Weekly Geeks asks us about top books of 2009.
Here is my list (in no particular order):
Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji----Culture
The Killing Tree by Rachel Keener----Mystery/Suspense
The Crying Tree by Naseem Rakha------Mother Son relationship/Redemption
Tender Graces by Kathryn Magendie--Family relationships
The Lost Book of Salem by Katherine Howe---Witch Hunting
Kill For Me by Karen Rose----Thriller
Faces In The Fire by T. L. Hines----Noir
Wait Until Twilight by Sang Pak-------Noir/fantasy
Meggie's Remains by Joanne Sundell.....Gothic
Receive Me Falling by Erica Robuck.....Historical/Slavery
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran...Historical
I have to add poetry books to the list:
Judah's Lion by Anne Caston
A House of Bottles by Robin Merrill
Magdalene & the Mermaids by Elizabeth Kate Switaj
Mainline to the Heart and Other Poems by Clive Matson
A couple of your favorites have been on my wish list for awhile. I guess really do need to get my hands on a couple of these!
ReplyDeleteFaces in the Fire made my list, too!
ReplyDeletehaven't read any of them--thanks for the list!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with some of these, so I'll have to find out more!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of these! I now have a lot of books to add to my TBR list. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of books! I recognize a few titles but haven't read any of these. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of the books you listed but I have heard of a few and it seems like you chose well.
ReplyDeleteNice list! I have The Crying Tree on my TBR stack...looks like I need to get to it!
ReplyDeleteoh well except for Michelle Moran, I have not read any of them :(
ReplyDeleteEeks, I hate it when I haven't read any of such a list! :\ I'm still in the process of deciding on my top reads of 2009...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for mentioning Killing Tree. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes for a fabulous new year of reading.
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