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Favorite contemporary fiction of 2011

(These are books that I read in 2011, but were not necessarily released in 2011.) Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk From my review: “Beautifully written, lushly sensual with details of taste, touch, smell – and an intriguing mystery as … Continue reading

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Armchair BEA: My ten favorites of the year (so far) – plus, the 2011 books I’m looking forward to most

Make sure and check out the main Armchair BEA site, since it’s giveaway day! I’m still catching up on mailing books from the past couple of giveaways, so I’m using the alternate topic: my favorites of 2011 thus far, and … Continue reading

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Best of 2010 in Books Meme

This set of questions is the perfect way to look back on a year’s worth of reading. Best Book of 2010: The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli Worst Book of 2010: I only had one 2-star read this year: Godric … Continue reading

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My favorite audiobooks of 2010

(These are audiobooks that I listened to in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Some of the favorites on my previous lists were also audiobooks – When You Reach Me, Love Walked In, On Beauty, The Nobodies Album, … Continue reading

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My favorite speculative fiction of 2010

(These are speculative fiction titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The Passage by Justin Cronin From my review: “This is an epic story, with multiple points-of-view, a intricately layered plot, and amazing characters … Continue reading

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My favorite children’s fiction of 2010

(These are middle grade novels that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead From my review: “When You Reach Me won the Newbery Medal, and the honor is definitely … Continue reading

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My favorite essays and poetry of 2010

(These are essays and poetry titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Questions About Angels: Poems by Billy Collins From my review: “Reading Billy Collins is like soaking in a hot bath after a … Continue reading

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My favorite contemporary fiction reads of 2010

(These are contemporary fiction books that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos From my review: “Ms. de los Santos writes with a very unique style – Claire … Continue reading

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