Bookish Best Of
This year I've read over one hundred and eighty five books, and that isn't counting the ones I failed to finish. Clearly I have no life. But in that huge bundle of books, thirty nine I've rated at five stars. It's been a really good year. So this week I'm showing you a few of my favourites that you need to read.
From the underwhelming, the over hyped and those surprise reads that I didn't expect to be so incredible. Even those I'm surprised that I didn't burn, which seems to make up the majority of my list. So which ones delighted and which titles disappointed? Here's the books that surprised me in 2014.
Whether we want to admit it or not, we're all cover tarts. Yes, even you. We see a pretty cover and it's all over. We must have it, regardless if the synopsis tells us it's about a daredevil midget in a bikini who murders grandmothers. Who cares, as long as the cover is pretty. But what happens when the cover isn't all that? So in fairness of the Pretty Covers of 2014, we need to take a look at the ones that... Umm... Aren't so pretty.
No covers were harmed in the making of this post. Only feelings.
No covers were harmed in the making of this post. Only feelings.
What happens when that book you've been waiting to be released... Is never actually released? If you're anything like me, I go hunting for an explanation as to why. Tweeting an author, checking their website, even comments on the unreleased book page on Goodreads. Have you been waiting on a book that is seemingly never going to be released? Today I'm sharing mine...
It may have begun with Travis Maddox, but 2014 seen yet another explosion of book wankers. You know the type, he's a womaniser who has had more women than hot dinners. He treats them like crap most of the time, except when he wants to satisfy himself and gravitates towards the nearest warm body. She's often meek and naive. Girl, no one will buy the cow when you're giving away the milk for free. So this week it's all about wankers of romance and their wenches.
From the reluctant leader, to the dashing hero or heroine that is often abrasive, tenacious and an important character in fighting oppressive regimes or slaying dragons. They're out leading characters and this week I'm showcasing my favourites of 2014, with a few romantic leads thrown in.
2014 has been the year of the young adult. Series have ended, new series have begun. We've swooned, we've cried and squealed our way through our favourite reads. Each week I'll feature a new list of my favourites for 2014. Want to join in on the fun? Post your own favourite covers of 2014 and link me up in the comments section.
This week I'm featuring eye catching, beautiful covers.
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