Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Books I read in 2015

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly theme hosted by the Broke & the Bookish.

This week's theme is the top ten books I've read in 2015. I could do a variety of lists, but I know myself well enough to know that I can't just pick 10! So here's what I came up with.


1. The Butterfly and the Violin by Kristy Cambron - This is by far my favorite book of the year. It enthralled me.


2. Accept This Dandelion by Brooke Williams - This was so much fun to read. I giggled my way through it.


3. Dandelion Field by Kathryn Springer - The story in this one kept me turning the pages. The way that there were two stories really being told at the same time.


4. How to Catch a Prince by Rachel Hauck - My favorite of the Royal Wedding Series. I loved this one.


5. From the Start by Melissa Tagg - Her books have captivated me from the first, and this one wasn't any exception.


6. Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund - I loved Ryan in this book. He gave a whole new meaning to the "wounded" hero.


7. Not By Sight by Kate Breslin - I loved her debut last year. This one was a great second novel.


8. The Gifting Series by K. E. Ganshert - I read all three of these in one weekend I believe.


9. Fire and Ice by Mary Connealy - I'd been wanting Bailey's story since book 1. Was so glad to get it in this one.


10. Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin - I love the cover on this book. I love her writing.


11. Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar - It's been a while since I read one of his books. This one was a surprise delight.


12. One More Wish by Robin Jones Gunn - Robin's books are like old friends. Even when it's a new book. They are truly a breath of fresh air.


13. Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz - Laura's books make me long to be in the period of history. They truly are amazing.


14. The Wedding Chapel by Rachel Hauck - If I wasn't already a fan of Rachel's, then this book would have made me one. It's that good.


15. The Isle of Hope by Julie Lessman - Julie's first contemporary novel. There are enough fun characters in it to make me not sad that she's writing contemporary instead of historical. Though I still love her historicals.


16. Wings of Glory Series by Sarah Sundin - These have been on my list for a while. I'm so glad that I got to them, finally. Book 3 is my favorite.


17. Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter - I kept hearing about this book. I was glad to finally read it.


18. The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan - I'd forgotten how funny his books are until I started this one. I love his sense of humor.


19. Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George - I love fairytale retellings. This one retells the Twelve Dancing Princesses.


20. Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey - I kept waiting for Reef's story. I was not disappointed in it at all.

Now for some that are mostly rereads:
21. Short Straw Bride & Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer - These are my two favorites by Karen.


22. Juliet by Anne Fortier - I loved this one from the first time that I read it. This time through, I was buddy reading it, and I loved it even more.





23. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling - One of my friends is reading this series for the first time, and I said I'd buddy with her on these. No matter how many times I read them, Harry Potter never gets old.


7 comments:

  1. DAWN!!! I am soooo very honored that you put Isle of Hope on your list, my friend -- THANK YOU!! What a great way to wake up, especially when I see the company I keep -- MANY of my favorite authors, so I am doubly blessed.

    Hugs and I wish you and yours a happy, healthy, and holy holiday season.

    Julie

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  2. What a great list, Dawn! You have a wonderful variety there. And you gave me some reading ideas of my own. :-)

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  3. I'm adding some of these titles to my TBR stack, thanks to you. Thank you for being such a blessing of a reading friend!!

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  4. Thank you, Dawn! I'm honored to be included with so many wonderful writer-friends!

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  5. Fuzzy Mud sounds interesting!!

    Here's my Top Ten Tuesday post for the week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/12/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-best-books-i.html

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  6. Thank you for including me on your list!!!!

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  7. I just finished Mistress of Tall Acres and loved it! I have a few of the others on the list in my TBR stack. Never enough time to read!

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