Top Ten Picks is hosted by Jillian at Random Ramblings. This week, the topic is "Favorite Reads So Far This Year".
I knew I'd hit one of these Top Ten Picks that I couldn't make a complete list with. That's the case this week. I don't think I've even read ten books so far this year... let alone ten that I really liked! In fact, there are only four books that I reviewed and liked enough to give four or five ladybugs (stars) to:
Before I Fallby Lauren Oliver
This was probably my favourite read of the whole year (so far, anyway). I really enjoyed the story and I loved the writing. If I had to choose just one book to recommend, it would be this one.
The Book of Lost Thingsby John Connolly
This is a bit of a darker story (and classed as an adult book), so its appeal might not be as broad as some of the other titles on my list. But I really enjoyed this one. Sometimes it's nice to read something so creepy that it makes you shudder.
M Is for Magicby Neil Gaiman
This is actually a collection of short stories rather than a novel, but I enjoyed it enough to give it a pretty good rating. While the collection as a whole is a bit hit-or-miss, there are a couple of real gems that make reading this one worthwhile.
The Summoningby Kelley Armstrong
My most recent read, and my second-favourite YA title this year (after Before I Fall). A pretty good story and better-than-average writing make this one a treat for fans of paranormal fiction.
Hm, I don't think I could come up with 10 best right now either.
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing fantastic things about Before I Fall but have yet to read it. I've got to get on that!
That's funny - I have read ten books this month, but not all of them fabulous. I devour books like they are made of chocolate! I think I need to read the Before I Fall book - everyone seems to have that on their list. Here's Mine: http://busymomswholovetoread.blogspot.com/2010/06/top-ten-meme-favorite-book-read-so-far.html
ReplyDeleteI read The Book of Lost Things in 2008 and every detail in the book is still so vivid to me! I really liked it a lot.
ReplyDeleteI just looked through all the books I've read this year and I would have just enough for this top ten list! The only one on your list I've read would be Before I Fall, which was amazing. I'd definitely include it on my list if I were making one.
ReplyDeleteI think I could come up with ten but I have been very lucky so far this year.
ReplyDeleteIm going to read the book of lost things in August.