I read up a storm this year, and couldn't have enjoyed it more. I rediscovered my love for fiction, reread some childhood favorites, and discovered the joy of comic books and graphic novels. I began educating myself on feminism, sleuthed my way through multiple mysteries, and admitted that I just can't get into Stephen King.
(All images courtesy of Goodreads)
My Top 5 Favorites of 2013:
The Shining Girls, Lauren Beukes
Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman
Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, David Sedaris
Wild, Cheryl Strayed
Honorable Mentions:
When Evil Came to Good Hart, Mardi Link
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs
In years past, it has always just been my goal to read as much as possible. This year, with the onset of grad school and adding classes to an already busy schedule, my goal is to read one book a month for pleasure reading. I don't want to lose sight of why I'm going back to school in the first place: my insatiable love for books, libraries, and the written word.
Already on my list for 2014 is the Divergent series, Where'd You Go Bernadette?, and Hollow City. In the name of "research," I'm planning on catching up on my children's and YA literature. I'd also like to read the writings of John Muir. To the library!
What's the best book you read in 2013? What do I need to be reading in 2014?
What's the best book you read in 2013? What do I need to be reading in 2014?
Wishing all of you a 2014 full of happiness, favorite books, and bottomless cups of coffee.
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