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Books read in the second half of 2011
Title links go to book reviews, if I've written one.
The list for the first half of the year is here.
JULY
121. Pocketful of Names ~ by Joe Coomer, 2005, fiction (Maine), 8/10
122. In the Bleak Midwinter ~ by Julia Spencer-Fleming, 2002, mystery (New York), 10/10
123. A Change in Altitude ~ by Anita Shreve, 2009, fiction (Kenya), 9/10
124. Mysteries and Monsters of the Sea: True Stories from the files of FATE Magazine ~ edited by Frank Spaeth, 1998, essays, 9/10
125. Sacred Time ~ by Ursula Hegi, 2003, fiction (New York), 8/10
126. The Queen of the Big Time ~ by Adriana Trigiani, 2004, fiction (Pennsylvania), 9/10
127. Being Perfect ~ by Anna Quindlen, 2005, essay, 8/10
128. Skinnybones ~ by Barbara Park, 1982, children's MG (middle grades), 9.5/10
129. Sometimes I think I hear my name ~ by Avi, 1982, YA fiction (New York), 8/10
130. The Book Group Book: A Thoughtful Guide to Forming and Enjoying a Stimulating Book Discussion Group ~ by Ellen Slezak, 1993, essays, 9/10
131. Here If You Need Me: A True Story ~ by Kate Braestrup, 2007, memoir (Maine), 10/10
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| July favorite (#131) |
4 fictionAUGUST
1 YA fiction
1 children's
3 essays
0 graphic novels
0 history
0 humor
1 memoir / biography
1 mystery
0 philosophy
0 religion
0 science
0 women's studies
0 writing
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Total = 11
132. Before I Fall ~ by Lauren Oliver, 2010, YA fiction, 9/10
133. Homelands: Women's Journeys Across Race, Place, and Time ~ edited by Patricia Justine Tumang and Jenesha de Rivera, foreword by Edwidge Danticat, 2006, women's studies, 8/10
134. Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America ~ by Firooyeh Dumas, 2003, memoir (California), 9/10
135. Imagined London: A Tour of the World's Greatest Fictional City ~ by Anna Quindlen, 2004, memoir (England), 8/10
136. Save Me ~ by Lisa Scottoline, 2011, fiction (Pennsylvania), 9/10
137. The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts ~ by Maxine Hong Kingston, 1975, fiction (California), 8/10
138. Cooking for Harry: A Low Carbohydrate Novel ~ by Kay-Marie James, 2004, fiction, 9/10
139. St. Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy ~ by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., illustrated by Dennis Nolan, 2004, children's, 8/10
140. The T. F. Letters [TF = Tooth Fairy] ~ by Karen Ray, 1998, children's chapter book, 9/10
141. Judge Tenderly of Me: The Poems of Emily Dickinson ~ afterword by Winfield Townley Scott, illustrations by Bill Greer, 1968, poems, 8/10
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| August favorite (#134) |
3 fictionSEPTEMBER
1 YA fiction
2 children's
1 essays/poetry
0 graphic novels
0 history
0 humor
2 memoir / biography
0 mystery
0 philosophy
0 religion
0 science
1 women's studies
0 writing
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Total = 10
142. Martyr's Crossing ~ by Amy Wilentz, 2001, fiction (Israel), 8/10
143. Yokota Officers Club ~ by Sarah Bird, 2001, fiction (Japan), 7/10
144. A Man's Journey to Simple Abundance ~ by Sarah Ban Breathnach, edited by Michael Segall, 2000, essays, 8/10
145. Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World ~ by Susan Hughes, 2011, essays for middle grades, 10/10
146. Adam and Eve ~ by Sena Jeter Naslund, 2010, fiction (France), 8/10
147. Write for Your Soul: The Whys and Hows of Journaling ~ by Jeff and Mindy Caliguire, 1998, essays, 9/10
148. Can't Wait to Get to Heaven ~ by Fannie Flagg, 2006. fiction (Missouri), 8/10
149. A Light in the Attic: Poems and Drawings ~ by Shel Silverstein, 1981, children's, 8/10
150. Falling Up: Poems and Drawings ~ by Shel Silverstein, 1996, children's, 8/10
151. Epaminondas and His Auntie ~ by Sara Cone Bryant, 1907, children's, 10/10
152. A Day No Pigs Would Die ~ by Robert Newton Peck, 1972, YA fiction (Vermont), 8/10
153. The Face on the Milk Carton ~ by Caroline B. Cooney, 1990, YA fiction (Connecticut), 9/10
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| September favorite (#150) |
4 fictionOCTOBER
2 YA fiction
3 children's
2 essays/poetry
0 graphic novels
0 history
0 humor
0 memoir / biography
0 mystery
0 philosophy
0 religion
0 science
0 women's studies
0 writing
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Total = 11
154. Whatever Happened to Janie? ~ by Caroline B. Cooney, 1993, YA fiction (New Jersey), 9/10
155. The Voice on the Radio ~ by Caroline B. Cooney, 1996, YA fiction (Massachusetts), 9/10
156. What Janie Found ~ by Caroline B. Cooney, 2000, YA fiction (Colorado), 9/10
157. Who Were They Really? The True Stories Behind Famous Characters ~ by Susan Beth Pfeffer, 1999, essays, 8/10
158. Wild Girl ~ by Patricia Reilly Giff, 2009, children's fiction (New York), 8/10
159. The Wild Girls ~ by Pat Murphy, 2007, YA fiction (California), 9.5/10
160. Good Night, Baby ~ by Elizabeth Hathon, 2000, children's board book, 8/10
161. Joy for Beginners ~ Erica Bauermeister, 2011, fiction
162. Close Your Eyes ~ by Amanda Eyre Ward, 2011, fiction, 8/10
163. Smiles to Go ~ by Jerry Spinelli, 2008, YA fiction, 9/10
164. House of Dance ~ by Beth Kephart, 2008, YA fiction, 8/10
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| October favorite (#158) |
1 fictionNOVEMBER
7 YA fiction
2 children's
1 essays/poetry
0 graphic novels
0 history
0 humor
0 memoir / biography
0 mystery
0 philosophy
0 religion
0 science
0 women's studies
0 writing
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Total = 11
165. The Heart Is Not a Size ~ by Beth Kephart, 2010, YA fiction (Mexico), 8/10
166. Undercover ~ by Beth Kephart, 2007, YA fiction, 9/10
167. I Am the Messenger ~ by Markus Zusak, 2005, YA fiction (Australia), 9/10
168. The Old Woman Who Named Things ~ by Cynthia Rylant, 1996, children's, 9/10
169. Bitsy's Bait and BBQ ~ by Pamela Morsi, 2007, fiction (Missouri), 10/10
170. A Slant of Sun: One Child's Courage ~ by Beth Kephart, 1998, memoir, 9/10
171. We're in Big Trouble, Blackboard Bear ~ by Martha Alexander, 1980 (2nd edition, 2001), children's, 9/10
172. A You're Adorable ~ by Martha Alexander, 1994, children's, 8/10
173. You Can't Take a Balloon Into the National Gallery ~ by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, illustrated by Robin Glasser, 2000, children's (Washington, DC). 10/10
174. Te Amo, Bebe, Little One ~ by Lisa Wheeler, 2004, children's, 8/10
175. Bookstore Cat ~ by Cindy Wheeler, 1994, children's, 9/10
176. Peony's Rainbow ~ by Martha Weston, 1981, children's, 7/10
177. Abdul ~ by Rosemary Wells, 1975, children's, 9/10
178. Porky and Bess ~ by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman, 2010, children's reader, 8/10
179. One Little Chicken ~ by Elka Weber, 2011, children's, 8/10
180. The Ballad of Tom Dooley ~ by Sharyn McCrumb, 2011, fiction, 8/10
181. Runaway Twin ~ by Peg Kehret, 2009, YA fiction, 10/10
182. Zen Ties ~ by Jon J. Muth, 2008, children's, 9/10
183. Coming Up for Air ~ by Patti Callahan Henry, 2011, fiction (Alabama), 8/10
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| November favorite (#181) |
3 fictionDECEMBER
4 YA fiction
11 children's
0 essays/poetry
0 graphic novels
0 history
0 humor
1 memoir / biography
0 mystery
0 philosophy
0 religion
0 science
0 women's studies
0 writing
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Total = 19
184. Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World ~ by John Shelby Spong, 2011, religion, 9/10
185. Zen Shorts ~ by Jon J. Muth, 2005, children's, 8/10
186. The Twenty-four-Days Before Christmas: An Austin Family Story ~ Madeleine L'Engle, 1984, children's, 9/10
187. Uncle Wiggily and His Friends ~ by Howard R. Garis, 1939, children's, 8/10
188. Why I Will Never Ever Ever Ever Have Enough Time to Read This Book ~ by Remy Charlip, illustrated by Jon J Muth, 2000, children's, 7/10
189. Come On, Rain! ~ by Karen Hesse, illustrated by Jon J. Muth, 1999, children's, 9/10
190. I Will Hold You 'Til You Sleep ~ by Linda Zuckerman, illustrated by Jon J. Muth, 2006, children's, 8/10
191. Mr. George Baker ~ by Amy Hest, illustrated by Jon J Muth, 2004, children's, 9/10
192. Zen Ghosts ~ by Jon J Muth, 2010, children's, 6/10
193. The Three Questions: Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy ~ by Jon J Muth, 2009, children's, 9/10
194. Old Turtle and the Broken Truth ~ by Douglas Wood, illustrated by Jon J Muth, 2003, children's, 10/10
195. A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children ~ by Caroline Kennedy, illustrated by Jon J Muth, 2005, poetry, 10/10
196. Children and Fire ~ by Ursula Hegi, 2011, fiction (Germany), 8/10
197. Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited ~ by Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein, 2007, memoir, 9.5/10
198. Around the Campfire ~ by Peter, Paul, and Mary, 1998, book of sheet music (plus 2 music CDs), 9/10
199. Turtle in Paradise ~ by Jennifer L. Holm, 2010, YA fiction (Florida), 10/10
200. Zora and Me ~ by Victoria Bone and T. R. Simon, 2010, YA fiction (Florida), 8/10
201. Our Only May Amelia ~ by Jennifer L. Holm, 1999, YA fiction (Washington), 8/10
202. Most Ministers Wear Sneakers ~ by Nancy Werking Poling, 1991, children's, 8/10
203. It's a Book ~ by Lane Smith, 2010, children's, 10/10
204. Light a Single Candle ~ by Beverly Butler, 1962, YA fiction, 9/10
205. The Silent Boy ~ by Lois Lowry, 2003, YA fiction, 9/10
206. Himalayan Dhaba ~ by Craig Joseph Danner, 2001, fiction (India), 8/10
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| December favorite (#199) |
2 fiction
5 YA fiction
13 children's
0 essays/poetry
0 graphic novels
0 history
0 humor
1 memoir / biography
1 music book
0 mystery
0 philosophy
1 religion
0 science
0 women's studies
0 writing
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Total = 23
2 comments:
You've started the second half of 2011 well with a great list of books so far. Have a wonderful Sunday
Cute picture. :)
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