Last year I read at least 57 books. I say “at least” because I know there were a few that didn’t make it on my list and I, of course, can’t remember the titles. My 2008 selections were predominantly fiction, and generally had some sort of reference to a U.S. State. There were several quire easy reads along those which were more challenging.
My Top Three of 2008 were:
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
It was a little freaky sometimes, but well-crafted and riveting. The only one of my Top Three which was not a state read but this would have been a better Michigan choice the Eugenides’ The Virgin Suicides.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Impossible to go wrong with this classic. My Alabama read.
In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien
A mystery that kept me very ill at ease and haunted for days after reading. I can’t say I loved it but O’Brien definitely wrote something with staying power and a sense of place. My Minnesota read.
I’ll continue to list what I’m reading in a sidebar on this blog, as I did last year. I’ve got a brand new library card in my pocket and have requested my first books from the San Francisco Library. When traveling I hesitate to bring a library book along for fear it might go astray, plus I prefer to tote along paperbacks rather than larger, heavier hard covers so I’m certain I’ll still be purchasing plenty of new and used books this year. I want to utilize the Public Library because it’s such a tremendous resource which is on precariously funded ground and my love for reading began at the Public Library. We used go every week and I would cart home an armload of books to devour at my leisure. Great times that everyone should get to experience!
I’m starting off the year with The Soprano’s Family Cookbook by Allen Rucker. OK – I realize we aren't talking great literature but there’s a time and place for everything and I’m really enjoying it! The book is a fun look back of the fabulous HBO series filled with great recipes. I haven’t sat down to read a cookbook straight through in a long time; what a terrific way to acquaint yourself with a cuisine, region, food style or in this case fictional mob family. Thanks for the loan G!
My Top Three of 2008 were:
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
It was a little freaky sometimes, but well-crafted and riveting. The only one of my Top Three which was not a state read but this would have been a better Michigan choice the Eugenides’ The Virgin Suicides.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Impossible to go wrong with this classic. My Alabama read.
In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien
A mystery that kept me very ill at ease and haunted for days after reading. I can’t say I loved it but O’Brien definitely wrote something with staying power and a sense of place. My Minnesota read.
I’ll continue to list what I’m reading in a sidebar on this blog, as I did last year. I’ve got a brand new library card in my pocket and have requested my first books from the San Francisco Library. When traveling I hesitate to bring a library book along for fear it might go astray, plus I prefer to tote along paperbacks rather than larger, heavier hard covers so I’m certain I’ll still be purchasing plenty of new and used books this year. I want to utilize the Public Library because it’s such a tremendous resource which is on precariously funded ground and my love for reading began at the Public Library. We used go every week and I would cart home an armload of books to devour at my leisure. Great times that everyone should get to experience!
I’m starting off the year with The Soprano’s Family Cookbook by Allen Rucker. OK – I realize we aren't talking great literature but there’s a time and place for everything and I’m really enjoying it! The book is a fun look back of the fabulous HBO series filled with great recipes. I haven’t sat down to read a cookbook straight through in a long time; what a terrific way to acquaint yourself with a cuisine, region, food style or in this case fictional mob family. Thanks for the loan G!
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What are your favorite books of the year?
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