Best Books of 2008 (1231 books)

Best Books of 2008

The best books first published during 2008.

1	The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins 4.44 of 5 stars 4.44 avg rating — 1,650,681 ratings score: 187,343, and 1,883 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4) by Stephenie Meyer 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 711,409 ratings score: 125,475, and 1,266 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 366,931 ratings score: 103,946, and 1,050 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 220,283 ratings score: 60,837, and 614 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 203,509 ratings score: 45,470, and 464 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch 4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 120,875 ratings score: 44,516, and 451 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 132,247 ratings score: 34,720, and 353 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 126,816 ratings score: 33,076, and 339 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) by Rick Riordan 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 219,971 ratings score: 31,493, and 323 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski 3.55 of 5 stars 3.55 avg rating — 53,991 ratings score: 26,075, and 266 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 40,763 ratings score: 24,983, and 253 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (Goodreads Author) 4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 161,194 ratings score: 24,965, and 254 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 55,275 ratings score: 22,003, and 224 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 112,863 ratings score: 20,222, and 209 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle, #3) by Christopher Paolini 3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 106,548 ratings score: 17,996, and 186 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Untamed (House of Night, #4) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 124,066 ratings score: 17,106, and 178 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Paper Towns by John Green (Goodreads Author) 4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 89,283 ratings score: 16,568, and 170 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 115,372 ratings score: 16,470, and 171 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.44 of 5 stars 4.44 avg rating — 116,289 ratings score: 15,147, and 160 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 93,259 ratings score: 14,888, and 153 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8) by Charlaine Harris 4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 111,076 ratings score: 13,366, and 139 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson (Goodreads Author) 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 22,453 ratings score: 13,270, and 137 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella 3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 89,334 ratings score: 13,001, and 134 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Chosen (House of Night, #3) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 94,495 ratings score: 12,144, and 130 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Little Brother by Cory Doctorow 3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 18,521 ratings score: 12,083, and 124 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Midnight Sun (Twilight #1.5) by Stephenie Meyer 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 105,701 ratings score: 11,946, and 126 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, #6) by Eoin Colfer 4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 28,797 ratings score: 11,803, and 122 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann (Goodreads Author) 3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 42,758 ratings score: 11,134, and 117 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author) 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 63,628 ratings score: 10,888, and 114 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Duma Key by Stephen King 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 41,021 ratings score: 10,533, and 108 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad, #1) by Tana French 3.68 of 5 stars 3.68 avg rating — 68,169 ratings score: 9,810, and 101 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems 4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 avg rating — 6,920 ratings score: 9,698, and 100 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron 3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 26,242 ratings score: 9,638, and 99 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos (Goodreads Author) 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 15,581 ratings score: 9,528, and 98 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	City of Thieves by David Benioff 4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 32,257 ratings score: 9,308, and 96 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Grip of the Shadow Plague (Fablehaven, #3) by Brandon Mull 4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 30,137 ratings score: 9,272, and 96 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author) 3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 55,085 ratings score: 8,955, and 93 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay (Goodreads Author) 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 175,402 ratings score: 8,641, and 89 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 60,815 ratings score: 8,577, and 88 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb 3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 31,514 ratings score: 8,393, and 86 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Monsters Of Templeton by Lauren Groff 3.56 of 5 stars 3.56 avg rating — 9,354 ratings score: 8,120, and 83 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 63,994 ratings score: 7,824, and 80 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 102,135 ratings score: 7,623, and 79 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Acheron (Dark-Hunter, #15) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4.58 of 5 stars 4.58 avg rating — 25,402 ratings score: 7,488, and 77 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Child 44 (Leo Demidov, #1) by Tom Rob Smith 4.01 of 5 stars 4.01 avg rating — 19,184 ratings score: 7,421, and 76 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 51,574 ratings score: 7,409, and 78 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 69,621 ratings score: 7,230, and 76 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin (Goodreads Author) 3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 70,113 ratings score: 7,224, and 76 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Small Favor (The Dresden Files, #10) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 4.42 of 5 stars 4.42 avg rating — 33,367 ratings score: 6,739, and 69 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs 4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 avg rating — 44,604 ratings score: 6,462, and 67 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Evernight (Evernight, #1) by Claudia Gray (Goodreads Author) 3.68 of 5 stars 3.68 avg rating — 38,644 ratings score: 6,435, and 70 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14) by Janet Evanovich (Goodreads Author) 3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 45,866 ratings score: 6,079, and 64 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Mudbound by Hillary Jordan (Goodreads Author) 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 24,540 ratings score: 5,999, and 62 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen (Goodreads Author) 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 22,193 ratings score: 5,822, and 60 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Anathem by Neal Stephenson 4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 22,966 ratings score: 5,802, and 59 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Nation by Terry Pratchett 4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 14,034 ratings score: 5,418, and 57 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan 4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 49,517 ratings score: 5,288, and 56 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Fire Study (Study, #3) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 20,814 ratings score: 5,249, and 55 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Netherland by Joseph O'Neill 3.39 of 5 stars 3.39 avg rating — 10,551 ratings score: 5,155, and 53 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 25,352 ratings score: 4,692, and 49 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Certain Girls (Cannie Shapiro #2) by Jennifer Weiner (Goodreads Author) 3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 24,839 ratings score: 4,672, and 49 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #2) by Jeff Kinney 4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 40,309 ratings score: 4,483, and 48 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Hold Tight by Harlan Coben 3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 18,602 ratings score: 4,421, and 46 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Likeness (Dublin Murder Squad, #2) by Tana French 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 31,658 ratings score: 4,152, and 43 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #6) by J.R. Ward 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 50,727 ratings score: 4,105, and 44 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Unlucky Lucky Days by Daniel Grandbois (Goodreads Author) 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 4,080, and 42 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Miracle at Speedy Motors (No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency #9) by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author) 4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 11,216 ratings score: 4,012, and 42 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 38,737 ratings score: 4,011, and 42 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	A Curse Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce (Goodreads Author) 3.55 of 5 stars 3.55 avg rating — 6,602 ratings score: 3,975, and 42 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 by P.J. Haarsma (Goodreads Author) 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 274 ratings score: 3,864, and 39 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Touchstone by Laurie R. King (Goodreads Author) 3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 1,397 ratings score: 3,787, and 39 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk 3.12 of 5 stars 3.12 avg rating — 26,456 ratings score: 3,694, and 38 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Silent in the Sanctuary (Lady Julia, #2) by Deanna Raybourn (Goodreads Author) 4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 5,734 ratings score: 3,572, and 37 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent (Goodreads Author) 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 16,797 ratings score: 3,522, and 37 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Impossible (Impossible, #1) by Nancy Werlin (Goodreads Author) 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 11,757 ratings score: 3,457, and 37 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley 3.43 of 5 stars 3.43 avg rating — 18,514 ratings score: 3,384, and 35 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell 4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 146,987 ratings score: 3,347, and 36 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir 3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 11,228 ratings score: 3,317, and 35 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger 3.21 of 5 stars 3.21 avg rating — 34,953 ratings score: 3,275, and 35 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	A Mercy by Toni Morrison 3.58 of 5 stars 3.58 avg rating — 9,770 ratings score: 3,264, and 35 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal by Lily Koppel (Goodreads Author) 3.34 of 5 stars 3.34 avg rating — 1,853 ratings score: 3,064, and 32 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	The Truth about Wicca and Witchcraft Finding Your True Power by James Aten 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 105 ratings score: 2,960, and 30 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	The Broken Window (Lincoln Rhyme, #8) by Jeffery Deaver (Goodreads Author) 4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 6,697 ratings score: 2,954, and 31 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest To Discover if Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, Or Why Pie is Not The Answer by Jen Lancaster 4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 15,722 ratings score: 2,916, and 30 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	Blackout Girl: Growing Up and Drying Out in America by Jennifer Storm (Goodreads Author) 3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 423 ratings score: 2,890, and 30 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely, #2) by Melissa Marr (Goodreads Author) 3.65 of 5 stars 3.65 avg rating — 32,807 ratings score: 2,794, and 31 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	A Katrina Moment by Alexandra Everist (Goodreads Author) 2.94 of 5 stars 2.94 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 2,787, and 29 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	2666 by Roberto Bolaño 4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 11,115 ratings score: 2,696, and 28 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan (Goodreads Author) 3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 15,683 ratings score: 2,395, and 25 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads Author) 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 10,155 ratings score: 2,277, and 24 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Victory of Eagles (Temeraire, #5) by Naomi Novik (Goodreads Author) 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 6,153 ratings score: 2,275, and 24 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization by Nicholson Baker 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 853 ratings score: 2,250, and 24 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Into the Cruel Sea by Rich Ristow (Goodreads Author) 4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 2,237, and 23 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
94	A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 5,106 ratings score: 2,212, and 23 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	Generation Dead (Generation Dead, #1) by Daniel Waters (Goodreads Author) 3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 7,718 ratings score: 2,135, and 23 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 36,927 ratings score: 2,061, and 22 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3) by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 avg rating — 42,531 ratings score: 1,957, and 20 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	All About Lulu by Jonathan Evison (Goodreads Author) 3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 699 ratings score: 1,948, and 21 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich 3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 5,168 ratings score: 1,915, and 21 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
100	When Will There Be Good News? (Jackson Brodie, #3) by Kate Atkinson 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 12,941 ratings score: 1,840, and 19 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 1: by Terri (new)

Jul 21, 2008 07:59am

the worst part is I havent read ANY of these books yet!

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message 2: by Jenna (new)

Jul 30, 2008 06:25am

Me either. Wonder if that says more about me, or about the books?

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message 3: by Jess (new)

Jul 30, 2008 06:52am

um... I haven't read any of these!!

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message 4: by Gine (new)

Jul 30, 2008 07:52am

I haven't read any of these!

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message 5: by Phyllis (new)

Jul 30, 2008 09:01am

I have not read any of these- put some James Patterson books and I will vote- lol- Phyllis

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message 6: by Del (new)

Jul 30, 2008 10:18am

I've read 1 and 1/2 of the books on this list (and the Number-1-so-far is one book I couldn't bear to read more than halfway through). Looks like I'll be adding even *more* to my "To Read" list!

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message 7: by Rebekah (new)

Jul 30, 2008 11:17am

Neither have I....I've been so busy with reading for work and school that I am still catching up on the things I've meant to read the past few years. I'm quite a good deal behind....

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message 8: by Isa (new)

Jul 30, 2008 01:04pm

I cannot vote fairly until I've read a good number of these, but I really enjoyed the Twilight series.

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message 9: by Anjuelle (new)

Jul 30, 2008 01:24pm

none of the books I've read were on the list.

Thanks for being my friend at goodreads.

Have a nice day.

anjuelle
Imagination is the key to freedom.
The artist's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination, and that of others.

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message 10: by Made (new)

Jul 30, 2008 03:43pm

who decided which books got on this list?

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message 11: by Irwan (new)

Jul 30, 2008 11:37pm

me neither... havent read any of those books...

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message 12: by Vicki (new)

Jul 31, 2008 12:05pm

Eeek! I haven't read any of these, either. (Blush) Lists like these just remind me of how I *really* don't get enough reading in these days. :..(

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message 13: by Charlene (new)

Jul 31, 2008 05:51pm

Hey, I've read some of these, which I find is an oddity, usually these lists contain nothing I have read!

Charlene

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message 14: by Ardita (new)

Jul 31, 2008 07:51pm

Most of these books just arrived in the country where I live and applies like 40% tax to imported books. I'd like to save first

Although I'd really like Jhumpa Lahiri's book to be the best.

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message 15: by Anjuelle (new)

Aug 02, 2008 02:44pm

Adam:

Thanks. But you've listed none of the books I've read.

anjuelle
Imagination is the key to freedom.
The artist's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination, and that of others.

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message 16: by Phyllis (new)

Aug 02, 2008 02:56pm

Sorry I never read any of these- Phyllis

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message 17: by Ali (new)

Aug 02, 2008 03:22pm

Thank You!
But you've listed none of the books I've read!
Sorry!

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message 18: by Lynda (new)

Aug 02, 2008 04:35pm

I know nothing about any of those books.

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message 19: by Terri (new)

Aug 03, 2008 01:17am

Have to admit, havent read a single one of these

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message 20: by John (new)

Aug 03, 2008 05:27am

I like it, but aren't we jumping the gun a little?

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message 21: by STEPHANIE (last edited Feb 25, 2009 02:15am) (new)

Aug 03, 2008 06:01pm

Hello, why isn't Breaking Dawn on here yet? Must add it...

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message 22: by Idle Hippo (new)

Aug 13, 2008 06:57am

I haven't read any of those books :(
so sorry

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message 23: by Janie (last edited Feb 25, 2009 02:15am) (new)

Aug 13, 2008 07:10am

had to vote for the only book that I've read on the list...to say any different would not be fair. Breaking Dawn, I have not finished yet.

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message 24: by Donald (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:42am

Can't this wait till the end of the year? We have five and a half more months of 08 left.

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message 25: by Matthew (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:43am

The Shock Doctrine is my pick.

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message 26: by Matthew (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:47am

Also for you poetry lovers out there, you can pick up my book, Organic Hotels @ lulu.com or any major book store website.

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message 27: by Ivan (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:55am

-you people have to made a list in every language, I only read 4 of this books and aren´t the "best books 2008"

ciao

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message 28: by Mary (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:57am

You should add MORE THAN THIS by Margo Candela. It just came out and it's fabulous!

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message 29: by Natalio (new)

Aug 13, 2008 11:18am

The best book I have read is: The Lady Waved Good-bye, by Natalio Feliciano

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message 30: by A.F. (new)

Aug 13, 2008 01:37pm

I haven't read any of them, I haven't even heard of most of them. I must be out of touch.

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message 31: by Brian (new)

Aug 13, 2008 02:46pm

Ditto most of these thouughts. I haven't heard of most of these, but have added some to my list.

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message 32: by Lea (new)

Aug 13, 2008 03:03pm

I have not read any of these - just started Katie Ford's book though. A few would definitely go on my To-Read list but I have a lot already. I second the thought that we should wait a few months. A lot of good books come out in the fall and that's where I do the bulk of my reading (also, winter when I;m inside more...

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message 33: by Stephan (last edited Aug 13, 2008 03:56pm) (new)

Aug 13, 2008 03:55pm

I have not read any of these books either. I'm usually busy writing my own. I guess I will have to try harder.

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message 34: by Lara (new)

Aug 13, 2008 06:06pm

Haven't read of these. Sorry.

Lara

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message 35: by Anjuelle (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:13pm

Sorry, but I've read none of the books on your list.

I did see one I want to check out.

Take care and thanks for being my friend.

anjuelle
Imagination is the key to freedom.
The artist's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination, and that of others.

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message 36: by Anjuelle (new)

Aug 13, 2008 09:48pm

Sorry but I haven't read any books on this list.

Thanks for being my friend at goodreads.

anjuelle
Imagination is the key to freedom.
The artist's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination, and that of others.

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message 37: by Nicki (new)

Aug 14, 2008 07:01am

I would love to share my opinion but I haven't read any of these books. Sorry.

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message 38: by Antoine (new)

Aug 14, 2008 10:35am

You know, you can add books to these lists. That is sort of the point.

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message 39: by Will (new)

Aug 15, 2008 11:37am

I haven't read any of the Books I voted on-but they
look like they would be enjoyable reading?
Will

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message 40: by Terri (new)

Aug 15, 2008 12:22pm

Can't believe I havent read a single one of these, though several are in my TBR piles

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message 41: by [deleted user] (new)

Aug 15, 2008 12:29pm

I hadn't read any of these either, so I added Amanda Grange's Mr.Knightley's diary. That was probably my favorite read of 2008.

Cindy K. Green
Author of Sweet, Sensual, and Inspirational Romance

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message 42: by Maryanne (new)

Aug 15, 2008 05:26pm

My favorite book was the Last Lecture. I found it so touching, so inspiring. It is a book I will never forget.
Maryanne

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message 43: by Niloofar (new)

Aug 16, 2008 01:16am

actually I really would love to vote but I haven't read any of these books ... plz accept my apologize for that ...

good luck

Niloofar

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message 44: by bjneary (new)

Aug 16, 2008 12:29pm

Thanks for letting me vote- I have read many of the books but I really, really enjoyed Jennifer Storm's book and I am still passing it around to my adult friends (who may or may not have children dealing with alcoholism) and they love it too----it speaks volumes that Jennifer struggled for so long and now look at her recovery, her job (which can be sooo challenging!!! and rewarding!!!!) and her happiness in life. I wish everyone would read her book.

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message 45: by Gay (new)

Aug 17, 2008 02:37pm