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2009 Read Your Own Books Challenge Wrap Up
December 31st, 2009
The 2009 Read Your Own Books Challenge was hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. I had committed to reading 30 books off my own shelves but, yet again, did not succeed. That’s pretty sad when you can’t even get to 30 of your own books. lol.
Here’s what I did read – 10:
- Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
- 10 Days Anne Frank by David Colbert
- Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
- The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
- The Frozen Thames by Helen Humphreys
- Dragon House by John Shors
- The House of Reckoning by John Saul
- The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne
- Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
I guess that’s better than none. lol. Favorites were Sarah’s Key, The House on Tradd Street, Dragon House and The Paper Bag Christmas. Least favorite most definitely The Frozen Thames.
It sure seemed like a good idea at the time, didn't it? You read such great books this year. There's always this next year to read from your own shelf.
The only one on your list that I read was Bel Canto and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This author also wrote a brilliant memoir of her friendship with a woman who had a bright spirit and was "disfigured" and persevered. The friend had a tough life and a lot of fun.
I enjoy reading lists like yours.
Okay, I really need to follow this challenge lol.
-Briana
Oh well, at least you tried! Better luck next time!
I will still say, WELL DONE, Dar! I've read so many good things about The House on Tradd Street.
Thanks everyone for stopping by!
I think you did pretty well. I would have flunked too.