100 Books + in 2011! discussion

Got up to almost 50 last year. I started late. Now I'm starting early so I should be able to make it hopefully.

1) Anthem by Ayn Rand

2) Runner by Carl Deuker

3) The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
* Actually pretty good for a book assigned to me.

4)Blank Confession by Pete Hautman

5) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

6) Amelia Earhart: The Turbulent Life of an American Icon by Kathleen C. Winters

7) The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
*Ugh

8) The Red Pony by John Steinbeck
*You have redeemed yourself John Steinbeck! The end didn't make sense though. again...

9) Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser

10) The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal

11) Extras by Scott Westerfeld
*A great ending to a great series.

12) Squashed by Joan Bauer
*I think I like this better then Hope Was Here. The only thing was the relationship (Ellie and Wes) was centered around agriculture and all they did was try to make the pumpkin grow as well as later on corn. How can they be in a relationship and not do or talk about anything else? That aspect of the story was really weird.

13) What Happened to Lani Garver by Carol Plum-Ucci
*I don't see why this main character and Hunger Games Katniss are so annoying to me sometimes. They both make so many mistakes! And I do like when books end mysteriously but this was one was so annoying! It kept me wondering too much. There are too many options at the end. It is a great book anyways!

14) The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
*I do like Greek mythology better but... this was really great too. I fell in love by the end and it made me want more. Maybe not as much as The Lost Hero series but I'm still pretty excited.

15) Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
*I don't know why I would pick this book over a Percy Jackson book or any other of my favorite books but I truly believe this is my ultimate favorite book.
I also love how I read things that reminded me of other books like they mentioned the Thames River which was in the Red Pyramid. They also had two names from Harry Potter which were Hermione and Dudley. They also mentioned something else that had to do with my teacher not a book. I love how books and life are so connected together. (:

16) The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
*It sucks that I have wait for another Riordan book now. ):

17) The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
*Wasn't as great as I thought it would be probably because I'm too old for it now.

18) The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
*I only wish there were more stories like the one mentioned in the notes called Grumble the Grubby Goat. It sounds like it will be exciting!(;

19)Welcome To Dead House by R.L. Stine
*I remember reading this as a kid (at least 5 years ago) and loving it and I still do! Such a great book!

20)Unwind by Neal Shusterman
*Another author that I'm in love with. This book was amazing!

21) The Edge Chronicles: Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell

22) The Maze Runner by James Dashner
*This book was incredible!! I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!

23) Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
*I knew what was going to happen but I read this book anyway... I don't know why. I guess to feel something.. that's why we read right? To feel adventure, compassion, and sometimes sadness. This book was amazing. I cried my eyes out, my face is red, and I have a headache but it was worth it. I don't know why but it was worth it.

24)Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
*Now I am forced to read The Giver but I don't really see the connection... yet.

25)Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
*Re-read - Such a great series! Can't wait to read the rest. (:

26)Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
*Re-read - Loved it!

27)Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
*Re-read - Oh how I love the ending. Amazing series!

28) The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
*Loved it but I kind of don't like Teresa. I don't know why even though she wasn't going to hurt him. The last page was amazing! I'm so excited to read The Death Cure!!! :D

29)Mexican WhiteBoy by Matt de la Pena
*Such a good book! In the beginning I wasn't so sure it was going to be good but it ended up being great! I LOVE Danny!!!

30)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K Rowling
*Re-read

31)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
*Re-read

32)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
*Re-read - Oh, how I love Sirius!

33)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
*Re-read

34)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
*Re-read

35)Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev

36)Fantastic Mr.Fox by Roald Dahl
*Not as great as the movie. I did see the movie first but still...

37)Delirium by Lauren Oliver
*Wow! Incredible! I can't wait to see what happens next.

38)King of the Screwups by E.L. Going
*Really great read!

39)Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
*This was a great book but WORST ENDING EVER.

40)The Schwa Was Here by Neal Shusterman
*Re-read. Nice, innocent, and unusual book. Great read especially since it's Shusterman!

41)The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

42)The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta
*good read

43)Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
*Loved it. The transition between the beginning and the end is great. I love how she changes and grows. Despite myself I do like the ending. I think Oliver is turning into an author I really can love.

44)The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee bender
*Really good but gets really weird at the end.

45)If I Stay by Gayle Forman
*Fantastic book. Cried my eyes out.

46)Where she Went by Gayle Forman
*Loved the sequel.

47)Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman
*Oh Antsy, how I missed you (:

48) A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan

49) You by Charles Benoit
*Such a great book. The end was like no end I've ever read before. It was like what? But it was a good twist and has me wondering. A good wondering.