The End of 2010

I can't believe it's already the end of the year!
Tomorrow will welcome in 2011 - it seems like 2010 just barely started!  Did anyone else's year fly by?  It's been a good year though - I started my blog in February and am a lot more comfortable blogging now than I was back then (though I've been a lot less active during the holidays!).  It's so fun participating in the book community!

I was hoping to read more than the 43 books I read in 2009 and surpass 100 books this year, but realized that's not the most realistic (or responsible) goal for me with two small children around. :) I did manage to read 12 debut author titles, completing the Story Siren's Debut Author Challenge, which I'm super excited about - I LOVE reading debut authors! - and I'm happy with the 56 books I did complete.  :)

I'll be posting soon about my favorites, but here's everything I read - excluding children's picture books - in 2010 (thanks to a goodreads widget):

So many great books!

Here are a few of my Book Blogging Resolutions for 2011:

1)  Post 1 book review a week (and don't obsess over every detail).

2)  Be more regularly social in commenting on others' book blogs.

3) Host 5 giveaways (hosted 2 this year).

4) Complete the 2011 DAC.

♥♥ Happy New Year, friends! ♥♥

May the new year bring even more happiness and the fulfillment of all your new year resolutions!

Notable New Releases! (December 2010)

DECEMBER BOOK RELEASES!  :)

(The ones I find most exciting)

December, 2, 2010

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 

I just bought it (& read it) and I love this book! ♥ Review to come soon!

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile

December 7, 2010

 
Queen Hereafter: A Novel of the Queen of Scotland by Susan Fraser King

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Crown

 December 14, 2010

Entice by Carrie Jones

I still need to read Need & Captivate but I love these covers!

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books

Textual Healing by Eric Smith
About a struggling author.  Sounds fun.  Will be receiving a review copy soon! :)

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse

December 21, 2010

 
Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers
A girl searches for clues about the death of her father.

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

December 28, 2010

See What I See by Gloria Whelan

I have an ARC of this book about a young artist.  Sounds good!

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen

  

The Lost Saint: A Dark Divine Novel by Bree Despain

The long awaited sequel to The Dark Divine!

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: EgmontUSA

And last month, I somehow missed posting about a number of
Notable November Releases

November 2, 2010

 

The Transformation of Things by Jillian Cantor

I haven't seen much buzz about this one around, but it sounds like something I'll really like!
About a woman with a failing marriage who can see into her friends' lives while she dreams.

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Avon A

November 9, 2010

Spray by Harry Edge

I have an ARC of this & it sounds really interesting!

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

 
Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings by  Helene Boudreau
There are a lot of mermaid books coming out in the next year & this sounds like a fun one!

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky  

November 15, 2010

Calling for Angels by Alex Smith

Written by a teen author & sounds promising!
I have an e-copy and will let you know what I think.

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Bridge House Publishing

Which new releases have you been most looking forward to?