One of my resolutions for 2011 was to read more, so here’s a list of the books I hope to read next year.

Books I have and intend to read first

  • The Advocate’s Betrayal …by Theresa Burell (good friend, good writer)
  • The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy …by Michael Orenduff (I won this!)
  • Case Histories …by Kate Atkinson (I started this and want to finish it.)
  • The Book Thief …by Markus Zusak

Books I keep hearing about

  • Rogue Island …by Bruce DeSilva (for discussion group)
  • Savages …by Don Winslow
  • The Anniversary Man …by R.J. Ellory
  • Possession …by A.S. Byatt
  • The Brass Verdict …by Michael Connelly
  • Tell No One …by Harlan Coben
  • Next Time You See Me …by Katia Lief
  • The Crime Writer …by Gregg Hurwitz
  • In the Wind …by Barbara Fister
  • Dirty Secrets Club …by Meg Gardiner
  • Rabbit Factory …by Marshall Karp
  • I’d Know You Anywhere …by Laura Lippman
  • Let the Great World Spin …by Colum McCann (for discussion group)
  • Everything by Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, and John Sandford (that I haven’t already read)

Authors I intend to try this year:

  • Gar Anthony Haywood
  • Linwood Barclay
  • Robert Crais
  • Cornelia Read
  • Pat Brown
  • R.J. Ellory

Indie e-books I’ve downloaded

  • Portal …by Imogene Rose
  • No Good Deed ..by Mary McDonald
  • Amsterdam 2012 …by Ruth Francisco
  • Deed to Death …by D.B. Henson

What are you looking forward to reading? What else should be on my list?

5 Comments
  1. Hi L.J.,

    One book that won’t let you down if you’re looking for a thrilling read is Iris Johansen’s, “CHASING THE NIGHT.” I won this book & believe me it is suspenseful with a mind blowing ending that will leave you wanting for more! 😉 Also BURIED TREASURES, by Joseph Finder is an incredibly suspenseful read. I won that one too. If you like vampire books, THE HOUSE OF NIGHT, by P.C. Cast is an exciting read. I loved this series so much that in one month I read the whole series! I usually wait for the PB’s to come out on a series that I enjoy but I just couldn’t wait for the next book to come out in this series!
    Well, keep up the good work. I know I’m just adding to your list of TBR pile. Sorry about that! 🙁 Hehehe!! That’s how mine is also! Take care.

    Ciao For Now,
    ~¿~ Quetzi

  2. They all sound terrific. I’ll start with Chasing the Night. Thanks!

  3. LOVE anything by Robert Crais!! Could not put down The Help.

  4. My recommendations include: Leighton Gage (I’ve just read BURIED STRANGERS and EVERY BITTER THING), C. J. West (I’ve read THE END OF MARKING TIME), Scott Nicholson (I’ve read DRUMMER BOY and THE SKULL RING), Simon Wood (I’ve read TERMINATED, THE SCRUBS, WORKING STIFFS and ASKING FOR TROUBLE), W.D. Gagliani (currently reading SAVAGE NIGHTS), and Jessica Dee Rohm (I’ve read SUGAR TOWER).

    They’re all great authors. Pick any book. 🙂

  5. Oops! I forgot to mention CRASHED by Timothy Hallinan.

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