Treat Yourself to a Good Book in 2012!

Every year I try to make a list of the best books that I've read throughout the year and every year it gets more difficult to narrow that list down but that's a good thing right since that means I'm reading so many wonderful stories. Well once again I've decided since it's hard enough to pick a select few books that I loved that I'm not going to put them on a ranked list but just give you eleven (sorry...couldn't narrow it to JUST ten) of the books that I thought were amazing enough to earn spots on my keeper shelf. :-) I gave so many books 5 star ratings this year but here are a few that I REALLY REALLY loved. If you're looking to treat yourself to a book for the new year I'll just bet any of these will keep you thoroughly entertained.

































So those are SOME of my picks, if you really want to see more of my favorite books just "friend" me on Goodreads. :-) I hope you all have a Happy New Year and Happy Reading!


Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Wow...5 books in common on our lists (plus 2 others that didn't make mine)! I always knew we had great taste in books. :o) And I simply must make it a priority to read Karen Witemeyer this next year...I'm pretty sure I don't know what I've been missing all this time!

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  2. RissiDecember 31, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Heiress was a beautiful story. A dark fairy-tale, yes, but lovely.

    And, Jenny B. Jones... she is just grand when it comes to chick-lit romantic-comedies - LOVE her stories. ;D

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  3. CaseyDecember 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love the list, Renee! And I agree with you, there were so many great titles this year I had to almost put new restrictions on what I give 5 stars. LOL! Can't wait for the selection in 2012. :D

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  4. Catherine WestDecember 31, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks for including Yesterday's Tomorrow on your list, Renee!

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  5. SaraDecember 31, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Great list, Renee! Wolfsbane and Heiress were two of my favorites too. I can't wait for what 2012 has for us!

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  6. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)December 31, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Happy New Year ladies!!! I realize that most of the books I listed were historical so hopefully next year I'll be able to include more contemporary fiction. I have high hopes for the books of 2012. :-)

    XOXO~ Renee

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  7. Laura FrantzDecember 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM

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  8. Laura FrantzDecember 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Renee, So honored to be among such great reads here. You are one savvy reader/reviewer and I can just imagine how hard it is to narrow this down. I'm reading Heiress right now - WOW! My first Susie book - but not my last! Thanks for all the great book reccs. YOU would make my list for top 10 readers, that's for sure;)

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  9. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)December 31, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Awww you're too sweet Laura! Thank you so much for your kind words. :-) I hope the new year brings many blessings for you and your family. :-)

    XOXO~ Renee

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  10. DianeDecember 31, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Great line up. I've read a few of yours and will look into the others. Hugs and have a great New Year! :O)

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  11. Joy Tamsin DavidDecember 31, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Great list Renee! You were the one who gave me the heads up on Yesterday's Tomorrow and I loved it! That one made my best of list too. Happy New Year!

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  12. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Great list Renee! It is hard narrowing things down, isn't it?

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  13. SukoDecember 31, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I will keep your list in mind, Renee! Have a wonderful and healthy New Year! Thanks for visitng my blog throughout the year.

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  14. BlueroseJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    I've seen Yesterday's Tomorrow on almost everyone's list, so I've definitely got to pick it up. Of course, I'm wanting to read all the ones I haven't already read up there.

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