2009 Books

Well, last year I continued to devour books, even with a new little baby in my life. It wasn't as many as the year before, and I think I'll have read even less by the end of this year, but at least I'm still reading! I enjoy it so much. Some of the best advice that I have received and applied into my life has come from books that I've read. I read for pleasure and for education and enlightenment too. I want to share all the books I read for the year and give you my top recommendations, the ones I gave 4 & 5 stars. (the top recommendations are in bold)

If you've got any recommendations for me, please share! (And if you're interested in my book list from 2008, click here.)

1. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2. I'm Proud of You: My Friendship With Fred Rogers by Tim Madigan
3. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
4. Clear as the Moon (The Great and Terrible volume 6) by Chris Stewart
5. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
6. The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials volume 1) by Philip Pullman
7. The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks
8. The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials volume 2) by Philip Pullman
9. No More Goodbyes: Circling the Wagons Around Our Gay Loved Ones by Carol Lynn Pearson
10. One Child by Torey Hayden
11. The Tiger's Child by Torey Hayden
12. The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Robert Sears
13. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
14. The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
15. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
16. The Coming Generational Storm: What You Need to Know About America's Economic Future by Laurence J. Kotlikoff
17. The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
18. Rosamund by Beatrice Small
19. Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
20. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
21. Potty Train Your Baby by Katie Pelt
22. Obsessed by Ted Dekker
23. Seventh Son (Tales of Alvin Maker volume 1) by Orson Scott Card
24. The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
25. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
26. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
27. Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter
28. Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving With Twins and Sextuplets by Kate Gosselin
29. Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter by Melissa G. Moore
30. The Angels of Morgan Hill by Donna VanLiere
31. Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story by Mary Ann Broberg
32. Pillage by Obert Skye
33. Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting From Birth to Six Years by Jim Fay
34. The Year That Follows by Scott Lasser
35. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians volume 1) by Rick Riordan