I’ve been inspired by Jessica at the Park Benches & Bookends blog to think about the worst books I’ve ever read. This seems appropriate since my blog’s “elevator pitch” is that I’m writing ”for people who don’t have time to read bad books.” And isn’t that most of us? To that end, I have tried to select well-known, current titles that your friends might be likely to recommend to you. I would like to save you the time and expense of investing in books that don’t merit your attention, although I realize you may disagree with some of my choices. It should go without saying that these are only the ten worst books that I can remember. I’m sure I’m leaving some big ones out.
#10 
This Much I Know is True by Wally Lamb
#9 
Ines of My Soul by Isabel Allende
#8 
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
#7 
Suite Francais by Irene Nemirovsky
#6 
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
#5 
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
#4 
Ahab’s Wife by Sena Jeter
#3 
The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
#2 
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
AND . . . #1 Worst Book I’ve Ever Read 
Welcome to the World, Baby Girl by Fannie Flagg
