The 5 Best of 2010
Today's question: What are the best five books you've read in 2010?
There was an alternate question about summing up your year in a title, but if you know me, you know I can't title worth shit so I'm going the easy route.
It turns out I read a lot more than I thought I did last year* by reading 52 books. That's an average of one per week, even though I didn't really pick up anything to read until March. I didn't think it was possible given how lazy I've been but I did it. Go me!
*shakes pom poms*
You should know that my choices are based on how much I still think of them. If I said something was awesome, but it didn't make this list, that doesn't mean I don't like it anymore. As it is, I had to cheat on my top 5.
5. Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life. I've read it twice in six months. I've talked about it a few times. Whenever I read it, my fingers itch to work on that other project--the one with the band. The one that has changed so many times it's frightening.
4. Ender's Game. For the main reason that sci-fi doesn't need to hurt your head. You can read my review here.
3. Fill in the Blank Plotting. This is the easiest book on craft ever. I spent a good chunk of time exclaiming, "Of course!" and "That's so simple!" I promise a better review down the road when I reread it**.
2. Paranormalcy. This book was so worthy of all the hype. You can read my thoughts here***.
1. Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments, Books 1-3. I devoured all three in about 5 days and am pissed I have to wait until spring for book 4. I'm still thinking about the story now. In fact, I'm guessing when I'll get it back from Danielle so I can reread and mark it up. Loved, loved, LOVED it.
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What was the best book you read in 2010?
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* My stats wouldn't be possible without the aid of Goodreads.
** It's 60 pages, so rereading is a non-issue.
*** Also, Kiersten White commented on the blog. How cool is that?
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