#20 The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall

This book was chosen because of my friend Sara.  She was helping me research books for this project and she said "look, this is suppose to be THE book of 2009"  Let me tell you, I can't see that.  I can, however, say that I would NEVER, EVER, NEVER be able to be ONE of the wives to A singular husband.  Couldn't do it. Wouldn't want to.  I have never studied the topic of polygamy, although I would be living in a rock if I didn't know what it was, but I imagine the author catptured a very true nature of the lifestyle.  One man, 4 wives, 26 children and a mistress.  I mean, good gracious who would want THAT life?  The book was a 4 out of 5 as it kept my interest.

#19 Dear American Airlines by Jonathan Miles

I chose this book on the suggestion of an email my friend Diane sent me.  I was not disappointed.  The entire novel is an open letter to American Airlines from a gentleman that is just wanting a second chance.  The book chronicles his thought process of being "delayed" for his daughters wedding.  4.75 out of 5.

#18 The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck

I wasn't expecting that Glenn Beck could write a novel and get away with it.  I opened this book up, got sucked in and didn't put it down until 4 hours later, when I was finished reading it. I'm pretty sure I was holding my breath from Chapter 3 on.  5 out of 5 and if you haven't read it yet, I suggest you do!  Now!

#17 The Buzzard. Inside the Glory Days of Cleveland and Rock Radio by John Gorman

You have to be a Cleveland person to appreciate this book.  Either that, or you had to be tuned in, which, as I read, was not an easy task.  As I read this book, I remember hearing some of the old programming that my father listened to when we drove to Fell Lake.  Funny, when I told my parents I read this book they BOTH started shooting out old sayings from all the old DJs. This was a 5 out of 5 for me.  But again, I grew up in Cleveland!

#16 Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage

A follow-up of sorts to Eat. Pray. Love.  It chronicles Elizabeth's life with her Brazilian lover, who is now her Brazilian husband.  This book was a slow read for me. 3 out of 5.