This is a list of some (but not all) of the books I read in 2008. These are all worth mentioning, though. If you like any of them (or profoundly dislike any of them) let me know. I always love to talk books.
- Creepy Vol. 1 -- An anthology of 1960s comic Creepy featuring Issues 1-5.
- Killing Floor by Lee Child -- First Jack Reacher novel.
- Heaven and Hell by John Jakes -- Last of the Civil War Trilogy.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Vol. 2 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- Still self-explanatory, I hope.
- Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer -- recount of a tragic expedition up Mt. Everest that took many lives.
- Duma Key by Stephen King -- King leaves Castle Rock, Maine for Florida in his latest, excellent novel.
- Case Histories by Kate Atkinson -- Literary mystery novel that was on many best novel lists.
- Old Flames by Jack Ketchum -- Two novellas, this one and his highly controversial Right to Life.
- Persepolis 1 + 2 by Marjane Satrapi -- Graphic novel memoir of growing up female in Iran during the '80s.
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig -- Classic 70s philosophy book.
- Hide and Seek by Jack Ketchum -- Another novella by one of the best horror writers alive.
- All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren -- Beloved classic well worth the praise.
- Rules of Ascension by David B. Coe -- First in a fantasy series by a friend. Lots of fun.
- Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready -- Vampire novel by an author I met at Ravencon.
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 (Vol 1 and 2) -- Graphic novels by the Joss-man himself.
- Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya -- best-seller from the 1950s about India.
- Bitterwood by James Maxey -- Fantasy where Dragons rule the world and men are slaves.
- World War Z by Max Brooks -- A faux-history of the Zombie War.
- Manhunt by James L. Swanson -- Non-fiction about the 12-Day hunt for John Wilkes Booth.
- The League of Extraordinary Gentleman by Alan Moore -- Classic graphic novel.
- Mattimeo by Brian Jacques -- Another Redwall book.
- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell -- Classic discussion on myths and legends.
- Cell by Stephen King -- King in Classic horror mode. Lots of fun.
- Love and War by John Jakes -- Second in the Civil War Trilogy.
- Fool Moon by Jim Butcher -- Book 2 in the Dresden Files. Great mystery/fantasy series
Finally, here are links to the nightstands of previous years: