All of the Outlander series, by Diana Gabaldon
This historical/time travel/romance series is so, so, so good. I am going to have a very, very hard time waiting for the next book, predicted to come out in 2012.
Before Green Gables, by Budge Wilson
This prequel to the Anne Of Green Gables series was so cute and clever. Anne Shirley’s life was so pitiful, but so sweet. I loved this book.
Joe College, by Tom Perotta
About a working-class student at Yale who has to help out with the family business, this was a good (and different from my usual choices) read.
Rise and Shine, by Anna Quindlen
A novel about 2 sisters and how their lives have differed, but how they eventually come together to deal with tragic circumstances – I like all her books, but this one was especially good.
What We Have: A Memoir, by Amy Boesky
This story of a family and how they’ve dealt with hereditary breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers was so moving as the writer worked through the decision to have some pre-emptive surgery. It’s a gorgeous story of amazing women.
Free Range Kids, by Lenore Skenazy
I’ve told everyone how much I love this book. I think all parents should read it – even if you think she is nuts, at least you’ll be made to think about parenting choices in regards to how they are so influenced by fear.
Your Best Birth, by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein
Here’s another must-read. Even if you think the natural-birth philosophy is not for you, I think that each pregnant woman should be as knowledgeable as possible about the truth of the state of maternity care in this country. This book honestly examines all the options available and helps encourage informed consent.
Well, there you go… my book recommendations for 2010!
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You've just reminded me that I've got to try Before Green Gables. I think. I am sometimes opposed to other authors writing someone else's story. I boycotted the one they wrote for Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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