52 Books in 2010

In 2010 I embarked on a literary journey. The plan was to read 52 books in the 52 weeks of the year. For every book I posted my review, and for some began a bit of discussion amongst fellow book enthusiasts.

I did not do an English degree in University, though I took English courses. But I have been a lifelong reader, and recently had the opportunity to be a bookseller for a brief while in the winter of 2009.

While I finished reading my 52 books by December 31st 2010, I did not quite finish the reviews on time. While I continue to put the finishing touches on the last reviews through the beginning of January 2011, I’m also looking ahead to the books I will read and review next.

While I will not be attempting to read and review another 52 books in 2011, as I am heading back to university, I will be posting the occasional review, as this is still who I am, and what I love to do.

Booklist 2010:

1. Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd; edited by Holly Black & Cecil Castellucci
2. What is Stephen Harper Reading?; written by Yann Martel
3. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man; written by John Perkins
4. Just a Geek; written by Wil Wheaton
5. Canada & Other Matters of Opinion; written by Rex Murphy
6. Hunted; written by PC Cast & Kristin Cast
7. A Thousand Dreams: Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and the Fight for it’s Future; written by Larry Campbell, Neil Boyd, Lori Culbert
8. The Lovely Bones; written by Alice Sebold
9. My Sister’s Keeper; written by Jodi Picoult
10. Terrier; written by Tamora Pierce
11. This Lullaby; written by Sarah Dessan
12. Dancing Barefoot; written by Wil Wheaton
13. Will Grayson Will Grayson; written by John Green & David Levithan
14. Suite Scarlett; written by Maureen Johnson
15. Scarlett Fever; written by Maureen Johnson
16. Grammar Snobs are Great Big Meanies; written by June Casagrande
17. Rowed Trip: From Scotland to Syria by Oar; written by Colin Angus & Julie Angus
18. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Men Who Hate Women); written by Stieg Larsson (Reg Keeland translation)
19. The Girl Who Played With Fire; written by Stieg Larsson (Reg Keeland translation)
20. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest; written by Stieg Larsson (Reg Keeland translation)
21. The Between Boyfriends Book; written by Cindy Chupack
22. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella; written by Stephanie Meyer
23. Love is The Higher Law; written by David Levithan
24. Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs* (*A Low Culture Manifesto); Chuck Klosterman
25. All the Sad Young Literary Men; written by Keith Gessen
26. The Hunger Games; written by Suzanne Collins
27. Catching Fire; written by Suzanne Collins
28. Mockingjay; written by Suzanne Collins
29. Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone; written by JK Rowling
30. Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets; written by JK Rowling
31. Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban; written by JK Rowling
32. Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire; written by JK Rowling
33. Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix; written by JK Rowling
34. Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince; written by JK Rowling
35. Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows; written by JK Rowling
36. Sabriel; written by Garth Nix
37. Lireal; written by Garth Nix
38. Abhorsen; written by Garth Nix
39. Starship Troopers; written by Robert A Heinlein
40. The Forever War; written by Joe Haldeman
41. Eat Pray Love; written by Elizabeth Gilbert
42. Spirits In The Wires; written by Charles de Lint
43. Can You Keep A Secret; written by Sophie Kinsella
44. Let It Snow; written by John Green, Maureen Johnson & Lauren Myracle
45. Zombies Vs Unicorns; edited by Holly Black & Justine Larbalestier
46. Serenity: The Shepherd’s Tale; written by Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon, illustrated by Chris Samnee
47. Bloodhound; written by Tamora Pierce
48. Eating the Dinosaur; written by Chuck Klosterman
49. Lady Knight; written by Tamora Pierce
50. Looking for Alaska; written by John Green
51. Paper Towns; written by John Green
52. Dreamland; written by Sarah Dessen