2010 - A Book Year in Review

I didn't read as much as planned but I had many other things to do so I'm after all proud I didn't give up on reading or blogging. I think I perhaps overdid it a bit too. I need to learn to keep it reasonable and not spend all my free time on the blogs. There is a real life after all and I should try to spend more time with the real world. But it's fun so we will see how I can manage that. Yes I'm a blogging addict.

Here are the stats for 2010:

122 books - woot

18 Megan Hart books - yes it's scary...I swear I'm not stalking ;)

41 Contemporary Romance - yep it's getting more and more

10 Science Fiction =( - me a bad geek

7 Historicals =) - steady incline

6 DNFs - I'm stronger than I thought

81 reviews - yes I'm shocked myself

Yeah I was shocked about how many Megan Hart books I read and that i just read 10 sci-fis. I have to redeem the latter in 2011. And only around 30 books I didn't review. That is wow but I think I should do less. I'm starting to feel pressured about reviewing so perhaps I should read more just for me. We will see how that works out.

On another note I signed up to 2 reading challenges and yeah I forgot them sometimes in January. I think I read at least 10 eroticas but no Outlander book so I think these challenges aren't for me cuz I'm too prone for forgetting them. *hides in shame*

But I read some really good ones this year. You can take a look at my full list here but I will tell you my personal Top 10 reads of 2010 (in no particular order) naw and give you the shortest explanation why *g*

 

• - Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews - Curran and Kate getting smexy ;)
• - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - Finally a bit more Adam!
• - Naked by Megan Hart - Alex deserved this book even more than we did!
• - The Road to Shanhasson by Joely Sue Burkhart - Gregar *le sigh*
• - Three Over Par by Cathryn Brunet - Wow, intense!

• - Amidst a Crowd of Stars by Megan Hart - So sad!
• - Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead - Made my heart bleed!
• - Anytime Darlin' by Julia Rachel Barrett - Heartbreakingly real.
• - Double Cross by Carolyn Crane - Carolyn is made of evil!
• - Precious and Fragile Things by Megan Hart - Showed my I still can love non Romance books!

I'm also happy to have met so many great people this year. Blogging really connects and I can't imagine my life without some of them.

Special thanks go to

• - Caroline aka pattepoilue - for making me giggle even when I thought I couldn't take anymore.
• - The rest of the Book Lovers Inc gals - for being fun to work with!
• - Julia Rachel Barret - for listening to my ranting and being a great person to talk to. I love to discuss things with her- she's just awesome.
• - Megan Hart - for the best reading hours this year.
• - BF - for understanding all this blogging and reading stuff

I blogged like the madwoman I am- 131 posts on The Geeky Bookworm and 149 posts on Book Lovers Inc. It seems I really am crazy and should slow a bit down. Not sure how to achieve that but will work something out.

So New Year resolutions for me:

• - read more
• - read more science fiction
• - blog less
• - don't review so much and start enjoying the reading more
• - be yourself
• - stay away from reading challenges

Sounds good to me. How was your reading year 2010? Any reading resolutions you will try to achieve?

Guten Rutsch into the new year!

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Cover Fight and Giveaway over @BookLoversInc

Today I'm discussing Richelle Mead's book-covers with pattepoilue over at Book Lovers Inc.

We picked a few covers for Succubus Blues and Vampire Academy and tried to decide which one we like best.

Join the fight...ahem...discussing and you will be entered  to win your choice of a paperback copy of one of Richelle's books. So come on over and tell us what you think.

We also have some wonderful guest authors and giveaways. Just take a look at our sidebar. Special tip: Read Dakota Cassidy's guestpost here. She is hilarious.

Hope you all have a great day!

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My April Reads

Okay another busy month but it seems I got way more reading done than I thought. Was really surprising to find out it were 12 books? Where did I find the time for that? I have no idea but it was a good month. I love it when I finally get a new book for a series I love and I had some of those in April. Here is what I read: 

1. Darkfever  (Fever #1) by Karen Marie Moning

  
I was kind of disappointed in this book. Not cuz it was bad or anything more cuz so many ppl raved about that series and it was just okay for me. I expected a blast and I only got a good book. Will read the rest of the series for sure tho.

2. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson #5) by Patricia Briggs
 
Wow, I adored this one. Loved to read more about Adam in this book and I enjoy every word. Wonderful book and the best so far  in this series.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid #5) by Richelle Mead
 
Another book I loved. I adore this series and the book is heart-wrenching, in a good way. Great story with lovely characters. I so want the next book ASAP. (my full review)

4. and Falling, Fly by Skyler White

I will review this one when I'm sure what to say about it. I got a quote from the book that shows who it feels reading this one:

"Some may master their own, but few can resist the taste of another's desire. We're all part vampire in the end."

5. Sweet Temptation (Sweet #4) by Maya Banks

 

I waited so long for Micah's book and I just can say WOW. It was what I expected and so much more. It is really intense and has so mighty hot scenes. Really liked the book.

6. Carson's Night by Teal Ceagh 

 
A nice short paranormal romance- fast paced story and a hawt couple. The story was a bit rushed for my taste but it has definitely potential.(my full  review)

7. Shades of Gray (The Icarus Project #2) by Jackie Kessler & Caitlin Kittredge

I really loved this book. I love the world of superheroes and supervillians. A touching read that brings light to the past of Jet and Iridium. Review to come.

8. Cheat the Grave

(Sign of the Zodiac #5) by Vicki Pettersson
 
I always thought the Sign of Zodiac series was rather dark but this book was even darker. But I liked it nonetheless. Touching story and finally a few more answers to the mysteries we encountered in the past books. Review to come.

9. Diana by the Moon by Tracy Cooper Posey

 
For a change a historical romance. This one has a rough topic but it was handled great. I enjoyed reading it and I think I could really get used to reading this genre. (my full review)

10. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood #8) by J.R. Ward

I loved it. It really showed me again why I love this series. I loved John, Xhex and OMG Qhuay. Great book with great characters. Can't wait for the next one.

11. Heart of Darkness (incl. LotU #4.5) by Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayne, Susan Krinard

I only read the Gena Showlater story: The Darkest Angel
I loved it. Bianka is hilarious and I always like an hot angel. Funny and steamy read. Highly recommended.

12. Naked by Megan Hart

You might have noticed that I adore Megan Hart's books and this one was something special for me. It's finally Alex (from Tempted) story and I loved it to pieces. I'm already thinking about a re-read. I loved Alex, no surprise here and I adored Olivia. And the cover is awesome. I so can't wait to get a real paperback copy into my hands cuz the cover is just gorgeous. They don't look like I would picture Alex and Olivia but it's pretty nonetheless. I will so rave…ahem…review this book.

 

That was my reading month. Did you discover any treasures last month?

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