2009 Reads
Below is the list I compiled for new releases I’m particularly excited about in 2009. Some I started late in 2008. I’ll (be trying to remember to) mark these off as I get them read.
- The Warlord’s Daughter – Susan Grant February 1, 2009
- Bone Crossed - Patricia Briggs February 3, 2009
- Ravenous – Sharon Ashwood February 3, 2009
- Desire Unchained – Larissa Ione February 24, 2009
- Hope’s Folly – Linnea Sinclair February 24, 2009
- White Witch, Black Curse – Kim Harrison February 24, 2009
- Angel’s Blood – Nalini Singh March 3, 2009
- Magic Strikes – Ilona Andrews March 31, 2008
- Passion Unleased - Larissa Ione March 31, 2009
- Red-Headed Step Child - Jaye Wells March 31, 2009
- Blue Diablo – Ann Aguirre April 7, 2009
- Ghostland – Jory Strong April 7, 2009
- The Trouble With Demons – Lisa Shearin April 28, 2009
- Storm Glass – Maria V. Snyder April 2009
- Darkborn – Allison Sinclair May 5, 2009
- Dead and Gone – Charlaine Harris May 5, 2009
- Not Quite a Husband - Sherry Thomas May 19, 2009
- Magic in the Blood – Devon Monk May 25, 2009
- Once Dead, Twice Shy – Kim Harrison May 26, 2009
- Doomsday Can Wait – Lori Handeland May 2009
- So Still the Night – Kim Lenox May 2009
- Touched by Light – Catherine Spangler June 2, 2009
- Mark of the Demon – Diana Rowland June 23, 2009
- What Happens in London – Julia Quinn June 23, 2009
- Branded by Fire – Nalini Singh July 7, 2009
- Speak of the Devil – Jenna Black July 28, 2009
- Beyond the Rain - Jess Granger August 4, 2009
- Must Love Hellhounds – Anthology September 1, 2009
- Doubleblind – Ann Aguirre October 2009
- Queen of Song and Souls – C.L. Wilson November 2009
- Naked Edge – Pamela Clare November 3, 2009 Not releasing till Feb. 2010 now
- Skin Game – Ava Gray December 2009 (tentative)
Here I’ll note any books I read that are not on the above list. Special challenges or other purposes are labeled in red.
Also labeled in red are my 2009 Hot Picks. These are books that will likely end up in my blog “awards” at the end of the year. Best Hero, Best Romance, etc.
JANUARY
- Hot Property by Carly Phillips DNF Review
- Bought for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by Emma Darcy Year of the Category challenge
- Coulter’s Woman by Maya Banks DNF
- Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey ARC
- The Rowan by Anne McCaffrey Re-Read Challenge
- Marked by Passion by Kate Perry ARC
- Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife by Michelle Styles Year of the Category challenge
- Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead - 2009 Hot Pick
- Frostbite by Richelle Mead - 2009 Hot Pick
- Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead - 2009 Hot Pick
- Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
- Snowbound by Larissa Ione - 2009 Hot Pick
- Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge ARC - 2009 Hot Pick
FEBRUARY
- Anything For You by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge - 2009 Hot Pick
- Wicked Burn by Beth Kery
- Catch a Mate by Gena Showalter
- Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair Re-Read Challenge
- The Warlord’s Daughter by Susan Grant
- Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
MARCH
- White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison - 2009 Hot Pick
- Ghostland by Jory Strong ARC
- Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews ARC – sort of - 2009 Hot Pick
- Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy ARC
- The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan ARC, DNF
- Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K. Butcher ARC, DNF
April
- So Still the Night by Kim Lenox ARC
- Below the Belt by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
- Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre
- Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione ARC
- Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland ARC - 2009 Hot Pick
May
- The Trouble With Demons by Lisa Shearin
- Dhampir by Barb and J.C. Hendee - 2009 Hot Pick (possible best series)
- Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
- Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
- Thief of Lives by Barb and J.C. Hendee - 2009 Hot Pick (possible best series)
- Sister of the Dead by Barb and J.C. Hendee - 2009 Hot Pick (possible best series)
- Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly Year of the Category challenge
June
- Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh ARC - 2009 Hot Pick
- Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran ARC - 2009 Hot Pick
- Dead Sexy by Kimberly Raye Year of the Category challenge
- Traitor to the Blood by Barb and J.C. Hendee - 2009 Hot Pick (possible best series)
July
- Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson ARC
- Rebel Fay by Barb and J.C. Hendee - 2009 Hot Pick (possible best series)
- To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt
- Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas - 2009 Hot Pick
- Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire ARC
- The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber ARC
- The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan YA Appreciation Month @The Book Smugglers
- Scandalizing the Ton by Diane Gaston Year of the Category challenge DNF
- Awaken the Senses by Nalini Singh Year of the Category challenge DNF
August
- Speak of the Devil by Jenna Black
- Child of a Dead God by Barb and J.C. Hendee - 2009 Hot Pick (possible best series)
- Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger DNF
- Sins and Shadows by Lyn Benedict
- Dreamfever by Karen M. Moning
- Burning Up by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
- Dancing in the Moonlight by Raeanne Thayne Year of the Category challenge
- She’s Got It Bad by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
September
- Can’t Get Enough by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
- Montana Royalty by B.J. Daniels Year of the Category challenge
- Shelter From the Storm by Raeanne Thayne Year of the Category challenge
- All Over You by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
- Take On Me by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
- Hot For Him by Sarah Mayberry Year of the Category challenge
- On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - 2009 Hot Pick ARC
- Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase - 2009 Hot Pick
- Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh ARC
- Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
- Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman ARC, DNF
- Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre
October
- Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
- Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols - 2009 Hot Pick
- Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
- Graceling by Kristin Cashore
- Fallen by Lauren Kate ARC
- Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
- My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
November
- Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith DNF
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You should read Storm Born by Richelle Mead also. I think you’ll like it :P The second in that series is Thorn Queen, and it’ll be out sometime in August this year.
Ashley, I read Storm Born and loved it! I cannot wait to read Thorn Queen.
That’s awesome! I’m always glad to find someone who has already read something I’ve enjoyed. It’s rare in my life lol.
Ashley, are you surrounded by people that don’t share your reading tastes too? Lol, now you see why I started a blog. Just have to talk about it sometimes and no one I know locally reads what I read. Thank goodness for the internet.
Yes, sadly I am surrounded by people who don’t share my reading tastes. They don’t read period. Why no one reads but myself is something I can’t fathom. Of course, I’m sort of a closet romance reader, but I read plenty of other novels that do not fall under that genre, and yet the only place I can discuss these books are on the internet. Internet is definitely very useful lol.
I love your blog and very excited to look through your reviews and lists :)
How is “Destined to an Early Grave” by Jeaniene Frost 07/28/09 not on your list!?
Hi, taraSG, thanks for stopping by. :)
Alas, I am probably one of very few who doesn’t like the Cat/Bones books! Isn’t that amazing? It’s one of few books I had to set aside and wonder what was wrong with me when everyone else seemed to love it. I guess that’s just how it happens sometimes. ;)
I hope you enjoy looking around the place. If you need any help just let me know.
Thank you! That’s how I am with the Anita Blake series :)
Hey Kmont,
I’m about to start Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow, have you read this one?
BTW, I loved Demon Lexicon too. Very quick read, couldn’t put the damn book done.
Sherri, I don’t know how I missed your comment, but I haven’t read anything by St. Crow. If you come back by let me know what you thought of it. :)
Hey Kmont, no worries!
Strange Angels is a must. I started reading it just after I posted this comment. Let’s just say, 3 hours later it was finished, I couldn’t stop. The characters are appealing and the storyline is addicting. (Ok, to be honest, there’s a small section of the story that drags but it’s all about the setup, have faith in Lili). Strange Angels series leaves you craving more. There’s action, drama, horror, suspense and a bit of romance. I think the author is setting up for a love triangle but that’s just my opinion. I am keeping my fingers cross. The next one comes out in November and I can’t wait. If you get a chance, you should read it.
Also, just got my hands on Blood Promise (which by the way, I was practically jumping up and down when my girlfriend brought it over). I have been dying to know what is going to happen between Dimitri and Rose. Will she be able to kill him or will she decided to become a Strigoi so that they can be together? I love them together but also part of me loves Adrian and thinks that maybe they should be together. Richelle Mead, the master of cliffhangers, left me blown away and I have a feeling that she will do it again. Have you read it yet?
I’m just reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It is not my usual cup of tea but it has me intrigued so far. Once I have that one finished I will start Blood Promise. YAY!
Sorry but one more thing…I’m such a blabber mouth about books…I just wanted to gush about spider-touched. OMG. SO HOT. I love Jory Strong and her beautiful mind. I not sure where she comes up with her storylines but I want her to never stop. Thanks for the recommendation.
Ok, I’m done.