This past year, Redd and I challenged ourselves and each other to read 275 books. I'm not certain as to what Redd's standing record was at the time, but I know my prior record was fifty-seven in 2009. I was very new to this growing book addiction but I am happy to report that not only did I conquer this challenge but I Gibbsmacked that sucker with a total completion- including novels, short stories, bites, and novellas- of 367.
For the mathematically challenged: That's more than a story a day!
What have I learned from this experience? First, that I will never *ever* do something this overly aggressive again! Secondly, there are a huge number of fantastically talented authors out there. This year I discovered the works of Shiloh Walker and Evangeline Anderson which are very likely the most influential authors I've ever encountered. Cameron Dane, Sydney Somers, and Dana Marie Bell are a few others who have completely made this challenge memorable.
2010 Reads that made it to my All Time Favorites list
Lastly, and most importantly-- This past year I have basically lived for books and I could easily see myself doing it again next year. Which is a great way to "waste" time but I'm not getting any younger. I've done the formal education part of my life. I have a safe job that I like on most days, and manage to tolerate on the rest. And I've been blissfully married for nearly seven years. I'm ready to live for something more than books.
- Tapestry of Spells by Lynn Kurland
- Lured by Lori Devoti
- Lord of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff
- Dark Lies by Vivi Anna
- Seduced by Shadows by Jessa Slade
- Elemental Magic by (various)
- Back to Life by Linda Johnston
- Wolf Signs by Vivian Arend
- Wolf Flight by Vivian Arend
- Highland Moon by Kendra Castle
- Eyes of Crow by Jeri Smith-Ready
- Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
- Eternally by Maureen Child
- Nevermore by Maureen Child
- Vanished by Maureen Child
- Wolf in Waiting by Rebecca Flanders
- Blackout by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
- Moon Marked by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
- Sentinels: Wolf Hunt by Doranna Durgin
- Darkness of the Wolf by Bonnie Vanak
- Return of the Wolf by Karen Whiddon
- Tempting Traditions by Marie Harte
- In Plain Sight by Marie Harte
- Alexandra's Legacy by N. J. Walters
- Wild Thing by Doranna Durgin
- Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren
- Becoming by Moira Rogers
- Little Things by Moira Rogers
- Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
- Sanctuary Lost by Moira Rogers
- Sanctuary's Price by Moira Rogers
- Fated by Lauren Dane
- Stripped by Marcia Colette
- Into the Mists by Maya Banks
- The Empath by Bonnia Vanak
- Enemy Lover by Bonnie Vanak
- Immortal Wolf by Bonnie Vanak
- Hellhound King by Lori Devoti
- Wolf Rain by Flesa Black
- Seeing Eye Mate by A McKenna
- Checkmate by Annmarie McKenna
- Savage Retribution by Lexxie Couper
- Crux by Moira Rogers
- Crossroads by Moira Rogers
- The Alpha by Cynthia Carole
- Her Chosen Wolf by Renee Michaels
- Paranormal Payload by Mandy M Roth
- Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
- Man From Nowhere by Rachel Lee
- Unbreakable by Sydney Somers
- Stripped Away by Sydney Somers
- Storm Warning by Sydney Somers
- Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston
- First Howl by Vivian Arend
- Second Howl by Vivian Arend
- Her Wolf by Rebecca Royce
- Summer's Wolf by Rebecca Royce
- Wolf Reborn by Rebecca Royce
- Eyes Like A Wolf by E Anderson
- Mated To A Wolf by Marisa Chenery
- Shadow of the Wolf by Dana M Bell
- Hungry Like The Wolf by V Summers
- Jinx & Her Werewolf by Marisa Chenery
- Twin Flames by Elizabeth Winters
- Prey for the Wolf by Kari Thomas
- To Catch A Wolf by Colette Denee
- To Tempt A Wolf by Colette Denee
- Red Wolf by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
- The Fury by Sloan McBride
- Tor:Viking Master by Ellen Margret
- Stefan's Mark by Jaden Sinclair
- Reyn's Redemption by Beth Cornelison
- What's A Ghoul To Do by Mardi Bellou
- Embracing The Wolf by Felicity Heaton
- In Heat by Felicity Heaton
- Vicious Vixen by Shiloh Walker
- Wolf Games by Vivian Arend
- Through the Veil by Shiloh Walker
- A Wolf's Tale by Honey Jans
- Candy Houses by Shiloh Walker
- My Shifter Showmance by R. G. Alexander
- Never Cry Werewolf by L.A. Banks
- One Eye Open by Karen Whiddon
- Cry of the Wolf by Karen Whiddon
- Touch of the Wolf by Karen Whiddon
- Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell
- Sweet Dreams by Dana Marie Bell
- Cat of a Diff Color by Dana Marie Bell
- Steel Beauty by Dana Marie Bell
- Only in my Dreams by Dana Marie Bell
- Secretive Stranger by Jennifer Greene
- Seducing A Wallflower by S Illyria
- Ornament: Alex & Emma by Dana Marie Bell
- Ornament: Simon & Becky by Dana Marie Bell
- Ornament: Adrian & Sheri by Dana Marie Bell
- Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly
- Dare To Believe by Dana Marie Bell
- Roan's Fall by Marisa Chenery
- Come To Me by Linda W. Jones
- Slave Princess by Felicity Heaton
- Runaway Hearts by Felicity Heaton
- Fight for Love by Felicity Heaton
- Stranded by Felicity Heaton
- Heart of an Emperor by Felicity Heaton
- Heart of a Mercenary by Felicity Heaton
- Heart of a Prince by Felicity Heaton
- Heart of a Commander by Felicity Heaton
- Heart of an Assassin by Felicity Heaton
- Kiss & Tell by Sandy Lynn
- Talking with the Dead by Shiloh Walker
- Waitin On A Hero by Sydney Somers
- Soul Stealer by Kimberley Troutte
- Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James
- Tyger Tyger by Cathryn Cade
- Her Commander by Cathryn Cade
- Going the Distance by Mandy Roth
- Midnight Cravings by Lolita Lopez
- Trey by Cat Johnson
- Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
- To The Max by Annmarie McKenna
- Beauty is A Beast by Tina Holland
- Stormchild by Vivian Arend
- Carolina Wolf by Sela Carsen
- Consort by Kim Knox
- Weaving Words by Kim Knox
- Beyond the Shadows by Jess Granger
- Satin Spar by Kim Knox
- Skin Magic by Kim Knox
- Breaking Chance by Kim Knox
- I Poisoned You by Pablo D'Stair
- Say You're Mine by Sydney Somers
- Hearts & Minds by JC Hay
- Wind and the Sun by Vivian Arend
- Caged Desire by Sydney Somers
- Sin Eater by Evangeline Anderson
- Point of No Return by Mandy Roth
- Animal Instinct by Desiree Holt
- Shapeshifter's Craving by Lee Pearce
- Tessa's Ambassador by Cyna Kade
- Wild Card by Moira Rogers
- Calling the Bluff by Moira Rogers
- Ante up by Moira Rogers
- Kaspar Trulhaine by Pablo D'Stair
- Blade:Out of Shadows by Tim Bowler
- Precarious by Al Riske
- Divine Intervention by T. Michaels
- Avenging Angel by Madelyn Ford
- Maui Heat by Ari Thatcher
- Peak Energy by Afton Locke
- Seychelles Sunsey by Lynne Connolly
- Reaper's Justice by C. Boyett-Compo
- Desire in the Dark by Naima Simone
- Better Late Than Never by S. Stuart
- Spirit's Release by Tea Trelawny
- Lakespur by Anny Cook
- Interlude in Pearl by E. Ryan-Davis
- Hunting Evander by Kim Knox
- Haunted by the Past by Riley Ashford
- Eland by Allyson James
- Outlaw Lovers Dossier by J.Springer
- Changing Perspective by M Mann
- First Taste by Paisley Smith
- Kayla's Birthday by Ashlyn Chase
- Danu the Return by Sally Painter
- Hot for the Reunion by Ann Jacobs
- Nocked for a Loop by Sam Cheever
- Her Very Special Robot by Ann Jacobs
- Scoring by Mari Carr
- Bad Widow by Barbara Elsborg
- Door Prize by Lynn LaFleur
- Master's Thief by Nicole Austin
- Erotique by Nicole Austin
- Saturday Night Fever by Ciana Stone
- Not Just An Orgy by Sally Painter
- His Voice,His Command by V Harper
- Thrill of the Hunt by Nathalie Gray
- Spirit Lifter by Debra Glass
- Take Me by Grace Samuels
- Playing Hardball by Madison Hayes
- Bride's Holiday Gift by Solange Ayre
- Lap Dance by Sally Painter
- Hot Moon Rising by Desiree Holt
- In The Dark by Brynn Paulin
- Diablo's Return by Sierra Rose
- Pleasure Model by Chris Rowley
- Simple Secrets by Nancy Mehl
- Faithful Beginnings by Lacey Thorn
- Carnal Lust by Ashley Ladd
- Picture Perfect by Lexie Davis
- Position Secured by Olivia Brynn
- A Sex God by Ashley Ladd
- Arran's Lure by Saskia Walker
- Better Left Unsaid by Ellen Ashe
- Brigand Love by Isabelle Drake
- Chance Encounter by S Williams
- Come To Me by Desiree Holt
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell by Ashley Ladd
- Evangeline by Sedonia Guillone
- UnderMyUmbrella by Karen Erickson
- Fast Cars, Loud Music by S Winston
- Going Down by Lexie Davis
- Happy Birthday by Barbara Huffert
- Her Dawgie Valentine by T Ramagos
- Honky-Tonk by Summer Jordan
- Jess's New Toy by Dakota Rebel
- Midnight Desires by Kris Norris
- Passion's Wings by Alysha Ellis
- Photo Finish by Alexis Fleming
- Sex In A Suit by Ann Cory
- Siren Song by Shermaine Williams
- Something Borrowed by Lisabet Sarai
- Summer Exposure by Victoria Blisse
- That Night in Paris by Saskia Walker
- The Interview by Lisabet Sarai
- TheNaughtySecretary by Ashley Ladd
- Thieves' Honour by Lisabet Sarai
- To Comfort A Vampire by V Blisse
- Watch Me by Lexie Davis
- Wordless by Charlotte Stein
- Yes, She Can by Jude Mason
- Twelve, Eleven, Thirteen by P D'Stair
- Need Me by Shelli Stevens
- Dark Obsession by Sydney Somers
- Cast in Chaos by Michelle Sagara
- Wolf in the Woods by Marisa Chenery
- Love's Nest by Marisa Chenery
- Jager's Mate by Marisa Chenery
- Misery Loves Company by Ellen Ashe
- Amuse Me by Lexie Davis
- Beg Me by Desiree Holt
- Hit & Miss by Alexis Fleming
- Pandemonium by Alexis Fleming
- Convincing Cate by Jamie Hill
- Watching Her Every Move by DeRicci
- Alpha Awakening by Diana DeRicci
- Windigo by Cynthia Carole
- After Dark by Bryan Lee
- Cain's Apples by Bryan Lee
- The Anthill by Bryan Lee
- The Weekender by Bryan Lee
- Hungry For Love by Ray Weeks
- Ashen by Pete Clark
- Falling Star by Olivia Brynn
- Her Hero in Hiding by Rachel Lee
- The Prophecy by Nina Croft
- Sanctuary Unbound by Moira Rogers
- The Last Track by Sam Hilliard
- Wolf's Magic by Rebecca Royce
- Two Sighted by Annmarie McKenna
- Refuge On Crescent Hill by M Dobson
- Unmasking the Mercenary by J Morey
- Enslaved by Sydney Somers
- The Alpha by Annie Nicholas
- Isaiah's Haven by NJ Walters
- Long For This World by J Weiner
- Primal Hunger by Sydney Somers
- Primal Attraction by Sydney Somers
- Primal Pleasure by Sydney Somers
- Jack by Cat Johnson
- Renegade by Lora Leigh
- Taste of Haven by Sierra Summers
- Saying Yes by Barbara Elsborg
- Savage Love by Crissy Smith
- Steal Me by Tina Folsom
- Pack Alpha by Crissy Smith
- Pack Enforcer by Crissy Smith
- Pack Territory by Crissy Smith
- Back From Hell by Shiloh Walker
- Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke
- The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
- Mesmerizing Stranger by J Greene
- Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti
- Arctic Shift by Lissa Matthews
- Take Me by Shelli Stevens
- Picture Perfect by E Anderson
- More Than Friends by E Anderson
- Punishing Tabitha by E Anderson
- Moon Shadow by Jenna Kernan
- Darkness&Light by Felicity Heaton
- Her Dark Angel by Felicity Heaton
- Dirty Girl by Evangeline Anderson
- Wishful Thinking by E Anderson
- Hunger Moon Rising by E Anderson
- Simple Need by Lissa Matthews
- Making a Scene Trudy Doyle
- Friends with Benefits by Cat Johnson
- Ultimate Kink by Cameron Dane
- No Prince Charming by Shiloh Walker
- Crazed Hearts by Shiloh Walker
- Soul Deep by Vivian Arend
- Foxy Lady by Marie Harte
- Stick Shift by Lissa Matthews
- Touching Lace by Anne Rainey
- Tasting Candy by Anne Rainey
- Demon in Me by Michelle Rowen
- Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz
- Sweetest Tattoo by Camerone Dane
- Belonging by Shiloh Walker
- Trust in Advertising by Victoria Michaels
- Billionaire's Mate by Cooper McKenzie
- One Night With You by Shiloh Walker
- Seek & You Shall Find by M Armstrong
- Dark Embrace by Mina Carter
- Vixen by Mina Carter
- Feral by Mina Carter
- Broken by Shiloh Walker
- Sting of Desire by Lilli Feisty
- Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker
- Dirty Deeds by Sheri Lewis-Wohl
- Caught Red-Handed by Paige Tyler
- What She Wants by Anne Rainey
- Demon Moon by Cameron Dane
- Little Bit Naughty by Anne Rainey
- A Good Student by Elliott Mabeuse
- Shaken by Dee Tenorio
- Lycan Lover by S.K. Yule
- Lycan Lust by S.K. Yule
- Fated by Shayla Black
- Jimmy by Cat Johnson
- Edge of Morning by Desiree Holt
- Wolf Next Door by Anastasia Rabiyah
- Taking Chloe by Anne Rainey
- Tempting Grace by Anne Rainey
- Eye of the Beholder by Dana M Bell
- Wolf Tracks by Vivian Arend
- Left for Undead by L.A. Banks
- Remembered Love by Diana Hunter
- SheWolf by Teresa D'Amario
- Dark Succession by Teresa D'Amario
- Something Wicked by Michelle Rowen
- A Scarlet Past by Evanne Lorraine
- The Sun Sword by Lexxie Couper
- A Deadly Whisper by Stacey Kennedy
- Stolen Passions by Crystal Jordan
- Caged by Diana DeRicci
- Never as it Seems by Shiloh Walker
- Kya's King by Becca Dale
- Good Girls Don't by Shiloh Walker
- Oral Expressions by Ann Campbell
- He's The One by Jane Beckenham
- Look What Santa Brought by AnnMarie McKenna
- Doing It Her Way by Rita Sawyer (HEA Review)
- If You Believe by Crystal Jordan
- Believe In Me by Crystal Jordan
- Heart's Sentinel by P.J. Schnyder
- Red's Wolf by P.J. Schnyder
- My Demon Saint by R.G. Alexander
- All She Wants For Christmas by Crystal Jordan
- Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
- Discovering Sofia by Mel Teshco
- Slow Ride by Lorelei James
- Snowy Night Seduction by Arianna Hart
- Alaskan Wolf by Linda O Johnston
- One of the Guys by Shiloh Walker
- My Favorite Mistake by Karen Erickson
- Tween Hopeful & Hopeless by Sam Cheever
- Message for Minerva Jean Hart Stewart
- Song of the Swan by Kelly Ferjutz
- Christmas ScandalNot by Jeanne Savery
- No Place To Run by Maya Banks
- Lie With Me by Stephanie Tyler
- Waiting at Eros by Rosemary Laurey
- Red Satin by Barbara Miller
- Hunter's Blood by Marianne Morea
- Game Over by Taylor Keating
- Geek Love by Mechele Armstrong
3 comments:
Gibbsmack! Yeah! XD
Great goobers..you listed all 300-odd books? It was a long way down to the posting link. *snickercough*
Geez I wore myself out getting there...lol. Sorry, too much coughmeds. *sighs* Sorry, I couldn't even begin to recollect the number in 2009.
*shugs* Oh well. Cheers to our survival of 2010! XD
Yeah, it's a journey to get to the bottom. =)
Cheers!
Did I mention that I like that pic?
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