Kath's 40-42
Well, I only made it to 42 this year, but since I was three weeks short at the lake this summer (I was in England where I usually only watch British TV and read trashy magazines about Jordan and Cheryl Cole), those nine are logically lost. Also, I definitely read less when I have a boyfriend (although this one is a reader too, so that will likely change as the groove continues to settle).
Anyway, the last three of the year:
#40 - The Red Queen by Phillippa Gregory
Gregory is the queen of the English royal historical novel at the moment (better her than Alison Weir). I still prefer Jean Plaidy, but this was a fast read, and I learned more than I expected to. I didn't know much about Margaret Beaufort before this, other than that she had Henry VII when she was 12 years old. It was interesting.
#41 - Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert
I actually enjoyed this alot, even though the reviews weren't that great when it came out. I'm in a relationship right now that is likely going to lead to marriage, so it was interesting to get a "marriage skeptic"'s point-of-view. I particularly enjoyed her statistics research into why marriages work...and why they don't. Plus, Gilbert is just likeable, even though self-absorbed.
#42 - Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
This one is a YA. I can't remember where I saw it recommended, but I enjoyed it a lot. It had a great structure - the main character, Clay, receives a bunch of cassette tapes in the mail, with a note from the sender, Hannah, explaining that if he listens, he will hear the reason that he is one of the 13 people responsible for her suicide. Suspenseful.
Anyway, the last three of the year:
#40 - The Red Queen by Phillippa Gregory
Gregory is the queen of the English royal historical novel at the moment (better her than Alison Weir). I still prefer Jean Plaidy, but this was a fast read, and I learned more than I expected to. I didn't know much about Margaret Beaufort before this, other than that she had Henry VII when she was 12 years old. It was interesting.
#41 - Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert
I actually enjoyed this alot, even though the reviews weren't that great when it came out. I'm in a relationship right now that is likely going to lead to marriage, so it was interesting to get a "marriage skeptic"'s point-of-view. I particularly enjoyed her statistics research into why marriages work...and why they don't. Plus, Gilbert is just likeable, even though self-absorbed.
#42 - Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
This one is a YA. I can't remember where I saw it recommended, but I enjoyed it a lot. It had a great structure - the main character, Clay, receives a bunch of cassette tapes in the mail, with a note from the sender, Hannah, explaining that if he listens, he will hear the reason that he is one of the 13 people responsible for her suicide. Suspenseful.