BOOK-A-HOLICS discussion

What was your favorite book that you read in 2009?

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris (funniest any way)

Nana. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did but he paced it so well. It's the second book I've read by him.

I don't have a favorite, but Anansi Boys comes to mind as something that stuck with me. I wouldn't have even known about it if a young cousin hadn't mentioned it on goodreads, so for that I thank him!

My favorite book from 2009 was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Speaks the Nightbird by Robert R. McCammon. It's a fantastic historical mystery set in New England during the witch trials.

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel was a tremendous book

Still Alice was definitely my favourite read of 2009.

i would say Fallen by lauren kate!

Tales of Pain and Wonder

I had my book [image error] published last year so this is a really difficult one.

Dan Chaon's, Await Your Reply. So brilliant.

Caroline Leavitt

The darkest power trilogy by Kelley Armstrong and the Mortal instruments!

Wes wrote: "What was your favorite book that you read in 2009?" Thank you, great question! I read "Daddy King and Me," non-fiction!

I read a lot of good books in '09 but the one that really stands out for me is Restoration by Rose Tremain. It was just...breathtaking. I later watched the movie which in spite of a valiant performance by Robert Downey Jr. didn't come close to the beauty of the novel.

Caroline wrote: "Dan Chaon's, Await Your Reply. So brilliant."

I agree.

Do you read non-fiction as opposed to fiction?

Murray wrote: "Do you read non-fiction as opposed to fiction?"

I don't know to whom this question is addressed but I personally read both fiction and nonfiction.

Murray wrote: "Do you read non-fiction as opposed to fiction?"

I read both, but when I need to relax, fiction is my preference.

I also read both. Fiction preference is mystery, but read several genres if it's a good story. Non-ficion preference is history, biography. Particularly American history/war years. My favorite times are Revolutionary & Civil Wars & WWII. Lately have read some posts that have convinced me to delve into WWI.

Donna Jo wrote: " Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk"

amazing

Brooklyn

Lillie wrote: "My favorite book from 2009 was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo "

This was definitely one of mine too.

Catherine wrote: "I don't have a favorite, but Anansi Boys comes to mind as something that stuck with me. I wouldn't have even known about it if a young cousin hadn't mentioned it on goodreads, so for that I thank ..."

I listened to the audio of this and really liked it!

My favorite book in 2009 was Columbine. It was very well researched and he spent 10 years gathering material.

East of Eden- It's an oldie, but it was my first time reading it and it was AWESOME!!!