My top ten

I keep track of all of the books that I read in a burgundy faux-suede covered journal. I've been doing this for years, and for some reason I go from September to September. Then I tally my personal top ten for the year based strictly on my own enjoyment or edification. Well, it's that time of year, so here you go.

This year I read/listened to 71 books. 22 of these were audio books. 17 were children's titles. 7 were adult books. The rest fall under teen. Surprise, surprise. I love young adult literature. Kisses to all you authors who write for teens.

Here is this year's list, in no order:

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (teen)


• Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (adult)


• Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer (teen)


• Rebel Angels by Libba Bray (teen)


• Before I Die by Jenny Downham (teen)


• Breathe: a Ghost Story by Cliff McNish (kids)


• Falling Boy by Alison McGhee (teen)


• On Agate Hill by Lee Smith (adult)


• The New Policeman by Kate Thompson (teen)


• Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean (kids)