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Master your communication skills with these books
You'll succeed in life if you keep your communication abilities up to date and work to improve your communication skills. Here is a list of the top 10 books on communication improvement that you may use to obtain more understanding.
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Amy's Bookish Top 10 of 2022 1. An Author I Read for the First time: @pattyblount3 2. A Series I Finished: The Indigo Court by @yasminegalenorn 3. A Book that Surprised Me: Troubled Blood by @robertgalbraith 4. A Book to Film I Want to See in 2023: A Man Called Ove by @backmansk (adapted as A Man Called Otto) 5. A Book that Made Me Laugh Out Loud: The Wicked and the Dead by @melissamarrwriting 6. A Book that Made Me Cry: Sadly None this Year 7. An Awesome Book Cover of 2022: Rise of the Demon by @diana._.rowland 8. A Favourite Book Couple: Gabriel Noble and Evelyn Beckham from Run to You by @laraadrianbooks 9. Top Anticipated Next in Series or Sequel: The Poisoner's Ring by @kelleyarmstrongauthor 10. A New Series to Start in 2023: Deep Six by @julieannwalker_author #top10 #top10books #books #authorsofinstagram #happynewyear2023 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2pHyNM4zy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Top 10 Books to Learn JavaScript in 2023
JavaScript has become an essential tool for any aspiring web developer, and learning it can seem like a daunting task. With so many resources available, it's hard to know where to start. That's why we've compiled a list of the top 10 books to learn JavaScript in 2023, to help you on your journey to becoming a master of this powerful programming language.
Why Books?
Books offer a unique learning experience that can't be replicated by online tutorials or videos. They provide a comprehensive and structured approach to learning, allowing you to delve deeper into the language and understand the underlying concepts. With a good book, you can learn at your own pace, revisit difficult topics, and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding.
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Top 10 of 2022
Happy 2023 folks! Here are my top ten reads of 2022 - I would love to know what books made your list! #BookBlogger #BloggingCommunity #FictionCafeBookClub #Top10Books #2022 #YA #Fantasy #Romance #HistoricalFiction #WritingCommunity
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Today, I discuss my TOP 10 anticipated YA Sci-Fi and Fantasy Releases for this third season of the Pandemic Games as well as the neglected books on my TBR pile.
Books mentioned in this video:
Books in the TBR Pile:
1. The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang 2.
The Six of Crows Series by Leigh Bardugo
3. Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
4. The House in the Cruelean Sea by TJ Klune
5. The Nemesis by S.J. Kincaid
TOP 5 Sci-Fi Releases:
1. Alone out Here by Riley Redgate releases 04/05/2022.
2. Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir hopefully releases Fall 2022.
3. Breaking Time by Sasha Alsberg releases 06/14/2022.
4. Stealing Infinity by Alyson Noel releases 06/08/2022.
5. The Genesis Wars by Akemi Dawn Bowman releases 04/19/2022.
TOP 5 Fantasy Releases:
1. Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard releases Fall 2022.
2. The Luminaries by Susan Dennard hopefully released OCT 2022.
3. The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder released Jan 2022.
4. League of Liars by Astrid Scholte releases 02/22/2022.
5. Ballad and Dagger by Daniel Jose Older releases 05/03/2022.
I want to know! What YA Science Fiction or Fantasy books are you looking forward to in 2022?
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BookBites: Wide Range of Storytellers to Suit All Reading Tastes
"Lover Boy" by Stephen Kronwith, M.D.A lustful physician and a beautiful detective clash in a comedy caper involving a billionaire’s murder, his stunning widow and an amorous, aging assassin. Dr. Joseph Peck has one vice — he’s addicted to love. And one unusual secret — his best friend is a retired Mafia Don. Anna Franklin learns this secret. She also discovers that her husband will be seeking a divorce, relegating her to a pre-nup pittance instead of billions were he to die — soon. Anna enlists the friends, and the Don knows one ex-associate to call upon for the hit — Lover Boy, who, despite being on Social Security, is still quite able to live up to his deadly reputation — and nickname.
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Top 10 Favourite Books I Have Read (So Far)
As a writer myself, I can’t help but look back at the novels that have shaped the sort of writer I have become today, and helped me find my own unique voice. A good novel captivates, puts it’s twists in all the right places, and makes you think about the story long after you have finished reading it. It makes you contemplate what it is to be human. It hits you hard and leaves a lasting impression. I thought I could share a few of them with all of you. Without further ado, here goes:
Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy (1873)
It's a story as old as time; someone, bored with their life, risks it all to have an affair; but this one is special for a number of reasons. First, it serves as a commentary about 19th century upper-class Russia, a time when it wasn't necessarily scandalous to have an affair, but it was scandalous to leave your husband or wife because of it. Many people conducted their affairs in secret, but the passion Anna felt for Vronsky spilled over into her everyday life, and because she had suppressed feeling any kind of emotion for so long, the passion she felt was obsessive and all-consuming, even though in the end it sours and she blames Vronsky for her fall from grace, which is so devastating (she is cut off from seeing her son Seroyzha that she had with Count Alexei Karenin) that in the end she ends her life. It is made all the more ironic that the novel starts with her convincing Dolly, her sister-in-law, to stay with her two-timing brother, Stepan, as “family is all that matters.” The elements of the complexity of families is also makes this tale so unique. Secondly, it could be argued that Anna is not the protagonist of the story at all, but that Levin is, because his upward trajectory is juxtaposed with Anna's fall from grace. He starts off an awkward and gruff loner, and moves toward being a content and happy family man, with a wife Kitty whom he truly loves. His skepticism and malcontent drifts away as the novel wears on. It is said that Levin is actually a representation of Tolstoy himself, but the book was actually a labor of guilt for cheating on his own wife. The novel ends with a broken-hearted Vronsky enlisting for a battle that he hopes not to come back from alive. I love how rich and evolved each character we are introduced to is. As I also have a love affair with Mother Russia myself ever since I studied Russian history in high school, this novel is truly my favorite classic.
On Writing, Stephen King (2000)
This book is the most straightforward account of what it is like to be a writer from one of the great (if not greatest) modern novelists of our time. It also offers invaluable advice to aspiring and new writers who are looking to hone their craft, but without the flowery, navel-gazing musings so often found in books of a similar ilk. King's real-life descriptions of his struggles with addiction, his pre-writer life, the early days of his success, and his recovery after a horrific accident where he nearly lost his life are related back to his craft so masterfully, and, as such , I cannot recommend this book more to those who are either interested in the mechanisms behind being a writer, or want to be writers themselves. It also serves as a great book to refer back to after you become a writer to make sure you don't get bogged down in common writing mistakes that inadvertently make your work clunky or uninteresting. To paraphrase, King states, to become a writer, talent is essential, but if you don't have the right toolbox to use when writing your masterpiece, its going to look sloppy. King's toolkit, which he elaborates on in his book, is guaranteed to prevent this from happening.
The Virgin Suicides, Jeffery Eugenides (1993)
I read this novel after I saw the movie of the same name, which was Sofia Coppola's directorial debut. Like most book-to-movie adaptations, this novel contains slight deviations and more character development than the movie, but is still a deeply fascinating examination of both the psyche of the Lisbon sisters, the minds of the neighborhood boys who were obsessed with them, the paranoia of suburbia, parental oppression, and neighborhood carelessness. I remember that this movie came out when I was 16, but we had to wait until it came out on DVD to see it, because, as the movie dealt with teenage suicide, and the place I lived at at the time had one of the highest youth suicide rates in the state, it was banned in local cinemas. The most interesting character in both the book and the movie was 14-year-old Lux Lisbon, primarily because of her rebelliousness toward her parents' overbearing protectiveness (mostly from her mother, but the spineless dad is definitely an enabler) which borders on abuse. This is perfectly juxtaposed with her inherent need to be an ordinary teenage girl in an abnormal household, and the oppression of this need leading to unbridled promiscuity. The accounting of the Lisbon sisters' story in both the movie and the novel, however, is unreliable, as it is never told from the point-of-view of the sisters themselves, but from the grown-up versions of the neighborhood boys who we were in love with them, and continued to be so after their deaths. The passing of the Lisbon sisters left a lasting impression on each of the boys, and still haunts them in the present. Decay in both the novel and the movie in the form of the diseased neighborhood trees and the decline of the local auto industry, are used as both foreshadowing of worst things to come, as well as an allegory of the Lisbon's family life. Finally, the accountability of the neighborhood and neighbors, and their willingness to turn a blind eye as to what was happening in the Lisbon household is also examined. Their fleeting, off-the-cuff and detached observations, as well as the (mostly) silent monitoring of the girls by the boys, is an excellent example of the damaging consequences of the bystander effect, which all to often leads to disastrous ends. the accountability of the neighborhood and neighbors, and their willingness to turn a blind eye as to what was happening in the Lisbon household is also examined. Their fleeting, off-the-cuff and detached observations, as well as the (mostly) silent monitoring of the girls by the boys, is an excellent example of the damaging consequences of the bystander effect, which all to often leads to disastrous ends. the accountability of the neighborhood and neighbors, and their willingness to turn a blind eye as to what was happening in the Lisbon household is also examined. Their fleeting, off-the-cuff and detached observations, as well as the (mostly) silent monitoring of the girls by the boys, is an excellent example of the damaging consequences of the bystander effect, which all to often leads to disastrous ends.
Eugene Onegin, Alexander Pushkin (1831)
As opposed to the entry above, I read the novel before I saw the movie, which did a pretty good job, considering the novel was written entirely in prose. 230-odd pages of verse penned by one of the greatest Russian poets of the 19th century may seem like a big ask to read, but I can assure you, it is entirely worth it. It tells the tale of an uppity lothario named Eugene Onegin, who, bored with St. Petersburg society, decide to move to his recently-deceased uncle's country estate. This move ultimately leads to Onegin leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, including ruining a woman's reputation, killing her fiance after he challenges Onegin to a duel to defend her honor, and spurning the advances of local provincial beauty Tatiana. Onegin then flees back to St. Petersburg, and after several years, crosses paths once again with Tatiana, Who is now married to a high-ranking general and is a permanent fixture of the St. Petersburg high-society set. When Tatiana shows a grace she never possessed before, and treats him with a cold distain whenever they cross paths, Onegin decides that he loves her, and pursues her doggedly, leading to a show-down between the two would-be lovers, but not in the way you would think. His chance at redemption is alt for nought. Although Tatiana admits her love for Onegin, she also tells him that she would never betray her now-husband to be with him. It is a scintillating slow-burn of a tale of love, loss and propriety in a way that can only be recounted by Pushkin. Interestingly, Pushkin himself was fatally wounded in 1837 after he challenged his brother-in-law, Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthes, also known as Dantes-Gekkern, a French officer serving with the Chevalier Guard Regiment, to a duel, as he had attempted to seduce the poet's wife, Natalia Pushkina. In some cases, life really does imitate art.
The Book Thief, Marcus Zusak (2005)
I like the voyeuristic feel of this novel, even if this sounds a little strange. The special interest that Death himself takes in the main character, Liesel Meminger (who is The Book Thief in question) is perfectly juxtaposed over the horrors of living in WW2 Germany. It’s a charming story, recounted by Death himself, all the way up to the main character’s death many years later. It gives us special insights into all the characters and they way they think and act, with no-holds-barred. A unique and truly good read.
The Big Sleep, Raymond Chandler (1939)
This is hands-down the best noir detective novel ever written, a point I regrettably missed when I first had to read it for Advanced English in Year 11 at school. It has all of the grit expected of the genre and follows Chandler’s mainlining private detective Philip Marlowe, who is hired by a rich family to deal with a blackmailer, Arthur Geiger. His life takes an unexpected turn as he pursues the case and Arthur is found dead.It is both a good detective mystery and a perfect layout for a by-the-numbers look at how this genre should be written. Cool side fact: The Big Sleep is a euphemism for dying.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Series, Stieg Larsson
Lisbeth Salander is still the best kick-arse anti-heroine around, a fact that is evident from her character being re-imagined by David Lagercrantz in further novels in the Millenium series after Steig Larsson’s untimely death. At the time these novels came out, I remember everyone on the beach reading a copy, and I especially enjoy the first entry in this series, which explores a missing woman, the demise and rise of journalist Mikael Blomkvist, the back-story and growth of Lisbeth Salander, female sex-trafficking, and feminist themes. On top of being a missing-person story, it is also a murder mystery, and has an awesome twist at the novel’s denouement. A thrilling, wild-ride of a read.I think I especially enjoyed it because I like reading novels situated around serial killers. That’s all I’ll say. Read the book.
We Need to Talk About Kevin, Lionel Shriver (2003)
This book is just brutal and a no-holds-barred look at whether killers are born or made.It is told by Eva Khatchadourian in a series of letters to her husband, Franklin, which discuss their son, Kevin, and his behaviour growing up, as well as her reactions to said behaviour, which ultimately lead to a thrilling, if unnerving, conclusion.
IT, Stephen King (1985)
Although it is a gigantic read at 1,128 pages, IT is worth every page. Stephen King's novel about a demonic, otherworldly entity that preys and feasts on the children of Derry, Maine every 27-odd years is a masterpiece second only to his equally weighty saga The Stand. It tells the story of childhood friendship, and the strength one can have when standing together with friends. It is a perfect tale of good triumphing over evil, which is a familiar theme in King’s books which tends to get overlooked in favour of the more horror-like elements. Be warned, it does jump back-and-forth in time, and there are a few awkward parts of the book that the movie thankfully skipped, but they don’t really feel out of place in the novel. This “clown” will give you nightmares, but the ultimate triumph of The Loser’s Club is worth hanging in for.
The Lovely Bones, Alice Sebold (2002)
I've gotta admit, the ending was unsatisfying, but is probably a more realistic account of what usually happens in unsolved cases such as Susie Salmon's. There is a karmic vibe, and at least the killer is disposed of in an unceremoniously undignified way. It’s ultimately a tale of how grief can keep you stuck, and how acceptance is part of moving on. Totally skip the movie and just read the book.
I just realised, all but one of these books has been made into a movie, whether it be a box-office hit or Indie, which I suppose really just attests to how good they are. I’ll be back with another top 10 favourite books soon no doubt. See you on the flip-side.
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Twenty-eight books read in 2019. Sixteen longlisted books. One person who wastes his time writing sh*t as if they really matter.
Here it is. The best books I read in the past year.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
The unfortunate books that I had to let go since I only had ten spots to fill.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green (2017)
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (1934)
History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera (2017)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (1926)
Bird by Bird by Anne Lammott (1994)
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (2014)
*Ratings range from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest
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10th Place
56 by Bob Ong (2018)
Rating: 4.300
Bob Ong makes a comeback on my list with his latest novel. His other book, Si, ranked 10th last 2015. This is the second time a Filipino book enters the list and is also the second nonfiction book ever—after Into the Wild last 2016.
In his latest release, Ong returns to the writing style that made him famous— reminiscent of his earlier books like ABNKKBSNPLAko. 56 is like a 300-page commentary or editorial about the issues of the present Filipino generation.
Other readers have found the book a little too preachy. I find it enlightening as it serves as a wake-up call to the Filipinos who are turning their blindsides to the harsh realities of our nation.
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9th Place
Mga Kirot ng Kapalaran (Kikomachine Komix blg. 11) by Manix Abrera (2015)
Rating: 4.445
This is a long-overdue recognition to my favorite comic strip artist (Fun Fact: I met him quite a few times already). For many years, I've ignored the chance to even put his works in the list of contenders. I'm not throwing it away again. Now, I have my first book to enter the top 10 classified under comics and graphic novels.
In this collection of strips by Manix Abrera, his work remains as humorous and as satirically laughable as the first time I saw his comic. Themes have changed to reflect the new trends and issues of our present society.
For as long as Manix draws and publishes his work, I will continue to read them as I know he gives an intellectual yet amusing input to our society's problems.
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8th Place
Mga Batang Poz by Segundo Matias, Jr. (2018)
Rating: 4.450
“Beautiful and relevant, but not flawless,” this is what I said on my review for this YA novel.
Mga Batang Poz is the third Filipino book on this list. Having three books on the list is a first. Furthermore, this is also the first time in four years that a Filipino book enters the list.
As previously mentioned, I have certain problems with regard to the overarching narrative of the novel. I wish that Matias could���ve written something more elaborate or something that doesn’t feel forced.
Nevertheless, the book accomplishes its goal of being a story that advocates HIV awareness, especially towards the youth.
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7th Place
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012)
Rating: 4.485
In this book, you'll see both the cruelty and the compassion of humanity through the eyes of a gorilla named Ivan who is the narrator of the story.
Ivan is based on a real-life gorilla who was being used as a live animal attraction in Zoo Atlanta.
It is quite obvious that the book is meant for a younger audience, but despite this, I know anyone of any age will be able to appreciate it. Ivan is a gorilla after all, and I think the simplicity of how it was written suits his character, making the tone of the story more natural.
Overall, it was very touching. Although it mirrors pretty much what happened to the real-life Ivan, it efficiently delivers its message for animal welfare.
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6th Place
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (1939)
Rating: 4.525
This is a mystery novel filled with suspense and everything that'll make you love and hate it at the same time. The horror it gives chills you to the bone for every page you turn.
Agatha Christie is insane—and I mean that in a good way. The plot was so well-thought out that even when nearing at the end, I had no clue who the culprit was. When it was revealed to me, I was like, “Yeah. That makes absolute f*cking sense.”
For a book that has ten major characters, it does well in handling them. You know when a piece of literature is brilliantly made when even if its length isn’t considerably long, it doesn’t sacrifice the characters’ backgrounds and the narrative of the story.
Despite the novel’s inhumane and despicable acts, it also addresses issues about criminal injustices that are still prevalent today. In our country alone, criminals—corrupt officials, master drug dealers, rapists, murderers—are still roaming around the streets, evading the consequences of their actions. At times when the law is not enforced properly, people resort to their own type of justice.
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5th Place
Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram (2018)
Rating: 4.590
In this debut novel by Adib Khorram, the titular character Darius suffers from clinical depression. Also, he's a Star Trek and Lord of the Rings fan.
This book demonstrates the fact that real depression is not simply cured by positive reinforcement and bible verses—as what most overly religious people think.
The novel highlights Darius' relationship with the other characters—most especially with Sohrab. It shows how he copes up with them while he struggles with his mental disorder.
There are also subtle hints of homosexuality, which added to the overall tension of the story since the main characters are Muslims. It wasn't blatant but it was obviously present—in the right and necessary amount.
To me, this is a spiritual brother of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz—one of my favorite books. It gave me the same feeling of awe, beautiful pain, and joyful nostalgia. There were parts that broke my heart—I was ugly crying while riding a bus—and by the end, I was a complete mess, although I'm utterly happy.
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4th Place
Moonrise by Sarah Crossan (2017)
Rating: 4.595
What I love most about this book is how it was written. Instead of being in paragraphs, it was written in verses—like poetry. I thought it was creative and oddly fitting for the story.
Even though there are more blank spaces on the pages than letters, those words are enough to draw me into the story.
The novel is about Ed whose brother was up on death row. I found myself rooting for him, and I was hoping similarly to how he was hoping in the story. When the end came, I couldn't help myself from closing my eyes.
The narrative was fairly simple, it matches the way it was written. The characters—although few and also written with the utmost simplicity—feel so human and are not flat, cardboard cutouts.
In the light of all the flawed justice systems and abuses of law enforcers not just in America but everywhere else in the world, it's good to find a book that's bold enough to address such issues and an author who's brave enough to write them.
Lots of murderers are on the loose, yet there are innocent people being slaughtered for crimes they didn't commit.
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3rd Place
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas (2018)
Rating: 4.605
Just when you thought Angie Thomas couldn't write anything as good as The Hate U Give (THUG), she gives us this. If it's not better, then it sure is as brilliant as her debut novel.
This is Thomas' second consecutive year in my list, with THUG bagging the top plum last year.
The novel is proof of Thomas’s writing prowess. It successfully immersed me into the life of her protagonist, a life filled with hope, angst, and ambition. And the dialogue… Especially the rap battles. They were amazing. Seeing as Thomas herself was a rapper, you can feel the ingenuity in her words.
Moreso, this is one book that we really need in our present times. It reflects all of my sentiments regarding social media and how it can make or break a person. And how much the oppressed and marginalized communities lack representation, and how they are still subject to much prejudice.
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2nd Place
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (2007)
Rating: 4.680
This beautiful novel demonstrates the horror of domestic violence towards women. It also provides a glimpse of the people and culture of Afghanistan during the times of war.
I'm in love with how Khaled Hosseini's characters flesh out from the pages. You'd love them. You'd care for them. Their agony becomes yours. Their pain drips out from the corners of the books as your tears trail down your cheeks.
And on their sweet, small victories, you'd give a sigh of relief as the anxiety is slowly drained from your body.
In the two years that I've read a book by Hosseini, it didn't fail to shatter my heart. The Kite Runner ranked first in my 2017 list, and now this. If ever get to read another one of his books, I've no doubt it will also be a contender for that year's list.
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1st Place
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman (2018)
Rating: 4.765
This book is also up on my shelf for the best sequels ever—be it for any medium.
I read this earlier this year and it remained unbeatable until 2019 ended.
This is the second book in Neal Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe trilogy, the sequel to Scythe—which placed 3rd in my 2017 list.
Growth and expansion. These are the things I love about the sequel. Ronan and Citra, the two main protagonists of the trilogy, are older, wiser, and better people, despite the fact that they're teenagers. You can feel their struggles with their respective endeavors.
Also, the universe is bigger. The Arc of Scythe novels feature a world where death does not exist and everyone is biologically immortal. In order to balance the earth’s population, there are these so-called Scythes whose life-long job is to assassinate anyone they choose.
In this sequel, you get to know more about the mechanisms of their world. There’s a new main character, Grayson, who takes you deeper and gives you a view of what it's like to live as a normal human.
The book deals with the adverse effects of the ways power-hungry people want to achieve their ambitions.
But that's not why I went gaga after reading the book.
IT. WAS. EPIC. The plot twists within the plot twists. The narrative. And the ending. My god, that ending. I COULD HEAR MY SILENT SCREAMS. After the last page, the only thing I thought of was, "GIVE ME THE THIRD BOOK RIGHT NOW!"
Thunderhead isn’t flawless, but it’s a very fine piece of literature that I recommend to anyone who loves to read.
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I hope I won't regret putting Thunderhead in first place after a few years. I regret giving the top spot to I'll Give You the Sun last 2016. After pondering about the books I've read in the past years, I've found that Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See is one remarkable and memorable book, and the one I should've given the highest honors.
Books with relevant themes dominated my shelf but the book that won my heart was the one with intricate plots and a phenomenal ending. It feels weird but I hope for the best.
Happy New Year, everyone!
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Amy's Bookish Top 10 of 2021 1. An Author I Read for the First Time: Ann Aguirre 2. A Series I Finished: The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater 3. A Book That Surprised Me: Cursed Luck by Kelley Armstrong 4. A Book to Film I Want to See in 2022: The Black Phone by Joe Hill 5. A Book That Made Me Laugh Out Loud: Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson 6. A Book That Made Me Cry: Lone Wolf by Jodi Piccoult 7. An Awesome Book Cover of 2021: Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs 8. A Favourite Book Couple: Raphael and Elena - The Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh 9. Top Anticipated Next in Series or Sequel: Munro by Kresley Cole 10. A New Series to Start in 2022: Elemental Assassin by Jennifer Estep #books #top10 #top10books #reading https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKz6LbMszG/?utm_medium=tumblr
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🥳 I am so ready for 2021 but before we move on here are some of my favorite books I’ve read in 2020. It’s not a true top 10 list as there are a few books that I love a whole lot but don’t own a physical copy for just yet. I love and recommend all these and have reviews for them on my Goodreads and blog. Links are in my bio. . 🥳 #QOTD: Do you make New Years resolutions? I don’t make specific goals but I did choose a word to guide me next year: FOCUS. I felt very distracted and anxious throughout this year so my intention is to be more present in the moment. That whatever activity Im participating in to give it my attention and focus. . 🥳 Thank you everyone! I just hit 3k followers here and it feels amazing. Im sure that number will fluctuate and that’s okay. Ive been on bookstagram for about 4-5 years and each year I make new and real friendships. Thanks for sharing your love of books and your life with me. I don’t take it for granted. Special shoutout to a few people who made my year extra special (Im sure I forgot others but I truly appreciate all of you!): @lizettylreads @chapterswelove @oceancitybooks @booksontheknightbus @lipstickandlibraries @meltotheany @nerdy_little_julith . . . . #bookstagram #toptenbooks #top10books #favoritebooks #yabooks #middlegradebooks #romancebooks #romcom #alwaysreading #bookish #booknerd #bookcommunity #bookstack #booksbooksbooks #becauseofreading #bookblogger #beautybookcorner https://www.instagram.com/p/CJe6mVmgN5n/?igshid=7ef6cd2i815d
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Bestsellers Myindobook July 2020! . TOP 10! 1) Anak Rantau by A . Fuadi 2) Jeda by Andre Riandra 3) Prophetic Parenting by Dr Muhammad Nur 4) Ingkar bu Boy Candra 5) Hidup Apa Adanya by Kim Suhyun 6) Hidup by Kang Ihsan 7) 99 Tanya Jawab Seputar Shalat by Ust Abd Somad 8) 37 Masalah Populer by Ust Abd Somad 9) Kematian Sebuah Bangsa by Kahlil Gibran 10) Jika Kita Tak Pernah Jatuh Cinta by Alvi Syahrin (not in picture) . . Sudah memiliki semuanya? 😊 Dapatkan sekarang dengan harga promosi, #potonghargamyindobook hari terakhir! . . #bestsellersmyindobook #bukurekomendasi #myindobook #gudangbukuindonesiaterbesardimalaysia #anakrantau #99tanyajawabseputarshalat #jikakitatakpernahjatuhcinta #jikakitatakpernahjadiapaapamalaysia #jikakitatakpernahjatuhcintamalaysia #top10books #bukuindo #bukuindonesia #bukuindonesiadimalaysia #bukuindonesiamyindobook #bukuantarabangsa (at Penang Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDX-7iSnC1H/?igshid=t4hikzud0xf0
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My Top 10 Books of 2020 (All five star reads)
10. The King’s Men by Nora Sakavic
9. Finale by Stephanie Garber
8. Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
7. If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
6. The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee
5. The Secret History by Donna Tartt
4. History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera
3. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
2. The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
1. Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston
#top10books of 2020#best books of 2020#aftg#allforthegame#the kings men#norasakavic#finale#stephanie garber#m. l. rio#if we were villains#iwwv#Tsc#the secret history#donna tartt#history is all you left me#adam silvera#the starless sea#starless sea#erin morgenstern#the gilded wolves#tgw#roshani chokshi#rwrb#rwarb#casey mcquiston
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No one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life's challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he's learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life. Find this great book at our website or eBay shop. . #antmiddleton #autobiography #booklovers #readingisawsome #bookgeek #amreading #biographies #militarymen #bestsellerbook #top10books #ashbydelabooks https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAMGnuHwcA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w702z04iie7t
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