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That's what it looks like to me, Kyle. A book that seems to be on multiple "to read" lists possibly due to the author/genre, rave reviews/publicity and/or a timely or uniquely interesting story; two are selected based on consensus, and then there will be a discussion thread for those titles :)

I have heared a lot about Gone Girl too , about to start reading it :)

I have heared a lot about Gone Girl too , about to start reading it :)"
Its on my tbr list and ive heard a lot of good things about it. I'm right there with you. Probably going to buy it here soon:)

Thirteen Reasons Why and the life of Pi


The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Just read this and I absolutely loved it. A creative idea and a moving plot.




When will the poll be for March BOTM?


Instead, I strongly recommend "The Secret Keeper" by Kate Morton. I read it a few weeks ago and was really excited. It's a story about a family secret which is solved by playing both in our time and during the second World War. It was amazing how everything was revealed; the book had a really surprising twist in the end.
The Secret Keeper



See link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BC3NMRW.
Anne a promising model who detested the poverty of her family,was forced to marry Ken,a millionaire older playboy keen on spicing up his sex life,using his wealth as a bait and luring young blooded girls seemed like the best idea. It came at a cost when Anne developed a dying hunger for sex and outlandish neediness to be loved after what looked like her first trial marriage with a millionaire husband crashed at an early age.
Discover the true life story of a broken African queen,gripping and intriguing from the start.

My reasons are threefold.
1. These days really popular and well known books are generally not too advanced. Something like "Twilight" is written at pretty much a 9th grade level, or somewhere around there. Which is fine. Its a decent series for its genre and target demographic. However, books can get SO much better. I kind of like to "raise the bar" every time somebody asks me for a recommendation. Since I'm arrogant. ;) Steven Erikson's novels are extremely intricate, without being painfully confusing. Highly detailed, without being boring. Also EXTREMELY entertaining, without losing the feeling of a "serious" bit of fiction.
2. I LOVE CANADA! ^_^ He's a Canadian author.
3. Steven Erikson, in my opinion, gets no where NEAR the acclaim he deserves.
This is however a public group with a wide range of persons at various levels of reading proficiency and comprehension. Having said that I feel it's only fair to say that this book and the entire series is pretty advanced. So someone who thought a series like "Twilight" was really well written and is the best book EVER would probably not even be able to finish it.
STILL. I recommend it. ^_^ That is all. My rant is complete. =D

Totally up for The Casual Vacancy or Game of Thrones.




Just started Cinder. So far it's pretty good. I think that would be another great choice. It was one of the nominations for the Goodreads Choice awards too.

I want to read The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling, saw someone above suggesting that too!
I loved Cider and am reading the next one in that series, Scarlet, now. It's a really good series.
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