1. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - a wildly popular gothic suspense book!
2. Among Others by Jo Walton - this novel combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, coming-of-age tale, and memoir!
3. Case Histories by Kate Atkinson - I've heard countless people state that this mystery series is not to be missed!
4. Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - many bloggers have named this one of their favorites of 2011 and I want to see what the fuss is about!
5. Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - I've heard a lot of praise for all of Stiefvater's novels and would love to read her newest novel.
6. Once Upon a River by Bonnie Jo Campbell - a coming-of-age story about a river odyssey of a young spunky girl (think, a female Huck Finn).
7. If I Stay by Gayle Forman - I've only read glowingly positive reviews!
8. The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli - historical fiction about three combat photographers set in the midst of the Vietnam War.
9. Cold Magic by Kate Elliott - this book (and series) has topped a lot of bloggers must-read lists which has me very curious!
10. The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman - it's Alice Hoffman's magical realism at its (supposed) best!
The Scorpio Races is one I've been trying to get my hands on for a long time. I've read mixed reviews, which fuels my fire. People either seem to love it or hate it. So I HAVE TO KNOW FOR MYSELF, ya know?
ReplyDeleteI really, really want scorpio races as well. very interesting list!
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I have been wanting to read Once Upon a River too, it sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI read The Shadow of the Wind a couple of years ago and loved it, I hope you do too. I really want The Red Garden. Hope your wishes come true!
ReplyDeleteMine is here:
http://abookwormsblog1.blogspot.com/2011/12/tuesday-top-ten.html
If I stay is so so good :) I still need to read The Scorpio Races - I guess next year :) Hope Santa will listen to you wishlist and bring them to you :)
ReplyDeleteAh, The Shadow of the Wind! I got that from my Broke and Bookish Secret Santa, and can't wait to devour it!
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ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting to see each other's lists since we have such diverse taste. It's doubly great when we have a bit of similar taste, and there's a number of books in your lists I wouldn't mind getting too!
I read The Lotus Eaters last year (actually on the plane ride to my honeymoon). It was fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIf I stay - AMAZ and I really want to read Among Others as well! I forgot about that one!
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