Year in Review – 2010

Posted December 29, 2010 by Jen in Year in Review Tags: , , , , , , ,

Welcome to the end of another year. This is my first year blogging, and it was interesting to see how my book list panned out. I read fewer books in 2010 than 2009, but that is understandable now that I’m writing reviews, completing author interviews, blog hopping and chatting with my gals (and guys) and Twitter. 

I really enjoyed blogging and discussing books with all of you. I hope you have enjoyed our time together as well! I’ve listed some of my highlights and stats from 2010 below.  How did 2010 go for you? What were your favorite reads during the year?
Thank you all for stopping by and supporting me and That’s What I’m Talking About.  Joyous New Year and Happy Reading!!

 

The Summary:
I read 83 books;
I read 21 comic books;
I read 4 partial books (i.e. one novella out of an anthology);
I read 4 free short stories;
I had 1 DNF.
Favorites of 2010:


Published in 2010:
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Published prior to 2010:
Demon Moon by Meljean Brook
Seduced by the Storm by Sydney Croft
New series (2010):
Stormwalker Series by Allyson James
Series prior to 2010:
ACRO Series by Sydney Croft
Guardian Series by Meljean Brook
Favorite Non-Paranormal read in 2010:
Decadent Deceptions by Keta Diablo
Favorite Guilty Pleasure:
Black Wade by Franze & Andaerle
So without further ado, here is the LIST for 2010:
Book #1: Heart of Darkness, anthology (January 2, 2010)
Book #2: Wild Thing, anthology (January 3, 2010)
Book #3: Lone Wolf, Teresa D’Amario (Janunary 7, 2010)
Book #4: Shades of Midnight, Lara Adrian (January 9, 2010)
Book #5: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi, Jill Myles (January 11, 2010)
Book #6: Passion Unleashed (2nd read), Larissa Ione (January 16, 2010)
Book #7: Wicked Enchantment, Anya Bast (January 19, 2010)
Book #8: Succubi Like It Hot, Jill Myles (January 21, 2010)
Book #9: Esctasy Unveiled, Larissa Ione (January 24, 2010)
Book #10: Taken, Anya Bast (January 25, 2010)
Book #11: Demon Moon, Meljean Brook (January 28, 2010)
Book #12: Demon Night, Meljean Brook (February 6, 2010)
Book #12.1: “Thicker Than Blood” from the anthology First Blood, Meljean Brook (February 6, 2010)
Book #13: Demon Bound, Meljean Brook (February 12, 2010)
Book #14: Demon Forged, Meljean Brook (February 21, 2010)
Book #14.1: “Blind Spot,” Meljean Brook from the anthology Must Love Hellhounds (February 21, 2010)
Book #15: Of Crimson and Collars, Audrey and Stella Price (February 22, 2010)
Book #16: Archangel’s Kiss, Nalini Singh (February 25, 2010)
Book #17: Without Reservations, J. L. Langley (February 27, 2010)
Book #18: With Caution, J. L. Langley (March 1, 2010)
Book #19: With Love, J. L. Langley (March 2, 2010)
Books #19.1: Buffy, Season 8 Comic Books: Volumes 26-31 plus Willow one-shot (7 total) (March 5, 2010)
Books #19.2: Angel Comic Books: Volumes 24-27 (4 total) (March 6, 2010)
Book #20: Born of Night, Sherrilyn Kenyon (March 13, 2010)
Book #21: Born of Fire, Sherrilyn Kenyon (March 18, 2010)
Book #22: The Darkest Passion, Gena Showalter (March 22, 2010)
Book #23: Atlantis Redeemed, Alyssa Day (March 24, 2010)
Book #24: Riding the Storm, Sydney Croft (April 1, 2010)
Book #25: Unleashing the Storm, Sydney Croft (April 4, 2010)
Book #26: Lion’s Heat, Lora Leigh (April 8, 2010)
Book #27: Seduced by the Storm, Sydney Croft (April 18, 2010)
Book #28: Lover Mine, JR Ward (April 25, 2010)
Book #29: Taming the Fire, Sydney Croft (May 3, 2010)
Book #30: Mortal Temptations, Allyson James (May 8, 2010)
Book #31: She Wolf, Teresa D’Amario (May 11, 2010)
Book #32: Dark Succession, Teresa D’Amario (May 19, 2010)
Book #32.1: “The Faery Prince’s Mate” Free novella Teresa D’Amario (May 25, 2010)
Book #33: Magic Bleeds, Ilona Andrews (May 30, 2010)
Book #33.1: The Darkest Facts: A Lords of the Underworld Companion, Gena Showalter (May 30, 2010)
Book #34: My Blood Approves, Amanda Hocking (June 5, 2010)
Book #35: Siren’s Call, Devyn Quinn (June 12, 2010)
Book #36: Bound By Rebellion, Christa Paige (June 15, 2010)
Book #36.1: “Succubus Diaries: Foreplay” Free novella by Jill Myles (June 15, 2010)
Book #37: Deadly Fear, Cynthia Eden (June 21, 2010)
Book #38: Black Wade, Franze & Andaerle (June 21, 2010)
Book #39: Sin Eater’s Prince, Keta Diablo (June 24, 2010)
Book #39.1: Buffy, Season 8 Comic Books: Volumes 32-35: Twilight Story Arc (4 total) (June 25, 2010)
Book #39.2: “In Sheep’s Clothing” Free novella by Meljean Brook (June 26, 2010)
Book #39.3: Angel Comic Books: Volumes 28-33 (6 total) (June 26, 2010)
Book #40: Bound By Deception, Christa Paige (June 28, 2010)
Book #41: The Darkest Lie, Gena Showalter (July 2, 2010)
Book #42: Eve of Samhain, Lisa Sanchez (July 9, 2010)
Book #43: Demon Blood, Meljean Brook (July 13, 2010)
Book #44: Bonds of Justice, Nalini Singh (July 21, 2010)
Book #45: Tempting the Fire, Sydney Croft (July 23, 2010)
Book #46: Decadent Deceptions, Keta Diablo (July 26, 2010)
Book #47: Captive Spirit, Liz Fichera (July 31, 2010)
Book #48: Infinity: The Chronicles of Nick, Sherrilyn Kenyon (August 6, 2010)
Book #49: Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between, J.A. Saare (August 9, 2010)
Book #50: Sins of the Heart, Eve Silver (August 14, 2010)
Book #51: Sin Undone, Larissa Ione (August 18, 2010)
Book #52: The Moon: Tigress by the Tail, Teresa D’Amario (August 23, 2010)
Book #53: Sins of the Soul, Eve Silver (August 26, 2010)
Book #54: Cruel Enchantment, Anya Bast (August 29, 2010)
Book #55: Dust, Joan Frances Turner (September 3, 2010)
Book #56: Burning Up, anthology (September 6, 2010)
Book #57: Atlantis Betrayed, Alyssa Day (September 12, 2010)
Book #57.1: read 55% of Where The Rain Is Made, Keta Diablo (September 14, 2010) – DNF
Book #58: Taken By Midnight, Lara Adrian (September 17, 2010)
Book #59: Sins of the Flesh, Eve Silver (September 21, 2010)
Book #59.1: “A Tangled Web,” Mercedes Lackey from the anthology Harvest Moon (September 24, 2010)
Book #60: The Iron Duke, Meljean Brook (September 28, 2010)
Book #61: No Mercy, Sherrilyn Kenyon (September 30, 2010)
Book #62: Presumed Dead, Shirley Wells (October 4, 2010)
Book #63: Styx’s Storm, Lora Leigh (October 6, 2010)
Book #64: Fearless Desires, Stacey Espino (October 9, 2010)
Book #65: Play of Passion, Nalini Singh (October 10, 2010)
Book #65.1: “Zane’s Tale” Free novella by Jill Myles (October 11, 2010)
Book #66: Lie With Me, Stephanie Tyler (October 16, 2010)
Book #67: Geist, Philippa Ballantine (October 21, 2010)
Book #68: Ghost Town, Rachel Caine (October 24, 2010)
Book #69: Magic at the Gate, Devon Monk (October 28, 2010)
Book #70: Immortal Awakenings, KC Randell (October 31, 2010)
Book #71: The Taming of the Wolf, Lydia Dare (November 4, 2010)
Book #72: Fearless Love, Stacey Espino (November 6, 2010)
Book #73: Promises in the Dark, Stephanie Tyler (November 8, 2010)
Book #74: Stormwalker, Allyson James (November 12, 2010)
Book #75: Firewalker, Allyson James (November 20, 2010)
Book #76: Real Vampires Have More to Love, Gerry Bartlett (November 25, 2010)
Book #77: Beneath the Thirteen Moons, Kathryne Kennedy (November 30, 2010)
Book #78: Black Wings, Christina Henry (December 4, 2010)
Book #79: Blood Moon Betrayed, Teresa D’Amario (BETA READ December 11, 2010)
Book #80: Size Matters, Stephanie Julian (December 13, 2010)
Book #81: The Prince’s Groom, KT Grant (December 18, 2010)
Book #82: Wolf Fever, Terry Spear (December 26, 2010)
Book #83: I Dream of Genies, Judi Fennell (still reading…)

6 responses to “Year in Review – 2010”

  1. Julie

    I have Allison James` series in my book closet! I`m glad to see that it made a couple of `top` lists. I am definitely moving it up in my tbr pile. And maybe I’ll have to check out your Guilty Pleasure…great title for a ‘category’ by the way…

  2. Liz Fichera

    So many great books, so little time! Great list, Jen!

    I read and love a lot of great books. Two that stand out for me are Susanna Ives, RAKES & RADISHES and Andrew Fenady’s TOM HORN AND THE APACHE KID. I’m a sucker for good romance and westerns.

    Happy New Year!

  4. Leigh

    Wow! Who has been a busy girl. Keep up the good work and I’m looking forward to 2011 being as exciting and productive.
    Happy New Year.
    Leigh.