Tuesday, December 15, 2015

My Favorite Books Read in 2015

I love end of the year lists. And by that, I mean I love everyone else's end of the year lists. My "to be read" pile can never be too high.

And yet, my pile is so high. I can't imagine how many books would have been a favorite as well if given the opportunity.

Out of the 57 books I've read so far in 2015, these are the books I rated 5 stars:



Stinger by Robert McCammon {no review}
The Princess Bride by William Goldman {my review}
A Nearer Moon by Melanie Crowder {my review}
Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke {my review}

Honorable Mentions

These books didn't get 5 star ratings, but they were stand out reads worth mentioning. Paul Trembley's A Head Full of Ghosts, Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, and the entire Wayward Pines trilogy.



After making my list I noticed I only have 1 woman author on my favorites list this year. I apparently only read 14 books by women this year. I need to start paying attention again to what I'm reading.

Have you posted any "best of" or "favorites" lists this year? I would love to read them. Please leave me a link to your post if you can!

This post is being shared as part of The Broke and the Bookish's Top Ten Tuesday.
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16 comments:

  1. Tammy SparksDecember 15, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    The Girl with All the Gifts was on my list last year, and it's still one of my favorite books of all time. I meant to read A Head Full of Ghosts but just didn't have time. Great list!

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    1. Jen | Book DenDecember 15, 2015 at 8:56 AM

      I bet Girl made a lot of lists last year. I'm not a timely reader. :)

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  2. Becky LeJeuneDecember 15, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Oh, I need to read THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS. I even have the follow up on hand. Shame on me for not reading it yet!

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  3. Lisa @ Bookshelf FantasiesDecember 15, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Ooh, The Girl With All the Gifts!! Loved it, can't wait for his next book! The Princes Bride is always amazing. I think I'd due for a re-read. Great list!

    Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

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    1. Jen | Book DenDecember 16, 2015 at 7:18 PM

      I can't wait for his new book now, either! Haha. Yes, The Princess Bride is definitely reread worthy.

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  4. BarbDecember 15, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    I have Sour Candy on my Amazon wishlist and hope to pick it up soon. I also want to read The Girl With All the Gifts. Great list.

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  5. BonnieDecember 15, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    I read The Girl With All the Gifts last year but it definitely made my list of favorites as well! Such an incredible book. I have got to read a Robert McCammon one of these days! So many fantastic sounding books he's written (and I own a few already). Maybe in 2016. :)

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  6. JennyDecember 15, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    I almost forgot about The Nearer Moon. I saw your review and wanted to get my hands on it. Must find it.

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    1. Jen | Book DenDecember 16, 2015 at 7:19 PM

      Yes. That's the best thing about end of year lists - remembering those GEMS!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 16, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    I only found out about A Head Full of Ghosts recently, like within the last few weeks or so, and I have no idea why it took me this long! It sounds awesome!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. Jen | Book DenDecember 16, 2015 at 7:20 PM

      A Head Full of Ghosts is a great reading experience for sure. I hope you manage to get to it.

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  8. MarceDecember 16, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I am intrigued with The Girl with all the Gifts. Always a unique list Jen.

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    1. Jen | Book DenDecember 16, 2015 at 7:22 PM

      First of all, Marce, it's so good to see you! And second, your comment really touched me. I do feel like the oddball a lot of the time.

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