2010 Summary...

Can you believe 2010 is almost over? I can't. Maybe I'm just in denial? Hmm... I'm going to ignore that for now. *grin*

Year 2 of blogging about books has worked out alright, I think. I'm loving my monthly Featured Authors spotlight, and I appreciate all the authors who've taken the time to come and hang out with us. If you missed them, there's a compilation list here. For 2011, I'll continue this feature, and will re-work the interview questions so you're not completely bored out of your mind!

I did read less this year than in 2009, which is a reflection of my other priorities in life (or, as I sometimes like to refer to them, the reading-interruptions in life). I still made the 100 that I signed up for, so that's one challenge completed! And since 69 of 'em were published this year, that's another challenge completed! However, I only read 39 books from my local library, so that's a big fail. :( I also bought a ton of books. Shhhh! Don't tell the Mr.! Having a nook has made it way too easy to buy books. Maybe what I need to do for 2011 is a modified Ban on Spending Challenge? *sigh*

I still have Mt. TBR to conquer. And silly me, I keep adding to the pile. What am I doing?? I'm thinking of starting 2011 with a pledge to only read books that I've already committed to (including some ARCs that are coming soon). At least for the first quarter. What do you think? Do you have a Mt. TBR? How do you plan to conquer yours?

And I've started seeing these around, so I thought I'd share my favorite books of 2010. These are not ranked. Apparently I read quite a few books that are part of a series, so I'm listing the series too.

Single books:
1. The Lace Makers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri
2. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
3. Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
4. Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
5. Changes by Jim Butcher
6. Songs of Love and Death edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois
7. The Reapers are the Angels by Alden Bell

Series:
1. Jane Yellowrock by Faith Hunter
2. Elemental Assassins by Jennifer Estep (read Spider's Bite in 2009)
3. Shifters by Rachel Vincent
4. Downside Ghosts by Stacia Kane
5. Dreg City by Kelly Meding (review coming for As Lie the Dead)

What changes would you like to see for 2011? Share them here, I'm open to any and all ideas! While I'm thinking about this, maybe I should do a survey--what works for you, what doesn't, what you'd like more of, less of, etc...

Ok, survey questions are in the form below. I'd appreciate your filling it out!



I'd like to thank every one of you for stopping by and reading my blog. I appreciate that you spend precious minutes here, and I hope I deserve your attention. Have a great 2011!

2009 Summary

Well, the year is (almost) over, and it's been quite a ride. I celebrated my 1st anniversary of blogging about books on November 23rd, and I am very gratified that you have taken time out of your busy lives to come by and drop a note or two, enter my giveaways, and generally let me know that I'm not just out here shouting into the wind. Thank you. Come back in 2010, and let's see what trouble we can cook up together... *grin*

Books read in 2009 Boy, I cannot believe how many books I've read this year. Tons! Way more than I'd expected to. And I still have Mount TBR to conquer...

2009 favorites...

Ban on Spending Challenge Alas, I didn't do so well on the Ban on Spending Challenge. Well, ok, so I didn't spend anything, but I didn't finish my TBR either. So... does that make it a draw? Anyway, if someone wants to host this for 2010, feel free! Let me know so I can route people your way. =)

I did complete the following challenges, though, and had a blast with my reading. How did you do in 2009?
100+ Challenge
1st in Series Challenge
NaJuReMoNoMo
Pub Challenge
Series Challenge
Support Your Local Library Challenge
Vampire Challenge