Books Reviewed in 2009

Books reviewed on my blog in 2009. From year 1 of my blog - there is an ecclectic mix of genres, however there was an emphasis on historical fiction.
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"The Accidental Demon Slayer is the first book in a 5 book series about Lizzie, a preschool teacher, who’s motorcycle riding grandmother shows up at her house and a demon appears on her toilet soon after." #bookreview Free Nook Books, Free Kindle Books, Kobo Books, Witch Novels, Saga, Urban Fantasy Books, Paranormal Romance Books, Romance Novels, Book Deals
Book Review: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
"The Accidental Demon Slayer is the first book in a 5 book series about Lizzie, a preschool teacher, who’s motorcycle riding grandmother shows up at her house and a demon appears on her toilet soon after." #bookreview
"A little bit of fantasy set in a believable historical setting. I love the imagery that the author, Libba Bray, paints and the characters that she creates." #bookreview Ya Books, I Love Books, Great Books, Books To Read, Amazing Books, Kindle Books, Audio Books, Reading Lists, Book Lists
Book Review: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
"A little bit of fantasy set in a believable historical setting. I love the imagery that the author, Libba Bray, paints and the characters that she creates." #bookreview
"I also found what was lacking in the other romance novels that I read…ROMANCE! There were tasteful sex scenes and sweet, tender moments shared between the characters that kept it rooted in reality." #bookreview Janet Evanovich, Cd, Historical Fiction Books, Smite, Best Mysteries, Book Nooks, Favorite Authors, Book Review
Audiobook Review: Smitten by Janet Evanovich
"I also found what was lacking in the other romance novels that I read…ROMANCE! There were tasteful sex scenes and sweet, tender moments shared between the characters that kept it rooted in reality." #bookreview
"I thought that this was an amazingly well written book. I enjoyed how the story bounced back and forth between the present time with Elizabeth and the time while Anne was alive, in the diary." #bookreview Date, Used Books, Big Books, Enough Book, Books 2014, Secret Diary, Affordable Books, Reading Rainbow
Book Review: The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn by Robin Maxwell
"I thought that this was an amazingly well written book. I enjoyed how the story bounced back and forth between the present time with Elizabeth and the time while Anne was alive, in the diary." #bookreview
"This is the first book in the Tudor series of books that I have read where the narrator is not a real historical character. I really enjoyed this though."  #bookreview Favorite Books, Philippa Gregory, The Other Boleyn Girl, Historical Romance
Book Review: The Queen’s Fool by Philippa Gregory
"This is the first book in the Tudor series of books that I have read where the narrator is not a real historical character. I really enjoyed this though." #bookreview
"I loved how O’Keeffe followed Klara as she evolved from a naïve young girl, moved into a broken, shell of herself, and then became empowered by the desire to break the cycle."  #bookreview Steel Town, Monongahela, Family Help, Hard Labor, Psych Ward, Unfathomable, Expat Life, O Keeffe, 100 Words
Book Review: Thirsty by Kristin Bair-O’Keeffe
"I loved how O’Keeffe followed Klara as she evolved from a naïve young girl, moved into a broken, shell of herself, and then became empowered by the desire to break the cycle." #bookreview
"This is the true heart and soul of the story of Henry and Kate."  #bookreview The Catherine, King Henry Viii, Invite Your Friends, Love Book, Pomegranate
Audiobook Review: The Shadow of the Pomegranate by Jean Plaidy
"This is the true heart and soul of the story of Henry and Kate." #bookreview
"While I was sure I knew what the outcome of the trial would be, there was such suspense that I wasn’t totally sure."  #bookreview James Patterson Books, Book Community, Mystery Books, Digital Library, T 4, Book Nerd, Book Club
Audiobook Review: 4th of July by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
"While I was sure I knew what the outcome of the trial would be, there was such suspense that I wasn’t totally sure." #bookreview
"I couldn’t stop laughing throughout this entire book. The almost 500 pages just flew by; I was having such a good time." #bookreview Young Adult Literature, Books Young Adult, Books For Teens, Adults Books, Young Adults, Teen Books, Children's Literature
Book Review: Going Bovine by Libba Bray
"I couldn’t stop laughing throughout this entire book. The almost 500 pages just flew by; I was having such a good time." #bookreview
"I feel that this book takes a little bit more of an in-depth look at the lives of the ladies in the Women’s Murder Club." #bookreview Love Reading, Book Worth Reading, Reading Corner, Reading Ideas
Audiobook Review: 3rd Degree by James Patterson
"I feel that this book takes a little bit more of an in-depth look at the lives of the ladies in the Women’s Murder Club." #bookreview
"Tulipmania was explained in relative depth – this was when the price of a single tulip bulb climbed to as high as a year’s salary, everyone wanted them, and then the market crashed and people were left penniless." #bookreview Historical Fiction, So Little Time
Book Review: The Golden Tulip by Rosalind Laker
"Tulipmania was explained in relative depth – this was when the price of a single tulip bulb climbed to as high as a year’s salary, everyone wanted them, and then the market crashed and people were left penniless." #bookreview
"A unique way at looking at this short period of time and the events that quickly unfolded." #bookreview The Constant Princess, Worth Reading, Reading Den, Reading Time
Book Review: The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
"A unique way at looking at this short period of time and the events that quickly unfolded." #bookreview
"In this book, Dorothy and her 3 friends (4 if you count Toto) have more of a role. Other than them, Liir and Glinda, you really won’t recognize any of the characters from the traditional story of Oz" #bookreview Wicked Book, Gregory Maguire, Traditional Stories, Sons, Witch
Audiobook Review: Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire
"In this book, Dorothy and her 3 friends (4 if you count Toto) have more of a role. Other than them, Liir and Glinda, you really won’t recognize any of the characters from the traditional story of Oz" #bookreview
"Every time you thought maybe you had something figured out, you would get another glimpse of the past and it would make you rethink your prior idea. It definitely kept me glued to the book from beginning to end." #bookreview Random House, Book Set, The Book, Salem Witch Trials, Witch Books
Book Review: The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
"Every time you thought maybe you had something figured out, you would get another glimpse of the past and it would make you rethink your prior idea. It definitely kept me glued to the book from beginning to end." #bookreview
"The pivotal character is the deceased Elspeth. All of these people had a connection with her and they are trying to figure out how to move on, until they find out that she is a ghost that they can communicate with. This throws a huge wrench in the plan and causes a very surprising end to the story – one you will never see coming." #bookreview Best Books To Read, The Time Traveler's Wife, Reading Books
Book Review: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
"The pivotal character is the deceased Elspeth. All of these people had a connection with her and they are trying to figure out how to move on, until they find out that she is a ghost that they can communicate with. This throws a huge wrench in the plan and causes a very surprising end to the story – one you will never see coming." #bookreview
"Reading this book was like stepping back in time.  You could feel the desperation of the roustabouts when they were continually not paid, resorted to drinking bootleg liquor, ran out of food." #bookreview Reading Lessons, Elephant Book
Audiobook Review: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
"Reading this book was like stepping back in time. You could feel the desperation of the roustabouts when they were continually not paid, resorted to drinking bootleg liquor, ran out of food." #bookreview
"One of my favorite things about the book was that the author kept coming back to how these early relationships (particularly the deaths of her mother and stepmother, Katherine Howard) effected her decisions about men, marriage, and children." #bookreview Lady Jane, Tudor History, Every Day Book, Elizabeth I, Best Selling Books, Maid Of Honor, Tracy
Book Review: Elizabeth’s Women by Tracy Borman
"One of my favorite things about the book was that the author kept coming back to how these early relationships (particularly the deaths of her mother and stepmother, Katherine Howard) effected her decisions about men, marriage, and children." #bookreview
"I had started reading this book in hardcopy about two years ago, but I didn’t get very far – for reasons that I can’t remember now. Once I started listening to the audio book I quickly fell into the story." #bookreview I Love Reading, Her. Book
Audiobook Review: Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult
"I had started reading this book in hardcopy about two years ago, but I didn’t get very far – for reasons that I can’t remember now. Once I started listening to the audio book I quickly fell into the story." #bookreview
"The story of Cleopatra is a story that almost everyone knows – the story of what happened to her children after her death is one few know. Michelle Moran tells an instantly engrossing story that sucks you in to the world of Rome during the reign of Octavian." #bookreview Literary Fiction, Movies
Book Review: Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran
"The story of Cleopatra is a story that almost everyone knows – the story of what happened to her children after her death is one few know. Michelle Moran tells an instantly engrossing story that sucks you in to the world of Rome during the reign of Octavian." #bookreview
"I have never been to the part of the world where this story is set, but the author takes careful time to describe it and it feels now like I have been there. It is so real to me and beautiful." #bookreview Two Princess, John The Evangelist, Queen Of Heaven, Save Her, Book Collection
Book Review: The Triumph of Deborah by Eva Etzioni-Halevy
"I have never been to the part of the world where this story is set, but the author takes careful time to describe it and it feels now like I have been there. It is so real to me and beautiful." #bookreview
"One of the most interesting things about this book is that you learn so much about African culture and the beauty of the nature." #bookreview Female Detective, Detective Story, Mma, Good Adjectives, Best Audiobooks, International Books, Detective Agency, Quick Reads
Audiobook Review: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
"One of the most interesting things about this book is that you learn so much about African culture and the beauty of the nature." #bookreview
"I absolutely loved the character of Alice and she kept the story moving with many twists and turns – you are never really sure what she will do next!" #bookreview Historical Fiction Novels, Fiction Books, Secret Plot, Tamworth, Angel Books, Look Dark, Dark Angels, Bookbub
Book Review: Dark Angels by Karleen Koen
"I absolutely loved the character of Alice and she kept the story moving with many twists and turns – you are never really sure what she will do next!" #bookreview
"The story of Anne Boleyn is a much told story – but seeing it from the eyes of her sister puts her story into a very different perspective – sort of how I felt about reading about Anne from the eyes of her daughter Elizabeth in The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn by Robin Maxwell." #bookreview This Is A Book, Good Books, Rare Books, Children's Books
Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
"The story of Anne Boleyn is a much told story – but seeing it from the eyes of her sister puts her story into a very different perspective – sort of how I felt about reading about Anne from the eyes of her daughter Elizabeth in The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn by Robin Maxwell." #bookreview
"Henry couldn’t control his time traveling and never knowing when it was going to happen always made for interesting occasions.  Also, showing up somewhere naked can really put a cramp in trying to go unnoticed - it can also end up being quite dangerous." #bookreview Girl Reading
Book Review: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
"Henry couldn’t control his time traveling and never knowing when it was going to happen always made for interesting occasions. Also, showing up somewhere naked can really put a cramp in trying to go unnoticed - it can also end up being quite dangerous." #bookreview
"It is a very interesting perspective to have the narrator remain fourteen over an extended time period while the rest of her family ages and changes." #bookreview Alice Sebold, Bone Books, The Lovely Bones, Reading Between The Lines, Recorded Books, Goodreads, Ebook Pdf
Audiobook Review: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
"It is a very interesting perspective to have the narrator remain fourteen over an extended time period while the rest of her family ages and changes." #bookreview
"There is an amazing love story that really pulled on my heart strings. I instantly connected with Catalina (I continued to think of her as that throughout the whole book) and very strongly felt what she felt." #bookreview Family Books, Book Club Books
Book Review: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
"There is an amazing love story that really pulled on my heart strings. I instantly connected with Catalina (I continued to think of her as that throughout the whole book) and very strongly felt what she felt." #bookreview
"Although this is a romance, it is really about the breakdown of a romance." #bookreview Maeve Binchy, Character Study, Contemporary Romances, Great Stories, Tara
Audiobook Review: Tara Road by Maeve Binchy
"Although this is a romance, it is really about the breakdown of a romance." #bookreview
"Every child dreams of a world where everything is exactly how they want it to be, their parents never tell them “no”, and there is always their favorite foods to eat at dinner. Coraline Jones finds this perfect world on the other side of the door...but even though everything seems perfect, she quickly learns that all good things come to an end and do not come without consequences." #bookreview Coraline Jones, Coraline Book, Dave Mckean, New York Times, The Scarlet Letter
Book Review: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
"Every child dreams of a world where everything is exactly how they want it to be, their parents never tell them “no”, and there is always their favorite foods to eat at dinner. Coraline Jones finds this perfect world on the other side of the door...but even though everything seems perfect, she quickly learns that all good things come to an end and do not come without consequences." #bookreview
"Start with an equal measure of Prohibition, rum-running, shoot-outs, outlaws and bank robberies. Throw in some heaping spoonfuls of witty, period appropriate language and love stories. Top with the traditional good guy versus bad guy angle and you get the totally engrossing story, The Hot Kid." #bookreview Baby Face Nelson, Elmore Leonard, Kids Novels, Jackie Brown, Bank Robber, Suspense Thriller, Federal
Audiobook Review: The Hot Kid by Elmore Leonard
"Start with an equal measure of Prohibition, rum-running, shoot-outs, outlaws and bank robberies. Throw in some heaping spoonfuls of witty, period appropriate language and love stories. Top with the traditional good guy versus bad guy angle and you get the totally engrossing story, The Hot Kid." #bookreview
"I have to say, I absolutely love Victor Garber, so you can only imagine how excited I was to find out that he was narrating this book. He has an amazing voice to begin with and he made the listening experience enjoyable, even if I didn't love the story he was telling.  I could pretty much find the telephone book an enthralling read if Garber was reading it!" #bookreview Victor Garber, Love, Autumn Weekend, Danielle Steel, Reading Log, Amor
Audiobook Review: Five Days in Paris by Danielle Steel
"I have to say, I absolutely love Victor Garber, so you can only imagine how excited I was to find out that he was narrating this book. He has an amazing voice to begin with and he made the listening experience enjoyable, even if I didn't love the story he was telling. I could pretty much find the telephone book an enthralling read if Garber was reading it!" #bookreview