2009 was an extraordinary year for reading and I’m expecting an even more impressive reading year for 2010. The following novels are some of my favorite books from 2009. They all posses at least one quality that made a lasting impression. Be it... unforgettable characters, intriguing plot line, impeccable writing, etc. etc... They aren't any any particular order, but are defintely books that you should add to your reading pile, have you not had the chance to read them this year.
Here are my top 15 picks for 2009:
1. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
2. Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
3. Stargazer by Claudia Gray
4. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
5. Willow by Julia Hoban
6. North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
7. Faery Rebels by R.J. Anderson
8. Ballads of Suburbia by Stephanie Kuehnert
9. Shiver by Maggie Steifvater
10. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
11. Darklight by Lesley Livingston
12. Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater
13. The Season by Sarah MacLean
14. If I Stay by Gayle Foreman
15. Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
What are your top picks for 2009?