In the beginning of 2010 I made a goal to read 25 books this year. I knew it was a lofty goal, and what do you know, I didn't quite make it. I did read 21 books though, and I know if I count the chapter books I've read at school with my kiddos so far this year, I technically have met my goal. I'll give myself an A for effort!
Some of my favorite bloggers, Rachel from In No Simple Language, Erin from Blue Eyed Bride, and Mel from For the Love have done a similar post to this, and I figure that since reading is a favorite hobby of mine I should do one too!
Here are my books from last year...
I doubt you all want to take the time to read a review on all of these books, so here are my hits and misses…
2010 Favorites:
- Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
- This story of friendship over time is now an all-time favorite. I laughed, I cried… I highly recommend it!
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
- I was afraid this book would be sad so I put off reading it for a long time. I finally caved, and am so glad I did. This book was amazing, and I think I have recommended it 50 times since I finished it!
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- This teen-lit was a real page-turner. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series in 2011!
- The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
- The 2nd book in the series did not disappoint, and had a much faster pace than the first!
2010 Duds:
- Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin
- I’m so over Giffin’s tales of adultery, and just wasn’t feeling this book! I couldn’t relate to the characters at all.
- Little Bee by Chris Cleave
- This book seemed like it would be so profound, and well, I just couldn’t get into it. It wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t really recommend it.
- Eat. Pray. Love. by Elizabeth Gilbert
- This was my 2nd go-round with this book, and I finally finished it this time. Again, I didn’t hate it, but I had a hard time sympathizing with her whining, and it dragged at times.
I’ve already got a huge list of “Must Read” books for 2011, and yes, my goal for 2011 will be 25 books too!
What were your favorite reads of 2010? Any recommendations for 2011?
6 comments:
Love it! Yours is at least the third glowing recommendation I've read for Firefly Lane. It's officially going on my to-read list.
The Wedding, and Time Travelers wife was so so so so so good! :)
Seriously!
Eat, Pray, Love was kind of a dud!
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Good list! My 2 fave books of 2010 were: Life After Yes, and The Island! Both very good!!
I just got Firefly Lane for Christmas so it's moving to the top of the list. Eat, Pray, Love was the worst. Ugh!
Ok I definately need to read Firefly Lane. I totally agree Emily Giffin's last book was a dud. I really liked her previous novels so I surprised at this one. Have you read the Shack? It is a religious book but is a good story. I also really liked Same Kind of Different as Me.
What is on your list for 2011? I need some suggestions!
I was laughing out loud when I read your comments about "Heart of the Matter"! I was thinking the same thing through the whole book! Somehow she manages to make cheating look okay, when it is so not okay! Looking forward to more reviews!
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