The year has almost come to an end so it is time to share my favorite books read in 2014. I figured I might as well participate in the Best of 2014 Giveaway Hop too, so I can share one of these favorites with one of you!
I'm going to present my favorite book in each of several categories, and the winner can choose one of these books as their prize. [NOTE: This giveaway has ended] This giveaway is open internationally to anyone who can receive books from The Book Depository. Note: I reserve the right to order through Amazon for U.S. residents if the price is better. **Affiliate links below in an effort to offset the cost of all of these giveaways I do!
Without further ado, here are my favorite books of 2014:
Favorite Historical Fiction
When Sarah Grimke turns 11 years old, her mother gives her a very
special birthday gift: her very own slave, 10 year-old Handful. But
Sarah is an unusual Southern girl who abhors slavery, even at her young
age. She tries to refuse the gift, but her mother forces her to accept
it. So she takes Handful as her handmaid, and they form a unique
relationship that lasts a lifetime.Read the rest of my review
Favorite Mystery/Thriller
Chris Harper has been dead for a year when Holly Mackey shows up in the
squad room holding a card with a photo of Chris on it with the caption I
KNOW WHO KILLED HIM. Detective Stephen Moran has a history with Holly
so she has brought him this card, which she found on a board at St.
Kilda's boarding school. The board is called the "Secret Place" and is
meant for the girls to post their secret worries and thoughts
anonymously. Now it's time to figure out who put up the card so they can
finally solve the case.Read the rest of my review
Favorite Blend of Historical and Contemporary Fiction
Read the rest of my review
Favorite Literary Fiction
When Gus Silva is a boy, his father who is known for his temper kills
his mother in a rage. Gus, who was home when it happened, stopped
talking. Only Hallie Costa, the local doctor's daughter could break his
silence. Years later, they fall in love. But another act of violence
tears them apart.Read the rest of my review
Favorite Young Adult
The dystopian city of Chicago is composed of five factions. Each year,
all of the 16 year olds are given an aptitude test to determine which of
the five factions they belong in. These teens then choose the factions
where they will live out the rest of their lives. It may be the one in
which they grew up, or it may be another. Read the rest of my review
Favorite Middle Grade
Carson Fender is extremely bored with his life in North Dakota. Nothing
exciting ever happens in his small town, so he has taken on the role of
prankster in his middle school to liven things up a bit. But in the
midst of his latest prank, a strange man runs up to him, hands him a
package, tells him to deliver it to Mr. Jensen and runs off. Suddenly
his school pranks don't seem so exciting.Read the rest of my review
Favorite Picture Book
The Book with No Pictures
by B.J. Novak is a fabulous book that is quickly becoming popular. It is meant to be read aloud by an adult to a child, but my daughter has been reading it aloud to everyone who will listen. The premise is that the reader has to read whatever is written on the page, even if it's gibberish. It's quite funny and holds everyone's interest, despite the lack of pictures.
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