Books I Read Last Year

Well, I've had this list posted on my blog for quite a while. Let's see how I did.

Books I Plan to Read This Year (2007)

1. The Book of Mormon (every year...)
I did read this one. I take my inspiration from my mother-in-law, Grandma S., who reads the Book of Mormon TWICE every year. My goal this year is to STUDY it too. Since it is the Gospel Doctrine course of study for 2008, that shouldn't be too hard. Our instructor has also challenged us to give a copy to a friend or neighbor this year too.

2. New Testament - Joseph Smith and King James translations
King James? Yes. Joseph Smith translation? Only parts. That's got to be a study goal too, I guess. What can I say about this one? It doesn't get much better than this.

3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling
I've already posted my ode to this favorite earlier in the year. Wow, what a ride!

4. Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer
Thanks to my good friend, Kimberly, for turning me on to VAMPIRE books! Who would think a middle-aged grandma would wait anxiously for a book about high school vampires and werewolves?I did enjoy the trilogy though and will read the next one...

5. All Over But the Shoutin' - Rick Bragg
Haven't gotten to this one yet. Kimberly read it while laid up with her broken leg and said she enjoyed it. I'll keep it on this year's list.

6. Left to Tell - Immaculee Ilibagiza
This book touched me deeply and I read passages of it to Jeff. He used it in one of his priest quorum lessons on forgiveness. What an amazing story.

7. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Betty Smith
Enjoyed this one (for the second time) as a book club selection.

8. The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexander Dumas
I didn't actually make it through this book club pick. There's only so much revenge a nice girl like me can take. I do love the movie and will probably finish this one this year too.

9. Tumbling Blocks - Earlene Fowler
My mother-in-law didn't care for this latest Benni Harper book, but I quite enjoyed it. Benni is one of my favorite fictional characters.

10. Home to Holly Springs - Jan Karon
The Mitford books are my all time favorite series. I've read them twice, so I was anxiously awaiting this new Father Tim book about his return to the town where he grew up after a 40 year absence. I enjoyed his character as much as always, but didn't always like the things I learned about him!

I probably read at least thirty other books this year. I think I will keep a list of all of them this year. I just remembered I have a book journal I started last spring.

Watch for my 2008 sidebar list coming soon...