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I got this idea from The Story Siren:
1. Best Book of 2010
Enchanted Ivy by Sarah Beth Durst was the book I enjoyed reading the most this year. I'm normally not the biggest fan of fantasy, but this novel was riveting and well-written enough to really suck me in.
2. Worst Book of 2010
Hmm...I wouldn't say I have a worst book. There were some books that didn't work for me, but nothing so bad.
3. Most Disappointing Book of 2010
I was really let down by Lisa Mantchev's Perchance to Dream. The first book in the series, Eyes Like Stars, was so beautiful and enchanting, but I spent the majority of its sequel confused and irritated.
4. Most Surprising Book of 2010
Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey. I was expecting
cheesy romance and a stereotypical vampire plot, but it was so different from anything I imagined. One of my favorites of this year, actually!
5. Book You Recommended Most to People in 2010
Vixen by Jillian Larkin--how could you not love the sparkling glamour of 1920's Chicago? I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
6. Best Series Discovered in 2010
Well, The Drake Chronicles by Alyxandra Harvey was my favorite new series of 2010, but I also started reading the Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard, and I'm totally addicted.
7. Favorite New Author of 2010
Too many to count! :)
8. Most Hilarious Read of 2010
Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt was really cute, well-done, and witty.
9. Most Thrilling Unputdownable Book of 2010
Well, it technically came out in 2009, but I was literally glued to Lauren Kate's Fallen for three days straight.
10. Book You Anticipated the Most for 2010
I was super excited (read: book-stalked) about Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins and Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs (one of my favorite authors) for months before either book came out. They didn't disappoint!
11. Favorite Cover of a Book You Read in 2010The Cinderella Society by Kay Cassidy has such an adorable, girly cover. What can I say--I'm a sucker for shoes...
12. Most Memorable Character in 2010
I loved Lucy from Hearts at Stake and Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey. She was spunky and had a great attitude and sense of humor!
13. Most Beautifully Written
Book in 2010
Even though I didn't love it, Lisa Mantchev's Perchance to Dream was like beautiful, descriptive poetry.
14. Book That Had the Greatest Impact on You in 2010
Once again, not a book written in 2010, but still inspiring: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I took it with me on a trip to Seattle, and I'll never forget the weird looks I got from people on the plane while I sobbed my eyes out.
15. Book You Can't Believe You Waited Until 2010 to Finally Read
The Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard and Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison. Thank you, summer vacation!
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Look for my "2011 Releases I'm Dying to Read!" post coming this week...And until then, thank you to all readers, publishers, and authors for making 2010 so fabulous. Let's hope 2011 is just as great!
3 comments:
Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging is pretty cute!
Nice list! :)
Happy New Year!
Did you know there is a movie out based on the book.Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging. It is so funny and turned me onto the books.
Happy New Year to you all, too!
Iamlovestoread: Yes, I did--it's one of my favorite movies, and that's how I got interested in the books, too! :)
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