In 2009, I read a total of 143 books – some old, some new. This made narrowing down favorites very difficult! So, instead of a simple Top 10, I’m listing by category.
All favorites listed below were published in 2009.
The Stats:
143 books consumed in 2009.
58 authors never read before.
120 scifi/fantasy novels read.
12 graphic novels read.
42 were young adult or children’s books.
79 book reviews written.
18 tv/movies received in 2009.
317 books received in 2009.
Favorite Debut Novel:
Tempest Rising, by Nicole Peeler
Favorite Space Opera:
Diving into the Wreck, by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Favorite Dark Fantasy Novel:
In Shade and Shadow, by Barb and J.C. Hendee
Favorite Urban Fantasy Novel:
Doppelgangster, by Laura Resnick (technically published January 5, 2010)
Dresden Files: Turn Coat, by Jim Butcher
Favorite Horror Fantasy:
Nekropolis, by Tim Waggoner
Favorite Time Travel Novel:
The 13th Hour, by Richard Doetsch
Favorite Super Hero:
City of Souls, by Vicki Pettersson
Favorite Tie-In Novel(s):
Star Trek Movie Tie-In, by Alan Dean Foster
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Losing the Peace, by William Leisner
The 4400: Promises Broken, by David Mack
Favorite Series Debut/Standalone:
Death’s Daughter, by Amber Benson
The Calling, by David Mack
Favorite Graphic Novel:
Runaways: Dead End Kids, by Joss Whedon
Top 10 YA and Children’s SF/F Books:
1. My Soul to Take, by Rachel Vincent
2. Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary, by Brandon Mull
3. Ice, by Sarah Beth Durst
4. Leviathan, by Scott Westerfeld
5. Incarceron, by Catherine Fisher
6. Vampirates: Black Heart, by Justin Somper
7. Adventurers Wanted: Slathbog’s Gold, by M. L. Forman
8. Curse of the Spider King, by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper
9. Starfinder, by John Marco
10. The Hourglass Door, by Lisa Mangum
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What were some of your favorites?
Wow!!! If I could read a third of what you read, I would be a happy camper. Those are some impressive stats. I completely agree with Tempest Rising. Favorite continuing series for me would be White Witch Black Curse by Kim Harrison.
Heather – I have one or two books by Kim Harrison, just haven’t gotten around to reading them yet!
Kim Harrison is awesome! I lover her series.
I definitely recommend putting them at the top of the list. I read the first 1 about 2 years ago, and just tore through the whole series.
Two of my favorites for 2009 were Jaye Wells’ Red-Headed Stepchild and Gail Carringer’s Soulless. Both were really great debut books from authors that I’m eagerly awaiting more from.
I LOVED Red-Headed Stepchild too. That probably should have made the list as well.
I always think I’ve done well with my reading, until I see your list! Thanks for some pointers, I think I’ll try The 13th Hour when that’s available in the UK.
I noticed that you haven’t decided to read the percy jackson books until now which all of them would have made the youth list.
WOW 143 books in 2009 I try more every year and 2009 was my highest # yet but nowhere near your number/32.
but Ihope to read even more this year.