read 50 books in 2008

I came short probably by about 15-20. I need to keep better track. I definitely read more but not enough. I love to read and this past year really reminded me of that. I got lost in books in a way I haven’t since I was a teenager. I rediscovered the joys of the library. Still, I didn’t set enough time aside for reading. I will do that in 2009. Another thing I discovered, book clubs help.

I read 42 books in 2008.
The list for 2009 already contains 14 books. I’m well on my way to accomplishing the goal for 2009.

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but the book is already very recommendable.

A lovely book. I couldn’t necessarily relate to all her experiences, but is was a great read.

I don’t really understand why this book was hyped so much. Given it is sometimes entertaining, but the jokes are so predictable and just very common prejudices.

Not my kind of book. Five random short stories, most of them predictable.

A book I borrowed just because it was there. It was an ok read, I’ve learned a lot about guns – information I didn’t really need or wanted to have, but ok. Nothing special though.

As always a pleasure to read, but honestly, it resembled way to much the Lincoln Lawyer. Not only is it the main protagonist, it is also basically the same story line, he draws on the same legal tricks and this half-brother things is just squeezed into the book to somehow justify bringing Harry into the book as well. There are way better books by the author.

The third book about police women Anna Travis and it follows smoothly but in story line and quality.

I didn’t get as close to reading 50 books as I expected. I only ended up reading 40 books. I ended up spending my entire summer working. I think it was a tough year for everyone.

I’m disappointed, but as always, will try again for 2009.