2015 Year in Review
I always like to look back at all the books I've read during the year. I'm amazed at the sheer number of books I've read. Included in that number, however are a lot of dogs. I spent too much time thinking all those free Kindle specials were the answer to feeding my reading hunger. They weren't. I joined a book club at my local library and got back in touch with what it means to read a thoughtful and well written novel.
Here is my list of the most memorable titles in 2015 and my reasons why.
Best Overall Title
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
There's a reason this won the Pulitzer Prize. It's a beautiful and perfectly crafted story about a blind, French girl during WWII. Exquisite!
Most Talked About
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
I have never been that attached to an image of Atticus Finch found in To Kill a Mockingbird. Here I think we see a real man and his struggle to raise his family.
Most Out of My Comfort Zone
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
I don't usually read thrillers or horror. I can watch the news if I want any of that. But Stephen King is a brilliant writer and I enjoyed every single page.
Most Charming
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Paris, a barge on the Seine, romance and books. A recipe for love and adventure unfolds that will fill your heart.
Best Non Fiction
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
I had the responsibility of making the end of life decisions for my elderly step mother in 2015. This book helped me navigate that world with greater understanding.
Most Impactful
Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A recovering alcoholic finds himself in an unlikely place and takes two young boys he doesn't know on his summer camping trip. An amazing an unbreakable bond forms between them. This novel teaches so many lessons in life and love.
2015 turned out great in my world of books. Here's to an even better 2016. Happy New Year!
I always like to look back at all the books I've read during the year. I'm amazed at the sheer number of books I've read. Included in that number, however are a lot of dogs. I spent too much time thinking all those free Kindle specials were the answer to feeding my reading hunger. They weren't. I joined a book club at my local library and got back in touch with what it means to read a thoughtful and well written novel.
Here is my list of the most memorable titles in 2015 and my reasons why.
Best Overall Title
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
There's a reason this won the Pulitzer Prize. It's a beautiful and perfectly crafted story about a blind, French girl during WWII. Exquisite!
Most Talked About
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
I have never been that attached to an image of Atticus Finch found in To Kill a Mockingbird. Here I think we see a real man and his struggle to raise his family.
Most Out of My Comfort Zone
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
I don't usually read thrillers or horror. I can watch the news if I want any of that. But Stephen King is a brilliant writer and I enjoyed every single page.
Most Charming
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Paris, a barge on the Seine, romance and books. A recipe for love and adventure unfolds that will fill your heart.
Best Non Fiction
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
I had the responsibility of making the end of life decisions for my elderly step mother in 2015. This book helped me navigate that world with greater understanding.
Most Impactful
Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A recovering alcoholic finds himself in an unlikely place and takes two young boys he doesn't know on his summer camping trip. An amazing an unbreakable bond forms between them. This novel teaches so many lessons in life and love.
2015 turned out great in my world of books. Here's to an even better 2016. Happy New Year!
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