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This week's list, in honor of 2011 ending and 2012 quickly approaching, is Top Ten Favorite Books I've Read In 2011.
Pub. date: 03/01/11
Why:
There should be more books written like I Am J. I Am J is about a transgender boy who just wants to be himself and wants everyone to accept him. This book was heartwarming. J was a strong character, and his journey was emotional.
Pub. date: 04/26/11
Bumped #1
Why:
Bumped was fun and different. I found it rather freaky because I kept thinking that this could really happen. It's a bit weird with the language being full of slang, and the characters are a bit underdeveloped, but it made me laugh, and it made me think, so this book "bumped" it's way onto my list.
Pub. date: 04/05/11
Gone #4
Why:
Plague was the best in the series and contained tons of action (and huge flying bugs!) and tough decisions for the characters. We got to see Sam fall apart and then start to pick up the pieces. We saw other characters fall apart as well, and some who came together and grew.
Pub. date: 09/27/11
Soul Screamers #5
Why:
If I Die is easily the best Soul Screamers novel yet! There was the big problem - Kaylee's math teacher is an incubus preying on her classmates - and then there was the even bigger problem - Kaylee was going to die - soon. The reactions of her friends and family and Kaylee herself made for a great read. Not to mention the shocking twists that this book contains.
Pub. date: 09/29/11
Why:
Lola and the Boy Next Door was unique, witty, fun, and completely adorable! Lola was herself and didn't care who cared that she was different. Cricket was completely yummy! And the best part was that Anna and St. Clare (from Anna and the French Kiss) reappeared! Lola is a breath of fresh air!
Pub. date: 03/22/11
The Chemical Gardens #1
Why:
Wither was stunning. Inside and out. Obviously, the cover is gorgeous. But the writing is magical and tragic. Rhine's story is heartbreaking. This dystopian novel certainly is one I hope will never actually happen, but it sure makes for a great story!
Pub. date: 12/27/11
Why:
I received Don't Let Me Go as an ARC copy, and I was so excited to sink my teeth into it. And sink my teeth I did. I devoured it, and with good reason. DLMG contains I've ever read. In case you haven't found the pattern yet, characters make a book for me, and these characters could have had the most boring plot ever and still have been loved.
Pub. date: 05/03/11
Divergent #1
Why:
I just read this one the other day, but it quickly made it's way into this year's Top Ten list, because man, it was amazing with a capital everything! Divergent had fun and quirky and lovable characters who were real people put in horrifying situations. One of the best dystopians of the year, hands down!
Pub. date: 03/01/11
Why:
Sing You Home was lyrical and honest. Jodi Picoult's novels always carry great messages and themes, and this one was no exception. The characters and situations were both so real and heartbreaking that it's hard not to love this book.
Pub. date: 11/08/11
Inheritance #4
Why:
Inheritance was an epic finale to an epic series. Honestly, although I had a few minor problems with the ending, Paloni writing rivals that of J.K. Rowling, and not many authors can say that. The final book brought tears to my eyes more than once, and I was truly sad to see this cycle come to an end.
What were your favorite books this year? Please share them, I love getting book recommendations! :)
1 comments:
Great list! And I was so excited to see DLMG #4!
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