#6-7: Ladybug Farm

Written by Donna Ball, these latest two reads A Year on Ladybug Farm and At Home on Ladybug Farm were ones that quietened by spirit, for they were about three ladies in their 50's who purchase and move into a historical home and soon adopt others, people and animals alike, to share this adventure with them.

No science-fiction characters. No romance. Just a novel about life. A life into which I could easily insert myself.

# 5: Tempted (House of Night)

Sixth in a series of nine, P.C. and Kristin Cast's latest novel Tempted continues the epic journey of Zoey Redbird into the world of vampires.

I must say...Zoey and her friends make me tired! The entirety of this series has taken place within a month or two. This kids are going to burn out!

Yet, when I begin one, I want to read until the end to determine how this next grand adventure resolves itself.

Did you note from my intro that more novels are to published? Three more!

#4: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Interested in learning more the Greek gods and goddesses? This novel...soon to be released on the big screen...is, well...very good! More to come...

#3: Witch and Wizard

James Patterson does it again! This novel begins a new series featuring brother and sister...more to come!

#2: City of Bones

The third in The Moral Instrument Series, City of Glass continues (and finalizes?) the journey of Clary and her friends.

More to come....

#1: Deliah's Crossing

Writting by V.C. Andrews, Deliah's Crossing begins the journey of a young Mexican girl....more to come!

#48-52: Christmas Combo of Novels ~ 2009

Over Christmas, I read a montage of fiction books...all for my pure reading entertainment.

#48: Daughters of Lancaster County: The Storekeeper's Daughter

• I completed the first of the three in this series...am currently reading novel two The Quilter's Daughter. I enjoy books about the ways of the Amish.

#49: I, Alex Cross

• If only James Patterson would write more quickly...and thanks to my mother-in-law for loaning me this one and for sharing an interest in books with me! Yes, a good read for those followers of Alex Cross.

#50: The Perfect Christmas

• My daughter Holly bought Debbie Macomber's new Christmas novel for me for Christmas...she even signed it...my daughter, that is.

#51: The Mortal Instruments Series: City of Bones

• With this novel, I began another vampire...and other sorts of persons...series...and quickly became hooked. Shhh...yes, I like this series even better than the Twilight series!

#52: The Mortal Instruments Series: City of Ashes

• Upon finishing this novel, I searched my classroom and our high school library over Christmas for the third novel, hoping to complete this series in 2009, but quickly found all copies were checked out, testifying to the validity of my claim that this is a well-liked series. Now hoping that a copy is quickly checked in after the break!

Would love to have read more, both over Christmas Break and throughout 2009...but other projects gained precidence...now looking forward to a great year of reading in 2010.

Enjoy...and Happy New Year!

#47 How Starbucks Saved My Life

Nonfiction, How Starbucks Saved My Life relates the energy and synergy of Michael Gates Gill, who fell from power and glory and lived to tell the story of his climb back to success...thanks to Starbucks.

This book I purchased at the recommendation of peer Jeanne Roepcke and would now recommend as a reminder to us all that we can overcome...