Blog Hiatus: This will be my last post until Wednesday, January 4th, 2012. But you can always chat with me on Twitter. For those of you who celebrate during this time of year, have a splendid holiday season. I hope all of you have a safe and happy New Year!
I have *so* much to read — on my Kindle plus the many books on my nightstand! For me, these are good problems to have. :)
I didn’t get in as much reading as I wanted but I did find some great books this year. These are just a few of my favorites that I wanted to share with you.
Favorite Fiction Picks
White Cat by Holly Black
Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Cleopatra’s Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter
The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
Blood Red Road by Moria Young
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma
Favorite Craft Picks
90 Days to Your Novel by Sarah Domet
The Productive Writer by Sage Cohen
Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
Second Sight by Cheryl Klein
Mastering Creative Anxiety by Eric Maisel
Plot Versus Character by Jeff Gerke
What about ya’ll? What were some of your favorite reads in 2011?
Great picks for books! I’ll see you on Twitter. Enjoy the holiday! Get a lot read, :)
I can’t wait to dive in and just read. This is my favorite time of year to do this. See you on Twitter. :)
Book Twin, I’ve only read two of these books. That won’t do! I’ll try to catch up during the holidays. :-) Have a lovely blogging break!
We can’t be getting out of sync! :) I’ve been getting some recs from your #FridayReads on Twitter. Have a great holiday!
You’re adding to my to-read pile! Looks like I’ll have to expand my holiday wish list. ;)
I know right? I’ve told all my friends that I want Amazon gift cards or books for Christmas. My pile will topple over before the new year. :)
Ohhh, I think we might have a few similar favorite reads for this year! ;) Such a good idea to include the craft books, too. Enjoy your break!
My favorite craft book was DO THE WORK. I may have to re-read that one during the break to give me some umph to tackle this novel project.
Thanks for sharing your picks! I’ve read a few of these and want to read some of the others. In terms of craft books, I might pick up the Second Sight one soon so I can use it while editing my WIP.
Have a wonderful month off! I’ll see you on Twitter. :)
You will love SECOND SIGHT. Great craft book. :)
I adore DAUGHTER OF SMOKE & BONE, and have learned so much from SECOND SIGHT regarding adding emotions to my ms.
I hope you’ll have a wonderful month off!
DAUGHTER OF SMOKE & BONE is a great book and Laini Taylor is one of my favorite authors. SECOND SIGHT has helped me a lot with my revisions.
I love daughter of smoke and bone! Taking a blog hiatus to get ready for the holidays sounds like a great idea! I hope you enjoy your blogging break :) By the way, I LOVE your website’s new look!
December is always a winding down for me. So glad that you enjoy the new blog design. :)
I still have to read White Cat and Divergent. I have lots to read still, too–yea!!!
Have a wonderful holiday break and a very happy new year!!!
I think you will enjoy both of these books. Have a fabulous new year! :)
Thanks for sharing your picks–now my own TBR pile is a teetering. What a pleasure to find your blog! Enjoy your Dec. and see you in the New Year!
Thanks for stopping by. :) I hope to get tons of reading done during the holiday break.
Imaginary Girls, Divergent, and The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer were some of my favorite 2011 reads.
I’m going to take a closer look at Blood Red Road and Silver Sparrow.
Happy holidays!
I loved Daughter of Smoke & Bone & Divergent. Can’t wait for the other books in the series. I have way too many other books on my to read list! Hope you are enjoying the holiday season.
Have the Happiest of Holidays!
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