I love poring over the year-end “best of” lists, particularly the book lists. I’ve been lucky enough to see my own books on a list or two. Here’s my own list. It’s in no particular order, no particular pub date, just a list of memorable books I’ve read in the past year. Happy reading to all!
Quietly in their Sleep by Donna Leon. Atmospheric police drama in the most intriguing city in the world.
Dead Ex by Harley Jane Kozak. Her books are so ridiculously entertaining, and she keeps surpassing herself!
Making Money by Terry Pratchett. I love his books. Love this author. He’s an auto-buy for me.
Which Lie Did I Tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman. I’ve owned this book forever but I kept misplacing it. Which is nuts, since this man is a god to me. This book actually surpasses his classic Adventures in the Screen Trade. In fact, I’m going to shut up right now and save a discussion of this book for its own post.
Mortified by David Nadelberg. A collection of painful high school memories, painfully illustrated. As the author points out, “We were all that same strange kid.”
Hide by Lisa Gardner. I’m picky when it comes to thrillers. This one has it all–depth of characterization, a page-turning pace and spot-on procedural detail.
The Shakespeare Riots by Nigel Cliff. I’d never heard of this historic event, which took place in 1849 at an opera house in New York. Now I’ll never forget it. I’m totally writing a novel about it.
The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkein. I became a rabid Tolkein fan when I was in 7th grade and the mania continues.
The River Knows by Amanda Quick. She’s a can’t-miss author for me. Jewels and secrets, romance and suspense.
What Matters Most by Luanne Rice. An emotional saga that tugs at the heartstrings.
Truck: A Love Story by Michael Perry. A memoir about restoring a truck, but it’s really about family, nostalgia, commitment and growth.
Blankets by Craig Thompson. Me? Read a graphic novel? This one sucked me right in.
…and here are a few books I can’t wait to read in the coming year:
Oxygen by Carol Cassella
The Cure for Modern Life by Lisa Tucker
Moon Shell Beach by Nancy Thayer
Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
Saving Juliet by Suzanne Selfors
Sing them Home by Stephanie Kallos
Bikini Season by Sheila Roberts
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I have trouble remembering the books I’ve read. I did keep a pretty good list until mid-year though.
I was really impressed with Crashing Through by Robert Kurson. It was one of the few non-fiction books I’ve read for pleasure. I bought it for almost everyone I knew and lent it to the others.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was a highlight this year as well. It’s nice to have a book that unites so many people in discussion. Plus, it’s nice to have something to talk about with my “little” cousins.
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips was one of my favorites as well. For some reason, I didn’t have the same anticipation with this book as with others. However, I found myself smiling like a fool during the entire read and wanted to reread as soon as I finished.
I read countless other books though, on the whole, this year didn’t hold as many reads as I had hoped. Still, I think it’s more quality over quantity.
As always, I’m looking for new authors/books to include and will have to check some of these out!
I have trouble remembering the books I’ve read. I did keep a pretty good list until mid-year though.
I was really impressed with Crashing Through by Robert Kurson. It was one of the few non-fiction books I’ve read for pleasure. I bought it for almost everyone I knew and lent it to the others.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was a highlight this year as well. It’s nice to have a book that unites so many people in discussion. Plus, it’s nice to have something to talk about with my “little” cousins.
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips was one of my favorites as well. For some reason, I didn’t have the same anticipation with this book as with others. However, I found myself smiling like a fool during the entire read and wanted to reread as soon as I finished.
I read countless other books though, on the whole, this year didn’t hold as many reads as I had hoped. Still, I think it’s more quality over quantity.
As always, I’m looking for new authors/books to include and will have to check some of these out!