Books from 2009
In 2009, I read 168 books. They made me think, laugh, and cry. My favorites were:
Dog On It by Spencer Quinn
Narrow Dog to Indian River by Terry Darlington
Walter: The Story of a Rat by Barbara Wersba
These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
I rarely read during the day; I save that pleasure for evening, and I always read for awhile (sometimes quite awhile!) after I go to bed. Many of the 168 books came from the library, but when I read a book I like, I buy it so that I can share it with like-minded friends. I also give books as gifts. I’ve pre-ordered the second book in Spencer Quinn’s series, and I impatiently await the next title from Julia Spencer-Fleming, who didn’t publish a book last year.
Thanks to all of you who have written to tell me that I am your favorite author. What an honor that is! Happy new year, and happy reading.