2008 – A Year In Review

I read a total of 144 books in 2008, a few less than last year actually. I blame it on adopting Lois Lane.

The number breakdown:

59 authors never read before.
130 scifi/fantasy novels or graphic novels read.
35 were young adult or children’s books.
91 book reviews written.

8 movies received in 2008.
315 books received in 2008.

127 titles received from Penguin Books (ACE, ROC, DAW, etc).
48 titles received from Pocket Books.
39 titles received from Hachette Books (Orbit).
22 titles received from Gold Eagle/Harlequin.
12 titles received from Abaddon Books.
11 titles received from Random House.
9 titles received from HarperCollins.
8 titles received from Mirrorstone Books.
7 titles received from Solaris Books.
6 titles received from Shadow Mountain Publishing.
4 titles received from IDW.
3 titles received from Tor/Forge.

Titles Read in 2008:

January:

1. WebMage, by Kelly McCullough* – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

2. The Affinity Trap, by Martin Sketchley* – ^{science fiction}

3. War Machine, by Andy Remic* – ^{science fiction}

4. Room 59: The Powers That Be, by “Cliff Ryder”* – ^{action/adventure}

5. Moonstruck, by Susan Grant – ^{science fiction romance}

6. Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo, by Obert Skye* – ^{youth fantasy}

7. Awakened Mage, by Karen Miller – ^fantasy

8. Rogue Angel: Serpent’s Kiss, by “Alex Archer” – ^{adventure/fantasy}

9. The Wannoshay Cycle, by Michael Jasper* – ^{science fiction}

10. The Restorer, by Sharon Hinck* – ^{Christian fantasy}

11. Fablehaven, by Brandon Mull* – ^{youth fantasy}

12. Paraworld Zero, by Matthew Peterson* – ^{youth fantasy/science fiction}
13. Queen of the Orcs: King’s Property, by Morgan Howell* – ^fantasy

14. Blue-Haired Bombshell, by John Zakour* – ^{science fiction}

15. Dumping Billy, by Olivia Goldsmith* – ^fiction

February:

16. The Candy Shop War, by Brandon Mull – ^{youth fantasy}

17. The Blood King, by Gail Martin – ^fantasy

18. Hunter’s Run, by George R. R. Martin* – ^{science fiction}

19. Crashing Paradise, by Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski* – ^fantasy

20. Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan, by John Flanagan* – ^{youth fantasy}

21. Ranger’s Apprentice: The Burning Bridge, by John Flanagan – ^{youth fantasy}

22. Biting the Bullet, by Jennifer Rardin – ^fantasy

23. The Executioner: Hell Night, by “Don Pendleton”* – ^adventure

24. The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters, by James Dashner* – ^{youth science fiction/fantasy}

25. Rises the Night, by Colleen Gleason – ^{fantasy/romance}

26. Grimspace, by Ann Aguirre* – ^{science fiction}

27. Dead To Me, by Anton Strout* – ^fantasy

28. Queen of the Orcs: Clan Daughter, by Morgan Howell – ^fantasy

29. Baxter Moon, Galactic Scout, by John Zakour – ^{youth science fiction}

30. Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star, by Brandon Mull – ^{youth fantasy}

31. Blood Rites, by Jim Butcher – ^fantasy

March:

32. Goblin War, by Jim C. Hines – ^fantasy

33. Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague, by Brandon Mull – ^{youth fantasy}

34. Unnatural Inquirer, by Simon R. Green – ^fantasy

35. Dead Beat, by Jim Butcher – ^fantasy

36. Ranger’s Apprentice: The Icebound Land, by John Flanagan – ^{youth fantasy}

37. Child of a Dead God, by Barb and J.C. Hendee – ^fantasy

38. Ranger’s Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia, by John Flanagan – ^{youth fantasy}

39. Proven Guilty, by Jim Butcher – ^fantasy

40. White Night, by Jim Butcher – ^fantasy

41. Cybermancy, by Kelly McCullough – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

42. Method Man, by Naomi Neale* – ^romance

43. Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer – ^{youth fantasy}

44. Small Favor, by Jim Butcher – ^fantasy

45. Room 59: Out of Time, by Cliff Ryder – ^{action/adventure}

April:

46. The Restorer’s Son, by Sharon Hinck – ^{Christian fantasy}

47. Jeff Hawke: Overlord, by Willie Patterson* – ^{science fiction graphic novel}

48. Roswell: Pursuit, by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin* – ^{science fiction}

49. Blood Ties, by Pamela Freeman* – ^fantasy

50. Armed and Magical, by Lisa Shearin* – ^fantasy

51. Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis – ^{youth fantasy}

52. Skeleton Key, by Anthony Horowitz – ^{youth adventure}

53. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion, by Ernie Malik* – ^{Illustrated Movie Companion}

54. The Host, by Stephenie Meyer – ^{science fiction}

55. The Looking Glass Wars, by Frank Beddor* – ^{youth fantasy}

56. Four Blind Mice, by James Patterson – ^mystery

57. Iron Man: Beneath the Armor, by Andy Mangels – ^{science fiction/comics}

May:

58. Hellgate: London: Goetia, by Mel Odom – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

59. Touch of Twilight, by Vicki Pettersson – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

60. The Crystal Skull, by Manda Scott* – ^{fantasy/mystery}

61. Wealtheow: Her Telling of Beowulf, by Ashley Crownover* – ^{fantasy/mythology}

62. City of Ashes, by Cassandra Clare – ^{youth fantasy}

63. Through the Veil, by Shiloh Walker – ^{fantasy/romance}

64. Blood Bank, by Tanya Huff – ^fantasy

June:

65. Twilight of Kerberos: Shadow Mage, by Matthew Sprange* – ^fantasy

66. Dragonforge, by James Maxey – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

67. Slave (The Cat Star Chronicles), by Cheryl Brooks* – ^{science fiction/romance}

68. The Last Wish, by Andrzej Sapkowski* – ^fantasy

69. Rogue Angel: Provenance, by “Alex Archer” – ^{fantasy/adventure}

70. Pillage, by Obert Skye – ^{youth fantasy}

71. Farworld: Water Keep, by J. Scott Savage* – ^{youth fantasy}

72. Netherwood, by Michele Lang* – ^{science fiction / romance}

73. Iron Hunt, by Marjorie M. Liu – ^fantasy

74. The Deceived, by Brett Battles – ^{adventure/mystery}

75. Gordath Wood, by Patrice Sarath* – ^fantasy

76. Pax Britannia: Unnatural History, by Jonathan Green* – ^{science fiction}

77. Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: First Death, by Laurell K. Hamilton & Jonathan Green – ^{graphic novel}

78. Daniel X: Alien Hunter, by James Patterson – ^{graphic novel/scifi/young adult}

79. The Last Angel, by Natasha Rhodes – ^fantasy

80. The Obsidian Key, by Eldon Thompson – ^fantasy

81. Mini-Masterpieces of Science Fiction, edited by Allan Kaster – ^{audio book/science fiction}

82. CodeSpell, by Kelly McCullough – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

83. Atherton: The House of Power, by Patrick Carman* – ^{science fiction/youth}

84. The 4400: Vesuvius Prophecy, by Greg Cox – ^{science fiction}

85. Room 59: Aim and Fire, by Cliff Ryder – ^{action/adventure}

86. Deja Demon, by Julie Kenner – ^fantasy

87. Underground, by Kat Richardson – ^fantasy

August:

88. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Before Dishonor, by Peter David – ^{science fiction}

89. The Dangerous Days of Daniel X, by James Patterson – ^{youth/science fiction}

90. Nightwalker, by Jocelynn Drake* – ^fantasy

91. Devil May Care, by Sebastian Faulks* – ^{action/adventure}

92. The Divine Talisman, by Eldon Thompson – ^fantasy

93. The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail, by Michael P. Spradlin* – ^{youth/fantasy}

94. Atherton: Rivers of Fire, by Patrick Carman – ^{science fiction/youth}

95. Star Trek: Greater Than the Sum, by Christopher L. Bennett – ^{science fiction}

96. Sucks To Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe), by Kimberly Pauley* – ^{fantasy/youth}

97. Star Trek 101, by Terry J. Erdmann* – ^{science fiction}

98. Breaking Dawn, by Stephanie Meyer – ^{youth/fantasy}

September:

99. Star Trek: Destiny: Gods of Night, by David Mack – ^{science fiction}

100. Iron Jaw and Hummingbird, by Chris Roberson – ^{science fiction/youth}

101. Ranger’s Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North, by John Flanagan – ^{fantasy/youth}

102. Star Trek: Destiny: Mere Mortals, by David Mack – ^{science fiction}

103. The Last Days of Krypton, by Kevin J. Anderson – ^{science fiction}

104. The Stowaway: Stone of Tymora, by R.A. and Geno Salvatore* – ^{youth/fantasy}

105. Highlander: Volume 1: The Coldest War, by Mike Avon Oeming* – ^{graphic novel/science fiction}

106. Highlander: Volume 2: Dark Quickening, by Brandon Jerwa* – ^{graphic novel/science fiction}

107. Star Trek: Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru, by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangles – ^{science fiction}

108. Rogue Angel: Teller of Tall Tales, by Barbara Randall-Kesel* – ^{graphic novel/fantasy/adventure}

109. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski* – ^fiction

110. The Black Dragon Codex, by R.D. Henham* – ^{fantasy/youth}

111. Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog, by John Grogan* – ^biography

October:

112. Doctor Who: Agent Provocateur, by Gary Russell* – ^{graphic novel/science fiction}

113. Hellgate: London: Covenant, by Mel Odom – ^{science fiction/fantasy}

114. Star Trek: Destiny: Lost Souls, by David Mack – ^{science fiction}

115. Rogue Angel: The Soul Stealer, by “Alex Archer” – ^{fantasy/adventure}

116. Brisingr, by Christopher Paolini – ^{youth/fantasy}

117. Rogue Angel: Gabriel’s Horn, by “Alex Archer” – ^{fantasy/adventure}

118. Gene Simmons’ Zipper, by Tom Waltz* – ^{graphic novel/science fiction}

119. Blood Memories, by Barb Hendee – ^fantasy

120. Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean, by Justin Somper* – ^{fantasy/youth}

121. Moonstone, by Marilee Brothers* – ^{fantasy/youth}

122. Rogue Angel: The Golden Elephant, by “Alex Archer” – ^{fantasy/adventure}

123. Vampirates: Tide of Terror, by Justin Somper – ^{youth/fantasy}

124. Time Spies: Flames in the City, by Candice Ransom* – ^{children/science fiction}

November:

125. The Stepsister Scheme, by Jim C. Hines – ^fantasy

126. Rogue Angel: Swordsman’s Legacy, by “Alex Archer” – ^{fantasy/adventure}

127. The Devouring, by Simon Holt* – ^{fantasy/youth}

128. A Member of the Family, by Cesar Millan* – ^{nonfiction/dog training}

129. The 4400: Wet Work, by Dayton Ward – ^{science fiction}

130. Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours, by Jim Butcher – ^{science fiction}

131. Star Trek: The Academy: Collision Course, by William Shatner, Garfield and Judith Reeves-Stevens – ^{science fiction}

132. Amazing Gracie: A Dog’s Tale, by Dan Dye* – ^nonfiction

133. The Prada Paradox, by Julie Kenner – ^{adventure/romance}

134. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Q&A, by Keith R. A. DeCandido – ^{science fiction}

December:

135. The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle, by Jim Butcher – ^{graphic novel/fantasy}

136. The Flaxen Femme Fatale, by John Zakour – ^{science fiction}

137. Vampirates: Blood Captain, by Justin Somper – ^{youth/fantasy}

138. Star Trek: Vanguard: Harbinger, by David Mack – ^{science fiction}

139. Ender in Exile, by Orson Scott Card – ^{science fiction}

140. Eon: Dragoneye Reborn, by Alison Goodman* – ^{fantasy/youth}

141. The Executioner: The Devil’s Tools, by Doug Wojtowicz* – ^{graphic novel/adventure}

142. Mysteria Lane, by MaryJanice Davidson, Susan Grant, Gena Showalter, P. C. Cast* – ^{fantasy/romance}

143. Santa Cruise, by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark – ^mystery

144. Red-Headed Stepchild, by Jaye Wells* – ^fantasy

_{* Authors new to me.}