by Marianne R.
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August 26, 2006

Read 50 Books in a Year - My Updated 2009 List

October 16, 2009 03:38 PM EDT
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I wasn't going to post this till next month, but since Pam made the request for her group, here is my updated books read in 2009 list.

Deadly Night - Heather Graham
Deadly Harvest - Heather Graham
Deadly Gift - Heather Graham
Cross Country - James Patterson
Heat Lightening - John Sandford
The Death Dealer - Heather Graham
Missing - Lisa Jackson
Book of the Dead - Patricia Cornwell
The Reversing Hour - Scott Faerchild
Wicked Game - Lisa Jackson & Nancy Bush
The Agency - Ally O'Brien
Dearly Beloved - Wendy Corsi Staub
The Graveyard Book - Niel Gaiman
The Vision - Heather Graham
Sudden Death - Allison Brennen
Scarpetta - Patricia Cornwell
Just Take My Heart - Mary Higgins Clark
Malice - Lisa Jackson
Deadlock - Iris Johansen
Fatal Secrets - Allison Brennan
Wicked Prey - John Sandford
The Neighbor - Lisa Gardner
Wake - Lisa McMann
Dead Before Dark - Wendi Corsi Staub
Still Life - Joy Fielding
Fade - Lisa McMann
Cutting Edge - Allison Brennan
Cold Persuit - Carla Neggers
Storm Cycle - Iris & Roy Johansen
Presumption of Death - Perri O'Shaughnessy
Dust to Dust - Heather Graham
Lulliby and Goodnight - Wendi Corsi Staub
Silent Killer - Beverly Barton
See Jane Die - Erica Spindler
Killer Takes All - Erica Spindler
Next Victim - Michael Prescott*

I just started #36 (the last book on the list) last night. Depending on when I finish it, I'll be rereading New Moon in preparation for the movie release on 11/20.  I may be able to squeeze one more in before then though. 

I don't think I'll make 50 books again this year. I just can't spend every single minute reading. I have other stuff to do and primarily only read a few chapters before bed each night.
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Comments: 39

Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 16, 2009, 3:43pm EDT
YOU ROCK !!!
ann c. Oct 16, 2009, 3:47pm EDT
I've read some of the ones on your list. Everyone should read at least 50 books a year! I'm not even gonna tell you how many I read per year.
Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 16, 2009, 3:51pm EDT
54 books a year (adding mine) !!!

har hardy har
ann c. Oct 16, 2009, 6:37pm EDT
Well of course one MUST read Peter's books!
Kat W. Oct 16, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
I thought that I would spend more time reading myself but between GSN and some of the other sites that need daily attention it really cuts into my reading time.

Marianne R. Oct 16, 2009, 5:31pm EDT
I rarely read during the day.
Gul Dixon Oct 16, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
I wish I could read that much. Quilting cuts into my reading. And of course Gather...
Christine Zibas Oct 16, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
Wow, you have read a lot. I go through phases when I read a lot and then when I fall off. I haven't read anything on this list, although I have read some of these authors.
Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 16, 2009, 4:28pm EDT
I meant to say

"hardy har har"


haha
Pam H. Oct 16, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
Great List Marianne. I will go feature it now.
M & M. Oct 16, 2009, 4:52pm EDT
Marianne, do you save all the books you read?
Marianne R. Oct 16, 2009, 5:32pm EDT
Only the hard covers and even those I am getting picky on. I have about 8 boxes of first editions in storage from my move and am trying not to add to it, lol.
Pam H. Oct 16, 2009, 4:53pm EDT
Marianne, this is now featured in Mystery Books. Thank you and happy reading.
Christine Zibas Oct 16, 2009, 4:54pm EDT
Thanks for posting your article to the Gather group, Bookin'.
Pam H. Oct 16, 2009, 5:54pm EDT
I also read See Jane Run by Erica Spindler. It has been a while but I think it was a good one wasn't it????????????
Marianne R. Oct 16, 2009, 7:39pm EDT
The two went back to back. Kat gave them to me when she visited. I liked them both a lot. Never read any books by this author before.
Pam H. Oct 16, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
I didn't know there was a book 2. I enjoyed the first one though.
Pam H. Oct 16, 2009, 5:55pm EDT
Now that it is getting colder out, I love to sit on the corner of my couch and read.
Bundy P Oct 16, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
Mysteries galore!
Erin O'Riordan Oct 16, 2009, 7:41pm EDT
I can honestly say I've never read any of these books.
☃ Aunt Shanny Oct 16, 2009, 8:35pm EDT
I am still on the waiting list for The Graveyard Book from the library. What did you think of it?
Marianne R. Oct 16, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
It was an interesting little story. Perfect time of year to read it.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 16, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
Wow...this is an impressive list. I love mysteries, too. I'm a slow reader. My eyes are going bad, so I couldn't do this many. I'm very proud of you!
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 16, 2009, 9:34pm EDT
Good job. I'm a little scared to see how many books I've read this year....it's way up there in numbers though.

I just picked up over a dozen books at the Cobb County Library sale today...
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Oct 16, 2009, 10:17pm EDT
You not doing too bad on your list!
I've had a lot of time to read lately, so I made it through all of those Nicholas Sparks books that I won here from gather already~
Sophie S. Oct 17, 2009, 1:48am EDT
They all sounds so grim.
Marianne R. Oct 17, 2009, 7:57am EDT
Nothing like a good murder to hold my attention, lol
Pam H. Oct 18, 2009, 7:41pm EDT
Me too Marianne, but you know that.
Mary C. Oct 17, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
I've read most of the books you've posted, Marianne. Nice selection and some great authors.

I am at 219 so far this year. I love to read and it's my favorite pastime. I've wanted to read a book a day for years but haven't quite met that goal yet. Will probably do about 260 or thereabouts by the end of December. Congrats on what you've read so far.

I'll have to post my list one of these days.
Marianne R. Oct 17, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
That's like a sickness. Do you do anything else or are you a very fast reader?
Mary C. Oct 18, 2009, 8:48am EDT
I have a life, lol, when I'm not reading or on the computer. I've just always been a fast reader since I was a little girl. And, yes, it is a sickness, but a good one.
Pam H. Oct 18, 2009, 7:41pm EDT
Mary, that is alot of books. Reading happens to be my favorite past time as well. I have my own little corner of the living room for my reading.
Pam H. Oct 18, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
If you should post your 2009 reading list, please post to my group Mystery Books and I will feature it as well.
DIANE D. Oct 18, 2009, 8:02am EDT
Wow, that is alot of books.
JoAnn C. Oct 18, 2009, 5:45pm EDT
good list. I'm going to try this next year.
Sandra H. Oct 19, 2009, 7:00am EDT
Wow, I think you're doing great!
Toni V. Oct 19, 2009, 9:07am EDT
Oh wow! You're doing awesome! I need to get myself in gear.
Connie C. Oct 22, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
I wish I had been writing down the books I have read this year. You are doing great. I love to read
Marianne R. Oct 22, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
I'm about 1/2 way through #37 now.

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