1. The Walk by Richard Paul Evans – This was a great book to read at the beginning of the year. I actually picked it up by chance in the free section at local used book store. I started reading it one evening right before bed on a long day and ended up finishing it the next day. It was a quick and easy read.
2. Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin – Loved, loved, loved it. I didn’t even know I liked political thrillers. I do.
3. World War One (History in an Hour) by Rupert Colley –
4. The Cross and the Shamrock by Hugh Quigley
5. Little Man and Dixon County War by Stan R. Mitchell – The author, Stan Mitchell, is an old high school pal. I usually don’t like westerns, but this was a good read. Check him out.
6. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo – Um, yeah, I admit I’m extremely proud of myself for finishing this lovely work of literary art. Yes, the book moved me. And no, I have no interest in seeing the movie, not because I don’t like the story, but because I’m sure the book is so much better.
7. The Shack by William P. Young – I know, I’m probably the last person on earth to read this.
8. The Watchman by Robert Crais – Since I’ve read just about all of the Harlan Coben Myron Bolitar series of books, I found the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series by Robert Crais. I must enjoy them, because I keep coming back for more.
9. Stay Close by Harlan Coben – and back to my favorite author of 2012. I was not disappointed.
11. Fugitive by Phillip Margolin – Margolin knows how to write a thriller. I love thrillers. Yep. We’re friends.
12. They Shall See God by Athol Dickson – Loved.this.book.
13. The Last Detective by Robert Crais
14. Taken by Robert Crais – My favorite Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novel so far. It’s probably a good read if you have never read the Cole/Pike novels.
15. Edgar Allan Poe:
16. A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton I enjoyed the Alphabet Murder Books. I had to read some out of order due to availability at the library and it was no problem.
17. B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton
18. C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton
19. D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton
20. E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton
21. F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton
22. G is for Gumshoe by Sue Grafton
23. H is for Homicide by Sue Grafton
24. I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton
25. J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton
26. K is for Killer by Sue Grafton
27. L is Lawless by Sue Grafton
28. M is for Malice by Sue Grafton
29. N is for Noose by Sue Grafton
30. O is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton
31. P is for Peril by Sue Grafton
32. Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton
33. R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
34. S is for Silence by Grafton
35. T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton
36. U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton
37. V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
38. Supreme Justice by Phillip Margolin
39. The Associate by Phillip Margolin
40. Proof Positive by Phillip Margolin
41. Sleeping Beauty by Phillip Margolin – great book
42. Capitol Murder by Phillip Margolin
44. The One You Love by Paul Pilkington
45. Identity Lost by Pascal Marco
46. Alex Cross’s Trial by James Patterson — This was one of my favorite books I read this year.
47. Cross Country by James Patterson — Nope, I never want to go to Africa. Yes, I know this book is a work of fiction.
48. Four Blind Mice by James Patterson
49. Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson
50. Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson
51. The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
52. The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick
53. Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson
54. I, Alex Cross by James Patterson
55. Kiss the Girls by James Patterson
56. Jack & Jill by James Patterson
57. London Bridges by James Patterson
58. Cross Fire by James Patterson
59. Worst Case by James Patterson
So, I’m making my way through James Patterson’s Alex Cross books, but I am at the mercy of my libraries and what it is in stock on my every 3 week trip. I have skipped around quite a bit, but it hasn’t bothered me. I plan to finish that series, and maybe do the Michael Bennett series in 2014. I am thinking about the Sookie Stackhouse books but I’m not sure yet. So, I’m impressed that I was able to do something I really loved in 2013 – I did much better this year than I did in 2012! I made time, and it was worth it.
I am working on creating my profile on goodreads.com. I think that will be a better way to keep track.
Happy Reading in 2014!
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