I didn't read as much this year, and I also found myself revisiting many of my past favorite books when I felt like I needed to visit an old friend. So as I sat down to pick my favorite reads I realized I didn't have as many as I thought. In years past, I have come up with a top ten best of the year, but I think this year I am going to share a top five, with some honorable mentions. Because folks that is all I've got for you this year, but I think we've still got some winners on our hands.
1. LOVE AND OTHER FOREIGN WORDS: ERIN McCAHAN
Erin McCahan wrote one of my all time favorite books in 2010, and I was so excited for her second book. It exceeded my expectations and I absolutely adored it.
2. ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER: STEPHANIE PERKINS
Another eagerly awaited release that knocked my socks off. I loved being back in Paris for Isla's love story.
3. THE SHADOW PRINCE: BREE DESPAIN
Bree is one of my dearest, oldest friends and I can admit that I probably would never have read this book if that wasn't the case, because...well...it wouldn't seem like my thing. And yet, it is so good that it makes it my thing.
4. THE VOW: JESSICA MARTINEZ
My favorite boy/girl friendship that I have ever read.
5.TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
One of my favorite moments this year was meeting Jenny Han and having her sign my books. I have never had a author entertain me so much by read their work out loud. I can't wait for book #2 in this series!
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
This year I also read and LOVED all of Mhairi McFarlane's books. I could not chose which one I liked best or maybe one of them might have made my list. I loved them all equally in their own special way. I also loved the two debut books that I featured in the post before this: Open Road Summer by Emery Lord and Love and Other Unknown Variables by Shannon Lee Alexander.
So my giveaway is simple, you can pick any book from my list and I will include Honorable Mentions as well.
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I have a bunch I listed over at my blog, but one book absolutely adored this year was ONLY WITH YOU by Lauren Layne.
ReplyDeleteMr Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore by Robin Sloan definitely one of a must read for booklovers XD
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ReplyDeleteA favorite of mine this year was The School for Good and Evil, thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWritten in Blood by Anne Bishop
ReplyDeleteI had way too many favorites this year but I'll just say In the Afterlight was one!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
ReplyDeleteMichael J. Sullivan's fantasy trilogy The Riyria Revelations completely swept me away this year even though I'm not usually a fantasy reader.
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch that are tied for first lol. I'll just say Still Alice by Lisa Genova though.
ReplyDeleteHeir of Fire, Ruin and Rising, The Night Circus, The Young Elites, Trial by Fire
ReplyDeleteMy favorite reads this year were The Winner's Curse, Cress, and The False Prince. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough call, but I think (as of this moment, anyway) my favorite book I read that I read in 2014 was "Isla & The Happily Ever After" by Stephanie Perkins.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick one, but I'll say Blue Lily, Lily Blue.
ReplyDeleteso far. Isla and the happily ever after, paper towns, Cress...so many
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Cress was probably my favorite book of the year. Thanks. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThe Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer!!
ReplyDeleteI really loved Landline by Rainbow Rowell and Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite read this year was a toss-up between :
ReplyDelete. Freak by Jennifer Hillier
. Reconstructing Amelia Kimberley McCreight
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My favorite was Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite 2014 read is Alienated by Melissa Landers! So looking forward to book 2!
ReplyDeleteDODGER by Terry Pratchett
ReplyDeleteInk by Amanda Sun was a great read :)
ReplyDeleteHeir of Fire by sarah j mass
ReplyDeleteMy favorite read this year was Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
ReplyDeleteI had so many favorites this year! I really enjoyed Outlander and The Bronze Horseman! Also Jennifer Armentrout's new gargoyle series is great!
ReplyDeleteI had several .... Gone Girl and Shoveling Snow by Brett Sills
ReplyDeleteMe Tarzan, You Jane by Camelia Miron Skibs
ReplyDeleteMy favorite book of the year is A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray :) - meghann
ReplyDeleteThe Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin.
ReplyDeleteReason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
ReplyDeleteMy favorite book this year was the Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter
ReplyDeleteI love Eleanor and Park
ReplyDeleteBlood of Olympus by Rick Riordan was my favorite this year
ReplyDeleteI didn't read much either but I was fond of Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan
ReplyDeleteI liked Alienated a lot :)
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My favorite read was Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorites was City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare and Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep!! :)
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite reads was Dark Triumph ,Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers and the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs.
ReplyDeleteThe best book I read in 2014 was “Out of Bounds” by Dawn Ryder. It was my favorite because it very hot and steamy. It kept my attention not only because of the sex but by the interesting way the relationship circled.
ReplyDeleteThe best book I read in 2014 was “Out of Bounds” by Dawn Ryder. It was my favorite because it very hot and steamy. It kept my attention not only because of the sex but by the interesting way the relationship circled.
ReplyDeleteI really liked Spark of Light by Elizabeth Tuttle
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Dreams of Gods and Monsters.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Flawless by Jan Moran this year!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite read this year was Exquisite Captive.
ReplyDeleteUnder Different Stars. Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites this year was Cress.