I LOVE to read and have devoured countless books over the past year. I haven't really kept track of what I have read and I get most of my books from the library but thought this post seemed like so much fun! I think I will keep record of what I read this year a bit better so I can share all the great reads I find with you.
If anyone is interested in participating please link to me on your page, and leave me your link in a comment, I would love to see what you are reading ;)
What was the best new (to you) author that you discovered this year?
Stieg Larsson
What was you favorite new (to you) series?
Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire Mysteries Novels These are the books that the TV show True Blood is based on
Book that made you cry?
hmmm....nothing comes to mind. I read mostly non-fiction this year...
Books that made you laugh out loud?
Twenties Girl I have read all the books by Sophie Kinsella, they are quick entertaining reads that always make me smile. They are the perfect bathtub book ;)
Book that totally changed your perspective on something?
Well I wouldn't say these books changed my perspective but they helped reinforce what I already believe and made me contemplate the choices I make everyday.
Playful Parenting
You are your Child's First Teacher
Best homeschooling book?
I didn't read a whole lot on homeschooling this year but I read quite a few books centered around Waldorf education. One of my favorites was Understanding Waldorf Education
Worst book that you managed to finish?
Finish a book that I don't like? Whats the point? I have such a small amount of time on a daily basis to read, why would I waste it? Enough Said!
Most disappointing book?
Nothing comes to mind, I read so many GREAT ones!
Best feel good book of the year?
The many many, and I mean MANY books that I have spent countless hours reading to my children. Can't think of a better way to feel good than to spend quality time reading to them.
Best Children's book of the year?
I really enjoyed reading my children Jan Brett books and I think our favorite was The Mitten
Book you've been meaning to read for years, and finally got to?
I didn't?! Better luck in 2011...
Best Non-fiction?
I really enjoyed Living Simply with Children I would love to have it for my home library.
Favourite fiction of the year?
The Girl who played with Fire This was the second book in the Steig Larsson series and it was my favorite. I couldn't put it down. I am currently reading the third one The Girl who Kicked the Hornets Nest and so far it is just as good!
Book that you feel is so integral to your library, that you would even pay full price for it?
I DID! I'm a little Teapot is my go to book for story, fingerplay and song ideas for the kids. It never fails!
Now on to my Pantry Challenge Day 3.
On the menu today was Chicken Fajita Pizza
I changed a few things in the recipe. First I made my own tried and true pizza crust recipe. Maybe I will share it in a later post :) Also instead of making homemade ranch I used up some of the caesar salad dressing that was in my fridge (in keeping with the pantry challenge) The only thing I had to buy for this was the peppers!
On the menu for tomorrow is Pork Chops with Mustard Crumb crust.
I loved reading your book selections! I've heard so many good things about the Larsson books- I think I'll have to give them a try this year...
ReplyDelete(p.s. I just finished Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and it was sooooooo good!)