Books 2008
The books I read in 2008:
Book 1 - Roger Willemsen - Kleine Lichter
- german
- 208 pages
For six months her lover is in a coma, now Valerie tells her feelings and their lovestory on a tape. Unfortunately, I didn't like this book at all. Too many words, too little action.
Book 2 - Patricia Cornwell - Wer war Jack the Ripper? Porträt eines Killers.
(English title: Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper -- Case Closed)
- german
- 414 pages
The novelist claims to uncover the identity of Jack the Ripper. Its really good!
A lot of compelling evidence to support who is Jack the Ripper! Very interesting.
But I still believe it will always be a mystery.
Book 3 - Kerstin Gier - Für jede Lösung ein Problem
- german
- 299 pages
Gerri writes farewell letters to all those she knows, but theres a problem with the sleeping pills and the vodka...
Sometimes it has to be a "chick" novel ;) And this book is very funny. I had to laugh out loud several times. Sure could read more from her.
Book 4 - Peter James - Stirb ewig
(English: Dead simple)
- german
- 336 pages
Michael Harrison, a successful real estate developer with a penchant for practical jokes, gets a horrible taste of his own medicine. As a prank, four of his friends bury Michael alive in a coffin equipped with a breathing tube and a bottle of whiskey and leave him, ostensibly for a couple of hours. But when their van crashes head-on into a truck and three of them are killed (the fourth dies later "in hospital"), Michael is trapped.
I think this book is a real page turner, would like to read the rest of the series!!
Book 5 - Elina Hirvonen - Erinnere Dich(English: When I forgot)
- german
- 157 pages
When I Forgot, shows how a family can suffer from the mental illness of one member. This wasn't a page turner for me, it is a little formless. In the end you don't have a feeling of closure, I felt like I just read a little episode and the book would start now.
Book 6 - Katherine Scholes - Die Sturmfängerin
- german
- 432 pages
The story of Stella, a successful journalist who is called home to Halfmoon Bay in Tasmania when her father disappears from his fishing boat. Stella has not been home for 15 years and doesn't want to face the memories that await her there.
Just the right thing to read when you are on holiday, lively and sympathetic, entertaining read for the beach.
Book 7 - Elizabeth Gilbert - Eat, Pray, Love
- english
- 331 pages
This book was on my list of 'to read' for over a year. On one of my flights back home I saw it in a bookshop at LA airport and couldn't resist. I love it! I nearly read the the whole flight back to Germany in it. Elizabeth Gilbert has a great way telling about her travels!This book is beautifully written and will inspire, motivate, and encourage you to live and travel.
Book 8 - Peter James - Stirb schön
(English: Looking good dead)
- german
- 380 pages
I discovered Peter James when I read his previous thriller, Dead Simple.When I saw that Looking good dead was one sale, I bought it. The story is again about Superintendent Roy Grace and a murder case he has to clarify.
This book is not as good as the first in the series, but it still was a good read!
Book 9 - Ellen Alpsten - Die Zarin
- german
- 450 pages
This book tells the story about Catherine I of Russia.
Nicely written and spiked with lots of details. Good read.
Book 10 - Esther von Krosigk -Das Haus der Zeichen
- german
- 556 pages
This book follows the story of a family and their home over generations. In some places its lacking a bit tension but still nice book.
Book 11 - Matthias Sachau - Schief gewickelt
- german
- 205 pages
Good one, light, fun and easy to read.
Book 12 - Jodi Picoult - Beim Leben meiner Schwester
- read in German
- 478 pages
A sad story, but still a good book! The end was a good idea!!
Book 13 - Stephenie Meyer - Twilight
- read in English
- 464 pages
I know, I know, I am really behind on this one. I had it on my amazon wishlist since the 20 of march 2007 and everyone on the net keeps on talking and posting about it, but some how I never bought it. Well, now I did and of course I am totally excited about this book and can't wait to get the other books and see the movie! I really needed a book like this one now, which is absorbing, so that you really want to know how things end and can't stop reading! I love when that happens with a book, every free minute you crawl on to your couch and slide into another world!!
Book 14 - Steve Tesich - Ein letzter Sommer
(English: Summer Crossing)
- german
- 491 pages
A story about 3 boys who grow up in their last summer at home. It started a little slow but
somewhere in the middle I started to like the book a lot more. It has some passages worthy to copy out and keep.
Never finished:
only read half of Cees Nooteboom - Paradies verloren
Book 1 - Roger Willemsen - Kleine Lichter
- german
- 208 pages
For six months her lover is in a coma, now Valerie tells her feelings and their lovestory on a tape. Unfortunately, I didn't like this book at all. Too many words, too little action.
Book 2 - Patricia Cornwell - Wer war Jack the Ripper? Porträt eines Killers.
(English title: Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper -- Case Closed)
- german
- 414 pages
The novelist claims to uncover the identity of Jack the Ripper. Its really good!
A lot of compelling evidence to support who is Jack the Ripper! Very interesting.
But I still believe it will always be a mystery.
Book 3 - Kerstin Gier - Für jede Lösung ein Problem
- german
- 299 pages
Gerri writes farewell letters to all those she knows, but theres a problem with the sleeping pills and the vodka...
Sometimes it has to be a "chick" novel ;) And this book is very funny. I had to laugh out loud several times. Sure could read more from her.
Book 4 - Peter James - Stirb ewig
(English: Dead simple)
- german
- 336 pages
Michael Harrison, a successful real estate developer with a penchant for practical jokes, gets a horrible taste of his own medicine. As a prank, four of his friends bury Michael alive in a coffin equipped with a breathing tube and a bottle of whiskey and leave him, ostensibly for a couple of hours. But when their van crashes head-on into a truck and three of them are killed (the fourth dies later "in hospital"), Michael is trapped.
I think this book is a real page turner, would like to read the rest of the series!!
Book 5 - Elina Hirvonen - Erinnere Dich(English: When I forgot)
- german
- 157 pages
When I Forgot, shows how a family can suffer from the mental illness of one member. This wasn't a page turner for me, it is a little formless. In the end you don't have a feeling of closure, I felt like I just read a little episode and the book would start now.
Book 6 - Katherine Scholes - Die Sturmfängerin
- german
- 432 pages
The story of Stella, a successful journalist who is called home to Halfmoon Bay in Tasmania when her father disappears from his fishing boat. Stella has not been home for 15 years and doesn't want to face the memories that await her there.
Just the right thing to read when you are on holiday, lively and sympathetic, entertaining read for the beach.
Book 7 - Elizabeth Gilbert - Eat, Pray, Love
- english
- 331 pages
This book was on my list of 'to read' for over a year. On one of my flights back home I saw it in a bookshop at LA airport and couldn't resist. I love it! I nearly read the the whole flight back to Germany in it. Elizabeth Gilbert has a great way telling about her travels!This book is beautifully written and will inspire, motivate, and encourage you to live and travel.
Book 8 - Peter James - Stirb schön
(English: Looking good dead)
- german
- 380 pages
I discovered Peter James when I read his previous thriller, Dead Simple.When I saw that Looking good dead was one sale, I bought it. The story is again about Superintendent Roy Grace and a murder case he has to clarify.
This book is not as good as the first in the series, but it still was a good read!
Book 9 - Ellen Alpsten - Die Zarin
- german
- 450 pages
This book tells the story about Catherine I of Russia.
Nicely written and spiked with lots of details. Good read.
Book 10 - Esther von Krosigk -Das Haus der Zeichen
- german
- 556 pages
This book follows the story of a family and their home over generations. In some places its lacking a bit tension but still nice book.
Book 11 - Matthias Sachau - Schief gewickelt
- german
- 205 pages
Good one, light, fun and easy to read.
Book 12 - Jodi Picoult - Beim Leben meiner Schwester
- read in German
- 478 pages
A sad story, but still a good book! The end was a good idea!!
Book 13 - Stephenie Meyer - Twilight
- read in English
- 464 pages
I know, I know, I am really behind on this one. I had it on my amazon wishlist since the 20 of march 2007 and everyone on the net keeps on talking and posting about it, but some how I never bought it. Well, now I did and of course I am totally excited about this book and can't wait to get the other books and see the movie! I really needed a book like this one now, which is absorbing, so that you really want to know how things end and can't stop reading! I love when that happens with a book, every free minute you crawl on to your couch and slide into another world!!
Book 14 - Steve Tesich - Ein letzter Sommer
(English: Summer Crossing)
- german
- 491 pages
A story about 3 boys who grow up in their last summer at home. It started a little slow but
somewhere in the middle I started to like the book a lot more. It has some passages worthy to copy out and keep.
Never finished:
only read half of Cees Nooteboom - Paradies verloren