Best books of 2006
Well, since I've technically been on a deadline all year. Yep. All year. And I try not to read too much when I'm writing because...well...it messes me up. Oh, and the whole Opal thing freaked a lot of people out.
But I have started a few books and finished some really good ones. (As the world's pickiest reader I reserve the right to not finish any book I'm not thoroughly enjoying.)
So I just looked through my bookshelves and bedside stacks and formed the following list because I know everyone is going to want some great books to give and read over the holidays.
If you're looking for a great book or new author to try, may I suggest the following:
YA Books
-An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
-Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
-The Boy Book by E. Lockhart
-Party Princess by Meg Cabot
-Avalon High by Meg Cabot
-Frogs and French Kisses by Sarah Mlynowski
-Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini
-Golden by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Books written for adults:
-The Book of Joe by Jonathan Tropper
-A Drink Before the War, Sacred, Darkness Take My Hand, Prayers for Rain, and Gone Baby Gone by Dennis Lehane (can you tell I went through a Dennis Lehane period?)
-Rain Fall by Barry Eisler
-The Big Love by Sarah Dunn
Books I've read and re-read and read again:
-Amazing Grace by Megan Shull
-The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart
-Girls' Poker Night by Jill A. Davis
-Harry Potters 1-5
I can't remember all the library books I've gone through or, more importantly, the audiobooks I've checked out, but I think this is a good start!
What about you guys? Who's got a great read you'd like to share?
But I have started a few books and finished some really good ones. (As the world's pickiest reader I reserve the right to not finish any book I'm not thoroughly enjoying.)
So I just looked through my bookshelves and bedside stacks and formed the following list because I know everyone is going to want some great books to give and read over the holidays.
If you're looking for a great book or new author to try, may I suggest the following:
YA Books
-An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
-Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
-The Boy Book by E. Lockhart
-Party Princess by Meg Cabot
-Avalon High by Meg Cabot
-Frogs and French Kisses by Sarah Mlynowski
-Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini
-Golden by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Books written for adults:
-The Book of Joe by Jonathan Tropper
-A Drink Before the War, Sacred, Darkness Take My Hand, Prayers for Rain, and Gone Baby Gone by Dennis Lehane (can you tell I went through a Dennis Lehane period?)
-Rain Fall by Barry Eisler
-The Big Love by Sarah Dunn
Books I've read and re-read and read again:
-Amazing Grace by Megan Shull
-The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart
-Girls' Poker Night by Jill A. Davis
-Harry Potters 1-5
I can't remember all the library books I've gone through or, more importantly, the audiobooks I've checked out, but I think this is a good start!
What about you guys? Who's got a great read you'd like to share?
posted by Ally Carter at Saturday, November 25, 2006
11 Comments:
Yo! ALLY, you are too sweet. TRULY.
XXOO
Avalon High is one of THE best books (after yours...of course!!) !!!
Hey, Fisher!
Say hi to your hot cousin Teague for me!
Ally
OMG, I LOVE Frogs and French Kisses! It's like the best book ever (aside from Love You Kill You of course)! The first one in the series is Bras and Broomsticks, then the last one (it isn't out yet) is Spells and Sleeping Bags. I can't wait until Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy comes out!
Oh yeah, you forgot to put your books on the list! How could you forget, Ally???
I really, really liked Amazing Grace, and am really, really liking GG1 (I'm listening to it now and have got my husband hooked too)!
Had been meaning to read The Big Love. Thanks for the reminder!
Hey Ally! I have to agree with you on most of the book choices, but I have to ask: What about Twilight and New Moon by Stephenie Meyer?! Besides yours (which is awesome) they are the best books ever!!! If you haven't read them, I recommend them! Steph even has a MySpace, so you can check out her page as well...Love your books!!!!!!
Great list, Ally! Love "The Boy Book" and "The Boyfriend List."
Just one question:
WHAT ABOUT HARRY POTTER 6?
It sucks, that's why. Well it doesn't suck, it just wasn't as good as the others.
ally, can you please tell me how 2 decode it??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey! What about Harry Potter 6? Do you have something against it? Cuz thats my favorite one!
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