Books

When I was younger, I did not like to read. I remember when I was in seventh grade, Goosebumps was the only type of reading that seemed to perk my interest. Goosebumps is a children's scarie story series. My English teacher would not allow me to write book reports on those kind of books, which forced me to read uninteresting books.

One day I spent my entire lunch period looking for a book on the data base that I needed for my English class. I found a book that intrigued me because it looked like a good scary book to read. I located the book on a metal rack. Great, I realized the book wasn't what I thought it was. What a waste of time. I got so mad I threw the book back on the shelf, which caused another book to fall and it landed right in front of my feet. I moaned out of frustration. I picked the book up, but before I put it back, I noticed the cover. It looked interesting, but I really didn't have the time to see if it was. My time was up, the school bell rang, I had to get to class. So I decided, why not, and checked out the book.

Later, I read the book and loved it. I was hooked. It was the first in a series and when that series was over, it made me want to read all the books by that author. The book was called, "The Face On the Milk Carton" by Carolin B. Cooney. I tell everyone this story on how I didn't choose that book, but the book chose me. Now, since that one book, I have been unable to stop reading. That one book changed my life.

Now the list below is a list of all the books I read last year (2007). I have been listing each book I read for 3 years, this (2008) being my 3rd year. I love to talk about books so if u see a book you read too on my list then dont be afriad to leave a comment, to talk to me about that book. :)

Read Books of 2007
January 1st ~ December 30th

37 books
12,653 pages

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 309 p. ~ J.K. Rowling ***
2. Harry Potter and the Camber of Secrets 341 p. ~ J.K. Rowling ***
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 435 p. ~ J.K. Rowling ***
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 450p. ~ J.K. Rowling *****
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 870p.~ J.K. Rowling ***

6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 652~ J.K. Rowling *****
7. Danse Macabre 483 p. ~ Laurell K. Hamilton *****
8. #2 Saints 353p. ~ Ted Dekker *****
9. The Last Sin Eater 324p. ~ Francine Rivers *****
10. #1 Odd Thomas 399 p. ~ Dean Koontz ****
11. #2 Forever Odd ~ 334 p. Dean Koontz ***
12. #3 Brother Odd 364p ~ Dean Koontz
13. #1 Blessed Child 348 p. ~ Ted Dekker *****
14. #2 A Man Called Blessed 368p. ~ Ted Dekker *****
15. Thr3e 404 p. ~ Ted Dekker ****
16. #1 Showdown 366 p. ~ Dekker, Ted ***
17. Watchers 483 p. ~ Dean Koontz *****
18. Night Chills 367 p. ~ Dean Koontz **
19. The Harlequin 422 p. ~ Laurell K. Hamilton *****

20. #1 Only you, Sierra 163 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ***
21. #2 In Your Dreams 140 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ***
22. #3 Don’t You Wish 139 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
23. #4 Open Your Eyes 139 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
24. #5 Without a Doubt 146 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
24. #6 With This Ring 149p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
25. #7 Open Your Heart 156 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
26. #8 Time Will Tell 149 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
27. #9 Now Picture This 167 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
28. #10 Hang on Tight 153 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
29. #11 Closer Then Ever 152 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****
30. #12 Take My Hand 138 p. ~ Robin J. Gunn ****

31. Prophet 416 p. ~ Frank Peretti *****
32. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 759p. ~ J.K. Rowling *****
33. Girl in the Shadows 390p. ~ V.C Andrews ****
34. Strange Candy 257 p. ~ Laurell K. Hamilton *****
35. The Choice 272p. ~ Nicholas Sparks *****
36. Devil’s Corner 387p. ~ Lisa Scottoline *****
37. Forbidden 309p. ~ Caroline B. Cooney ****