Sunday, November 1, 2009

A Year in Review

Well, gang, here we all are.
I think we're all here, anyway. Dad? Are you still out there?

Either way. Here we are. One year older, one year wiser, and significantly more well read.
I'd like to take this moment to thank you guys for joining me on this journey. It has truly been a joy every step of the way.

A brief reflection on this book-filled year...

EVERYONE SHOULD READ
Black Swan Green and Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
(Tie!)

NO ONE SHOULD EVER EVER READ
The Book of Lost Things

THE UNEXPECTED SMASH-HIT
Pastoralia.

THE ONE I EXPECTED TO BE A SMASH-HIT BUT WAS REALLY A BIG OL' LOSER
The Book Thief

THE BEST BOOK THAT WAS THE LEAST ENJOYABLE TO READ
What Is the What

THE STRANGEST ONLINE MOMENT OF 2008
The brief and unexpected series of blog-comment exchanges with Dr. Jane Nelsen.

THINGS I AM EXCITED ABOUT FOR THE 2009-2010 BOOKYEAR
Getting some other women folk into this sausage-fest! Welcome, Allison and Andy's Mom!


So I'm on board for 2009-2010! And I'm gonna make it to fifty this time, because all I want in the world is to be just like Andy Lampl!! Who's with me, eh?!


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