Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Top Ten Favorite Books I Read in 2011*


1. Divergent -- I loved this Dystopian, the four nations and the choice! It was enthralling. I read it on a road trip to an interview and it was distracting enough to take away my nerves. (I got the job and finished the book that day.)
2. Awaken -- There were some extreme moments that I didn't quite agree with. I mean, I love my computer and I work manufacturing processors. BUT with those extremes aside this was a very moving story.
3. Hourglass** -- Time-travel, fated love, super-hero stuff. Lots of fun.
4. Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to NOT Reading -- Hilarious! wonderfully balanced, great voice.
5. Anna and the French Kiss** -- Lovely, delicious, Paris, and romance. There is so much good in this book it can't be described. Its popularity is well deserved.
6. Will Grayson, Will Grayson -- Again with the popular, Tiny Cooper is captivating. Will Grayson #2 is pretty awful until he meets Will Grayson #1, who is funny and sweet, though shrouded in avoidance. This book was like a good hug, it was comforting and supportive of your inner being like a true friend This book isn't the most exciting, drop everything story but it is beautiful and worth your time.
7. Shit My Dad Says -- Lacking in the segue department but fantastic. By the time I finished I wanted this dad to have been my father growing up.
8.Before I Fall**  -- Some trite moments at the beginning, but in the end a great journey; one I'm glad to have gotten to go on. Worth the time.
9. Midnight Sun -- I don't want to analyze Twilight you guys! This series is pure escapist entertainment to me and I will always love them. This one didn't get a love only because it's unfinished.

Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna, #1)
10. Anna Dressed in Blood** -- Just everything I could have wanted this book to be when I read that title and saw that cover it surpassed. So great!

*TBTB Top Ten Tuesday
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Ok, I know this is going to make me sad, but tell me, What books did I miss out on this year?

6 comments:

  1. Anna Dressed in Blood is definitely up high on my TBR pile.

    Please take a look at my new challenge to read the ALA YA Book Award winners for 2012.

    Anne@HeadFullofBooks.

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  2. I'm totes in the Tiny Cooper fan club. He definitely enhanced Will Grayson, Will Grayson Form. I'm also glad to see Anna And The French Kiss on here!

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  3. Fantastic list! I loved Hourglass and Anna!! And Midnight Sun...I would love for that to be finished.
    My Top Ten Favorites

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  4. I'm slowly obtaining a nice list of Must Reads for next year. Will Grayson is one. Thank you!

    Here's my Top Ten Favorite Books I Read in 2011.

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  5. Divergent is one of my favorite books of 2011. It's just brilliantly written, and I completely loved Tris and Four.

    If you liked Anna, then you should definitely read Lola & The Boy Next Door, her sophomore novel. It's just as cute, quirky and fun!

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  6. I seriously HAVE to read Anna & the French Kiss!! It's on everyone's lists!!!! I can't wait to dive into Divergent... it's the only book I have on your list!

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