books read in 2008
January 2008
1. Before I Die by Jenny Downham, realistic fiction, young adult novel, library book
2. See Mommy Run by Nancy Baker Jacobs, thriller, re-read, from PaperbackSwap
3. Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, children's novel, survival story, library book
4. Adopted Jane by Helen F. Daringer, illustrated by Kate Seredy, children's classic, from PaperbackSwap
5. Amy by Linda Sole, 3 of 3, historical fiction, library book
6. Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher, realistic fiction, young adult novel, re-read, own it
7. Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien, post-apocalyptic fiction, young adult novel, library book
8. Here If You Need Me: A True Story by Kate Braestrup, memoir, library book
9. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien, illustrated by Zena Bernstein, children's novel, fantasy, re-read, own it
February 2008
10. Gimme a Kiss by Christopher Pike, horror, young adult novel, re-read, library book
11. The Innocents by Taryn Simon, book of photographs, library book
12. Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell, memoir, library book, read for book club meeting 2/20/08
13. The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, children's novel, fantasy, gift from Jackie
14. The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau, children's novel, fantasy, sequel to The City of Ember, gift from Jackie
15. The Midwife's Tale by Gretchen Moran Laskas, historical fiction, library book
March 2008
16. Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons, historical fiction, re-read, library book
17. Playing House by Patricia Pearson, chick lit, re-read, own it
18. Any Bitter Thing: A Novel by Monica Wood, realistic fiction, own it (have since sold it to McKay), read for book club meeting 4/23/08
19. Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther, memoir, library book, read for book club meeting 3/19/08
20. Daughter of Joy by Kathleen Morgan, 1 of 4, Christian historical fiction, library book
April 2008
21. What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge, 1 of 3, children's classic, library book
22. World Made by Hand by James Howard Kunstler, post-apocalyptic fiction, library book
23. Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson, historical fiction, young adult novel, library book
24. The Excellent Doctor Blackwell: The Life of the First Woman Physician by Julia Boyd, biography, interlibrary loan book
25. Rule Number Two: Lessons I Learned in a Combat Hospital by Heidi Squier Kraft, memoir, library book
26. Does Your Mother Know? by Maureen Jennings, 1 of 2, mystery, library book
27. The Miner's Daughter by Gretchen Moran Laskas, historical fiction, young adult novel, library book
28. Listen to Me Good: The Life Story of an Alabama Midwife by Margaret Charles Smith and Linda Janet Holmes, autobiography, library book
29. The Sky Inside by Clare B. Dunkle, 1 of 2, science fiction, young adult novel, library book
May 2008
30. Impulse by Ellen Hopkins, novel in verse, realistic fiction, young adult novel, library book
31. Along the Tracks by Tamar Bergman, translated by Michael Swirsky, historical fiction, young adult novel, library book
32. The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella, chick lit, library book, read for book club meeting 5/21/08
33. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, historical fiction, young adult novel, own it
34. Lion's Blood by Steven Barnes, 1 of 2, alternate history, library book
June 2008
35. An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor, 1 of 5, autobiographical fiction, library book
36. Crusade in Jeans by Thea Beckman, time travel story, young adult novel, interlibrary loan book
37. The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrau, children's novel, fantasy, prequel to The City of Ember, library book
38. Two Weeks of Life: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Politics by Eleanor Clift, memoir, library book
39. The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkein, 2 of 3, fantasy, own it
July 2008
40. Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices That Will Get You Clobbered by the Grammar Snobs--Even If You're Right by June Casagrande, reference, library book
41. Women's Intuition by Lisa Samson, Christian realistic fiction, library book
42. All the Tea in China: A Rollicking Regency by Jane Orcutt, Christian historical fiction, library book
43. The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly, fantasy, library book
44. A Coming Evil by Vivan Vande Velde, ghost story, historical fiction, young adult novel, library book
45. The Polysyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby, essays on books and reading, library book
46. My Heart Remembers by Kim Vogel Sawyer, Christian historical fiction, library book
47. This Common Secret: My Journey as an Abortion Doctor by Susan Wicklund with Alan Kesselheim, memoir, library book
48. And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander, 1 of 5, historical mystery, library book
49. When You Go Away by Jessica Barksdale Inclán, women's fiction, own it
50. The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century by Harold Schechter, true crime, library book
51. Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton, realistic fiction, re-read, library book
52. A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander, 2 of 5, historical mystery, library book
53. A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander, 3 of 5, historical mystery, library book
54. Leave It to Claire by Tracey Bateman, 1 of 3, Christian realistic fiction, own it (have since sold it to The Book Rack)
55. The Instant When Everything Is Perfect by Jessica Barksdale Inclán, women's fiction, own it
56. Hearts and Bones by Margaret Lawrence, 1 of 3, historical mystery, re-read, own it
57. One Small Thing by Jessica Barksdale Inclán, women's fiction, own it (have since sold it to The Book Rack)
August 2008
58. Claire Knows Best by Tracey Bateman, 2 of 3, Christian realistic fiction, own it (have since swapped it on PaperbackSwap)
59. The Dark Light by Mette Newth, historical fiction, young adult novel, library book
60. Family Planning by Elizabeth Letts, women's fiction, own it
61. Love in the Asylum by Lisa Carey, realistic fiction, library book
62. Julia's Mending by Kathy Lynn Emerson, children's novel, historical fiction, library book
63. Bootlegger's Daughter by Margaret Maron, 1 of 16, mystery, library book
64. Embrace Me by Lisa Samson, Christian realistic fiction, library book
65. Erased: Missing Women, Murdered Wives by Marilee Strong, true crime, library book
66. An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor, 2 of 5, autobiographical fiction, library book
67. Southern Discomfort by Margaret Maron, 2 of 16, mystery, library book
68. Shooting at Loons by Margaret Maron, 3 of 16, mystery, library book
69. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, translated by Anthea Bell, 1 of 3, children's book, fantasy, library book
70. Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith, 7 of 12, cozy mystery, library book
71. Twilight Children: Three Voices No One Heard Until a Therapist Listened by Torey Hayden, nonfiction about special education, library book
72. George and Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and Autism by Charlotte Moore, nonfiction about autism, library book
73. Up Jumps the Devil by Margaret Maron, 4 of 16, mystery, library book
September 2008
74. Killer Market by Margaret Maron, 5 of 16, mystery, library book
75. The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie, 3 of 15, mystery, library book
76. The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie, 1 of 15, mystery, library book
77. My Breast: One Woman's Cancer Story by Joyce Wadler, nonfiction about breast cancer, library book
78. The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie, 4 of 15, mystery, library book
October 2008
79. The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir by Patricia Harman, memoir, library book
80. Stepping into Sunlight by Sharon Hinck, Christian realistic fiction, library book
81. A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie, 6 of 15, mystery, library book
82. Home Fires by Margaret Maron, 6 of 16, mystery, library book
83. Where the Kissing Never Stops by Ron Koertge, realistic fiction, young adult novel, re-read, own it
84. The Boy in the Moon by Ron Koertge, realistic fiction, young adult novel, re-read, library book
November 2008
85. Calico Christmas at Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad, Christian historical romance, own it (have since swapped it on PaperbackSwap)
86. Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr, 4 of 15, women's fiction, own it (have since swapped it on PaperbackSwap)
87. Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr, 1 of 3, women's fiction, re-read, own it
88. Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr, 2 of 3, women's fiction, re-read, own it
89. The Tuesday Club Murders by Agatha Christie, 2 of 15, mystery, short stories, re-read, library book
90. They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie, 12 of 15, mystery, library book
91. Straight Up by Lisa Samson, Christian realistic fiction, own it
92. A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie, 13 of 15, mystery, library book
93. An Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor, 3 of 5, autobiographical fiction, library book
94. Storm Track by Margaret Maron, 7 of 16, mystery, library book
December 2008
95. 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie, 7 of 15, mystery, library book
96. Down by the River by Robyn Carr, 3 of 3, women's fiction, re-read, own it
97. Blue Skies by Robyn Carr, women's fiction, re-read, own it
98. The House on Olive Street by Robyn Carr, women's fiction, re-read, own it
99. A Dry Creek Christmas by Janet Tronstad, 7 of 14, Christian romance, own it
100. Sugar Plums for Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad, 8 of 14, Christian romance, own it
101. At Home in Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad, 9 of 14, Christian romance, own it
102. Blood Red Roses by Margaret Lawrence, 2 of 3, historical mystery, own it
103. A Match Made in Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad, 10 of 14, Christian romance, own it
104. The Most Notorious Crimes in American History by the Editors of Life Books, true crime, library book
105. The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie, 9 of 15, mystery, library book
106. Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins, historical fiction, library book
107. A Dream to Cherish by Angela Elwell Hunt, realistic fiction, young adult novel, re-read, own it
108. Uncommon Clay by Margaret Maron, 8 of 16, mystery, library book
109. Inside the Mind of BTK: The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer by John Douglas and Johnny Dodd, true crime, library book
110. A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie, 10 of 15, mystery, library book
111. Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Hunting Serial Killers for the FBI by Robert K. Ressler and Tom Schachtman, true crime, library book
112. Slow Dollar by Margaret Maron, 9 of 16, mystery, library book
113. The Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, 3 and 4 of 9, mystery, short stories, library book
114. Shepherds Abiding in Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad, 11 of 14, Christian romance, library book
115. Dry Creek Sweethearts by Janet Tronstad, 12 of 14, Christian romance, own it
116. A Dry Creek Courtship by Janet Tronstad, 13 of 14, Christian romance, library book
ETA: Victoria Thompson's Murder on Bank Street came out in 2008, and I read it, but it isn't on the list. I wonder if I read it either right before or right after we moved to Charlotte and I didn't have access to my computer to write it down?