2011 Reading From My Shelves Project

This is one of my favorite challenges. This year I pledged to read 24 books from my shelves and ended up reading 68. I was thrilled to see that Diane of  Bibliophile by the Sea  is once again hosting the challenge. If you would like to sign up here are the details :

• Challenge runs from January 1 - December 31, 2011.
• Read books from your own shelves, and then pass the books on to someone else: a friend, relative, the library, used book store, swap them, just as long as the book leaves your house once it has been read.
•  Decide on your goal (12 is the minimum - no maximum). Cross over books are allowed.
• Grab the button and do a post about the challenge.
• Keep a running list of the books you've read and passed on.
• Leave a comment with a link to your post and you are entered (no Mr. Linky). Have Fun and GOOD LUCK!

I am committing to 48 books. That's  twice last year's original goal of 24 but I hope to get more than that off the shelves and into a new home. As per last year, the majority of these will just be rated and not reviewed, maybe a little blurb that I liked/didn't like.

1. From Away by David Carkeet 1/11
2. McNally's Luck by Lawrence Sanders   1/11
3. The Richest Season by Maryann McFadden  1/11
4. Savannah by Eugenia Price 1/11
5. The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison H. Bartlett  1/11
6. In Silence by Erica Spindler  1/11
7. Endless Night by Agatha Christie  1/11
8. Nemesis by Agatha Christie 1/11
9. The Cat in the Jeweled Jump Suit by Carole N. Douglas 1/11
10. Body Double by Tess Gerritsen 1/11
11. The Vendetta Defense by Lisa Scottlline 1/11
12. Exhaustive Inquiries by Betty Rowlands  1/11
13. The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon  2/11
14. L.A. Justice by Christopher Darden  2/11
15. Sea Change by Jeremy Page 2/11
16. Brick Lane by Monica Ali  2/11
17. Beyond Recognition by Ridley Pearson  2/11
18. The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens  2/11
19. Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie  2/11
20. Season of Second Chances by Diane Meier 3/11
21. A Hopeless Romantic by Harriet Evans  3/11
22. Stand the Storm by Breena Clark 3/11
23. An Absence so Great by Jane Kirkpatrick  3/11
24. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld  3/11
25. I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg 3/11
26. Keeping Counsel by R.A. Forster 3/11
27. Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton  3/11
28. In Harm's Way by Ridley Pearson  3/11
29. No Mardi Gras for the Dead by D.J. Donaldson 3/11
30. Suspicion of Guilt by Barbara Parker 04/11
31. How Sweet It Is by Sophie Gunn 04/11
32. Grave Concerns by Rebecca Tope 04/11
33. White Priory Murder by Carter Dickson 4/11
34. Split Second by Alex Kava 04/11
35. Just One Look by Harlan Coben 04/11
36. Going Wrong by Ruth Rendell 04/11
37. Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods 4/11
38. Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley 05/11
39. The Linen Queen by Patricia Falvey 05/11
40. Run For Your Life by James Patterson 05/11
41. Capture the Night by Geralyn Dawson 05/11
42. Milk Glass Moon by Adriana Trigiani 5/11
43. The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen 06/11
44. The Heartbreakers by Susan Howitch 06/11
45. Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax 06/11
46. Corner of Love and Heartache by Curtiss Ann Matlock 06/11
47. The Orchid Memorandum by Tony Attanasio 06/11
48. The Blackheath Poisonings by Julian Symons 06/11
49. Murder, My Deer by Jacqueline Girdner 06/11
50. Missing Persons by Stephen White 06/11
51. At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon 06/11
52. Nobody Lives Forever by Edna Buchanan 07/11
53. Now You Don't by Roma Greth 07/11
54. Roses are Red by James Patterson 07/11
55. The Smoke Jumper by Nicholas Evans 08/11
56. Cul-de-Sac by David Martin 08/11
57. The Light in the Window by Jan Karon 08/11
58. Deadly Masquerade by Tracey Tillis 09/11
59. Willow by V.C. Andrews 09/11
60. The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly 09/11
61. The Attorney by Steve Martini 09/11
62. Twice Burned by Kit Craig 10/11
63. The Man Who Cast Two Shadows by Carol O'Connell 10/11
64. No Lesser Plea by Robert Tanenbaum 10/11
65. Button  Holed by Kylie Logan 10/11
66. Quick Step to Murder by Ella Barrick 10/11
67. Bitter Harvest by Sheila Connolly 11/11
68. First Love Cookie Club by Lori Wilde 11/11
69. When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber  11/11
70. Iron Lake by William Kent Kreuger