I'll post my top 10 of 2010 soon, but here's my 2009 top 10.
In no particular order (it's hard enough to narrow down to ten!):
In no particular order (it's hard enough to narrow down to ten!):
Baghdad without a Map by Tony Horwitz (travel)
The Help by Kathryn Stockett (historical fiction)
The Help is set in early 60s Jackson, Mississippi. It's fascinating to see how different society is today compared to less than fifty years ago.
I'd read Pollan's The Omivore's Dilemma in 2008 and enjoyed it. This book, however, was more than enjoyable and has stuck in my brain for months. It's mantra is simple: Eat food. not too much. Mostly plants.
The Help is set in early 60s Jackson, Mississippi. It's fascinating to see how different society is today compared to less than fifty years ago.Moloka'i by Alan Brennert (historical fiction)
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (non-fiction)
I'd read Pollan's The Omivore's Dilemma in 2008 and enjoyed it. This book, however, was more than enjoyable and has stuck in my brain for months. It's mantra is simple: Eat food. not too much. Mostly plants.Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear (mystery, historical fiction)
Flipped by Wendelin van Draanen (young adult)
I have a weird relationship with young adult books. I mostly enjoy them, but sometimes think they are a bit of a cheat since usually they are very quick reads. This was a quick read that I finished in less than two hours. However, it was a great story. I love coming-of-age stories and this was one I really enjoyed.
I love mysteries--real and fiction. This book is the true story of a park ranger who goes missing and the mystery of what happened.
I have a weird relationship with young adult books. I mostly enjoy them, but sometimes think they are a bit of a cheat since usually they are very quick reads. This was a quick read that I finished in less than two hours. However, it was a great story. I love coming-of-age stories and this was one I really enjoyed.Jessica Darling series by Megan McCafferty (young adult/general fiction)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (mystery)
The Last Season by Eric Blehm (non-fiction)
I love mysteries--real and fiction. This book is the true story of a park ranger who goes missing and the mystery of what happened.
The Help and Molokai are both on my top 10 of this year, too. They were fabulous!
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