It’s been a fabulous year, bookworms. I have read sixty-seven books (as of December 17, that is) and 19,683 pages. I have read books that absolutely knocked my socks off and books that made me laugh and cry and some books that made me want to hurl them across the room at somebody’s head. It’s been quite the adventure.
(By the way, all the book titles link to their reviews if you want to look at them!)
The Book That Made Me Laugh: Ungifted by Gordon Korman. Honestly, not sure WHY I rated it five stars… looking back, it definitely wasn’t that great… but it was pretty funny, I can give it that. Hey, I’m a nice bookworm.
The Book That Made Me Cry: Well this is super easy. That’d be Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein. Unfortunately I didn’t review it because a) it would be a complete rant and nonsensical review and b) it does have some content I wasn’t sure I’d recommend to absolutely everybody. But guys… no words. None. It’s amazing.
The Book I Was Shocked To Read: The entire Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter.) It’s 100% sci-fi and even my mom was shocked that I got so into this series. I read it! ME! EMILY! (And loooooved it. No I mean LOOOOOOOOOVED it.) Still can’t get over that. But it is awesome.
The Book I, Um… Really Didn’t Like: oooh. Probably The Wish by Gail Carson Levine. And I gave it three stars! *face palm* I’m such a nice person, I hate rating books lower than that! Because I know the author puts so much into it, no matter what the book is like! Every book is their author’s baby and… and… I can’t say much for this one. It stunk.
The Book I Honestly Do Not Recall Reading: The Swift Boys And Me by Kody Keplinger. And I only read it four months ago! It wasn’t eleven months ago or anything. I just have absolutely no recollection of it. None. Oops?
The Book(s) I Re-Read: Interrupted by Rachel Coker (which gets a re-read every single year since the fifth grade, ’cause it’s that wonderawesome. That’s wonderful and awesome. Together.) And I re-read the entire Selection series by Kiera Cass (I’ve reviewed The Selection and The Heir) in preperation for meeting Kiera (!!!)
The Most Romantic Book I Read (Aka: All the Awwwws): THERE ARE TOO MANY. I have waaay too many OTPs and book boyfriends, but if I just HAD to choose… Better Off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg. It was totally un-put-down-able, and a load of adorableness and squeals! EEP I STILL LOVE MACALLAN & LEVI!!
The Most Anticipated Book I Read: Definitely The Heir by Kiera Cass. I read the first three books almost exactly a year before this one came out, so I was looking forward to it for quite a while! Not to mention that with the release of the newest book in the series, I went to my first author signing and met Kiera!!! (STILL. FLIPPING. OUT.)
The Book That Is My New Forever-And-Ever-Favorite: A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin. Miss Martin has never let me down – since the third grade when I fell in love with The Babysitter’s Club! – to every single book she writes. (Mostly her historical fiction, because they’re so beautiful and cry-worthy and just all-around incredible.)
The Best Book of 2015: It took me a long time to narrow this down, so I didn’t. I have two. The best book(s) I read this year in 2015 are… *drum roll please* … CODE NAME VERITY by Elizabeth Wein & A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ann M. Martin. What can I say? I’m a historical fiction girl. I think they’re both books that, for the most part, everyone can enjoy. They’re unique stories and every single detail is sheer perfection. I’m anxious to read the sequel, Rose Under Fire, for Code Name Verity, which I own but need to read soon! There were many books that were contending for this spot (Winter, The Heir…) but I feel that these two books are those that I will enjoy no matter how old I get. They’re books I will make my kids read and keep my copies no matter how beat-up they get. They deserve their spots. 🙂
what were the books YOU read in 2015? which ones would you name in these spots? and how many have you read so far? do you agree with any of these books’ categories? happy almost-new year! (and merry christmas, of course. talk to you on friday!)
Awesome! I didn’t know you liked A Corner of the Universe so much! I’m so glad you gave me a copy! I cant wait to read it. Id have to say one of the best books I read this year was…. hmm….. Winter. And then there rest of the Lunar Chronicles. I really liked the Heir but I wouldn’t say it was a favorite. I fell like the Crown will be really good though. Eadlyn has really developed so much. I can’t wait to see her take the selection seriously.And what happens to you know who!
I really did! I can’t wait for you to read it. 🙂
Winter was most definitely a good one too! And 827 pages!! PERFECTION!
I agree. The Heir wasn’t that great, but I’m excited for The Crown so Eadlyn might take things more seriously and actually let herself fall in love. The Crown will probably be better than The Heir book-wise but definitely not cover-wise, lol.