Kate Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) 2009 is here! Exciting! This blog will record all my recording for the next year. My 2008 reading blog is here. My huge TBR list is here. Books read in 2009: 1.Nicholas Sparks: The Notebook 1/1/2009 2.Joyce Meyer: The Power of Simple Prayer 7/1/2009 3.Jennifer Lauck: Blackbird 8/1/2009 4.Thomas Hardy: Far From the Madding Crowd 11/1/2009 5.Darlene Zschech: The Kiss of Heaven 11/1/2009 6.Cecelia Ahern: Where Rainbows End 14/1/2009 7.Terry Pratchett: Equal Rites 15/01/2009 8.Sophie Kinsella: Confessions of a Shopaholic 17/01/2009 9.Terry Pratchett: Mort 19/01/2009 10.Don Piper: Heaven is Real 20/01/2009 11.Terry Pratchett: Sourcery 22/01/2009 12.Elizabeth Noble: Alphabet Weekends 25/01/2009 13.Jane Austen: Lady Susan 27/01/2009 14.Linda Gillard: Emotional Geology 28/01/2009 15.Elizabeth Noble: Things I Want My Daughter's To Know 2/02/2009 16.Marian Keyes: This Charming Man 3/02/2009 17.Debbie Macomber: Back on Blossom Street 8/02/2009 18.John Bunyan: The Pilgrim's Progress 11/02/2009 19.Terry Pratchett: Wyrd Sister's 13/02/2009 20.Harriet Evans: Going Home 17/02/2009 21.Tam Dalyell: One Man's Falklands 19/02/2009 22.Clemency Burton-Hill: The Other Side of the Stars 21/02/2009 23.Kate Harrison: The Secret Shopper's Revenge 24/02/2009 24.Terry Pratchett: Pyramids 24/02/2009 25.Tim Keegan: Facing the Storm 24/02/2009 26.J. K. Rowling: The Tales of Beedle the Bard 26/02/2009 27.Sophie Kinsella: Shopaholic Abroad 28/02/2009 28.Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet Letter 3/03/2009 29.Nora Roberts: Blue Smoke 4/03/2009 30.J. D. Salinger: The Catcher in the Rye 6/03/2009 31.Terry Pratchett: Guards! Guards! 6/03/2009 32.Sophie Kinsella: Can You Keep a Secret? 9/03/2009 33.Stephenie Meyer: Twilight 11/03/2009 34.J. M. Barrie: Peter Pan 14/03/2009 35.Stephenie Meyer: New Moon 14/03/2009 36.Alice Kuipers: Life on the Refrigerator Door 16/03/2009 37.Stephenie Meyer: Eclipse 17/03/2009 38.Debbie Macomber: The Shop on Blossom Street 17/03/2009 39.Philippa Gregory: The Constant Princess 22/03/2009 40.C.S. Lewis: The Horse and His Boy 23/03/2009 41.Terry Pratchett: Eric 25/03/2009 42.Stephenie Meyer: Breaking Dawn 30/03/2009 43.C.S. Lewis: Prince Caspian 03/04/2009 44.Eleanor Moran: Stick or Twist 04/04/2009 45.Terry Pratchett: Moving Pictures 05/04/2009 46.Debbie Macomber: A Good Yarn 07/04/2009 47.Terry Pratchett: Reaper Man 10/04/2009 48.C.S. Lewis: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 11/04/2009 49.Dorothy Koomson: My Best Friend's Girl 16/04/2009 50.Sophie Kinsella: Shopaholic Ties the Knot 20/04/2009 51.Ginni Otto: Walking With God 22/04/2009 52.Edward Marston: Murder on the Brighton Express 24/04/2009 53.Charlaine Harris: Grave Sight 27/04/2009 54.Terry Pratchett: Witches Abroad 29/04/2009 55.Valerie King: A Brighton Flirtation 01/05/2009 56.Charlaine Harris: Grave Surprise 03/05/2009 57.Debbie Macomber: Thursdays at Eight 05/05/2009 58.Terry Pratchett: Small Gods 10/05/2009 59.Val Biro: Gumdrop on the Brighton Run 11/05/2009 60.W. H. Ainsworth: Old Court Volume 1 15/05/2009 61.Charlaine Harris: An Ice Cold Grave 17/05/2009 62.Tim Keller: The Prodigal God 17/05/2009 63.Kathy Reichs: Bones to Ashes 19/05/2009 64.Charlaine Harris: Dead Until Dark 24/05/2009 65.Mitch Albom: For One More Day 27/05/2009 66.Graham Greene: Brighton Rock 01/06/2009 67.Linwood Barclay: No Time for Goodbye 01/06/2009 68.Maria Espinosa: Dying Unfinished 05/06/2009 69.Glen Chandler: Savage Tide 11/06/2009 70.Charlaine Harris: Living Dead in Dallas 11/06/2009 71.Elizabeth Noble: The Tenko Club 12/06/2009 72.Terry Pratchett: Lords and Ladies 13/06/2009 73.Kate Jacobs: Knit Two 14/06/2009 74.Sharon Owens: The Teahouse on Mulberry Street 19/06/2009 75.Jill Mansell: Head Over Heels 22/06/2009 Books left unfinished in 2009: - Constance Briscoe: Ugly 2/1/2009 - R. T. Kendall: When God Shows Up 25/01/2009 - Maggie O'Farrell: After You'd Gone 7/03/2009 - Cecelia Ahern: A Place Called Here 14/3/2009 - Marian Keyes: Anybody Out There? 27/03/2009 - Patricia Highsmith: The Talented Mr. Ripley 30/03/2009 Edited June 23, 2009 by Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 And my first book completed this year is..... The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks and yes, I thoroughly enjoyed it 8/10 I have posted my review here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Right, I have decided to try and make a dent in my TBR pile and so am sending off bookrings (with the odd exception ) and handing back my library books, and I am going to focus on my own books for a little while.....well that is the plan anyway! That said, I do have Emotional Geology by Linda Gillard on its way to me....but I've been on that list for so long I can make an exception So this takes my pile down to: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have just finished: Joyce Meyer: The Power of Simple Prayer - review Jennifer Lauck: Blackbird - review TBR pile: 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Description from Amazon: Darlene Zschech describes The Kiss of Heaven as the sense of heaven touching earth, as if God himself kisses her on the head. In this book she shows readers how they can experience God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Yesterday I finished: Thomas Hardy: Far From the Madding Crowd Darlene Zschech: The Kiss of Heaven Both reviews can be found here. For some reason unknown to me, my TBR pile is still growing! It is now up to 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have just finished listening to: Cecelia Ahern: Where Rainbows End Synopsis from Amazon: From the no. 1 bestselling author of PS, I Love You comes an enchanting novel about two childhood friends whom fate and destiny can't help toying with! From naughty children to rebellious teenagers, Rosie and Alex have stuck by each other through thick and thin. But just as they're discovering the joys of teenage nights on the town and dating disasters, they're separated. Alex's family moves from Dublin to America -- and Alex goes with them. For good. Rosie's lost without her best friend. But on the eve of her departure to join Alex in Boston, Rosie gets news that will change her life forever -- and keep her at home in Ireland. Their magical connection sees them through the ups and downs of each other's lives but neither of them knows whether their friendship can really survive the years and miles -- as well as new relationships. And at the back of Rosie's mind is whether they were meant to be more than just good friends all along. Misunderstandings, circumstances and sheer bad luck have kept them out of each others' arms, but when presented with the ultimate opportunity, will they gamble everything -- including their friendship -- for true love? Destiny, Alex and Rosie discover, is a funny thing and fate isn't quite done with them yet! This is a proper chick-lit book. It was weird reading - the whole story is narrated through letters/emails/instant messages. It was strange at first, but once I got used to it I didn't mind it. This was a very cheesy, predictable book, but I loved it! The story line was not too realistic - the story follows Rosie and Alex and their life - from the age of 7 right up to their 50s; through friendship, countries, marriages, divorces and deaths.There were some crazy stories, such as the marriage in a chat room. And of course, the happy ending, I loved it! I loved Julie Casey and Ruby the best. They were such good friends. Ruby reminded me of one of my own friends, which made the story so real. And of course, I liked Rosie and Alex too! This is a book of love and self-discovery, as well as friendship and family. Although a typical chick-lit book, I did thoroughly enjoy it. 8/10 TBR: 63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Finished Reading: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett Rating: 9/10 Review No. read in 2009: 7 TBR pile: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Finished Reading: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Rating: 10/10 Review No. read in 2009: 8 TBR pile: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Finished Reading: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Is this a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Finished Reading: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett Rating: 9/10 Review No. read in 2009: 7 TBR pile: 64 I've got to get stuck into a Terry Pratchett sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 I've got to get stuck into a Terry Pratchett sooner rather than later. You must! Very good books! Is this a new one? No, it is the first in the series - it is also called The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic *shrugs* dunno why it has two names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 No, it is the first in the series - it is also called The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic *shrugs* dunno why it has two names Yep it's a bit confusing. I think all of the other Shopaholic books also have two different titles. So far I've noticed "Shopaholic Abroad" and "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan" which are the same book. Maybe there are different titles for UK and USA. Great books though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 No, it is the first in the series - it is also called The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic *shrugs* dunno why it has two names Ah, I think Frankie must be right about one being for the American market. I know that 'Takes Manhattan' was so called because to an American, it isn't abroad. I imagine that there won't be any more Shopaholic books now Becky has a baby as there isn't really anywhere for them to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 I imagine that there won't be any more Shopaholic books now Becky has a baby as there isn't really anywhere for them to go. I agree - although I'm mildly interested to see what she could do with the story. Finished reading: Mort by Terry Pratchett Rating: 9/10 Review No. Read in 2009: 9 TBR pile: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I agree - although I'm mildly interested to see what she could do with the story. Finished reading: Mort by Terry Pratchett Rating: 9/10 Review No. Read in 2009: 9 TBR pile: 64 Your on a role! I'm only on my seventh book this year, but I'm really busy with school assignments and things. I see your TBR pile isn't going down though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Your on a role! I'm only on my seventh book this year, but I'm really busy with school assignments and things. I see your TBR pile isn't going down though! I know, it sucks doesn't it! And yep, finished another book today! And still no change in the TBR pile......! Finished reading: Heaven is Real by Don Piper Rating: 5/10 Review No. read in 2009: 10 TBR pile: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I know, it sucks doesn't it! And yep, finished another book today! And still no change in the TBR pile......! Finished reading: Heaven is Real by Don Piper Rating: 5/10 Review No. read in 2009: 10 TBR pile: 64 Go you! Seems you didn't have a lot of enjoyment with this one though. Bring on the next one. Maybe take a look at your TBR pile?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Bring on the next one. Maybe take a look at your TBR pile?! I've worked out what it is: The Discworld books in my TBR pile are all under one title, instead of listing them all separately, which is why I read the books but my TBR pile never goes down! That, and I sometimes buy books and forget to add them to the end of my list! Finished Reading: Sourcery by Terry Pratchett Rating: 8/10 Review No. Read in 2009: 11 TBR pile: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Finished Reading: Alphabet Weekends by Elizabeth Noble Rating: 7/10 Review No. read in 2009: 12 TBR no: 62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Finished Reading: Lady Susan by Jane Austen Rating: 6/10 Review No. Read in 2009: 13 TBR pile: 63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Finished Reading: Emotional Geology by Linda Gillard Rating: 10/10 Review No. read in 2009: 14 TBR pile: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Your rocketing, if you keep up this pace then you'll have loads of books read by the end of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 That would be good! I'm aiming for 100 read by the end of the year, but any more than that and I'll be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Well your easily on track for that then! Unless this is just going to be your best month and the rest aren't as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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