Best Books of 2012 12/28/2012
Best Books I Read in 2012:
I read a lot of books this year, mostly Alaskan authors so they have overpowered this list! 🙂 I think you’ll enjoy these authors, even if you haven’t heard of some of them yet. My favorites are the books that I think of later, even months or years after I read them; the characters, story &/or the writing style left a lasting impression on me. Most of these were published in 2012.
Favorite Historical Novel: The Detour by Andromeda Romano Lax–lyrical writing, thoughtful story about a lesser-known facet of World War II
Favorite Survival/Suspense: The Raven’s Gift by Don Rearden–riveting, suspenseful story set in a post-apocalyptic rural Western Alaska
Favorite YA: My Name is Not Easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson–humor and pathos mix with memorable Native Alaskan teens in a boarding school
Favorite Romances: So many I had to make subcategories, and I still have a stack to read for 2013! 🙂
Historical romance: A Perfect Knight for Love by Jackie Ivie–a Highland hunk, spirited heroine and great humor
Contemporary romance: tie between: The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard–brave firemen, spunky granny, and once-in-a-lifetime love; and The Rancher and the Rock Star by Lizbeth Selvig–Midwestern folksy, touching romance, and fun characters
Paranormal Romance: Shield of Fire by Boone Brux–strong heroes, high stakes, and a touch of humor
Favorite Classic: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury– a master at his best, and an homage to the power of words
Okay, what great books did I miss? Please add a comment.
lynnlovegreen
I love to share my passion for Alaska and its history in my writing for young adults and their grown ups.
8 Comments
Jae Awkins
Great list, Lynn – I’ve read most of these, too, and agree with you on their engaging characters, etc.
Looking forward to more great books by Alaskan authors in 2013 – Happy New Year, All! :o)
lynnlovegreen
Thanks Jae, Happy New Year! 🙂
Jackie Ivie
Thank you! What a great list to be on!
lynnlovegreen
You’re welcome, please keep writing! 🙂
Don Rearden
Thanks, Lynn! It’s an honor to be on this list beside so many great Alaskan writers! Though technically I can’t be counted for 2012, unless you were reading the Australian/New Zealand Edition. If so that is great, then I’ll get to still be in the running for 2013 when the book comes out in the us with Pintail/Penguin. (Shameless plug!—- insert evil laughter here —)
Thanks again, and Happy New Year!
Debby Dahl Edwardson
Thanks for the mention, Cheryl. I loved romances as a teen–now maybe I need to try my hand at a teen romance!
Debby Dahl Edwardson
… or Lynne. You go by both, yes?
lynnlovegreen
Yes, thanks Debby and Don! 🙂