Books of 2011

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

I blame the lack of sleep on babies, books, and a selfish need for me time.

 Don't bother.

Took some work to get through it.

Not splendid, not horrid.

 Rivals my love of chocolate.

 Stop what you're doing and go read this now.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
 don't be fooled by the beginning of this book.  It takes some work to get into.  Also, don't read around small, screeching children.  It's a pay attention sort of book.



You Can't Drink All Day if You Don't Start in the Morning  by Celia Rivenbark
wannabe funny book.  I had a hard time finishing.


Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin
good book; not my favorite of her's.


Crossing Oceans by Gina Holmes
don't read this without tissues; intriguing considering the devastating subject matter.



Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner
 not my favorite by her, but it didn't disappoint



Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
love!  I can't wait to see the movie.



Black Heels to Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond
 predictable and cheesy love story, but good all the same.  Easy read (I read this in the two days in the hospital after Little Miss made her debut)



Last Night at Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger
love the author; loved this book


The Hunger Games


Catching Fire


The Mockingjay


series written by Suzanne Collins

LOVED this series.  Not my typical go to genre, but her work was amazing to read.

Two Kisses for Maddy by Matt Logelin
 I have read his blog for three years now; much to my surprise, the book wasn't an exact replica of blog posts and things I have already known.  I love his style.  A book of laughs, tears, and perspective.


Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo
easy read; thought-provoking



The Glass Castle: a Memoir by Jeannette Walls
what a life story!



Labor Day by Joyce Maynard
 never read anything like this; boy and his single mother house an escaped convict (happy ending!)


The Husband Habit by Alisa Valdes-Rodriquez
good storyline, but I had a really hard time tromping through the wordiness of the author.



Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger
appeals to my love of chick-lit; fun read


A Stolen Life by Jaycee Duggard
Awful story, considering it's true (which is hard to remember as you read).  Not well-written, but not hard to get through either.  Captivating to be sure.


The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
loved this!  story told through the eyes of an autistic boy.


Room by Emma Donoghue
I have heard extremely mixed reviews on this book; I really enjoyed it.