In 2012, I set forth to read 52 Books in 52 weeks. I didn't quite get there, however I'm incredibly proud to have read 40 books throughout the duration of 2012.Along my literate journey I discovered new Authors, read some books passionately and spent many hours standing in front of shelves in book stores waiting for that "one book" to reach out to me as my next read!
I'm looking forward to reading just as many in 2013, however here are some of my personal top reads from 2012.
Darien Gee's "friendship bread" was one of the first novels that I read for 2012 and certainly highlighted the love of humanity that can exist from the simplest gifts given in small communities. A beautiful, touching read.
Alice drew me entirely in "The Dovekeepers"
and I walked alongside these courageous women,
following their path from destruction and horrific experiences to salvation.
This was possibly my all time favourite read for 2012.
Jojo Moyes, a beautiful, touching read.
Life isn't always a path easily taken. Me Before You, reinforced that when certain events change your life forever, you find those that stand with you, and those that walk away. You also find those new people that come into your life when you least expect them and change you forever. Perhaps not the ending I was hoping for, but one that left tears nonetheless.
Lisa Genova as an Author was my new find for 2012.
In some ways, her poise with topics parallel's Picoult.
Lisa certainly knows how to connect with your own life,
and in all 3 of her novels certainly left their impending mark on my heart and soul.
Left Neglected - A high powering career woman, mother, wife had to learn to live life all over again after a horrific car accident. A story that shows you that you should always take time to stop, reflect and love the simplest forms of life and families. It certainly makes you stop and think!
Love Anthony, a beautiful look of Autism from within the eyes, soul and body of a young child. Again, this novel reinforced new friendships and how healing of the heart, mind and soul can be achieved between strangers who become friends under spiritual circumstances. A novel written with undue care and sensitivity to explore daily living and caring for a gorgeous child with special needs.
Still Alice, a touching insight into early onset Alzheimer's.
When you've seen Alzheimer's in action in your own life, this story is one that will resonate deeply with you.
I love Jodi Picoult and thoroughly enjoyed Lone Wolf,
at times tears and emotions just streamed out.
She researches her topics so well and just has a beautiful way with words.
I'm an avid Nora reader, having read almost her entire collection in previous years.
Over the course of 2012, Nora released the 3 books comprising her "Boonsboro Inn" trilogy.
A beautiful read that connects families on a past live, spiritual level too, but of course holds
all the passion, drama and twists that are akin to Nora too!
Of course not to be left behind with one of the highlighted trilogies this year, I did also join the bandwagon and read the Fifty Shades Trilogy in 2012 too ....
Now the challenge comes to fill my bookshelf with just as many reads for 2013, if not more!
What were some of the novels that inspired your mind in 2012?
2 comments:
Well done on the reads....I didn't set myself a goal only to record my reads...23 for me which I am very happy with. I read friendship bread and loved it too......I am a huge Jody Picoult fan and so am going to be looking into your other recommendations to begin my new year of reading. xxx
Just wanted to let you know i just finished "Me before You" on your recommendation.......oh a great read...haven't cried over a story like that for ages. thanks for sharing the read.....will try some of the others soon...but not Fifty Shades for me.
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