2011 in Retrospect

Until tonight I didn't realise that I only created this blog one year ago ... it's strange that it feels both longer and shorter than that in some ways. I started this blog originally just to talk about my reads in my own way, rather than reviewing them in a way that was helpful to others, but I think I have started to move toward something that is geared towards being read (while still not totally a review per se). I think this is because I really enjoy sharing my reading with others and commenting and receiving comments (from my two followers - hey guys!) and while I would really love more followers, I don't want to achieve that by compromising the aim of my blog.

So in 2011 I read eighteen books, most of which strangely start with 'The'. It feels like such a small amount compared to how much I feel I read ... but then again I have a pretty full life with uni, work, and my own choreographic projects and related administration. I feel pretty overwhelmed knowing I will probably only read the same amount in 2012 and I HAVE SO MANY BOOKS TO READ! Here's the list ...

The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Host by Stephanie Meyer

The Valley of Horses by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima

The Last Four Things by Paul Hoffman

The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel

The Order of the Scales by Stephen Deas

The Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Across the Wall by Garth Nix

The Broken Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini

The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson

The Sending by Isobelle Carmody

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson