My Top 10 Books of 2007

A wonderful woman, whom I greatly admire, recently asked me to list my top 10 books of 2007. I have been privileged this year, to read many great books, because of my affiliations with Mothering Heights, Mother-Talk, Mom Central. Without further ado, here are my most recent must-reads, in no particular order:

1. The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan. This book has not been released yet, but when it does (January 8, 2008) you need to be sure to be the first in line to get it (or pre-order it on Amazon.com). This book, Ms. Corrigan's memoir, calls "the middle place" - "that sliver of time when parenthood and childhood overlap" and I for one, am absolutely riveted. I'll say no more...my review will be up January 9th...but take it from me, get.this.book.

2. Crawling by Elisa Cooper (my review is here). An absolute must for any parent, new or experienced. This book will validate you.

3. Piece of Work Laura Zigman (my review is here). I may STILL be laughing from this one.

4. The Sweet Potato Queens' First Big-Ass Novel: Stuff We Didn't Actually Do, but Could Have, and May Yet by Jill Conner Browne. I have every one of the Sweet Potato Queens' books because of my (not-so-secret) desire to meet the Queen herself (Jill) one day and be accepted as a "wannabee." This is her first fiction book after 5 equally delicious non-fiction books. I highly recommend them all.

5. Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. Oh.My.God. This uber-talented blogger had me from word one. Side splittingly funny and oh so true.

6. The Devil Wears Prada Lauren Weisberger. This was sent to me last month by a good friend to read. A friend who obviously likes me a lot. I could not put this book down. Laundry? Cleaning? Going to work? All by wayside. I know I'm late to the party on this one (never even saw the movie) but I had to include it on the list.

7. Odd Mom Out by Jane Porter. So good, so funny, I can't wait for her next book, Mrs. Perfect. In fact, I have doing a review on this book on my "to do" list, just because (no one has asked me to do a review, I just really want everyone to know what a great book this is).

8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J.K. Rowling. Really, there are no words. Book 7 was every bit as good as the others and well worth the wait. That sobbing sound you hear is me, still mourning the end of this series. Yes, I am 36 years old, why do you ask?

9. On Borrowed Wings by Chandra Prasad (my review is here). A book that will stay with you long after you read it.

10. Interred With Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell (my review is here). A real thinking woman's mystery. I loved this one so much, I even loaned it out, which I never do.

(bonus: 11. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. This was the first and only book I read for a book club I joined that didn't pan out. And it's a book I'd read again and again. Thanks again is due to Sonia for lending it to me).

What were your favorite books of 2007?

Happy Birthday Tammy!

Today is my cousin Tammy's 37th birthday. She is an amazing mom, wife, daughter, cousin, friend and photographer! Please go wish her a happy birthday today. I'm so blessed to have her in my life.