It’s a week or two later than you’d expect, and it may be almost a trite question, but … what were your favorite books from 2008?
This is a really difficult question for me because I always forget what I’ve been reading. Although, I think there are a couple books I’ve read this year that I recommend to nearly everyone.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is one of those boks that is intriguing enough for adults, but tame enough for a younger audience.
One of the few books that has EVER made me laugh out loud was A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Quite a dark sense of humour!
I love historical fiction and The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory did not disappoint. I can’t wait to read more of Gregory’s books.
Lucky by Alice Sebold made me cry so hard. But while this is a racy, heart-wrenching, passionate, and true story, it is very well-written.
Can I also count The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, which I finished on December 31, 2007? It was a fantastic story that kept me intrigued and captivated the whole way through.
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January 9, 2009 at 8:07 am
I didn’t read nearly as much as I wanted to last year. I hope to improve on that this year. I need to look on paperbackswap for some of these books you recommend.
January 9, 2009 at 8:17 am
I totally agree with you about A Dirty Job! I was roaring with laughter in the car.
I loved the Book Thief once I got past the narration issues.
Lucky made me cry as well.
January 9, 2009 at 9:07 am
The Other Boleyn Girl was on my list as well. :)
You know, I’ve only read one Christopher MOore…I really enjoyed it but just never read another…maybe I’ll check out A Dirty Job. ;)
January 9, 2009 at 9:28 am
I’m not sure if I can choose my favs for the year. I read from such different genres, it might best to pick the fav from each one?
January 9, 2009 at 10:52 am
I loved the Book Thief too, which was the only one on your list that I’ve read. I keep meaning to order the Other Boleyn Girl, so thanks for the reminder – I’m off to Amazon now!
January 10, 2009 at 6:20 am
I have had The Other Boleyn Girl on my TBR for so long that I have decided that 2009 is the year where I am going to read it. Everyone seems to like it, so even though I am not too familiar with the historical fiction scene, I am fairly sure it will be good.
I got The Book Thief from a book club I was in and was about to read it when a friend, whose taste in books is very similar to mine, told me that it was the worst book she had ever read. So I gave it to my sister who wanted to give it a try. Never read it, but many people seem to really like it.