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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

My Favorite Books of 2012


Listed Below are my "Favorite" Books so far for 2012.  

I still have a few days to read others that I "know" I am going to love as well.  

Can't get to them all, right?  So many good books so little time.  :)

 Each title should link to my blog review.  

What were your favorite books of 2012? 
 
The Island House by Posie Graeme-Evans

The House of Serenades by Lina Simoni

The Roots of the Olive Tree by Courtney Miller Santo

The Twelfth Child by Bette Lee Crosby

Owning Treasure by Joe and Laura Wilbur

Ropewalk by John Knauf

Firefly Beach by Meira Pentermann

 Literally Dead by James Conroy

Dead is the New Black by Christine DeMaio-Rice 
 
City of Women by David R. Gillham  

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton 

The Girl on The Cliff by Lucinda Riley 

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48 comments:

  1. ElizabethDecember 18, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I hope you have a favorite list too...I am sure you do.

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  2. DebDecember 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Some really good books on your list!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, Elizabeth. :] I'm a new follower of yours...

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  3. ElizabethDecember 18, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks, Deb. Your blog is beautiful with so many wonderful books.

    Thanks for following. I am an old follower of your blog.

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  4. HarveeDecember 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I've read two of these, and enjoyed them. Later in the year, I hope to list my favorites, once I decide which ones they are!

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  5. ElizabethDecember 18, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks for stopping Harvee...which two books have you read?

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  6. SusanbrightDecember 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    The only book I read on your list was The Roots of the Olive Tree. looks like I have a lot of reading to do. Thanks!

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  7. ElizabethDecember 18, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Let me know which ones you read this upcoming year, Susanbright?

    They were all GOOD. :)

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderDecember 18, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    That's a great list.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I read the "Secret Keeper." Great Book. I posted my Best 2012 books (three of them) early. I think I will save any more reviews for next year. Thanks for stopping by my blog this year. Happy New Year!

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  10. ElizabethDecember 18, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks, Michael.

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  11. Dorothy BordersDecember 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    It is that time of year to make our lists of favorites, isn't it? I must do one for my blog, too. It won't be easy to narrow it down. I've read a lot of very good books this year.

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  12. Karen Jones GowenDecember 18, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Wow, I don't even know what my favorite books of the year were. I'd have to go on my Goodreads home page and recheck reviews!

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  13. ElizabethDecember 18, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Karen.

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  14. Karen Jones GowenDecember 19, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Elizabeth, your email made me smile. I'm just glad you reviewed my book, since it was out of your genre :)

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  15. carolDecember 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I haven't read a single one on your list. I love seeing everyone's favorites though.

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  16. ElizabethDecember 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Carol.

    Favorite Lists are fun.

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  17. The BookwormDecember 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I haven't read any of these, but I do have The Girl on The Cliff on Mt TBR.
    Happy Holidays!

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  18. LindsayDecember 20, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I enjoy reading these lists and discovering lots of new reads!

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  19. Laura WilburDecember 20, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks for including our book, Owning Treasure. We're delighted that you enjoyed it!

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  20. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM

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  21. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Thank you, Elizabeth - I'm very honored that you included CITY OF WOMEN on your list! - David

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  22. AnnaDecember 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Glad to see the last three books on your list were favorites, as they are on my to-read list. :)

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  23. Alexia561December 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Nice picks! Haven't read any of these, but will definitely check them out!

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  24. Chloe ParkerDecember 21, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Lovely roundup -- I haven't read any of these yet and after reading some of your reviews, I think I've got a few new books to add to my reading list!

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  25. ElizabethDecember 21, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Wonderful, Anna.

    THANKS for checking out my reviews, Chloe. So nice that my reviews got you interested. They were all SOOOO good.

    Enjoy...let me know which ones you are considering, Chloe.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 27, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Great picks!

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  27. BurtonReview December 27, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    The Secret Keeper is on my pile, otherwise many of these are new to me! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  28. ElizabethDecember 28, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks for stopping by, Marie, You will love The Secret Keeper.

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  29. Sam (Tiny Library)December 28, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I've read none of these - but some have now been added to my wishlist!

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  30. starryblueDecember 28, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    The Secret Keeper sounds interesting.

    Thanks for stopping at http://pinkyjustlisten.blogspot.com/

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  31. Sheila (Bookjourney)December 29, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    This is sad, I have read none of these - but I do have City Of Women on my list. Did you like it?

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  32. ElizabethDecember 29, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Yes, I liked City of Women.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  33. Julia TomiakDecember 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Elizabeth, Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's okay that you didn't like The Time Traveler's Wife- we all have different perspectives. I'm curious- what didn't you like?
    Thanks for sharing your favorites- I haven't heard of any of them and will have to browse your reviews. My favorites from 2012 were The Night Circus and The Fault in Our Stars.
    Happy New Year!

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  34. MarceDecember 30, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Reading a Kate Morton next year is a must, she was on so many lists and not the same book, that is a brilliant author.

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  35. ElizabethDecember 30, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Marce.....Start your Kate Morton reading with:

    THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN...my first one I read of her. LOVED IT.

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  36. AnonymousDecember 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I loved the Kate Morton too, just not quite my best one this year

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  37. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 31, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    The Secret Keeper is on my list to read...and I also enjoyed The Roots of the Olive Tree.

    Have a fabulous New Year!

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  38. AlyceDecember 31, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I really need to get back into the City of Women book. Nice list!

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  39. Lady In ReadJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    i have not read any of these..thanks for stopping by..
    will check out some of these..

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  40. JuliaJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I haven't read any of these, either! But I've been hearing good things about Kate Morton.

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  41. jessicabookwormJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I haven't read any of these books, but I'm really glad you had a good reading year. Here's to 2013!

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  42. Rebecca EnzorJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I haven't read any of these! I'm going to have to fix that soon :)

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  43. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Rebecca.

    I hope you can read some of them.

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I can't believe I haven't read any of these! My list of to-be-reads just keeps getting longer and longer. Alas, a good problem to have, don't you think?
    Love your site. Will have to follow. :)

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  45. ElizabethJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Cellardoorians.

    Thanks for the follow.


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  46. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I really need to read The Secret Keeper. Glad to see it made your top list for 2012!

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  47. Book SakeJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    City of Women and The Secret Keeper are on my list to read - glad you loved them so much!

    - Jessica @ Book Sake

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  48. TracyKJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Sounds like an interesting list but I have not read any of them. Ropewalk, Literally Dead and City of Women sound especially good.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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