With 2009 coming to a close I decided to take a look at all the wonderful books I have enjoyed these past twelve months. I thought it would be fun to categorize these books and give out “awards” to all my favorites.
2009 has been a wonderful year from me: I discovered the wonderful world of blogs, joined a Jane Austen messageboard and http://www.goodreads.com/, and started my own blog! In addition, I am truly blessed to have met new and wonderful people who have an affinity for all things Austen that matches my own! I can hardly wait to see what 2010 has in store!!!
Summary for 2009:
I have read 58 books
I have reviewed 53 books
Awards for 2009:
Favorite Pride and Prejudice Sequel:
The Other Mr. Darcy by Monica Fairview and Pemberley Shades by D. A. Bonavia-Hunt
– Both books were so wonderful I couldn’t decide which one I liked mored!
Favorite Non Pride and Prejudice Sequel:
Willoughby’s Return by Jane Odiwe
– Absolutely loved it!
Favorite Jane Austen Related Mystery:
Murder at Lonbgourn by Tracy Kiely
– I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series!
Favorite Modern Adaptation of a Jane Austen Novel:
Must’ve Done Something Good by Cheryl Cory
– A Modern Pride and Prejudice. I highly recommend!
Favorite Novel from the Male Point-of-View:
None But You (Frederick Wentworth, Captain; Book 1) by Susan Kaye
– I enjoyed both books in this delightful series, but my favorite was Book 1.
Favorite Austen-Inspired Original Novel:
Intimations of Austen by Jane Greensmith
– I immensely enjoyed these delightful and unique short stories!
Favorite Nonfiction/Reference Book:
Jane Austen: An Illustrated Treasury by Rebecca Dickson
– Such a wonderful and informative treasure for Jane Austen fans!
Favorite Biographical-Fiction Novel:
The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen and The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte both by Syrie James
– These books are fantastic glimpses into the lives of our favorite authors!
Favorite Christian Inspirational Romance Novel:
Brides of the Empire by Darlene Mindrup and Regency Brides by Kimberley Comeaux
– Besides Austenesque novels I enjoy reading uplifing inspirational novels and these two are truly amazing! Brides of the Empire took me back to the First Century in Rome and Regency Brides took place in England and a lot the characters reminded me of Jane Austen characters!
Wow – you’ve given me more good books to add to my list. You know I can’t resist anything Jane Austen or regency related!! Great post!
Wow, great books! I wrote a list of my top 10 books of 2010 to my blog, my number one was definitely The Crossroads Cafe by Deborah Smith. 🙂
What a great year-end wrap-up! I’m really looking forward to reading a few of these books and am honored that “Must’ve Done Something Good” won your Modern Adaptation award, Meredith.
Thank you for creating such a fun and insightful blog for all your fellow Austen fans to enjoy. Happy New Year and keep up the good work in 2010!
You must then have Love, Liez and Lizzie by Rosie Rushton!? I have read three Austen adaptation by her: P&P, Emma and Northanger Abbey. I think that the one made of NA (Summer of Secrets) has been the best one. When I go to London at Spring I will totally buy the one made of S&S and the new Persuasion one. 🙂
Thank you for the lovely comments Laura, Milka, and Cheryl!
Milka, yes, I won that book at vvb32 reads “Pemberley Ball.” I hope you like the S&S and Persuasion one!
yay, great wrap-up. makes it easy for me to pinpoint ones to up on the top of my pile ;-D
btw: you’ve been awarded
http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2009/12/superior-scribber-award.html
Good grief! 58 books! It’s a good thing for you and all your readers that you are now able to share your thoughts about those reads. Looking forward to more reviews and other “stuff” in 2010.
OK, so 4 new books here for my wishlist, and you mention several others that are already there. 🙂 Outstanding list!
Velvet- Thank you so much for the award! I’m honored!
Mary- Thank you so much for all your support and friendship, you know none of this probably never would have hppen if it weren’t for you! I’m so indebted to you!
Katy- Thank you for the lovely comment! I’m curious, which four caught your eye?
I have read three Austen adaptation by her.
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A great blog, a great list, and a wonderful surprise for me! I’m thrilled that you picked my novel to be one of your favorite Jane Austen sequels. Hurray!
Wow, thanks for the award, Meredith. Grinning from ear-to-ear. So glad you enjoyed Intimations of Austen–happy reading and Happy New Year!
Monica and Jane you are most welcome and I am glad you are happy to receive my little “award!” But I must really thank YOU for the pleasure that both “The Other Mr. Darcy” and “Intimations of Austen” brought me. I am so happy to know of such lovely books and I look forward to reading them many times in the future!