I read these books in 2009. Changing commute times meant more time for sleep, less time for reading. I was proud of myself for reading more in 2008, looks like I slacked a bit, though I did a lot less re-reading. Better next year!!
What was your favorite read of the year?
JANUARY
Offbeat Bride – Ariel Meadow [...]

Last year, I restarted a childhood tradition. I kept track of all the books I read each month. When I had time, I jotted my thoughts about them. I really enjoyed this, found it spurred conversations and great book recommendations and motivated me to keep reading. It seems I had a slow spring for books, [...]

At the start of a new year I tend to become one of those annoying navel gazing people who ponders resolutions. In this year’s stacking up against last year’s self I seem to come out looking pretty good, though. I didn’t lose ten pounds or learn Japanese or anything, but I worked a lot, traveled [...]

I joined GoodReads. I’m not sure if I will really use it; I’m still looking around and assessing it for usefulness. Sor far it seems like a nice idea, like Amazon’s list-making features but a bit more folksy and personal. I do like to keep track of my books and have always kept lists. Mmm [...]