Best Reads of 2014
It's that time again! This year, I've read about 90 books. Here are my top 10, in no particular order:
1. ONE PLUS ONE by Jojo Moyes -- Moyes wrote one of my favorite books of all time (ME BEFORE YOU) and I didn't think she could ever top it. This one didn't exactly top it, but it came pretty damn close.
2. DANGEROUS BOYS by Abigail Haas -- Haas' last book, DANGEROUS GIRLS, was one of my favorite reads last year (if you haven't read it yet, do yourself a huge favor). The author herself sent me an ARC of this book and when she offered to email it to me, I freaked out like I'd won the lottery. It did not disappoint.
3. POINTE by Brandy Colbert -- Hands down the best YA contemp I read this year. Beautiful writing and characters that stuck with me.
4. BIRD BOX by Josh Malerman -- I read this on Halloween and scared the hell out of myself. A great horror story. Don't read before bed. Or in the dark. Or alone.
5. ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Stephanie Perkins -- A lovely end to a lovely trilogy. I think this one was my favorite of the three.
6. WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD by Diana Gabaldon -- It's no secret that I'm a diehard Outlander fan. This is book freaking EIGHT and the story and characters are still as addictive as ever.
7. BREAKABLE by Tammara Webber -- EASY is my favorite New Adult book and I wasn't sure how Breakable would compare. I shouldn't have wondered. This one is just as good, if not better.
8. CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE by Cassandra Clare -- I've read so many disappointing ends to series', but this one got it right.
9. MR. MERCEDES by Stephen King -- I think I'm one of the few who likes King's new stuff better than his old. *ducks and runs* I get lost in his books--the storytelling is just that good.
10. BIG LITTLE LIES by Liane Moriarty -- I love Moriarty's books and will read anything she puts out.
Honorable mentions:
PANIC by Lauren Oliver SPLIT SECOND by Kasie West ON THE FENCE by Kasie WestAFTER THE END by Amy PlumEVERYTHING LEADS TO YOU by Nina LaCourTHE ART OF LAINEY by Paula StokesOPEN ROAD SUMMER by Emery LordSINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE by Morgan MatsonBEHIND THE SCENES by Dahlia AdlerLAST WILL AND TESTAMENT by Dahlia AdlerAFTER I DO by Taylor Jenkins ReidME SINCE YOU by Laura Wiess17 FIRST KISSES by Rachael AllenI'LL GIVE YOU THE SUN by Jandy NelsonYES PLEASE by Amy PoehlerYOU by Caroline KepnesREVIVAL by Stephen KingTHE TREATMENT by Suzanne Young
What were YOUR best reads of 2014?
1. ONE PLUS ONE by Jojo Moyes -- Moyes wrote one of my favorite books of all time (ME BEFORE YOU) and I didn't think she could ever top it. This one didn't exactly top it, but it came pretty damn close.
2. DANGEROUS BOYS by Abigail Haas -- Haas' last book, DANGEROUS GIRLS, was one of my favorite reads last year (if you haven't read it yet, do yourself a huge favor). The author herself sent me an ARC of this book and when she offered to email it to me, I freaked out like I'd won the lottery. It did not disappoint.
3. POINTE by Brandy Colbert -- Hands down the best YA contemp I read this year. Beautiful writing and characters that stuck with me.
4. BIRD BOX by Josh Malerman -- I read this on Halloween and scared the hell out of myself. A great horror story. Don't read before bed. Or in the dark. Or alone.
5. ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Stephanie Perkins -- A lovely end to a lovely trilogy. I think this one was my favorite of the three.
6. WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD by Diana Gabaldon -- It's no secret that I'm a diehard Outlander fan. This is book freaking EIGHT and the story and characters are still as addictive as ever.
7. BREAKABLE by Tammara Webber -- EASY is my favorite New Adult book and I wasn't sure how Breakable would compare. I shouldn't have wondered. This one is just as good, if not better.
8. CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE by Cassandra Clare -- I've read so many disappointing ends to series', but this one got it right.
9. MR. MERCEDES by Stephen King -- I think I'm one of the few who likes King's new stuff better than his old. *ducks and runs* I get lost in his books--the storytelling is just that good.
10. BIG LITTLE LIES by Liane Moriarty -- I love Moriarty's books and will read anything she puts out.
Honorable mentions:
PANIC by Lauren Oliver SPLIT SECOND by Kasie West ON THE FENCE by Kasie WestAFTER THE END by Amy PlumEVERYTHING LEADS TO YOU by Nina LaCourTHE ART OF LAINEY by Paula StokesOPEN ROAD SUMMER by Emery LordSINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE by Morgan MatsonBEHIND THE SCENES by Dahlia AdlerLAST WILL AND TESTAMENT by Dahlia AdlerAFTER I DO by Taylor Jenkins ReidME SINCE YOU by Laura Wiess17 FIRST KISSES by Rachael AllenI'LL GIVE YOU THE SUN by Jandy NelsonYES PLEASE by Amy PoehlerYOU by Caroline KepnesREVIVAL by Stephen KingTHE TREATMENT by Suzanne Young
What were YOUR best reads of 2014?
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