2013 in Books

As with everything sometimes I read more and sometimes I read less. Lately I have been starting books and realising that life is to short to read something that does not bring joy, or I feel that in my limited English skills I could write better. I continue to use Good reads... most of the time, thus this list does not reflect all I have read over the year.

Ella Enchanted

by Gail Carson Levine

Delightful little fairytale.

The Imposter Bride

by Nancy Richler

Nice Canadian novel, set in the 1950 through present. Was angry about the lack of communication between characters, off course if the record could have set straight at the very beginning there would have been no story.

 

We Were the Mulvaneys

by Joyce Carol Oates

I finally got around to reading this modern day classic, it was a good story. Rather depressing, although I did feel the end was worth it. one particular line will always stay with me. Went something like '.....did you not realise that because of you all of our lives changed forever.' That one line was the point of the book.

Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality

by Jacob Tomsky

Heard a interview on the CBC with the author and would you not know it, it was at library that same day! Basically the point is how to score a hotel deal. Interesting.

 

Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense

by Corinne Mucha

The library has really taken to  graphic novels, I benefit from their awesomeness.

 

The Promise of Stardust

by Priscille Sibley

Medical ethical dilemma, family history etc. Worth the read.

 

On the Island

by Tracey Garvis-Graves

Surprisingly good, and riveting. Unexpected considering the cover design was poor in my opinion. In reviewing my good reads list I see there is more to the story so will have to get the library to order it in for me.

 

 

The Next Day: A Graphic Novella

by Jason Gilmore,

Graphic novel about people who decide to commit suicide then don't.

 

Perdita

by Hilary Scharper

Novel based on the Bruce peninsula. Wasn't sure what to make of it, felt like there was just so many details that were unnecessary to the core story which just acted to make the plot line all fuzzy. Thought I was alone in my thoughts then I read a review by Andrew Armitage in the Sun times and he thought the same. Made me feel better.

Revenge of the Tide

by Elizabeth Haynes

British crime fiction. Completely forgettable.

 

The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope

by Rhonda Riley

Wonderfulness. Fantasy set in reality. Did not want the story to end. Loved it.

 

Rapture Practice

by Aaron Hartzler

Little gay boy grows up in conservative Christian home, a memoir. Again heard the author on the CBC. Felt really bad for his father now showing his face in public.

 

 

Golden Boy

by Abigail Tarttelin

Ambiguous genitalia  in the everyday life of a teenager. Enjoyed.

 

The Smart One

by Jennifer Close

I think I liked it, but I can't really remember it, but I could have been drinking.

 

Girls in White Dresses

by Jennifer Close

Picked it out cause I liked the cover art. That is very important to me. It was funny. Can't recall the ending, sure it was a quick read.

 

The Silver Linings Playbook

by Matthew Quick

A novel that that has been made into a movie, you never know what to expect. Twas good. My favorite character was the therapist.

S.E.C.R.E.T. 

by L. Marie Adeline

The 'new 49 shades of grey'.(Have not read it cause I heard the writing was soo poor and it moved sooo slow)  Read about it MacLean's magazine. The library had it. For a sex book I don't think I should have laughed so much.

Between the Lines

by Jodi Picoult

Cute little mother daughter produced  fairy tale bought at Walmart in a fit of depression, Think I have already gotten rid of it.

Dead Ever After (Sookie Stackhouse #13)

by Charlaine Harris

The sadness of a much loved series ending. Although, with this authors writings you never know where characters will show up.

Calling Invisible Women

by Jeanne Ray

More fantasy set in reality. Hilarious novel about waking one day to find you have become invisible but your family fails to notice.

All the Summer Girls

by Meg Donohue

Fefinitely drinking  while reading.

 

Crazy Rich Asians

by Kevin Kwan

Very interesting read about how I will never live, especially since my lottery numbers never seem to be the right ones.

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen

by Lucy Knisley

Graphic novel that seems to keep on being checked out by Maya again and again. It is about food.

 The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls

by Anton DiSclafani

I think that you are a little girl who is GaGa about horses or could care a less. I am the later and this book is for the former.

 

Daisy Kutter: The Last Train

by Kazu Kibuishi

A graphic novel that is almost anime in appearance- which I hate so slightly surprising it came home with me. Strong female lead.

 

Smile (Smile #1)

by Raina Telgemeier

BRaces drauma in teen years. Graphic novel

 

Forever, Interrupted

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Nothing like a novel where a husband dies to make you cry.

 

Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas

by Jim Ottaviani

Sounds intelligent, was a graphic novel.

 

Lets Explore Diabetes with Owls

by David Sedaris

He has written much better, I wonder if he had to produce a book for his contract and this is what he came up with. Only a couple funny stories.

 

 

 

Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising Series 

by Kelly Armstrong

Children breed to have superpowers, I am still waiting for mine so while I wait I read fiction.

 

The Jane Austen Marriage Manual

by Kim Izzo

An American chick lit novel that reads like a British one. Ending obvious from the start.

 

A Rural Affair

by Catherine Alliott

British chick lit about fantasying your husband dies and then he actually does. Opps