Challenge: 50 Books discussion

1. Death of an Outsider by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

Starting out 2011 like I did with 2010, reading M.C. Beaton.

2. Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

3. Death of a Hussy by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

4. Death of a Snob by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

5. Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

6. Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

7. Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

8. House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo (4 stars) Kindle

9. Death of a Nag by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

10. Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

This one was a particularly good onee.

11. Death of a Dentist by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

12. Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

13. Death of an Addict by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

14. The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett (5 stars)

15. The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb (4 1/2 stars)

16. Left Neglected by Lisa Genova (5 stars)

17. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (5 stars)

Great reading!

18. Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton (4 stars)

19. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley (5 stars)

20. A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray by Ann Martin (4 stars)

21. My Reading Life by Pat Conroy (5 stars)

22. Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein (4 stars)

23. The House at Riverton by Kate Morton (4 1/2 stars)

24. These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf (4 stars)

25. Jamaica Inn by Daphne duMaurier (4 stars)

26. A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)

27. Water, Stone, Heart: A Novel by Will North (4 stars)

28. Everything for a Dog by Ann M. Martin (4 stars)

29. The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew (4 stars)

30. The Distant Hours by Kate Morton (4 stars)

31. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (4 stars)

32. Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas (4 stars)

33. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (4 stars)

This one is a reread, but I'm counting it as I read it all the way through. I had to refresh my memory before reading the new one.

34. Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris (4 stars)

35. The Last Time I Saw You by Elizabeth Berg (3 1/2 stars)

36. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith (4 stars)

A great, pleasant surprise!

37. The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley (5 stars)

Incredible debut novel!

38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)

Kathy wrote: "38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)"

Oh my, I haven't thought about this author for a long time! She was a favorite in my late teens - about a hundred years ago. I remember reading Jamaica Inn, Rebecca, Frenchmen's Creek, The King's General but not the House on the Strand. I may have to walk down "memory lane!" Thanks for jogging my memory.

Carol wrote: "Kathy wrote: "38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)"

Oh my, I haven't thought about this author for a long time! She w..."

Carol, I had only read Rebecca until recently. I thought I would give some of du Maurier's other novels a try. I've now read Jamaica Inn and The House on the Strand. What did you think of Frenchmen's Creek and The King's General?

39. Word After Word After Word by Patricia MacLachlan (5 stars)

I loved this wonderful children's book about writing!

Kathy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Kathy wrote: "38. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars)"

Oh my, I haven't thought about this author for a long..."

Kathy, I read them so long ago I really can't even really remember the plots or characters well. I just know that enjoyed them, and I think that I will do some re-reads. Thank you for reminding me of this author although as I read through the messages today I saw her mentioned at least two more times. Masybe there will be a Daphne du Maurier revival!

40. The Danger Box by Blue Balliett (5 stars)

Balliett is such a clever writer. Love all her young adult books!

41. Honolulu (5 stars)

Another excellent novel by Brennert about Hawaii!

42. The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King (5 stars)

Original, clever!

43. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (5 stars)

Patchett at her best!

44. Now You See Me by S.J. Bolton (5 stars)

S.J. Bolton never disappoints!

45. IF I STAY BY Forman, Gayle( Author)Paperback on Apr-06-2010 (5 stars)

This book was a reread, but I am counting it, as I did read the whole book again. I wanted to refresh my memory before moving on to the sequel.

46. Where She Went by Gayle Forman (5 stars)

47. The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn (4 stars)

I continue to love this series.