My Reading

These are the book lists for each year, with 2006 at the bottom, and the current year at the top. My reviews are linked as posted.

Books Read in 2010

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Adult/General Fiction
2. Through the Open Window, by Anne Faye (My Review)
7. Sweet Dreams, by Katherine Valentine
8. The Things That Keep Us Here, by Carla Buckley (My Review)
11. The Gargoyle Code, by Dwight Longenecker (My Review)
13. Lost Mission: A Novel, by Athol Dickson (My Review)
15. In-Sight, by Gerard Webster (My Review)
17. The Uninvited, by Dorothy Macardle (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
31. The Death Panels, by Michelle Buckman (manuscript)
32. Rachel’s Contrition, by Michelle Buckman (to be published soon)
40. The Loser Letters, by Mary Eberstadt

Young Adult Fiction
22. Maggie Come Lately, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
23. Trespasses Against Us (John Paul 2 High), by Christian M. Frank (My Review)
24. Awakening (Crossroads in Time Books), by Claudia Cangilla McAdam (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
30. Alex O’Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves, by Regina Doman (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
34. My Beautiful Disaster, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)

Middle Grade Fiction
1. Tristan’s Travels: Scared Spitless, by Karl Bjorn Erickson
18. Olivia and the Little Way, by Nancy Carabio Belanger (My Review)
26. Anna Mei: Cartoon Girl, by Carol A. Grund (My Review)
27. The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton, by Nancy Carpentier Brown (My Review)
36. The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Lee Stewart
42. Alice Through the Looking-Glass, by Lewis Carroll

General Non-Fiction
14. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, by Meg Meeker (My Review)
19. How Do You Tuck in a Superhero? And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys, by Rachel Balducci (My Review)
21. Adult Children of Alcoholics, by Janet G. Woititz
33. A Century Turns: New Hopes, New Fears, by William J. Bennett
34. Life is a Series of Presentations, by Tony Jeary
44: A Broom of One’s Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning and Life, by Nancy Peacock

Catholic/Christian Non-Fiction
3. Bless Me, Father, for I Have Kids, by Susie Lloyd (My Review)
4. Mary and the Christian Life, by Amy Welborn (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
5. My Ideal: Jesus Son of Mary, by Fr. Emil Neubert, SM (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
6. Mary, Mother of the Son, Volume 1: Modern Myths and Ancient Truths, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
9. The Handbook for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey (My Review)
10. Mary, Mother of the Son, Volume 2: First Guardian of the Faith, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
12. Rocking the Cradle Catholic, by Mary Moore (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
16. Discovering the Feminine Genius: Every Woman’s Journey, by Katrina J. Zeno (My Review)
20: Mary Mother of the Son, Volume III: Miracles, Devotion, and Motherhood, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
25. The Catholic Companion to Mary, by Mary Kathleen Glavich
28. Haystack Full of Needles, by Alice Gunther (My Review)
29. In His Image: Nurturing Creativity in the Heart of Your Home, by Mary C. Gildersleeve (My Review)
35. Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Virtues, by Danny Abramowicz, Peter Herbeck, Brian Patrick, & Curtis Martin (My Review)
37. The Journey Home: My Father’s Story of Cancer, Faith and Life-Changing Miracles, by Joseph Hanneman
38. Please Don’t Drink the Holy Water, by Susie Lloyd
39. Lessons from the Master: Living Like Jesus, by Alexander J. Basile
41. The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays, Feasts, and Every Day, by Meredith Gould
43. Our Jewish Roots: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Fulfillment Today by Connecting with Her Past, by Cheryl Dickow
45. Going Public: Your Child Can Thrive in Public School, by David & Kelly Pritchard

Church Documents:

Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten Message

Other Reading:

None yet

Books Read in 2009

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Fiction
2. The Secret Adversary, by Agatha Christie (audio via Forgotten Classics)
8. Arrow’s Flight (The Heralds of Valdemar, Book 2), by Mercedes Lackey
10. Emily’s Hope, by Ellen Gable (My Review)
11. Magic, Mensa & Mayhem, by Karina Fabian (My Review)
14. Infinite Space, Infinite God II, edited by Karina & Rob Fabian (Review Copy)
15. Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, by Anne Rice (My Review)
19. Magi, by Daniel Gilbert (My Review)
21. Sea Changes, by Gail Graham (My Review)
26. Father Elijah: An Apocalypse, by Michael D. O’Brien (My Review)
32. The Actor and the Housewife, by Shannon Hale (My Review)
35. Our Lady of the Lost and Found, by Diane Schoemperlen (My Review)
36. Vigil: A Novel, by Cecilia Samaratin (My Review/Discussion)
38. In Name Only, by Ellen Gable (My Review)
39. The Death of a Pope, by Piers Paul Read (My Review)
46. Bleeder: A Mystery, by John Desjarlais (My Review)
47. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe (audio via Forgotten Classics)
49. Rain Dance, by Joy DeKok (My Review)
58. The Cricket on the Hearth, by Charles Dickens

Young Adult
23. Damosel, by Stephanie Spinner (Quick Review)
27. Shadow in the Dark (Chronicles of Xan, Book 1), by Antony Barone (Quick Review)
29. The Haunted Cathedral (Chronicles of Xan, Book 2), by Antony Barone (Quick Review)
42. The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
44. The Midnight Dancers: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
51. Waking Rose: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
54. Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
55. For the Love of St. Nick, by Garasamo Maccagnone (My Review)

Non-Fiction – General
3. You’re a Better Parent than You Think!: A Guide to Common-Sense Parenting, by Raymond Guarendi (My Review)
16. A Whole New Mind, by Daniel H. Pink (My Review)
20. The Polysyllabic Spree, by Nick Hornby (My Review)
24. Saving Dinner Basics: How to Cook Even If You Don’t Know How, by Leanne Ely (Quick Review)
43. The Side-Yard Superhero, by Rick D. Niece (My Review)
56. Be the Pack Leader, by Cesar Milan and Melissa Jo Peltier (My Review)
60. The Power of Respect, by Deborah Norville (My Review)

Non-Fiction – Catholic/Christian
1. Real Women, Real Saints, by Gina Loehr (My Review)
4. Rosary Meditations for Real Life, by James Hahn (Quick Review)
5. True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, by St. Louis de Montfort (Quick Review) (Full Review)
6. Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader: An Introduction to Catholic Servant Leadership, by Timothy Warneka (My Review)
7. Divine Mercy in My Soul: the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
9. A Handbook of Spiritual Perfection, by Philip Dion (My Review)
12. The Love Dare, by Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick (My Review)
13. Finding Faith in a Skeptical World, by Chet Galaska (My Review)
17. The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary, by Karen Edmisten (My Review)
18. The Apostles, by Benedict XVI (My Review)
22. Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, by Immaculee Ilibagiza (My Review)
25. The Philosophy of Jesus, by Peter Kreeft (My Review)
28. Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady, by Joseph Langford, MC (My Review)
30. Heaven Has Blue Carpet: A Sheep Story by a Suburban Housewife, by Sharon Niedzinski (Quick Review)
31. Diagnosis Critical: The Urgent Threats Confronting Catholic Healthcare, by Leonard J. Nelson, III (My Review)
33. Mother Teresa and Me: Ten Years of Friendship, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (Review Copy)
34. Mother Teresa’s Secret Fire, by Joseph Langford (My Review)
37. Love Equals Sacrifice, by Michael Stidham (My Review)
40. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, by Carl Anderson & Eduardo Chavez (My Review)
41. Every Woman’s Journey, by Katrina Zeno (My Review)
45. The Glories of Mary, by St. Alphonsus Liguori (My Review)
48. The Rosary Workout, by Peggy Bowes (My Review)
50. Let the Oppressed Go Free: Breaking the Bond’s of Addiction, by Cardinal Justin Rigali (My Review)
52. Souls at Rest: An Exploration of the Idea of Sabbath, by Charlotte Ostermann (My Review)
53. Choosing Beauty: A 30-Day Spiritual Makeover for Women, by Gina Loehr (My Review)
57. Saint Joseph: His Life and His Role in the Church Today, by Louise Bourassa Perrotta
59. Go to Joseph, by Fr. Richard Gilsdorf (My Review)

Church Documents:

Marialis Cultus (For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary), by Paul VI
Redemptoris Mater (On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Life of the Pilgrim Church), by John Paul II
Ad Caeli Reginam (On Proclaiming the Queenship of Mary), by Pius XII
Ad Diem Illum Laetissimum (On the Immaculate Conception), by Pius X
Ineffabilis Deus (The Immaculate Conception), by Pius IX
Le Pelerinage de Lourdes (Warning against Materialism on the Centenary of the Apparitions at Lourdes), by Pius XII
Christi Matri (On Prayers for Peace during October), by Paul VI
Munificentissimus Deus (Defining the Dogma of the Assumption of Mary), by Pius XII

Other Goodies:

The Protoevangelium of James (The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God and Very Glorious Mother of Jesus Christ)
The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary
The Message of Fatima (Document of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith)