Book List 2010
Here is my book list for 2010. My primary goals are to read 50 books or more for 50bookchallenge, write my thoughts about each book, and to finish at least 15,000 pages.
In 2009, I completed 43 books, which is a good average for me considering I had almost no free time to read in December. I am also quite happy to report that I achieved my 15,000 pages goal and wrote reviews for all the books.
Book List 2006
Book List 2007
Book List 2008
Book List 2009
Yearly Book Lists
The following is a list of all the books I've read in 2010.
Note: Unless specified, spoilers in the linked review entries are covered like this: I love my books!-highlight to read the text. Also, there are no spoilers in this post.
Personal Rating System
««««« Excellent
«««« Great
««« Good
«« Fair
« Horrendous
• All books with «««½ or more stars are recommended.
• I've never given any book a ««««« rating.
Book List 2010
1. Title: Viola in Reel Life
Author: Adriana Trigiani © 2009
Pages: 282
Total pages to date: 282
Started: January 3, 2010
Completed: January 4, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Predictable but charming and authentic.
Personal Rating: «««¾
2. Title: The Quickie
Author: James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge © 2007
Pages: 347
Total pages to date: 629
Started: January 5, 2010
Completed: January 10, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Irritating, unlikeable protagonist; good story.
Personal Rating: «««½
3. Title: The Graveyard Book
Author: Neil Gaiman © 2008
Pages: 310
Total pages to date: 939
Started: January 11, 2010
Completed: January 17, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Chilling, creepy, creative; loved it.
Personal Rating: ««««¼
4. Title: Witch & Wizard
Author: James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet © 2009
Pages: 307
Total pages to date: 1246
Started: January 17, 2010
Completed: January 24, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Interesting, intense; short and choppy.
Personal Rating: «««½
5. Title: Another Faust
Author: Daniel & Dina Nayeri © 2009
Pages: 387
Total pages to date: 1633
Started: January 25, 2010
Completed: January 28, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Deliciously vicious and engrossing; ambitious.
Personal Rating: ««««
6. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book One: Mister Monday
Author: Garth Nix © 2003
Pages: 361
Total pages to date: 1994
Started: January 29, 2010
Completed: February 1, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Playful wording; creative universe.
Personal Rating: «««¾
7. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Two: Grim Tuesday
Author: Garth Nix © 2004
Pages: 321
Total pages to date: 2315
Started: February 4, 2010
Completed: February 6, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Darker and more intense.
Personal Rating: ««««
8. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Three: Drowned Wednesday
Author: Garth Nix © 2005
Pages: 389
Total pages to date: 2704
Started: February 6, 2010
Completed: February 9, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Great new characters; seafaring adventures.
Personal Rating: ««««
9. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Four: Sir Thursday
Author: Garth Nix © 2006
Pages: 344
Total pages to date: 2704
Started: February 9, 2010
Completed: February 12, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Fascinating new plot twist.
Personal Rating: «««¾
10. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Five: Lady Friday
Author: Garth Nix © 2007
Pages: 304
Total pages to date: 3352
Started: February 12, 2010
Completed: February 13, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Captivating, but not as engaging.
Personal Rating: «««½
11. Title: Incarceron
Author: Catherine Fisher © 2007
Pages: 442
Total pages to date: 3794
Started: February 14, 2010
Completed: February 22, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Thoroughly joyless with unlikeable characters.
Personal Rating: «««¾
12. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Six: Superior Saturday
Author: Garth Nix © 2008
Pages: 278
Total pages to date: 4072
Started: February 22, 2010
Completed: February 27, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Memorable nemesis; dynamic House politics.
Personal Rating: «««¾
13. Title: Ranger's Apprentice Book 7: Erak's Ransom
Author: John Flanagan © 2007
Pages: 373
Total pages to date: 4445
Started: February 28, 2010
Completed: March 5, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Action-packed; riveting battle scenes.
Personal Rating: ««««¼
14. Title: The Looking Glass Wars
Author: Frank Beddor © 2006
Pages: 358
Total pages to date: 4803
Started: March 6, 2010
Completed: March 12, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Highly imaginative; fascinating concepts.
Personal Rating: ««««
15. Title: A Maiden's Grave
Author: Jeffery Deaver © 1995
Pages: 422
Total pages to date: 5225
Started: March 16, 2010
Completed: March 22, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Chilling, absorbing; filled with tension.
Personal Rating: ««««
16. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Seven: Lord Sunday
Author: Garth Nix © 2010
Pages: 317
Total pages to date: 5542
Started: March 24, 2010
Completed: March 27, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Unexpected, surprising; satisfying series ending.
Personal Rating: ««««
17. Title: Princess of the Midnight Ball
Author: Jessica Day George © 2009
Pages: 272
Total pages to date: 5814
Started: March 28, 2010
Completed: April 5, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Inconsistent actions; beautifully descriptive writing.
Personal Rating: «««½
18. Title: Fablehaven Book Five: Keys to the Demon Prison
Author: Brandon Mull © 2010
Pages: 588
Total pages to date: 6402
Started: April 6, 2010
Completed: April 10, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Mesmerizing ending to fantastic series.
Personal Rating: ««««½
19. Title: The Looking Glass Wars Book Two: Seeing Redd
Author: Author: Frank Beddor © 2007
Pages: 371
Total pages to date: 6773
Started: April 12, 2010
Completed: April 24, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Sharp and complex; amazing villains.
Personal Rating: «««¾
20. Title: The Looking Glass Wars Book Three: Arch Enemy
Author: Frank Beddor © 2009
Pages: 370
Total pages to date: 7143
Started: April 26, 2010
Completed: April 29, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Taut and explosive; scripted ending.
Personal Rating: ««««
21. Title: Step on a Crack
Author: James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge © 2007
Pages: 373
Total pages to date: 7516
Started: April 30, 2010
Completed: May 2, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Highly improbable yet clever, entertaining.
Personal Rating: ««««
22. Title: Mistwood
Author: Leah Cypress © 2010
Pages: 304
Total pages to date: 7820
Started: May 8, 2010
Completed: May 19, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Sluggish, disappointing story; uninspired characters.
Personal Rating: ««½
23. Title: Mary, Mary
Author: James Patterson © 2005
Pages: 392
Total pages to date: 8212
Started: May 19, 2010
Completed: May 21, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Riveting with a surprise ending.
Personal Rating: ««««
24. Title: Cross
Author: James Patterson © 2006
Pages: 393
Total pages to date: 8605
Started: May 22, 2010
Completed: May 25, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Poignant; mines from rich past.
Personal Rating: ««««
25. Title: Double Cross
Author: James Patterson © 2007
Pages: 389
Total pages to date: 8998
Started: May 25, 2010
Completed: May 28, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Fiendishly clever villains; riveting plot.
Personal Rating: ««««
26. Title: Cross Country
Author: James Patterson © 2008
Pages: 403
Total pages to date: 9401
Started: May 28, 2010
Completed: May 30, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Tried too hard; seemed forced.
Personal Rating: «««½
27. Title: How Do You Spell Geek?
Author: Julie Anne Peters © 1996
Pages: 139
Total pages to date: 9540
Started: May 30, 2010
Completed: May 30, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Channeled inner snark; authentic voices.
Personal Rating: «««½
28. Title: Fever Crumb
Author: Philip Reeve © 2009
Pages: 325
Total pages to date: 9865
Started: June 3, 2010
Completed: June 11, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Detached and indifferent; sluggish.
Personal Rating: «««½
29. Title: Fablehaven
Author: Brandon Mull © 2006
Pages: 351
Total pages to date: 10,216
Started: June 13, 2010
Completed: June 15, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Simply amazing.
Personal Rating: ««««
Note: I originally read this book in 2007. The final book in this five part series was released earlier this year and I thought it would be good to re-read the other four books. I love this series. Fablehaven is listed on my Book List 2007 (#13) and the original review is here.
30. Title: Fablehaven Book 2: Rise of the Evening Star
Author: Brandon Mull © 2007
Pages: 427
Total pages to date: 10,643
Started: June 16, 2010
Completed: June 18, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Creepy and entertaining.
Personal Rating: «««¾
Note: I first read this in 2007 and I liked it much better with this second reading. The original review can be found here.
31. Title: Fablehaven Book 3: Grip of the Shadow Plague
Author: Brandon Mull © 2008
Pages: 473
Total pages to date: 11,116
Started: June 19, 2010
Completed: June 30, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Awesome new denizens.
Personal Rating: ««««
Note: I first read this in 2008 and it is every bit as good as the first time I read this. Original review can be found here.
32. Title: Ranger's Apprentice Book 8: The Kings of Clonmel
Author: John Flanagan © 2010
Pages: 358
Total pages to date: 11,474
Started: July 11, 2010
Completed: July 13, 210
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Typical, but well-plotted.
Personal Rating: ««««
33. Title: The Red Pyramid
Author: Rick Riordan © 2010
Pages: 514
Total pages to date: 11,988
Started: July 18, 2010
Completed: July 24, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Over-the-top, but fun.
Personal Rating: ««««
34. Title: The Kitchen God's Wife
Author: Amy Tan © 1991
Pages: 532
Total pages to date: 12,520
Started: July 24, 2010
Completed: August 24, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Richly textured and stunning.
Personal Rating: ««««
35. Title: Mockingjay
Author: Suzanne Collins © 2010
Pages: 390
Total pages to date: 12,910
Started: August 24, 2010
Completed: September 7, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Great conclusion to awesome series.
Personal Rating: «««½
36. Title: Ranger's Apprentice Book 9: Halt's Peril
Author: John Flanagan © 2010
Pages: 384
Total pages to date: 13,294
Started: October 10, 2010
Completed: October 16, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Great to see Halt's history.
Personal Rating: ««««
37. Title: I, Alex Cross
Author: James Patterson © 2010
Pages: 400
Total pages to date: 13,694
Started: Novembeer 11, 2010
Completed: January 4, 2011
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Cunning, clever, Patterson Cross tale.
Personal Rating: «««¾
37 / 50 books. 74% done!
13,694 / 15,000 pages. 91% done!
50bookchallenge Posts
• Books 1-2
• Book 3
• Book 4
• Book 5
• Books 6-8
• Books 9-10
• Book 11
• Books 12-13
• Book 14
• Book 15
• Book 16
• Book 17
• Book 18
If you have a book recommendation, please post a comment here or at this entry. Thanks!
In 2009, I completed 43 books, which is a good average for me considering I had almost no free time to read in December. I am also quite happy to report that I achieved my 15,000 pages goal and wrote reviews for all the books.
Book List 2006
Book List 2007
Book List 2008
Book List 2009
Yearly Book Lists
The following is a list of all the books I've read in 2010.
Note: Unless specified, spoilers in the linked review entries are covered like this: I love my books!-highlight to read the text. Also, there are no spoilers in this post.
Personal Rating System
««««« Excellent
«««« Great
««« Good
«« Fair
« Horrendous
• All books with «««½ or more stars are recommended.
• I've never given any book a ««««« rating.
Book List 2010
1. Title: Viola in Reel Life
Author: Adriana Trigiani © 2009
Pages: 282
Total pages to date: 282
Started: January 3, 2010
Completed: January 4, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Predictable but charming and authentic.
Personal Rating: «««¾
2. Title: The Quickie
Author: James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge © 2007
Pages: 347
Total pages to date: 629
Started: January 5, 2010
Completed: January 10, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Irritating, unlikeable protagonist; good story.
Personal Rating: «««½
3. Title: The Graveyard Book
Author: Neil Gaiman © 2008
Pages: 310
Total pages to date: 939
Started: January 11, 2010
Completed: January 17, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Chilling, creepy, creative; loved it.
Personal Rating: ««««¼
4. Title: Witch & Wizard
Author: James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet © 2009
Pages: 307
Total pages to date: 1246
Started: January 17, 2010
Completed: January 24, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Interesting, intense; short and choppy.
Personal Rating: «««½
5. Title: Another Faust
Author: Daniel & Dina Nayeri © 2009
Pages: 387
Total pages to date: 1633
Started: January 25, 2010
Completed: January 28, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Deliciously vicious and engrossing; ambitious.
Personal Rating: ««««
6. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book One: Mister Monday
Author: Garth Nix © 2003
Pages: 361
Total pages to date: 1994
Started: January 29, 2010
Completed: February 1, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Playful wording; creative universe.
Personal Rating: «««¾
7. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Two: Grim Tuesday
Author: Garth Nix © 2004
Pages: 321
Total pages to date: 2315
Started: February 4, 2010
Completed: February 6, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Darker and more intense.
Personal Rating: ««««
8. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Three: Drowned Wednesday
Author: Garth Nix © 2005
Pages: 389
Total pages to date: 2704
Started: February 6, 2010
Completed: February 9, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Great new characters; seafaring adventures.
Personal Rating: ««««
9. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Four: Sir Thursday
Author: Garth Nix © 2006
Pages: 344
Total pages to date: 2704
Started: February 9, 2010
Completed: February 12, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Fascinating new plot twist.
Personal Rating: «««¾
10. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Five: Lady Friday
Author: Garth Nix © 2007
Pages: 304
Total pages to date: 3352
Started: February 12, 2010
Completed: February 13, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Captivating, but not as engaging.
Personal Rating: «««½
11. Title: Incarceron
Author: Catherine Fisher © 2007
Pages: 442
Total pages to date: 3794
Started: February 14, 2010
Completed: February 22, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Thoroughly joyless with unlikeable characters.
Personal Rating: «««¾
12. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Six: Superior Saturday
Author: Garth Nix © 2008
Pages: 278
Total pages to date: 4072
Started: February 22, 2010
Completed: February 27, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Memorable nemesis; dynamic House politics.
Personal Rating: «««¾
13. Title: Ranger's Apprentice Book 7: Erak's Ransom
Author: John Flanagan © 2007
Pages: 373
Total pages to date: 4445
Started: February 28, 2010
Completed: March 5, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Action-packed; riveting battle scenes.
Personal Rating: ««««¼
14. Title: The Looking Glass Wars
Author: Frank Beddor © 2006
Pages: 358
Total pages to date: 4803
Started: March 6, 2010
Completed: March 12, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Highly imaginative; fascinating concepts.
Personal Rating: ««««
15. Title: A Maiden's Grave
Author: Jeffery Deaver © 1995
Pages: 422
Total pages to date: 5225
Started: March 16, 2010
Completed: March 22, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Chilling, absorbing; filled with tension.
Personal Rating: ««««
16. Title: The Keys to the Kingdom Book Seven: Lord Sunday
Author: Garth Nix © 2010
Pages: 317
Total pages to date: 5542
Started: March 24, 2010
Completed: March 27, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Unexpected, surprising; satisfying series ending.
Personal Rating: ««««
17. Title: Princess of the Midnight Ball
Author: Jessica Day George © 2009
Pages: 272
Total pages to date: 5814
Started: March 28, 2010
Completed: April 5, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Inconsistent actions; beautifully descriptive writing.
Personal Rating: «««½
18. Title: Fablehaven Book Five: Keys to the Demon Prison
Author: Brandon Mull © 2010
Pages: 588
Total pages to date: 6402
Started: April 6, 2010
Completed: April 10, 2010
Thoughts: Link
Review in five words or less: Mesmerizing ending to fantastic series.
Personal Rating: ««««½
19. Title: The Looking Glass Wars Book Two: Seeing Redd
Author: Author: Frank Beddor © 2007
Pages: 371
Total pages to date: 6773
Started: April 12, 2010
Completed: April 24, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Sharp and complex; amazing villains.
Personal Rating: «««¾
20. Title: The Looking Glass Wars Book Three: Arch Enemy
Author: Frank Beddor © 2009
Pages: 370
Total pages to date: 7143
Started: April 26, 2010
Completed: April 29, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Taut and explosive; scripted ending.
Personal Rating: ««««
21. Title: Step on a Crack
Author: James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge © 2007
Pages: 373
Total pages to date: 7516
Started: April 30, 2010
Completed: May 2, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Highly improbable yet clever, entertaining.
Personal Rating: ««««
22. Title: Mistwood
Author: Leah Cypress © 2010
Pages: 304
Total pages to date: 7820
Started: May 8, 2010
Completed: May 19, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Sluggish, disappointing story; uninspired characters.
Personal Rating: ««½
23. Title: Mary, Mary
Author: James Patterson © 2005
Pages: 392
Total pages to date: 8212
Started: May 19, 2010
Completed: May 21, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Riveting with a surprise ending.
Personal Rating: ««««
24. Title: Cross
Author: James Patterson © 2006
Pages: 393
Total pages to date: 8605
Started: May 22, 2010
Completed: May 25, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Poignant; mines from rich past.
Personal Rating: ««««
25. Title: Double Cross
Author: James Patterson © 2007
Pages: 389
Total pages to date: 8998
Started: May 25, 2010
Completed: May 28, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Fiendishly clever villains; riveting plot.
Personal Rating: ««««
26. Title: Cross Country
Author: James Patterson © 2008
Pages: 403
Total pages to date: 9401
Started: May 28, 2010
Completed: May 30, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Tried too hard; seemed forced.
Personal Rating: «««½
27. Title: How Do You Spell Geek?
Author: Julie Anne Peters © 1996
Pages: 139
Total pages to date: 9540
Started: May 30, 2010
Completed: May 30, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Channeled inner snark; authentic voices.
Personal Rating: «««½
28. Title: Fever Crumb
Author: Philip Reeve © 2009
Pages: 325
Total pages to date: 9865
Started: June 3, 2010
Completed: June 11, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Detached and indifferent; sluggish.
Personal Rating: «««½
29. Title: Fablehaven
Author: Brandon Mull © 2006
Pages: 351
Total pages to date: 10,216
Started: June 13, 2010
Completed: June 15, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Simply amazing.
Personal Rating: ««««
Note: I originally read this book in 2007. The final book in this five part series was released earlier this year and I thought it would be good to re-read the other four books. I love this series. Fablehaven is listed on my Book List 2007 (#13) and the original review is here.
30. Title: Fablehaven Book 2: Rise of the Evening Star
Author: Brandon Mull © 2007
Pages: 427
Total pages to date: 10,643
Started: June 16, 2010
Completed: June 18, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Creepy and entertaining.
Personal Rating: «««¾
Note: I first read this in 2007 and I liked it much better with this second reading. The original review can be found here.
31. Title: Fablehaven Book 3: Grip of the Shadow Plague
Author: Brandon Mull © 2008
Pages: 473
Total pages to date: 11,116
Started: June 19, 2010
Completed: June 30, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Awesome new denizens.
Personal Rating: ««««
Note: I first read this in 2008 and it is every bit as good as the first time I read this. Original review can be found here.
32. Title: Ranger's Apprentice Book 8: The Kings of Clonmel
Author: John Flanagan © 2010
Pages: 358
Total pages to date: 11,474
Started: July 11, 2010
Completed: July 13, 210
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Typical, but well-plotted.
Personal Rating: ««««
33. Title: The Red Pyramid
Author: Rick Riordan © 2010
Pages: 514
Total pages to date: 11,988
Started: July 18, 2010
Completed: July 24, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Over-the-top, but fun.
Personal Rating: ««««
34. Title: The Kitchen God's Wife
Author: Amy Tan © 1991
Pages: 532
Total pages to date: 12,520
Started: July 24, 2010
Completed: August 24, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Richly textured and stunning.
Personal Rating: ««««
35. Title: Mockingjay
Author: Suzanne Collins © 2010
Pages: 390
Total pages to date: 12,910
Started: August 24, 2010
Completed: September 7, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Great conclusion to awesome series.
Personal Rating: «««½
36. Title: Ranger's Apprentice Book 9: Halt's Peril
Author: John Flanagan © 2010
Pages: 384
Total pages to date: 13,294
Started: October 10, 2010
Completed: October 16, 2010
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Great to see Halt's history.
Personal Rating: ««««
37. Title: I, Alex Cross
Author: James Patterson © 2010
Pages: 400
Total pages to date: 13,694
Started: Novembeer 11, 2010
Completed: January 4, 2011
Thoughts: TBA
Review in five words or less: Cunning, clever, Patterson Cross tale.
Personal Rating: «««¾
37 / 50 books. 74% done!
13,694 / 15,000 pages. 91% done!
50bookchallenge Posts
• Books 1-2
• Book 3
• Book 4
• Book 5
• Books 6-8
• Books 9-10
• Book 11
• Books 12-13
• Book 14
• Book 15
• Book 16
• Book 17
• Book 18
If you have a book recommendation, please post a comment here or at this entry. Thanks!