100 books in 2011 discussion

I know I'm starting a bit late in the game, but I've been keeping track of what I read this year on my Goodreads 2011 shelf.

1.
Very funny, yet super informative. I spouted off some interesting tidbits to my friends after reading this one.

2.
While I am not a super fan of Chick Lit, I enjoyed this one.

3.
Part mystery, part suspense. The teenagers and the crazy lawyer are the best part of the book.

4.
Not a bad retelling of Cinderella, but predictable of course.

5.
Interesting take on the topic of date rape. Loved the references to To Kill a Mockingbird.

6.
I had to read it for work. Reminiscent of my childhood. I even remembered parts of the story!

7.
Best Zombie Apocalypse book ever!

8.
Books like this one will always leave me thinking. Historical mystery, based on truth, about a group of Confederate soldiers hellbent on vengeance.

9.
Not a fan. I've read much better paranormal romance books.

10.
I don't really know what to say about this one. I loved it and hated it. It's chaotic and surreal.

11.
A stark book about a girl with an eating disorder that leads her to become the next Famine of Four Horsemen. Part of a series.

12.
Sci Fi/dystopian story about an enclosed community based around a strict caste system.

13.
2011 Printz award winner. Excellent dystopian novel.

14.
I read this one on a whim for a book discussion. I loved it! The characters and the setting were so fully developed, I felt like I was there.

15.
Story woven around Chinese mythology and folklore.

16.
As great and well-loved as this story is, I didn't really get into it. Also, found many similarities to The Old Man and the Sea.

17.
I had to read it for school, but I found it very insightful.

18.
2010 Printz winner. One of my favorite books of the moment. It is so funny, I can't get read it enough.

19.
Good story, not much to say.

20.
SO DISAPPOINTED! The author jumped around too much and lost the flow of the story.

21.
Short, predictable story about a girl athlete.

22.
Funny autobiography about a popular children's author.

23.
Didn't really get into this one. The story was just too unbelievable, despite the main character's penchant for lying.

24.
What can I say about the book about a boy and his pet cricket? Totally boring. If you are going to push reality by allowing the cricket to draw masterpieces and talk to his family, at least let the cricket be able to communicate with the boy.

25.
Absolutely loved it!

26.
Another story from my childhood. Vampire bunny who sucks the juices out of vegetables.

27.
Touching story about the Civil Rights movement in Chicago.

28.
Timely story about a girl and her pen pal from Afghanistan.

29.
Another book that fell short of my expectations. I was really hoping for a book about teen superheroes with the same feel at the Incredibles movie. It didn't happen.

30.
Too cliche to be enjoyable.

31.
Unexpectedly enjoyable. I almost shed a tear so beware!

32.
Paulsen stuck historical facts in between the chapters which, unfortunately, was the most exciting part of the book.

33.
Awesome story about identity and achieving your dreams.

34.
I love Cooney, but this book is not one of my favorites.

35.
I am not a romance reader, but this story blew me away. I listened to it on audiobook and it really came to life.

36.
Post-apocalyptic story about a family living in an underground shelter. Chock full of twists and turns.

37.
Piper is dared to manage a rock band, which is made more difficult by Piper's deafness. Great read.

38.
I cannot even express how much I disliked this book. I wrote more comments on my Goodreads page, if you're interested.

39.
I had never read this before, but it was on the Illinois Read for a Lifetime list so I decided to finally pick it up. I loved it!

40.
I have wanted to read this book forever! It was an awesome combination of werewolves, vampires, and steampunk.

41.
While super slow moving in the beginning as well as a predictable outcome, Sharp Objects was slightly entertaining.

42.
I had to read this for school and I'm glad I did because I love it. Excellent example of a fairy tale retelling.

43.
I've never actually read the book before. I found it interesting how much the story sounded like it was an oral story, rather than a regular novel.

44.
This book is laugh out loud funny. It has a very satirical feel to it.

45.
Also very funny. I wish I had a recording device to keep tabs on every funny thing said. Also, I totally recommend listening to Fisher Stevens read the audiobook.

46.
Not the greatest book ever, but I'm always interested in YA thrillers since that seems to cover a small percentage of total teen books written.

47.
Really didn't like this one. The story was too character-driven and the characters weren't likeable...not a single one.

48.
This is one mind-bending book. It is definitely something you have to read just to have an opinion about it.

49.
I had to read a series book for my class this summer. I had never read any of the Goosebumps books before. Not bad, but definitely a snack book.

50.
Very cool story about the Speakeasies of Chicago.

51.
A little confusing at times, but still delightful.

52.
I'd never actually read this before. In a nutshell, it is poorly written with a clear agenda and yet still confusing.

53.
While the premise was a bit disturbing, the book was entertaining.

54.
Very informative with little-known facts and great pictures.

55.
I loved this book! The characters are fabulous and the story is fantastical.

56.
I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels, but the story was good. I loved the illustrations.

57.
New favorite book of right now!

58.
I loved the use of second-person in Blink's persepctive.

59.
I did not like this book. While funny, the father was difficult to swallow and the book ended poorly.

60.
Amazing! Adelia's like a Medieval Bones!