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Books I Read in 2009
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Queen of Babble in the Big CityQueen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot
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Okay book, but I found the main character less likable this go around.
Sammy's HouseSammy's House by Kristin Gore
Buy new: $2.93 / Used from: $2.49
Cute novel that takes you behind the scenes of Washington D.C.
Roasting in Hell's Kitchen: Temper Tantrums, F Words, and the Pursuit of PerfectionRoasting in Hell's Kitchen: Temper Tantrums, F Words, and the Pursuit of Perfection by Gordon Ramsay
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $3.62
I love Gordon Ramsey, but you usually only see him as an arrogant chef. This book really shows you a deep insight into his life.
Jesus: A NovelJesus: A Novel by Walter Wangerin
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I felt this novel was missing something. It was very slow to start and didn't really pick up until the end.
The Tenth Circle: A NovelThe Tenth Circle: A Novel by Jodi Picoult
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Typical Jodi Picoult novel with lots of twist and turn. The end is a bit weird and unexpected.
Something BorrowedSomething Borrowed
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Surprisingly good novel about "borrowing" your best friend's fiancee.
The Kite Runner Illustrated EditionThe Kite Runner Illustrated Edition by Khaled Hosseini
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Brilliant novel about the coming of age in a war torn nation and the consequences it has for everyone.
Mrs. PerfectMrs. Perfect by Jane Porter
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Funny, sweet, and easy read.
DevilishDevilish by Maureen Johnson
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Horrible Novel. It was so bad and didn't even really make sense.
Little Bitty Lies: A NovelLittle Bitty Lies: A Novel by Mary Kay Andrews
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Love Mary Kay Andrews with her strong southern humor. Kept me laughing all night.
Deep Dish: A NovelDeep Dish: A Novel by Mary Kay Andrews
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Another great Mary Kay Andrews. Loved the two chefs going at one another in a cook off for their own shows.
The Secret Between UsThe Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky
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Didn't understand why it was such a big secret in the novel. Her older novels are much better.
Something BlueSomething Blue by Emily Giffin
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The unlikable friend from Something Borrowed becomes the likable funny heroine in this novel.
The Five Love Languages for Singles [5 LOVE LANGUAGES FOR SINGLES]The Five Love Languages for Singles [5 LOVE LANGUAGES FOR SINGLES] by Gary D.(Author) Chapman
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Really gives you insight into what type of love your prefer and maybe why some of your relationships went wrong.
JackdawsJackdaws by Ken Follett
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Undercover British ladies plan to sabotage German Headquarters in Nazi Occupied France.
Always and ForeverAlways and Forever by Cathy Kelly
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Story of 4 women and how they come together and overcome their own hardships.
Swede Dreams (S.A.S.S.)Swede Dreams (S.A.S.S.) by Eva Apelqvist
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Details the travels of a young teen who is a foreign exchange student in Sweden.
The Lieutenant's LoverThe Lieutenant's Lover by Harry Bingham
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Two lovers meet in Russia are separated by WWII and try to reunite after the war. Very moving novel.
SASS Spain or Shine (S.A.S.S.)SASS Spain or Shine (S.A.S.S.) by Michelle Jellen
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Details the travels of a young teen who is a foreign exchange student in Spain.
Certain Girls: A NovelCertain Girls: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $1.00
Connie Shapiro is back and this time she has a daughter. The novel deals with all the hardships mother and daughter face and eventually the healing that comes when secrets are exposed.
Mediterranean HolidayMediterranean Holiday by Kate Cann
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Main character falls for a girl she thinks is super cool and agrees to go on vacation with her and realizes she is a complete psycho. Moves to a different place on the island and finds love.
Best of FriendsBest of Friends by Cathy Kelly
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Great story of women overcoming triumphs.
Now and Zen (S.A.S.S.(Students Across the Seven Seas))Now and Zen (S.A.S.S.(Students Across the Seven Seas)) by Linda Gerber
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Details the travels of a young teen who is a foreign exchange student in Japan.
How to Be Single: A NovelHow to Be Single: A Novel by Liz Tuccillo
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This novel made me laugh so hard. I think any single girl can appreciate this novel as the author travels around the world to discover how women all over meet men.
Bitter SweetsBitter Sweets by Roopa Farooki
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Very confusing story about an immigrant family in England.
Heart and Salsa (S.A.S.S.)Heart and Salsa (S.A.S.S.) by Suzanne Nelson
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Details the travels of a young teen who is a foreign exchange student in Mexico.
Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army WivesUnder the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives by Tanya Biank
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Details the life of several different Army families at Fort Bragg.
Remember Me?: A NovelRemember Me?: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella
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Hated this novel. Isn't the Kinsella we all fell in love with. Totally unlikable heroine.
For My DaughtersFor My Daughters by Barbara Delinsky
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Three sisters who don't get along are reunited in a cottage and find out their estranged mother's secret.
The Madonnas of Leningrad: A NovelThe Madonnas of Leningrad: A Novel by Debra Dean
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This novel switches back and forth between a young Russian girl living in The Hermitage during WWII and then in the future where she has Alzheimer Disease.
A Year In Europe: Three NovelsA Year In Europe: Three Novels by Rachel Hawthorne
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Painful read. Really painful. Apparently Hawthorne thinks all American teen girls are really stupid.
The Food of Love: A NovelThe Food of Love: A Novel by Anthony Capella
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Waiter tricks American tourist into falling in love with his cooking when he poses as a talented chef, however, his friend the real chef soon falls in love with the American.
Caribbean CruisingCaribbean Cruising by Rachel Hawthorne
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Cute read when you are on a cruise ship.
What She WantsWhat She Wants by Cathy Kelly
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My favorite Cathy Kelly novel. Very good.
Past SecretsPast Secrets by Cathy Kelly
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Really long and just an okay novel.
The FlightThe Flight by Bryan Malessa
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Interesting tale of an East Prussian mother and her 3 children and nephew escaping from the advancing Russian army.