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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
My Top Ten(ish) Favorites of 2014 (With a Giveaway!)
8:41 PM
Even though I have a million other things I should be doing right now, I didn't want to miss out on this week's Top Ten Tuesday. The question this week is: What are (were?) your favorite reads of 2014. I can't wait to see what's on everyone's lists! Are there any last minute books I need
Here are my Top Ten Favorite Reads of 2014 (they're not in any particular order, but you'll want to pay special attention to #1):
1.) Forbidden by Kimberley Griffiths Little—I loved this lush historical YA novel set in the exotic Mesopotamian desert. It's full of romance, danger, adventure, and heart.
Thanks to the extremely generous Little and her publisher, HarperCollins, I ended up with an extra copy of Forbidden. So, I'm going to pass it on to one lucky winner. You'll love this beautiful hardcover volume, with its gorgeous cover and riveting story. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Giveaway will end December 31, 2014 and is only open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Good luck!
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2. Everything by Kate Morton—No, the Australian author does not have a new book out (I wish), I just can't choose which of hers I like best. Since I read all of her wonderful novels this year, I'm going to count all four as my favorites.
3. UnWholly and UnDivided by Neal Shusterman—The UnWind series has been a favorite ever since I started it. I read the last two installments this month and they're just as good as the first ones. The whole series is excellent—exciting, original, and thought-provoking. I highly recommend it.
4. Cress by Marissa Meyer—The Lunar Chronicles is another of my favorite YA series. It's original, clean and fun. I loved the third book just as much as the first two. I've already purchased tickets for my daughter and I to see Meyer when she comes to Arizona in February!
5. The Secret Place by Tana French—All of the books in French's Dublin Murder Squad series are intriguing and well-written. I thought The Secret Place was especially clever because it took place over just one day.
6. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson—I've long been a fan of Woodson's lyrical, thought-provoking fiction. This memoir-in-verse is different, but just as compelling and thoughtful.
7. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty—Lots of people are raving about this entertaining novel, which is both laugh-out-loud funny and heartbreaking.
8. Bone Gap by Laura Ruby—This very original novel doesn't come out until March, but it's one you'll want to keep on your radar. I loved it because it was suspenseful, unique, and had a twist I've never encountered before in fiction. Ever.
9. Save the Cat by Blake Snyder—This book on screenwriting is a must-read for any would-be novelist. It breaks down the elements of a good story in a way that's logical, entertaining and kinda mind-blowing.
10. Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs—The latest installment in one of my favorite adult series, this book gave me all the feels. I pretty much swooned over the ending. Love.
What fabulous books did you read this year? Which should I be adding to my TBR list?
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