My one big flop was "Splintered" by A.G. Howard. I read this with my Facebook group (We Heart Books) and we found that people either loved it or hated it.
In January I read "Devil's Knot" and "Dark Spell" both by Mara Leveritt. These books are about the West Memphis 3 case in which three ten-year old boys were murdered and Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jesse Misskelley Jr were accused of the crime. This case has always fascinated me so I loved reading more information about the lead up events and the trial.
I managed to re-read and catch up on the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. I began reading these about five years ago when a Pre-School mum recommended them and let me borrow her copies. I have all twenty-two of them and love to read them. They are great to read if you're in a reading slump, want something quick to read and want a little giggle. In another life Stephanie and I are friends, I'm sure of it.
In August I began to re-read the Harry Potter series. I hadn't read it since I was a kid so it was VERY magical to pick these books up again. The first Harry Potter came out when I was 10. I remember my Librarian (yes I was that kid at school that was the librarian's friend) telling me I needed to read it and that it was going to be a very popular series. She wasn't wrong! I was hooked from the first chapter. So it's a very nostalgic series for me and I pride myself on being a fan from the first release! I'm currently up to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I don't want it to end....
I discovered Sarah J Maas this year and I can confidently say she is one of my favourite authors. I love her style of writing and her incredible world building. I LOVE Celaena and her kickass, smarts personality. I am now all caught up and DYING for book five! Queen of Shadow's is my favourite of the series so far.
My friend sent me A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness as a gift. She said it is her favourite trilogy. The books are massive and I was intimidated to start them but I am so glad I did. I am so glad she kindly sent book one to me. I purchased the rest and have read them all. I highly recommend them if you love witches with a side of history!
I also re-read and continued the Shadowhunters series. It may be an unpopular opinion but I cannot stand either Clary nor Jace. I struggled to read these and had to push myself to read them because I wanted to finish the series and also read The Clockwork Angel series. I much preferred that!
I began reading biographies this year. I used to always tease my mum about reading harrowing stories of abuse, wondering why you would subject yourself to it. But I found myself hooked. I found strength from these stories.
In a nutshell my top books were:
- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
- Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison
- Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas
- Hollywood Witch Hunter by Valeria Tejeda
- A Stolen Life by Jacee Duggard
- Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
- More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
- Dumplin' by Julie Murphy
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
So here's to 2016 and a wonderful reading year! I will discuss my reading goals for the year and books I'm excited to read in another post.
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Until next time,
Gentle hugs
Bridget
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