- Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland. This one doesn't come out until January 4, but I can't wait. Ms. Rowland's Demon series is one of my top three urban fantasy favorites. Her books have a strong sense of place, and her heroine Kara is tough without being prickly. Love!
- Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler. This is another favorite series of mine. It's smart and sexy and doesn't take itself too seriously. Fantastic.
- Black Wings by Christina Henry. I read an excerpt a few weeks ago, and I was hooked.
- Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams. I'm a big fan of Laura Bickle's Anya Kalinczyk series, so I thought I'd check out her Oracle series, written under her Alayna Williams pseudonym. Plus, I like science fiction, and this novel seems to have a science fictiony flavor to it.
- Room by Emma Donoghue. Enough people (my mother, my agent, every top ten list I've run across) have now recommended this book that I think I'd be crazy not to read it.
- The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. I've never read it. I don't know why.
- Faithful Place by Tana French. Tana French writes beautifully: she combines gorgeous language with gripping narrative, and that's a talent I admire. I'm really looking forward to this one.
- Freedom by Jonathan Franzen. I think it's time I jump on the bandwagon. Or am I supposed to jumping off of it now? I haven't been keeping track. Regardless, I'd like to form an opinion for myself.
Any suggestions to help me use up the rest of my gift card haul? I'm particularly looking for a good, non-formulaic mystery. I haven't read widely in the mystery genre myself, and I could use some guidance. What are you looking forward to reading in 2011?
I'm going to read Dune and Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Because I should have by now.
ReplyDeleteOne of those "I should have by now"s is The Book Thief, which I'm reading now.
What are the other 2 in your top-3 urban fantasies?
@Jaimie: Right now, my top 3 urban fantasy series are Diana Rowland's, Nicole Peeler's, and Laura Bickle's, in no particular order. Guess I should have said so!
ReplyDeleteI've read Dune and Jonathan Strange--both fantastic in *very* different ways. The Book Thief looks amazing! I'm adding it to my list.
Have you read The Passage by Justin Cronin? Beautiful writing with a Stephen King-style plot. Also, The Help is truly excellent if you haven't read it yet. Read it before the movie comes out, I'm sure it won't do it justice.
ReplyDelete@Rachel: Oooo, The Passage! Definitely on the list. And I'm planning to borrow a copy of The Help once my mother is done with it. Thanks for the recs!
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