Happy New Year!!
I’ve shared several of my favorite books of 2011 with you, including a “Girl Power” version, the thriller version, and the horror edition. The two books that I consider my favorites of the year cross genres. It seems inappropriate to “limit” them to one genre, so I opted to do a special post just to showcase these two books. Can I get a drum roll, please?
My two favorite books of 2011 are (click on the book cover to read my review):
This book took me back to my childhood, reunited me with my favorite iconic video games and movies. Bonus: the storyline was unique and unbelievably engaging. Extra bonus: I listened to the audio, narrated by the great Wil Wheaton.
My man Stephen King did it again. Have I ever mentioned that I’m a huge fan of Stephen King? In case I haven’t mentioned, I adore his books, in particular his “classics.” Now, this book wasn’t like these classics that I mention, but characters from these books as well as key locations in several of his books were mentioned. I loved it because it wasn’t like his horror novels, I wasn’t terribly horrified. I loved it because people who have NEVER read a Stephen King novel (gasp!) wanted to read it. I loved it because it may be the book to introduce readers to King’s writing.
So there you have it. No more posts about my favorite books of the year (hold the applause). Which takes me to the second portion of this post: Bookish New Year’s Resolutions.
Surprisingly, I don’t have many. I’m pretty happy with the way I blog; I blog about books of my choosing. Yes, they may seem random, unrelated, unorganized, but they give you a glimpse inside the types of books I love, a snapshot of my bookshelves in a sense. So, I suppose my bookish resolution is to continue having fun blogging!
That said, like many others, I would like to be able to find the time to visit & comment on other blogs, encourage & mentor new bloggers, etc.
I will be embarking upon some new projects this year, including a cozy mystery-themed month, so stay tuned for more details!
What are your bookish resolutions this year!?
Tags: The Sunday Salon
Twitter: michelleerin
says:
Loved Ready Player One. 11/22/63 is waiting for me to find the time for it.
I’m not surprised 11/22/63 is one of your favorites… you raved about it! It’s been awhile since I’ve read Stephen King. 11/22/63 is on my TBR 2012 list.
I have no blogging resolutions, LOL. I think I just want to keep doing what I’m doing!
Twitter: youvegottaread
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Ready Player One was one of my favorite audios of the year, and right now I’m about 10 discs into Uncle Stevie’s new one and I am totally LOVING IT. Excellent picks!
Twitter: athomewithbooks
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I loved Ready Player One too (although I didn’t listen to the audio). It was definitely one of the best books of the year!
Twitter: kellysimmons
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I had both of these books in my hand last week, wondering . . .now you’ve inspired me to take another look. I’m combining my resolutions of spending more time outside and reading more books to: reading more books outside.
Happy new year to you and your readers.
Twitter: RaeOhio
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I’ve not read Ready, One Player but just requested it a my library. Sounds interesting! I also plan to read in 11/22/63. Got it for hubby for Christmas so I should get a turn with it one day soon : )
Reading resolutions? Read one more than last year…maybe! lol I tried to broaden my reading this past year and be open to different genres and include more non-fiction.
I look forward to the cozy mystery month!
Twitter: Aglaia531
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I really need to bump Ready Player One to the top of my list, and it appears that audio is the way to go; thanks for the rec!
Twitter: booksandmovies
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I also loved Ready Player One in 2011. And hope to pick up the new King in 2012 – I love that it’s not terribly scary, cause I don’t usually do horror.
Twitter: debnance
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I think I will try to continue a blogging resolution I started a few years back: I will try to blog once a week and to visit and comment on ten blogs a week. I’ve had pretty good luck doing that.
I need to add Player One to my wishlist, I think. It’s better than Hunger Games? Or Divergent? Across the Universe?
Here are my Reading Resolutions for 2012.
Twitter: booksandwine
says:
Stephen King 4 eva! I love him but haven’t read very much of his work since I began book blogging.
I’m glad to hear Ready Player One is amazing.
Also, love your resolution. I hope you continue to enjoy what you are doing as well.
Happy New Year!
Twitter: CassandraNeace
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I am very sad because the ebook that I had for 11/22/63 was waiting on my desktop for the arrival of a new e-reader, but then the desktop crashed a few days before Santa arrived. I have my reader, but no novel. Very sad.
I loved Ready Player One, too! I started with the print, but I’ve already decided that it’s going to be my first audio reread of a 2011 novel.
Twitter: bermudaonion
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Ready Player One was one of my favorites too. I’ll be reading 11/22/63 with my book club soon. Happy New Year!
Twitter: msbookish
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I have Ready Player One waiting for me in audio. And I want to get my hands on the new King book, too! Happy new year!
Twitter: JustBookReading
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11/22/63 was fantastic. It made my best of 2011 list too. I still need to get Ready Player One!
Twitter: melissawiebe
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Hope you have a good New year.
Here is my Sunday Salon post.
Twitter: guildedearlobe
says:
Two very worthy selections. Ready Player One would have been my #1 of 2011 if Dan Wells hadn’t utterly blown me away with the ending of his John Cleaver series, and 11/22/63 was a whole lot of fun. I am not as much of an Stephen King uber-fan as you, but I’m close enough to wave. I already have a place on next years list for The Wind Through the Keyhole.
I’ve enjoyed our interactions in 2011, and I hope 2012 brings you great things. Thanks!
Both of those books are on my reading pile – I’m even more excited to get to them now.