Over on Daisy Yellow, Tammy shared her list of books she wants to read for 2014. Since I'm an avid reader, I have all sorts of books lists - every (mostly) book I've read for the last 15 years or so, a list approaching 900 books I still want to read (I swear I take books off the list every year but there's just so many good books out there!), lists of award winners, etc.
I love a good murder/courtroom drama book, but I read a wide range of genres - if you've got a favorite author or book, do share. I'll add it to my list! :)
Here's what I read in 2013:
The Remains by Vincent Zandri
Collage Discovery Workshop by Claudine Hellmuth
Ireland by Frank Delaney (excellent)
Black River by GM Ford
Die for You by Lisa Unger
Gold by Chris Cleave
XO by Jeffery Deaver
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (unexpectedly good)
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (unexpectedly good)
The Amber Room by Steve Berry
Afraid of the Dark by James Grippando
Entombed by Linda Fairstein
Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein
The Informant by James Grippando
Murder on the Mind by LL Bartlett
Borderlines by Archer Mayor
Scent of Evil by Archer Mayor
Fruits of the Poisonous Tree by Archer Mayor
The Ragman's Memory by Archer Mayor
The Land of Decoration by Grace McCleen
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Acrylic Solutions by Julie Pritchard & Chris Cozen
Stolen Prey by John Sanford
Secret Admirer by Patricia MacDonald
A Wanted Man by Lee Child
The Executor by Jesse Kellerman
No Good Deeds by Laura Lippman
Defending Jacob by William Landay
The Strangler by William Landay
Cover to Cover by Sherrie LaPlant (bookbinding)
Shadow of Power by Steve Martini
Scavenger by David Morrell
Ghost Writer by Rene Gutteridge (bad)
Sarah's Key by Tatiana deRosnay
The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
Serena by Ron Rash (bad)
Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Book Store by Robin Sloan (good)
2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson (good but long)
Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
And the Mountain Echoed by Khaled Hosseini (excellent)
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
The Promise of a Lie by Howard Roughan
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay
Phantom by Jo Nesbo
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
If you even skimmed over this list, you're likely a reader too.......if you want more info about any of these or some recommendations of my favorite books, just let me know - I love to share!
I've read 2 from your list - Divergent (movie coming out in March) - have yet to read the 3rd altho I just got it for Xmas - and Sarah's Key which I loved (disturbing but so well written)
ReplyDeleteI have a few to read from your list but there are a good many that aren't on my list. And I so agree with you - I have sooo many lists of books to read. Now I'll have more!
If you like a good mystery series try Louise Penny's the Gamache series. Loved all of the books, but the last 2 were wonderful.
I love murder/courtroom drama books too so it surprises me a bit that I've read only a couple on your list. I haven't kept track before, other than sporadic Goodreads updates, but I just started an Excel chart with a bunch of lists on it cause I love them too. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI've read one book on your list and reviewed it: Collage Discovery Workshop by Claudine Hellmuth. I need to read more, I guess!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love all those collages and applaud you for completing that challenge. Way to go!
My, you have been busy. Dunno how you find time to read so much.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great list, alot to check out. I will say that Prodigal Summer was one of my favorites reads....Got 5 books waiting to crack now. Reading Tatiana by Martin Cruz Smith. HIs newest. I've read all the others. xox
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you with the list love. I'm currently reading "The Burgess Boys" by Elizabeth Strout and liking it quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteI started a list of my books last year but it got too long--I go through books like water. Love seeing your list. Knowing we both like mysteries I'm looking forward to pulling some good ones out of here. xx
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