Showing posts with label Best of the Month. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Best of the Month. Show all posts

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Best of the Month - November 2012




Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.


Books I read and reviewed in November 2012:
 
 
1. The Miserable Mill (Series of Unfortunate Events #4) by Lemony Snicket.
 
 
2. Dreamless (Starcrossed #2) by Josephine Angelini.
 
 
3. The Giver (The Giver #1) by Louis Lowry.
 
 
4. February (Conspiracy 365 #2) by Gabrielle Lord.
 
 
5. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson.
 
 
6. Holes (Holes #1) by Louis Sachar.
 
 
7. The Amber Amulet by Craig Silvey.
 
 
8. Enclave (Razorland #1) by Ann Aguirre.
 
 
9. The Raft by S.A. Bodeen.
 
 
10. This is Not a Drill by Beck McDowell.
 
 
11. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.
 
 
12. Every Day by David Levithan.
 
 
13. Ransomwood by Sherryl Jordan.
 
 
14. Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Confessions of Georgia Nicholson #1-2) by Louise Rennison.
 
 
15. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan.
 
 
16. Wake (Water Song #1) by Amanda Hocking.
 
 
17. The Awakening (The Vampire Diaries #1) by L.J. Smith.
 
 
18. Slow Man by J.M. Coetzee.
 
 
19. Wake (Dreamcatcher #1) by Lisa McMann.
 
 
20. March (Conspiracy 365 #3) by Gabrielle Lord.


21. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
 
 
My favourite book of November was:
 
 
Wake (Watersong, #1)
 
 
 
 
Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.


Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Best of the Month - October 2012



Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.

Books I read and reviewed in October 2012:
 
 
 
Leisl & Po by Lauren Oliver;
 
 
 
The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia #6) by C.S. Lewis;
 
 
 
When it Happens by Suzane Colasanti
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dear Miffy by John Marsden;
 
 
 
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White;
 
 
 
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling;
 
 
 
Whispers in Autumn (The Last Year #1) by Krista Leigh;
 
 
 
Prince Charming Must Die (The Grimm Chronicles #1) by Isabella Fontaine;
 
 
 
Freak by E.K. Henry;
 
 
 
Starcrossed (Starcrossed #1) by Josephine Angelini;
 
 
 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1) by C.S. Lewis;
 
 
 
Happily Never After (The Grimm Chronicles #2) by Isabella Fontaine;
 
 
 
On Beauty by Zadie Smith;
 
 
 
Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey;
 
 
 
Jessie Hearts NYC by Keris Stainton;
 
 
 
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham;
 
 
 
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer;
 
 
 
A Girl Named Digit by Annabel Monaghan;
 
 
 
Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers
 
 
 
 
My Favourite read of this month was:
 
 
The Casual Vacancy
 

Monday, October 1, 2012

Best of the Bunch - September 2012










Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.


Books I read and reviewed in September:

 



Saturday by Ian McEwan;

 
Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1) by Tahereh Mafi;

 
The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater;

 

Beautifully Broken (Spellbound #1) by Sherry Soule;




 

Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1) by Laini Taylor

 



Wicked (Pretty Little Liars #5) by Sara Shepard;

 
Killer (Pretty Little Liars #6) by Sara Shepard;

 
Heartless (Pretty Little Liars #7) by Sara Shepard;

 
Wanted (Pretty Little Liars #8) by Sara Shepard;

 
The Traitors by Tom Becker;

 
Loathing Lola by William Kostakis;

 
How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford;

 
My Story by Tom Daley;

 
January (Conspiracy 365 #1) by Gabrielle Lord

 
Books that I read this month and which reviews will be posted this week are Eve and Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate and Xor: The Shape of Darkness by Moshe Sipper. 



My favourite read of the month would have to be any of the Pretty Little Liars books by Sara Shepard. I read books 5-8 in this series in about three days. 










Saturday, September 1, 2012

Best of the Bunch - August 2012





Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.
 
 
Books I read and reviewed in August:
 
 
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro;
 
 
Winter's Light by M.J. Hearle;
 
 
Spark by Amy Kathleen Ryan;
 
 
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan;
 
 
 
 
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom;
 
 
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher;
 
 
Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby;
 
 
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding;
 
 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney;
 
 
One Day by David Nicholls;


Also a book that I read this month but am yet to review is Survive by Alex Morel.
 
 
 
And my favourite book of the month is........
 
 
Fever Pitch
 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Best of the Bunch - July 2012




Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.

I read nowhere near the amount of books I wanted to due to sickness but the Books that I have read and reviewed this month are:


The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa;
Winter's Shadow by M.J. Hearle;
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan;
Any Love but Mine by Debbie Davies;
No Such Thing as Forever by Ali Cronin;
Matilda by Roald Dahl


The books that I read in July but am yet to review are:


The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett;
The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross;
7 Clues to Winning You by Kristin Walker



My favourite book from July is:


The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1)

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Best of the Bunch - June 2012




Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.



Books that I have read and reviewed this month are:


The Heaven I Found in Hell by Ashley Andrews;
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky;
Scary School by Derek the Ghost;
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (re-read);
Loners by Lex Thomas;
The Brotherhood of Piaxia by Michael Drakich;
Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky;
Of Poseidon by Anna Banks;
The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross;
Struck by Rhonda Stapleton;
Dads, Geeks and Blue Haired Freaks by Ellie Philips;
Xoc by Matt Dembicki;
The Lure of the Shapinsay by Krista Holle


And the books that I read but haven't yet reviewed are:

Harry a History by Melissa Anelli;
The Faustian Host by Dave Becker


I only have one 5 star rating this month (although I did give 4 stars 6 times). The one book with the 5 star rating is:



Of Poseidon (Of Poseidon, #1)



Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Best of the Bunch - May 2012



Best of the Bunch is an awesome end-of-month meme created at Lyrical Reviews and now hosted by Sally at Always Lost in Stories. All you have to do is pick your favourite book of all the books you've read that month and post it.


Books that I have read this month are:

The Mayfair Moon by J.A. Redmerski;
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld;
A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid;
Have Book, Will Travel by Kfir and Yonatan Luzzatto;
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson;
Hell's Game by Theresa Lo;
The Underdog by Marcus Zusak;
Openside: My Journey to the World Cup by David Pocock;
Swordhand Omnibus by Markus Sedgwick;
Vampire Underground by Brian Rowe;
The DUFF: (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) by Kody Keplinger;
The Knife of Never Letting Go;
One Moment by Kristina McBride;
Wings by Aprilynne Pike;
Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles;
I'm Here to Help by S.F. Chapman;
Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton;
Scars by Cheryl Rainfield;
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey;
Hourglass by Myra McEntire; and
Timepiece by Myra McEntire.


This was hard because I gave 7 5 star ratings to books this month, but my favourite book of the month would have to be...............



Hourglass


My review of this book will be posted very soon.