was a breeze and blast to read. What I am gratful for is that reading the Twilight series reawakened a love for reading again. I truly think I was burnt out on reading from college and just couldn't bring myself to read because I equated it with boring subjects. Twilight taught me again that reading can be fun. Thus, I began a new reading journey in 2009.

My goal was to read 25 books and I'm pleased as punch that I accomplished my goal! The books are mainly fiction with a few Christian non-fiction books sprinkled in. (And as I reflect on the list maybe a bit too many Nicholas Sparks' books in hindsight!) I would like to read 75 books in 2010. I'll keep you posted on that challenge as the year progresses.

2009 Books I Read

1. Graceling - Favorite

2. The Girl Who Could Fly

3. The Host

4. The Lucky One

5. The Wedding

6. The Hunger Games - Favorite

7. Sundays at Tiffany's

8. Fireflies in December - Favorite

9. Crazy Love - Favorite (Christian NF)

10. The Choice

11. Twilight (reread from 2008...I was bored...couldn't sleep)

12. The Irresistible Revolution - Christian NF - it will leave your head spinning for a few weeks

13. Pemberley - Hated

14. Jane Austen Ruined My Life - Too predictable

15. Dreamhunter - Favorite

16. Dead Until Dark- Hated

17. The Air I Breathe - Book for my Theology of Worship class

18. The Rescue

19. Dreamquake

20. Fire

21. Catching Fire

22. The Dust of 100 Dogs (my review)

23. The Day the Falls Stood Still (my review)

24. Forgotten God - Favorite (my review)

25. Cottonwood Whispers - Favorite (my review)

26. Secrets of the Secret Place - Christian NF (great devotional)

27. Dear John