This post just recaps my leisure reading from 2005.
★ ★ ★Devil in the White City - Erik Larson
Great true story. Author did excellent research and presents it in a way that is very enjoyable. Highly recommend.
★ ★ ★War Trash - Ha Jin
Another great story, this one based on true facts. Easy to get into the character and relate to the circumstances. Highly recommend.
★ ★Eleven on Top - Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum is at it again, very enjoyable, not quite as funny as some of the others.
★The First Desire - Nancy Reisman
Interesting story, characters are fully developed but plot leaves a bit to be desired (no pun intended).
★ ★ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time -Mark Haddon
Absolutely great book, what a vision into a the head of someone with autism. Definitely recommend.
★ ★ ★The Drowning Tree -Carol Goodman
Great book, fast read, bold characters, intriguing story. Would highly recommend.
★ ★A Cold Heart -Jonathan Kellerman
Another Alex Delaware story. Pretty good story and quick read.
★ ★Light on Snow -Anita Shreve
A fast read, wonderful characters, lovely story. Would recommend.
★ ★While I Was Gone -Sue Miller
Finished it up in a few days. Good read, was a repeat for me although I didn't know that when I started. Very interesting main character, kind of weird plot.
★ ★ ★My Sister's Keeper -Jodi Piccoult
Wow, read this book in two days. Loved it, but it is a downer. Highly recommend.
★ ★ ★Urgent 2nd Class: Creating Curious Collage, Dubious Documents, and Other Art From Ephemera -Nick Bantock
Purchased this one because he is one of my favorite author/artists, and because the book talks about how he does his work and I needed some ideas for some stuff I am doing.
★ ★Over the Edge - Jonathan Kellerman
An Alex Delaware story. Always worth the read.
★The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue -by Barbara Samuel
Great story, fast read. Characters are believable. Author repeats herself a few times but other than that, I would recommend.
My Little Blue Dress -Bruno Maddox
I didn't find this book nearly as amusing as the critics. Unless you know it is a farce, you won't get it.
★ ★★Ten Big Ones -Janet Evanovich
Fast fun read. Another Stephanie Plum book and a lot of fun. Waited for the paperback, that is why I am behind on this one.
★ ★★★The Poisonwood Bible -Barbara Kingsolver
Another one of the great books for the year for me. Would highly recommend.
Farm Fatale -Wendy Holden
Interesting, but characters are not deep and story is only okay.
★The Amateur Marriage -Anne Tyler
Good book, fast read. The characters are believable.
★Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons -Lorna Landvik
★She's Come Undone -Wally Lamb
Good book, a bit depressing but character development is awesome.
★ ★★Sea Glass -Anita Shreve
Very good book, nice history aspect, I would highly recommend.
★Angels -Marian Keyes
Funny in parts but not the best that I have read.
★ ★Last Letters Home -Life, HBO and New York Times
Really hard book to read, very emotional, but definitely worth it. Some proceeds are donated.
★ ★Winnie the Pooh: A Celebration of a Silly Old Bear -Christopher Finch
Lots of history of Winnie the Pooh, this is a coffee table sized book.
Every Secret Thing -Laura Lippen
Nice try at a story but I thought it was not well thought, characters were not very deep, and predictable and there were subplots that were completely unnecessary.
★ ★★Trace -Patricia Cornwell
Scarpetta book that is a good read but not one of the best.
★ ★★ ★The Dark Tower -Stephen King
Has been one of my favorite authors since I was little. Great continuation of the story.
★ ★ ★Here on Earth -Alice Hoffman
A reread for me. Great book, would definitely recommend.
★ ★In Her Shoes -Jennifer Weiner
Another easy read, fast and fun.
★ ★sMothering -Wendy French
Funny and easy to relate to the characters.
★ ★Good in Bed -Jennifer Weiner
Funny quick read that is easy to get into.
★Dogs of Babel -Carolyn Parkhurst
Kind of weird, but very interesting and easy to read.
★ ★ ★ ★The Time Traveler's Wife -Audrey Niffenegger
Absolutely my favorite of the year, would highly recommend.
