Books I read in 2009
Rediscover a compelling year of literary exploration with our curated list of books read in 2009. Featuring standout fiction like Bret Easton Ellis's *Imperial Bedrooms* and the classic *Revolutionary Road*, this archive highlights unforgettable reads from 2009. Explore the full 2009 books read collection for your next great book discovery.
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Revolutionary Road
by Richard Yates
The devastating effects of work, adultery, rebellion, and self-deception slowly destroy the once successful marriage of Frank and April Wheeler, a suburban American couple. Reissue. 350,000 first printing. (A DreamWorks film, directed by Sam Mendes, releasing December 2008, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, David Harbour, Michael Shannon, & Zoe Kazan). (General Fiction)
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Imperial Bedrooms
by Bret Easton Ellis
A follow-up to Less Than Zero continues the stories of the author's teenage characters at midlife, finding successful screenwriter Clay returning to Los Angeles to cast a new movie and reunite with former girlfriend Blair, recovering addict Julian and notorious dealer Rip.