Since my last WOYN post, I have finished 17 books, bringing my total for the year to 98. Wow – I didn’t realize there were so many until I counted them up for this!
I guess you can tell what I’ve been doing with all of my free time. Part of the additional reading can be attributed to the fact that I have increased my hours at work. Counter-intuitive, I know, but the change means that I am now taking a lunch break, otherwise known as reading time with no husband or child trying to get my attention!
I didn’t pull pictures for all of them since there are more than usual, but I tried to group them a bit so people can find what they are most interested in. Hopefully there’s something for everyone in this list!
WHAT I’VE READ THIS MONTH
(click on the title for my review)
Contemporary Fiction
Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister
Eating Heaven by Jennie Shortridge
Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax
The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax
Fantasy
The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey
Inspirational Fiction
Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer
Along Wooded Paths by Tricia Goyer
Learning by Karen Kingsbury
The Judgment by Beverly Lewis
Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren
Mystery
Spider Web by Earlene Fowler
New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb
Newbery Winners
Moon Over Manifest by Claire Vanderpool
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Non-Fiction
Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Young Adult
Turning Point by Melissa Luznicky Garrett
WHAT I’M PLANNING TO READ NEXT
Fiction
A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander
Remembering You by Tricia Goyer
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz (2008 Newbery Winner)
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron (2007 Newbery Winner)
Non-Fiction
Asperger’s From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome by Michael John Carley
The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
How Do I Teach This Kid to Read?: Teaching Literacy Skills to Young Children with Autism, from Phonics to Reading Comprehension by Kimberly A. Henry
Autism and Reading Comprehension: Ready-to-use Lessons for Teachers by Joseph Porter
So, what’s on your nightstand?
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I'm a mom with Asperger's raising an amazing son with autism, which means I'm basically the case manager/advocate/cheerleader/chauffeur. The rest of the time, you can usually find me with my nose in a book!
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Wow! That is a lot of books! I’m off to check out some of your reviews!
I ought to read the Asperger’s books, since I have a family member with that … I enjoyed Beverly Lewis’s books a few years back. The medieval voices book sounds fascinating as well (I love that period!).
Wow, that’s a lot of books! I’ve read all of Beverly Lewis’s books — love them! I’ve read that series of Kingsbury’s and am looking forward to the next one due out in a few weeks.
Definitely intrigued by The Graveyard Book, The Snow Queen and Joy For Beginners. Going to read your reviews of them now!
Adding the Accidental Bestseller to my to-read pile. Nice list and wow to all the reading, I have finished about 1/2 your list!
Enjoy your month.
It’s been really cool to see you fit more reading into your life! I’m glad you’re enjoying it so much.
wow! 17 books! that is awesome. maybe that’s my problem, i dont’ go off to work so have time to read–ha ha ha. i’ve been trying to read right before bed.
do you belong to any book clubs? do you discuss the books you read with anyone other than your blog? just cuirous. i’m debating about joining a mystery book club but it would mean a hour drive each way …. kind of a deal breaker.
Hello Trisha,
Nice to meet another bibliophile. Thanks for the many ideas above.
I found you via someone else’s blog. Thanks for letting me stop by.
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
I began to keep a count of books read in a year, many years ago because it helps me to know if I’ve already read a certain book. I list them at the back of my current journal and now on my blog. They do add up, don’t they.
Happy Reading,
Mama Bear
I haven’t read much on your list but The Accidental Bestseller is on my to-read list. Happy November reading!