This week's topic is about our favorite book published in each of the past ten years. I'm switching it up just a bit and just sharing one of the most memorable books I've read in each of the past 10 years. I mean come on, how could I narrow it down to one?
💖2009💖
"Heroic Measures" was a hidden gem of a library find. I picked it up on impulse and really loved this tale of an couple trying to get their ill dachshund 60 blocks to an emergency vet in the aftermath of 9/11.
💖2010💖
"Married with Zombies" is the first in an urban fantasy trilogy. I read a lot of urban fantasy at one time and this one was downright hilarious. Book two was just as great and I don't know why I've never gotten around to book three.
💖2011💖
I love Cherie Priest and "Four and Twenty Blackbirds" was the first book I read by her. It's about a woman who can see spirits and this book has stuck with me over the years. In fact, I keep meaning to do a reread so I can read the last two in the trilogy one day.
💖2012💖
So I'm drastically behind on the Lunar Chronicles. However, I remember my Dad visiting us one Saturday afternoon and seeing "Cinder" sitting on my table. He commented that it looked just like something I would enjoy. Dad knew me well.
💖2013💖
So 2013 started my love affair with Lucy Dillon books. I read four that year and if you like women's fiction featuring awesome characters and even more awesome dogs, then don't hesitate to give one a try. In fact, I think I would like to reread all of these companion novels one day.
💖2014💖
One of my all-time favorite urban fantasy trilogies and it all started in 2014 with "Midnight Crossroad."
💖2015💖
I read a lot of good books in 2015 but I absolutely loved "A Criminal Magic" and it just doesn't get enough love. Read it guys!
💖2016💖
Well, it's still technically Hunter Shea May so it shouldn't be surprising that this one showed up. "The Jersey Devil" was the first Shea book I ever read.
💖2017💖
I waited months for this book and my expectations were low. Glad I was wrong as "The Most Beautiful" turned out to be a wonderful book as well as a great tribute to my favorite artist.
💖2018💖
"The Outpost" holds a dear place in my heart because it was one of my first science fiction reads - and I loved it!
So there you have it. Some pretty memorable books if I do say so myself. I wonder what the rest of 2019 will hold!
I remember seeing some good reviews for A Criminal Magic!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd really like it Greg. It was such a good book.
DeleteCinder!! This week was so hard, I needed 2 or 3 or 4 from each year!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very hard topic.
DeleteLove this list! I'm especially excited to see Heroic Measures on your list, I bet you and I are the only two bloggers I know who have read that book😁 I must have picked it up because I had just adopted a dachshund and I couldn't believe there was a book with a dachshund in it!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome that we both read it. I figured no one would recognize it.
DeleteMidnight Crossing does sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT.
It's such an awesome series.
Deletegreat post. i have read a couple and will be checking out some of the other ones. we seem to like a lot of the same books.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
We do seem to have similar tastes. I always add books to my wishlist when visiting your blog.
DeleteI haven't read any of these!!!! I remember when the Cinder books came out. They were very popular! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThey were. I only read the first but did enjoy it.
DeleteI really want to read Cinder!
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty good. I would recommend it Nicci.
DeleteMarried with Zombies is one of my all-time favorites. So darn funny. I really wish that author had continued writing in that genre. I STILL need to read Outpost. I'm going to at least put it on my TBR for starters so maybe I'll get around to it someday. haha
ReplyDeleteI still need to read the first Married book...and that second and third Donovan book.
DeleteI thought Married With Zombies was hilarious, too. It's one of my favorite zombie books. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so comical.
DeleteI bypassed A Criminal Magic because I saw a lot of mixed reviews. I might have to go back and check it out seeing as it made you list.
ReplyDeleteI say give it a chance. I liked it so much more than I anticipated. I keep hoping for a sequel eventually.
DeleteThe Lunar Chronicles is on my TBR. I got the set on sale over Black Friday last year... just still haven't read it. Hopefully soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to find great books on sale.
DeleteI never read Married With Zombies, but seeing her reminded me of Jesse Petersen - holy crap, I loved her book The Monsters in Your Neighborhood which I read some years back. Where is she now, I wonder? I hope she kept writing. And yes to Outpost! I'm currently reading the third book Pariah now, really excited to get all the answers!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I think there's going to be more Donovan books so I doubt you get all the answers :)
DeleteFour and Twenty Blackbirds sounds good. 👍✨
ReplyDeleteAnd as you know I'm in total agreement with The Most Beautiful. 💜✨
It is good and I don't see many people talking about it. So glad you enjoyed The Most Beautiful.
DeleteIt was too much for for this week's topic so I gave it a complete miss! Outpost is on my TBR as is The Jersey Devil!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy both!
DeleteRead a total of two of those books! :) I couldn't think that far back for a favorite book so kudos to you! :)
ReplyDeleteLots of kuddos to Goodreads.
DeleteI have yet to read a Charlaine Harris book. They just get shoved down the TBR pile for some reason.
ReplyDeleteIf you read any, this is the series I think stands out the most.
DeleteThe Jersey Devil was a good one. And so was Cinder. I'm liking your list and see a few I'll be checking out.
ReplyDeleteHope you find some new ones to love!
DeleteI like the sound of the Cherie Priest book. I really like her so will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteLynn :D
It's not talked about much but I thought it was really good. I need to reread it if I plan on reading #2 and #3.
DeleteI LOVE Cinder! Great list!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erica!
DeleteOh yes. Midnight, Texas is a great one. I keep hoping for another book or two.
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