Road Trip Wednesday is a “Blog Carnival,” where YA Highway’s contributors post a weekly writing- or reading-related question that begs to be answered. In the comments, you can hop from destination to destination and get everybody’s unique take on the topic.
This week’s topic:
What were your top five favorite books of 2011?
I didn’t read many books that were published in 2011 because I was trying to catch up with a few goodies that released on previous years, but, since the question leaves that end open, I chose five books that I read in 2011, regardless of when they were published.
But only 5? That’s gonna be hard … I could choose 10 titles easily, but 5 is going to a be problem. Well, here they are (in no particular order):
Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
I know, it’s not YA, but again, the question didn’t clarify that end, and I love Richelle Mead’s books. All of them. Besides, this was the last one of the series. Perfect.
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Love the world-building and the Graces idea. I have Fire loaded into my kindle. Soon, I’ll get to it!
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Oh, such a sweetheart story! I hear Lola is even better. That one is also on my kindle.
The Duff by Kody Keplinger
Such nice way of dealing with sex during teenager years. Plus, truly engaging ;)
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Wow, such a soul-shattering love story, and a great created world and creatures. Just wow!
Honorable Mentions (sorry, I couldn’t leave them out):
Touch by Jus Accardo
I’m in love with Kale. Period.
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
And I’m in love with Daemon. Period.
How about you? What were YOUR top five reads of the year?
Btw, Happy New Year everyone!
Cheers,
Anna and the French Kiss is one of my faves read in 2011 as well. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. The Duff was the same thing. I loved it! I haven’t read the others, but will add them to my TBR list. Thanks :)
Loved The Duff and Anna! Great choices!
What a great list! I’m about to post mine, but it was sooo hard to narrow down. LOVED Daughter of Smoke and Bone!
Likewise, my list is books I read in 2011 (I haven’t read enough books pubbed in 2011 to make a meaningful choice), and not all mine are YA. DoSaB is on my TBR list.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone is the next book I’m reading. It sounds so amazing!
I’d have to scan through my iPad! Actually one of the best reads was a critique partner’s manuscript which I really hope finds a home one day.
Oooh, love your list! I barely read any published-in-2011 books either, so I totally get where you’re coming from. There’s too much awesome to catch up on!
Anna is on my list, too, and GRACELING got an honorable mention. I debated on putting GRACELING on the list–I really did love it–but others won out. I haven’t read your other picks, but several are already on my TBR pile :)
Ooh, I didn’t think of doing honorable mentions to sneak in a few more! I’m seeing a lot of the same titles crop up and sometimes the buzz about a book puts me off, but I’ve learned to trust the RTWs! I’ll have to check out the ones on your list that I didn’t recognize.
I’m definitely adding “The Duff” on my To Read list. Ack, it keeps getting longer and longer!
Graceling looks interesting just because of the cover. I’m guessing it’s fantasy? I have an aim to get a large collection of fantasy and sci-fi novels for next year. I’m starting to become a fan, especially of sci-fi.
And I see Paris for Anna and the French Kiss! I’m so in love with Paris.
I loved Graceling, but could not get through Fire. I really hope there will be another book featuring the protagonist of Graceling (forgetting her name at the moment!), because she was really interesting.
I loved The DUFF too :-) and I do need to add some of your top 5 to my TBR list :-)
Thanks for sharing!
Anna was one of my favorites, as well! And while The DUFF wasn’t on my list, I agree that it did a great job tackling teen sexuality.
I keep seeing Daughter of Smoke and Bone on everyone’s lists. Obviously I’m missing out on something…