This week's top ten list features books that I loved but didn't review, either because I read them before I was a book blogger or because I just couldn't find the words to do them justice.
- The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (Kingkiller Chronicles) - I read this prior to blogging, and I've thought about reviewing it on the blog anyway, especially since it won an Alex Award for its great crossover appeal, but I really just don't know what to say about it other than, "It's freaking awesome. Read it. Now."
Amazon| Goodreads
- Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling - I read these way before blogging, and never bothered to review them because everyone knows they're awesome and that everyone in the universe should read them and that they're an obvious recommendation. Right?
Amazon| Goodreads
- Looking for Alaska by John Green - I had to read this for my adolescent lit class in college. The whole class loved it and when we had to break up into groups to do our project for the semester, my group didn't have any trouble choosing John Green's newly released book, An Abundance of Katherines
. I was an immediate fan then and remain one now. I buy all of his books but haven't reviewed any. John Green books are too awesome for my blog. Maybe one day I'll have the audacity to review one on here anyway. DFTBA.
Amazon| Goodreads
- Howl's Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones - Another before the blog book. I loved the Miyazaki film
and had to read the book. And of course the book is even better! Dianna Wynne Jones has since become one of my favorite authors. If you haven't read anything by her, you should. You can start with this one.
Amazon| Goodreads
- Sabriel by Garth Nix (Abhorsen Chronicles) - Also read this before I started blogging. I'm always surprised by how many people haven't heard of these books, because they're so good. High fantasy. Necromancers. Spirits. Amazing magic system. Awesome world. Heroine of quiet strength. If you haven't read it, do. A fourth book will be coming out as well, featuring Clariel. I can't wait for it.
Amazon| Goodreads
- The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander - Have you ever seen the Disney animated movie The Black Cauldron
? That was based on book 2
in this little series, except the books are eleventy billion times more awesome. Approximately. They're YA/MG fantasy based in Welsh lore and mythology, and they're quick but amazing and endearing reads. LOVE.
Amazon| Goodreads
- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (Leviathan Trilogy) - I'm pretty sure I already had my blog when I started reading these. I really like this trilogy, but I didn't review them for whatever reason. I did snag a copy of Goliath
from Galley Grab though, so perhaps the obligation I now feel will motivate me to get reviews of all 3 of them up on the blog soon.
Amazon| Goodreads
- Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks - I bought these because, before the Agency Model raped the prices of e-books, I found the omnibus for $9.99 on my Kindle. Plus there is an assassin on the cover and I have a weak spot for rogues. I wasn't disappointed. I read them before blogging, and I really like them. It's magic ninja hit men. WTF is not to like?
Amazon| Goodreads
- The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (The Queen's Thief) - I loved this book, but I didn't review it because it's one of those books that is hard not to spoil. I keep my reviews spoiler-free, so when a book is difficult to talk about without ruining it I often just won't review it. It's really good, though. Eugenides is one of my favorite characters (obviously, because he's a freakin' rogue), and he makes this series really fun to read just to see WTF kind of stuff he's pulled by the end of each book.
Amazon| Goodreads
- Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer (Bloody Jack Series) - I listened to this audiobook back when it was one of Sync's free downloads last summer, and absolutely loved it. Katherine Kellgren narrates it, and she does such an amazing job. I never liked audiobooks before I listened to her read this one. I'm not sure why I have yet to review this title, but I definitely recommend reading (or listening to!) this if you haven't. Jacky is a hilarious character even though a lot of the things that happen to her are quite serious.
Amazon| Goodreads
I haven't read any of these other than Harry Potter (of course), but I've found quite a few to add to my neverending TBR!
ReplyDeleteRie @ Mission to Read
i have the harry potter series on my list too. yup, there's just no words to describe the awesomeness of those books. awesome list!
ReplyDeletecheck out my top ten list this week.
-Michelle
Looking for Alaska was so good. Miles was awesome.
ReplyDeleteCheck out our AWESOME giveaways!
Awesome list. :) I've heard of a few of them, and I really want to read Looking for Alaska. I really need to get on that. :P
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my post. :D
New follower.
Man, there are a few of these I really want to read. The only John Green I've read is "Paper Towns" which I adored. Lately I've been hearing such good stuff about the Bloody Jack books, and The Thief. I own 'The Thief' so I should really get reading it, haha.
ReplyDeletesounds like some good books--I could have included Harry Potter as well. kaye—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteYES to Harry Potter and Looking for Alaska! Both are too good to review...fabulous choices :)
ReplyDeletehi, after reading this list I think we should be friends. I'm so surprised that more people haven't read the Sabriel series as well! I'm SO naming my first daughter Sabriel. LOVE that series! New Follower.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read many of these. I never know whether to review books like Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteHow EPIC is Name of the Wind? Thank you, Patrick Rothfuss. I haven't done my top ten for this week yet but if I do, that book would def make the cut.
ReplyDeleteAnd THANK YOU! I received my RAK today, yay Heist Society. You totally made my week my special.
Thank you Jenny
I absolutely loved Looking for Alaska! and of course Harry Potter!
ReplyDelete