I wanted to share a few of my favorite reads from this past year.
Top 5:
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
I had never heard of Corrie ten Boom before reading this book, but found her story truly inspirational.
The Probable Future by Alice Hoffman
This was a touching story of three special women who learn to see the world and each other in different ways. They also learn about love, both for family and for the men in their lives.
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
I reviewed this just a couple of days ago, discussing how I enjoyed all the characters and the twisting plot. I also really liked how each section was narrated by a different person.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
This children’s classic is still magical for me, and it was nice to share it with Amber this time around.
She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb
I loved this one. It was a blending of Appalachia’s present and its past, of the truth behind folk songs and the way the present often echoes what happened before. I loved how all the characters lives intersected, how they interacted with each other.
Favorite Romance:
Phenomenal Girl 5 by A. J. Menden
I had expected a fun book, but it also turned out to be an incredible romance that brought tears to my eyes.
Favorite Title:
I Love, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti by Giulia Melucci
The story was okay; the title was fabulous.
Favorite Fantasy:
The Light of Burning Shadows by Chris Evans
This military fantasy hooked me. I can’t wait to read more of Evans’ work.
Favorite Thriller/Suspense:
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
The characters just drew me in, with their strengths and their secrets.
Book I was Surprised I Loved:
Phantom Limb by Theresa Kishkan
Her essays are beautiful, worth lingering over.
Hopefully 2010 will bring more wonderful books and stories.
You have a nice set of links.
I always enjoy reading:
`The Hiding Place` by Corrie ten Boom
`The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe` by C. S. Lewis
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I have been wanting to read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and now I know I need to.
Happy New Year!
The only one I’ve read on your list is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I do a few others in my TBR pile. Happy New Year!
What a great list! So glad you found Corrie Ten Boom and loved The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – those are fantastic. Happy reading in 2010!
Ahh, the Sharyn McCrumb Appalachia series is one of my all-time favorites; they have a special spot on my shelf. Be sure to check out The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter.
WOW! I actually read “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Booom when I was a child, thanks to my Mother who still owns the book!
Great list, I’ll have to check out some of these titles!
Years ago I read Corrie ten Boom’s story & I found it very inspiring!
Happy New Year!
Carol-Happy New Year and Congrats on the pearl necklace-although I wish I won it I am happy to know whose neck it will be gracing. You deserve it.
The Hiding Place was one of my top 3. I found another book of hers, I think it’s Prison letters, in a box of books my dad gave me I can’t wait to read it.
Great list! The Hiding Place is on my to-read list.
–Anna
Hm..how did I miss this post.
Anyway, oh yes military fantasy :O)
And I need to read Melucci