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Favorite Reads of 2010

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Well it’s that time of year to make up our lists of our favorite books of the year. It’s hard to go through all that you’ve read and pick and choose. At least it is for me because I truly don’t remember reading any bad books this year. Anyhow, that being said, I cannot just pick a t0p 10 so I’m having a Top 20 and here they are in no particular order…

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Our Hart by Lloyd Lofthouse
The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran
Shadow of the King by Helen Hollick
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
The Stolen Crown by Susan Higginbotham
Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell
On Folly Beach by Karen White
The Last River Child by Lori Ann Bloomfield
The One That I Want by Allison Winn Scotch
Souvenir by Therese Fowler
Sea Escape by Lynne Griffin
Cold Rock River by Jackie Lee Miles
The Miracles of Prato by Laurie Albanese and Laura Morowitz
Under This Unbroken Sky by Shandi Mitchell
The Wishing Trees by John Shors

I loved all of these books for one reason or another. Some were just plain good reads that kept me turning the pages in a hurry and others were books that really touched my heart in some way.

Many of these books come from favorite authors like Helen Hollick, Karen White, John Shors, Susan Higginbotham and Sarah Addison Allen but this list contains some new authors for me that are now favorites as well; most notably Beth Hoffman, Lori Ann Bloomfield, Therese Fowler and Shandi Mitchell. That’s not to say I won’t be reading more from all of the authors new to me but these are the new ones that really had an impact on me with their books.

I’d love to say thanks to all the authors who work so hard on getting their books out there for us to enjoy. As a book lover, I appreciate it more than words can say! I hope 2011 will be another really awesome year of reading and great books!

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  2. Happy New Year! Cheers for all the great stories that leaped from the pages. Thank you for being my book buddy.

  3. Wonderful list, Dar. I've read a few of those titles and really liked them (CeeCee is on my list this year). What makes me really happy is that at least four titles are on my shelf right now and waiting to be read in 2011!

  4. Happy New Year Dar!!! Looks like a great list of books for 2010 that you liked! I wonder what is in store for 2011! Enjoy!

  5. Hi Dar – Just popping in to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. May 2011 be filled with good books, good friends, good health and much happiness. I love your list – reminds me that I need to read Karen White. Here's hoping that Sarah Addison Allen comes out with a new one this year. I just love her books!

  7. So many have CeeCee H. on their lists – I really need to read it!

    Happy New Year Dar!!!

  8. Wow, This is a wonderful surprise! Thank you so much for selecting CeeCee as a 2010 favorite. It's such an honor for me, and I know CeeCee and Oletta are tickled.

    Happy New Year to you and little Sammy!

  9. Lots of great books on that list! I have read a handful of them, and others I am hoping to get to this year. Glad to see you had so many outstanding reads! Happy New Year, Dar!!

  12. Darlene, this is a great great list. I love following your blog! Happy new year to you and Sammy! xoxo Rebecca

  13. I see quite a few titles on your list that are in my tbr pile. Hopefully I can get to them soon. Knowing they are your favorites has me moving them to closer to the top. Saving CeeCee was my very favorite read this year. I loved the characters and the writing. Happy New Year to you and Sammy!

  14. Thanks so much for including "The Last River Child." It means so much to me! And as a writer I want to say thanks – it is readers like you that make it all worthwhile.

    All the Best in 2011!

    ~Lori Ann Bloomfield

  17. You read so many good books this year! Several are ones I want to read, especially Hoffman's book. I hope you have a Happy New Year, Darlene. You deserve it!

  18. What a fantastic list of books!!! I've read a few and loved them too!!!

    Happy New Year wonderful lady!!

  19. I really enjoyed Mistress of Rome! Happy New Year, and may it bring you many excellent reading adventures 🙂

  20. I love so many from your list Dar. Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and Shanghai Girls were favorites.

  21. Great list! I'm so happy to see Saving CeeCee and Wishing Trees on your list. 🙂 Happy New Year, Dar.

  22. Great list!

    Saving CeeCee was also on my favourites list this year.

    All the best for 2011!

    carol

  23. I have some of these on my TBR list but haven't read any on your list. I have read some of the authors though and your list makes me want to give these books a try. Hope you have a wonderful year of reading in 2011!

  25. What a fabulous list thank you for sharing..
    I am a brand new visitor and follower via Therese Fowler on Facebook!
    Happy New Year..

  27. I want to read Shanghai Girls! I am going to take that home with me to my apartment in Penang. Great list, Dar!

  28. I haven't read any of these but I remember seeing your reviews for some and they looked great! I'm glad you had such a wonderful reading year, Dar–it's nice when it's so difficult to actually choose a favorite.

    Happy new year, my dear friend.

  29. Great picks!

    I read 95 books, not bad, considering I was in a reading slump for more than four months.

    Happy New Year to you and your family. Have a great reading year in 2011!!!

    Here are my Best Reads of 2010

  30. Thanks! These books have almost all been added to my list. They look like they are right up my alley. There are so many good reads out there. Thanks for your recommendations!