It’s that time of year, faithful reader – and let me pause to say how much I appreciate you…even if no one else reads my silliness, I take comfort in the fact that the two of us do – time to list my favorite reads of 2011. These are books I read and that were published in 2011, to clarify. My list ended up looking a little different this year – I had a four-way tie for favorite. Without further ado:
My Top Ten for 2011
1. What I Did for a Duke – There was so much buzz about this that I had to pick it up, even though I was behind in the series. I am so glad I did! I can’t even explain why it was SO good. But it was my favorite historical romance of the year.
1. Kiss of Snow – This was the story fans of the Psy/Changling series have been waiting for Hawke and Sienna’s story since they first met and I was very happy with their book. My favorite paranormal book of the year.
1. Yours to Keep – I love the Kowalskis! Read this book and you will never look at Post-its the same way again. My favorite contemporary romance of the year.
1. Dragon Bound – The first book of the best series I’ve read lately. I might have liked Serpent’s Kiss a bit more but this book established the world and set up everything that follows. Since I already listed a favorite paranormal book, this is my favorite fantasy book of the year.
5. Serpent’s Kiss – Rune! Rune Rune Rune!! An excellent hero and an excellent book. Between Dragon Bound and this one, it was hard to decide which book I liked better and I thought Rune and Carling were a more even match than Dragos and Pia so I enjoyed reading about their relationship a bit more. Still, Dragon Bound was the first and a funner read (yeah, yeah…I used the word “funner”. So?!)
6. ShadowFever – Whether it ended the way you wanted or not, it was epic. EPIC!
7. Heart of Steel – Such a fun, swashbuckling read! So entertaining! Pirates! Zombies! Airships! If you haven’t read any of the Iron Seas books, you make me sad.
8. Winning the Wallflower – Even though this is a novella, I enjoyed it so much! More than the full-length book book that spun out of it, even.
9. To Love a Thief – If you like My Fair Lady-ish storylines, check this book out. 🙂
10. Silk is for Seduction – It was hard to round out my top ten but how could I go wrong with Loretta Chase?
11. A Lot Like Love – Honorary mention for this one. When I looked back at my list to find books I would recommend to anyone, this one popped out.
A bonus – biggest disappointment (no, I still haven’t let it go): Breaking the Rules. I know, I’m bitter…it’s my own fault for having high hopes.
So, there you go, my faves for last year. I already have read some good ones for this year – you’ll hear about those soon enough – and hear rumors of more coming soon. Yay!
What were some of your favorites of 2011? Do you agree with mine or are you sitting there shaking your head at your computer? 😛
I’m going to have to read those dragon books!!
I am pretty onboard with your list. I read most of them and have the rest in the TBR except for KMM (haven’t dived into that series). Loved Thea Harrison’s books and the Chase. Meljean can do no wrong with the Iron Seas books. Looking forward to the releases of many of these authors in 2012.
Sandy – you SO should! 🙂
Amy Katherine – the KMM books aren’t for everyone but if you make it through the first book, you’re hooked…maybe the first book and a half. Thea’s books were the best new series last year, I say. Such a fascinating world she’s building!
Oops! Sorry I spelled your name wrong the first time, Amy Kathryn. We used to be able to edit but now we can’t. 🙁
I love Julie James and can’t wait for Kyle’s book.
I agree with your choices of What I Did for a Duke and A Lot Like Love. Both were terrific books.
Jane – Me too! I know people who already have a copies in their greedy paws. Not me, though. :*(
Kim – What I Did for a Duke is the best historical I’ve read in a long long time. And Julie’s books are always so fun. 🙂
Testing edit feature.
Julie James…. uh I lookie I promise but prolly won’t go out tmr
Hmm…another test after I figured out how to log in. Just ignore me while I play.
You are da bestest evah, Mz Sybs! 😀
Here I am…still testing. Maybe I should encourage everyone to read these awesome books?
Woot! Editing is back!! Laura is awesome!