2008 Book List

1) ...again. I reread these at least once a year.












2) Read mostly while Owen was in the hospital. Two thumbs up.












3) awesomeness rolled up in fast paced fun. Read mostly in class because the teacher sucks and the class is basic computer aps crap. Way better then the movie, which pretty much sucked. Which in itself sucked because I had such high hopes, what with it starring whats-his-name and Kevin Spacey.









4) ...again












5) I've been meaning to get to this book for years and I'm so glad I finally did. I just wish I couldn't see this happening sometime within my lifetime. And I choose to end my commentary there instead of continue on about the current administration...










6) Of course I cried again when Sirius snuffed it. I am in a perpetual state of mourning for him.











7) It was cute, intended for prepubescent kids. At first I was rather annoyed by the extreme "properness" of the characters, the very xenocentricity of them all...but then they are all 19th century British. I did find what the author did with space, space travel, and space beings in the 19th century interesting and cute. But of course the cutest of all was how the 10-ish year old boy hero was completely oblivious to the love growing between his 15 yr old sister and the space pirate, dismissing all instances as signs that they obviously hated each other. And speaking of the space pirate...um, enough with the Capt. Jack's already?!? I mean obviously Capt. Jack Sparrow is the most awesome pirate ever to grace the big screen and Capt. Jack Harkness is the hottest omnisexual ever to screw everything in sight and all through space and time, but I think any more Capt. Jack's is really just over doing it.


8. Communication Mosaics by Julia T Wood Obviously a school book, not something I would have read of my own accord. Interesting though, especially the bits about the history of communication. Can't say it's really helped me with my communication skills, though.

9) Yes, I cried again.












10) Uh...yeah. I think I need to reread this one.












11) I'll admit it, the man confuses me sometimes. But still, I love him!












12) Dammit, ended on one hell of a cliffhanger. I so have to go out and get the last part of the trilogy. I'm so very interested in how the relationship between Cian (the "goodguy" vamp)and Moira (the princess/scholar) is going to turn out. Obviously they'll hook up, they're the only 2 who haven't, but they have the most interesting dynamic. *sigh* Another trip to the bookstore. I spend waaaay too much money on books.







13) It's one of those books that gives you a bunch of little deep thoughts, but this one is much better because it's go that Lemony Snicket wryness and slight darkness that makes him such a fun author. I'd say my favorite quote by far from the book is "Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them."









14) My first reread. *sob* I can't say anymore.












15) Cute!












16) Read it to Owen. The version I got from the library had ugly illustrations.












17) Absolutely fantastic. I can see why it's one of the best books of the year. Of course my favorite part is written in itty bitty font size along the spine. Cover photo by Charles Manson. Of course it doesn't say the Charles Manson, but hey.










18) Meh. Should actually be titled Stupid History: Tales of April Fools Jokes Throughout the Ages Peppered with a Few Moments of Stupidity, Coincidences, and Famous Misquotes.










19) Yes that's right, a pop-up book based on a Stephen King book. That alone is worth a FAN-FRICKING-TASTIC rating.











20) Every time I went to Borders (which is way too often) I eyed this book longingly. But I kept telling myself I had tons of other books to read so I didn't need to be starting on a series. Then I got the Entertainment Weekly with a very pale Cedric Diggory with his chest hanging out of his shirt on the cover talking about the Twilight movie. Not that he looks very attractive all deathly pale and stuff, but it was enough to catch my attention. I got a few paragraphs into the article about the author when I decided I had to rush to Borders right away because I was thoroughly tantalized and I really didn't want to read any more spoilers in it. I figured at the very least I'd have the book read before the movie came out, but probably wouldn't have the other two done before the 4th and final installment came out. Yeah. Finished the novel in a day, neglecting everything but keeping food in my kids tummy and serious injury away from him. Went to Borders at 3, exactly 24 hours after I bought Twilight to by New Moon, the 2nd novel, because I only had 100 pages left and I knew I'd hate myself if I had to wait until Borders opened tomorrow morning to get it. I hear that the movie stays pretty close to the book, which I am super excited about because my gawd what a book!


21) Wish I had finished sooner, but you know how life can get in the way of a good book...which it was.











22) What can I say? It is pretty much the classic coming-of-age story for a reason.












23) Yeah, I can't remember what I thought about it beyond it was my 2nd fave of the series. Oh no wait, I do remember wishing Bella would stop whining about Jacob so much. I mean I love Jacob and all but sheesh!










26) First off, yes I have the collector's edition and no it's not as beautiful as in the pictures. It's 1,000x more so. I'm almost afraid to have it, beause I worry that I wont have it in a safe enough spot and Owen will spill something on it or Shania will decide it's a play toy. Anyway, aside from how beautiful it is, AWESOME!!! JK is just such a wonderful sotry teller. She definitely give the Brothers Grimm a run for their money. And yes, The Three Brothers was my favorite tale. Not because it was core to Deathly Hallows but because it was just the best. The best out of 5 amazing tales.






25) FINALLY! Jeez that took me forever. Mainly because...I'm sorry, I just couldn't stand Jacob's 1/3. But you know what? Once I got back to the real book I loved it again. Left me with good vibes at the end. Not my favorite of the series, didn't completely adore it like I adored Deathly Hallow but all in all pretty good.









26) Very very cute!












27) Again, cute!












28) Oh I just love Snicket's style and this was a very cute and offbeat Christmas story. Read while getting tattooed today.











29) Giggle. I liked this one even better than Coal! Also read this while getting tattooed.












30) I was never really interested in poetry in my younger days and though my interest has grown exponentially as I've gotten older I haven't had much of a chance to really jump in. My limited experience with poetry being made clear, I've read Howl many times since I was introduced to it. I'd say that to date it's my favorite poem, it's raw emotions surely must speak to all. Anyway, I'm glad to finally be introduced to more of this groundbreaking Beat poets work and hope to delve further into the works of him and his collegues soon! On a side note Henry Fool, one of my all time favorite movies, reminds me of Howl.