Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite Books I've Read Since I Started Blogging

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week a new Top Ten list topic is posted and book bloggers fill in their own choices. I'm a list girl (as in, I don't function without them), so I thought this would be a good choice for me!  I haven't been doing many memes lately, mostly because I lack the discipline to get them done by the right day, but I couldn't resist this one...


Top Ten Favorite Books/Series I've Read Since I Started Blogging
(in no particular order)

1.  The Forest of Hands and Teeth/The Dead-Tossed Waves/The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan~ I adore this series.  It's one of my all-time favorites!  I actually teared up a little when it ended.  Read my review of The Dark and Hollow Places HERE.

       

2.  Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor~ This book was a huge surprise for me, and I love it when that happens!  So beautifully written, and so unique.  I can't wait for Days of Blood & Starlight to come out!  Read my review of Daughter of Smoke & Bone HERE.

    

3.  The Fault In Our Stars by John Green~ There are only two authors who made this list for more than one book (that's not part of the same series), and John Green is one of them.  The Fault In Our Stars is just one of those books.  I've never heard a negative word about it.  It's an instant classic!  Read my review HERE.


4.  Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin~ This is one of my all-time favorite books.  Whenever I have to make a list of favorites, this one never fails to be there.  If you haven't read it, do yourself a favor and get on it.  In fact, I just decided that I will be exposing my book club to it when it is my turn to pick!


5.  Clockwork Angel/Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare~ I love Cassie's writing, and I think her style is so well suited for the Victorian era.  I have so much LOVE for these books, and I suspect it will be no different when I read Clockwork Princess.  Read my review of Clockwork Prince HERE.

       

6.  Unwind by Neal Shusterman~ Neal Shusterman is my favorite YA author (and he will be at the Decatur Book Festival in just 11 days!!), and the other author to make my list twice.  Unwind is a brilliant, thought-provoking novel that everyone should read.  Its sequel, Unwholly, releases next Tuesday, and is my most anticipated read of 2012.  Read my Banned Books Week Showcase on Unwind HERE.

    

7.  The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern~ One of the most beautifully written novels  I've ever read.  I found myself slow-reading this so that it would last longer, then going ahead and listening to the audio after reading it.  Erin Morgenstern is going to have a really hard time topping this work of art!  Read my review HERE.


8.  Looking For Alaska by John Green~ This book touched my heart. I'm not a crier, but this one had me sobbing.  John Green has such a gift.  


9.  Shine by Lauren Myracle~ This was may favorite book of 2011, and since I've been blogging for about two years, obviously it has made my list.  If you haven't read this, please, PLEASE go read it.  It touched my very soul.  Read my review HERE.


10.  Everlost/Everwild/Everfound by Neal Shusterman~ These three books make up Shusterman's Skinjacker trilogy, and they are PHENOMENAL.  Such originality and lots of kick-ass adventure and intrigue.  Read my review of the third book, Everfound, HERE.

          

So- there you have it!  I could have made a much longer list, but when I went back through Goodreads, these were the top ten that jumped out at me, above many others.  Looking forward to reading everyone else's lists!

63 comments:

  1. I kinda completely forgot about Cassandra Clare's novels when I made my list. I feel like a bad blogger, lol.
    My TTT - http://robolobolynsuniverseofbooks.blogspot.ca/2012/08/top-ten-favorite-books-youve-read.html

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  2. I loved all the books by Cassandra Clare that I've read - and Daughter of Smoke & Bone - YES! It looks like all the rest are books I want to read - especially The Fault in Our Stars.

    Tanya Patrice
    Girlxoxo.com

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  3. I KEEP HEARING about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Maybe its time..

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  4. Awesome list! I can't wait for Days of Blood and Starlight either. I was shocked at how much I loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone, it was just so incredible. And I really need to read the Cassandra Clare books, they've been on my list forever. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! :-)

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  5. Most of yours I have considered but am still on the fence for. I do think I will read Fault of Our STars though.

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  6. Daughter of Smoke and Bone, for sure! That one made my list, too. I almost put The Fault in Our Stars on mine, but there were a couple others I loved more :0)

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  7. A lot of these books are on my to-read. Those that are not, will be added shortly. Great list ;)

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  8. Oh the Night Circus. I think that would have been #12.

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  9. Awesome choices!!! I adore the Infernal Devices series and Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a great one too. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Ooh...Elsewhere sounds really interesting! I added it to my growing to-buy list thanks. :)

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  11. Great list! I haven't heard of a couple, the Neal Shusterman books and Shine, so they are now on my TBR list! And I definitely agree with The Infernal Devices and Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Can't wait for their next books!!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog :-)

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  12. Great list! I haven't heard of a couple, the Neal Shusterman books and Shine, so they are now on my TBR list! And I definitely agree with The Infernal Devices and Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Can't wait for their next books!!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog :-)

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  13. Awesome choices! I still need to read The Fault in our Stars. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  14. I really need to give Looking for Alaska another try. I think I just wasn't in the right mood for it!

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  15. Great list! I added the Neal Shusterman books and Shine to my TBR pile. And I completely agree with The Infernal Devices and Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I can't wait till their next books come out!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog :-)

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  16. I've read a couple of these (Looking for Alaska, Forest of Hands and Teeth, Shine) and have some of them on my bookshelf to read (Elsewhere, Clockwork Angel, The Night Circus). I definitely need to get myself a copy of The Fault in Our Stars.

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  17. Definitely agree with Daughter of Smoke and Bone - one of my favourites since blogging too!

    Happy Tuesday!

    My TTT this week

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  18. I can't wait to read John Green's "Best" books later this year once I've read his other books first. I did enjoy DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE and the lovely language Laini Taylor utilized. I have ELSEWHERE yet, though I have yet to read it. I've read her two "Chocolate Mafia" books so far, though! UNWIND has one of THE creepiest scenes I've read in YA! I'm glad to have an ARC of UNWHOLLY! THE NIGHT CIRCUS is my #1 favorite book on my list, my favorite book of last year.

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  19. Thanks for stopping by my blog! You're list is fab too! New follower :D http://pageafterpagereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. I'm happy to see that you have The Night Circus as well! :) I'll check out that audiobook! :)
    I also love The Infernal Devices! :) Shine has been on my list for too long, I'll read it soon! :)

    Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  21. THE NIGHT CIRCUS is a very well-written book, and received a positive review from me on my blog. As for John Green, I am conflicted. His books usually get a good review from me because he is a talented writer. But there always seems to be something in his books that undermines them for me. I could soapbox about this, so I'll just say check my reviews of his books on Goodreads and my blog if you're curious. :)

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  22. YES! Love your choices. Some I have not read. I STILL haven't read books 2 & 3 of Hands & Teeth! Why, Smash, WHY?!?!

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  23. This is a seriously good TTT! The Fault in Our Stars was STELLAR. I can't wait to read Looking for Alaska- I bought it and it is sitting there tempting me. I also really liked the Forest of Hands and Teeth, but I never finished the series. I am going to ASAP. check out our TTT
    http://yafictionandwhiskeysours.blogspot.com/

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  24. Great list! I can not wait for Days of Blood and Starlight. I just bout Clockwork Angel, I am a bit behind on the times for this series! Thanks for visiting, nice blog new follower :-)

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  25. Thanks for stopping by my TTT! Love the list, I can't wait to read Fault in Our Stars and Daughter of Smoke and Bone, they both sound wonderful =)

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  26. I'm happy to see some of my favorite authors and books made the cut! Unwind, TFiOS, and Shine are all great choices. I can't wait to read The Night Circus and Elsewhere soon.
    Thanks for sharing your awesome list :)

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  27. I LOVE Clockwork Angel & Prince!!!!!! Can't wait for Clockwork Princess :)

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  28. I haven't read any of these books, but there are several that I want to read! I've heard The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska are just brilliant, and I look forward to reading them.

    Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf

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  29. I already own The Forest of Hands and Teeth, but I'm saving it for October, when I'm probably going to do some kind of Halloween-themed reading month. It's nice to know that it's a good trilogy! :) I totally agree with most of the books I've read that you picked for your list, except for Elsewhere. *shudders* Didn't like that one.
    Thanks for commenting on my post!
    -- Lauren @ Lauren Reads YA

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  30. I already own The Forest of Hands and Teeth, but I'm saving it for October, when I'm probably going to do some kind of Halloween-themed reading month. It's nice to know that it's a good trilogy! :) I totally agree with most of the books I've read that you picked for your list, except for Elsewhere. *shudders* Didn't like that one.
    Thanks for commenting on my post!
    -- Lauren @ Lauren Reads YA

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  31. The Fault in Our Stars is on my list too! I also love The Forest of Hands and Teeth series! They are so good! Great picks! :)

    My Top Ten:
    http://oliviasbookaholiclife.blogspot.com/2012/08/top-ten-tuesday-favorite-books-youve.html

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  32. Great list! I love Daughter of Smoke and Bone too, and Clockwork Prince. :)

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  33. Hey thanks for stopping by my blog :).
    Yes I've read Throne of Glass and LOVED it ! I really want to read Shadow and Bone :D !
    That's a great list ! The Infernal Devices is soooo good ! I can't wait to read Clockwork Princess !!! The cover is stunning <3.

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  34. what a great list! i agree with most of them, the ones i read, anyway. especially Infernal Devices & Daughter of Smoke & Bone & TFIOS. ~dixie

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  35. Yeah, I love Neal Shusterman's books, and I loved his Skinjacker trilogy, and although it didn't made my list :( (too many amazing books to choose from) I did mentioned it in my post 'cause I absolutely loved it, and I can't wait to get my hands on UnWholly!
    I need to try John Green, it's time...
    Great list!

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  36. You've got great choices on here! I liked The Night Circus. Thanks for following!

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  37. Your list has so many great books on it! John Green's books are just AMAZING and TFIOS and LFA are my favorites. (: I love Neal Shusterman's books and Shine, Elsewhere, and The Infernal Devices are all great, too!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  38. Great list! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and checking out my list! I really enjoyed Cassandra Clares novels too!
    Happy reading!

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  39. I have read about half on this list, but you are the second person to mention Shine, so that is definitely on my list now.

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  40. I've got TFiOS on my list too, and you're right, he's got a gift. I need to read more of his. Looked for Looking for Alaska at the library today, but they didn't have it, so I got Paper Towns instead :-)

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

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  41. Thanks for stopping by my blog! LOVE Carrie Ryan's writing and her series. The Dead Tossed Waves is one of my favorite books ever. I didn't add it to my list because I'd read it before I started blogging. I have reviewed them however.

    Listening to The Daughter of Smoke and Bone on audiobook right now. I'm almost finished. It's really good.

    Some of the others on your list are on my TBR list.

    Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know

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  42. Thanks for stopping by! You have a great list! TFiOS had my cryyyyying. I'm going to booktalk to heck out of NealS to my students this year! He's awesome.
    I can't believe I still haven't read Daughter of Smoke and Bone! Going to request this from library now!!

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  43. There are some awesome books on this list! I've been wanting to read The Forest of Hands and Teeth for a while!

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  44. Great list!
    I've seen John Green on so many lists that I really need to move his books up my TBR pile if so many bloggers put him firmly in their top ten!

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  45. I haven't read any of the books on your list, but I've got a bunch waiting on my shelves. I feel like a major reading failure because I still haven't read a book by John Green, and his books show up on so many lists. I gotta get with the program! ;-)

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  46. I've read the first three Mortal Instruments, but not Infernal Devices yet. I hope to soon.

    Great list!

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  47. Great list! There are several books on your list that I enjoyed. I recently finished Daughter of Smoke and Bone and loved it as well! So ready for Days of Blood and Starlight.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  48. Great list! I just started Daughter of Smoke and Bone and loved the Infernal Devices series. The Night Circus is on my tbr list! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  49. I've got "The Fault in Our Stars" on hold at the library, and I can't wait to get it! It's gotten so much love this summer and I'm confident I'll enjoy it despite YA not really being my thing. Maybe if I like it, I'll check out "Looking for Alaska" too :)

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  50. I really loved Clockwork Angel too.. I still have to read Clockwork Prince :) Daughter of Smoke & Bone definitely was beautifully written!

    Great list :) Thanks for stopping by!

    Michele | Top 10

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  51. So glad you have Unwind on here, I feel like not many people know about that one and it's such a freaking amazing and thought-provoking book! I am so excited for the sequel! Lots of great books here, excellent list!
    New follower :]

    Kaitlin @ Read. Write. Love.

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  52. Oh I have to agree with Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Thanks for stopping by my page.

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  53. I read Laini Taylor's short story collection of Lips Touch: Three Times -- I was surprised to find that I liked the book, especially the second tale. I've heard many good things about Daughter of Smoke & Bone, so I will definitely give it a try.

    Unwind and The Night Circus have sat on my TBR list for months -- there are always so many books I want to read, and I inevitably forgot about the majority... Which is unfortunate, because I'd love to test both of these books out.

    Glad to see more Green on another TTT post! I adore even my least favorite John Green book -- his stories are simply great to read.

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  54. awesome list! I didn't personally like the Forest of hands and teeth. I like your list & your Blog ^^

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  55. I have Unwind sitting on my shelf right now. You're really making me want to read it!

    Alison at The Cheap Reader

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  56. Great list! Full of so many fabulous authors especially John Green. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  57. A lot of books on your list I still have to read! Great books!

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  58. Great List! I'm glad we both included Looking For Alask :). I love the cover Elsewhere is so beautiful. I'm going to have to check it out sometime! Thank you for stopping by my blog!

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  59. Savindi @ The Streetlight Reader

    Great List! I'm glad we both have Looking For Alaska on our lists! The cover of Elsewhere is so beautiful. I love the snow globe and I definitely want to check it out sometime!

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  60. I haven't read all of these, but numbers 2 and 3 did made my list too. I do have Looking for Alaska and The Night Circus, but I haven't read them yet. Great list!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  61. OH THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. And The Infernal Devices! Words just can't describe how much I love those books! And I can't believe you've read Elsewhere! Most of my friends haven't even heard of that book but I think the concept is SO cool. Fantastic choices!

    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  62. I loved Unwind too. I have to get to Daughter of Smoke and Bone soon. It's sitting on my shelf. Great list! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  63. Loved The Night Circus as well. So, beautiful. One of these days I need to re-read it. :)

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