I know that through the course of this year I’ve all but fallen off the meme/special event radar. It’s come down to a lack of time. These kids of mine are keeping me extremely busy, so all of my time is taken up by them – and blog time has been almost exclusively reviews and blog tour things. I have completely given up on reading challenges – not because I can’t get it done, but because I don’t have the time to keep track of it all. But, 2012 is coming to a close, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to take part in something I enjoyed last year, which allows me to look back over what feels like a whirlwind year.
Today’s is a particularly tough topic: Top 10 books read this year. I’ve read close to 150 books this calendar year, so whittling it down to ten feels next to impossible. But, I’ll give it my best shot. There will be honorable mentions! These are listed in no particular order (that really would make this impossible!). Links are to my reviews.
- Percepliquis by Michael J. Sullivan
- Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
- Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
- Hallowed by Cynthia Hand
- Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
- Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
- Princeps’ Fury by Jim Butcher
- Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr
- Glimmer by Phoebe Kitanidis
- Forgotten by Catherine McKenzie
Honorable mention (again, in no particular order):
- The Breath of Dawn by Kristen Heitzmann
- If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch
- With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin
- My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
- Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson
- Bourne by Lisa Tawn Bergren
- Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris
- The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern
- The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane
- Kill Me Softly by Sarah Cross
- Captain’s Fury by Jim Butcher
- When a Woman You Love Was Abused by Dawn Scott Jones
- Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore
- Academ’s Fury by Jim Butcher
- Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult
- Hot Buttons series by Nicole O’Dell
- Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You to Know by Hy Conrad & Jeff Johnson
It was so, so hard to cut the list down. There are several I wanted to mention, but I’m trying to keep this short – you know, in keeping with the Top 10 theme! 
Tune in tomorrow for more Top 10 of 2012!
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Twitter: 1102Daydreaming
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Wow, it’s strange how so many of these books are still stuck in my TBR pile.I feel guilty.
But Pandemonium was just one step away from my top ten list.If only it weren’t for the “then” parts…..
Thanks for stopping by,by the way.
Nobonita@Daydreaming Bookworm recently posted..Top 10 of 2012 ( Best Books I’ve Read In 2012)
Sorry you didn’t like Pandemonium as much as I did. I’m looking forward to Requiem!
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Me too!
Nobonita@Daydreaming Bookworm recently posted..Top 10 of 2012 ( Best Books I’ve Read In 2012)
Twitter: rocapri
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glimmer and carnival of souls are still on my wishlist and kill me softly in my tbr. Why ihave i not read it it. tnx 4 stopping bye
roro @roro is reading recently posted..Top 10 of 2012: best 10 books
The Book of Tomorrow has been on my TBR pile for a while. Maybe I should move it up. I’ve not read any of your top ten – I guess I’m adding more to my TBR!
Beverly Archer recently posted..HBRC 2012 Catch Up – Days 7, 8 and 9
Glad I could help you add to your TBR list!
Twitter: RabidReads
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Alright, that’s it, it’s official. I NEED to read Alice in Zombieland! Hehe Awesome picks!!
Carmel @ Rabid Reads recently posted..Best Books I’ve Read in 2012
Yes, you NEED to read Alice!
I LOVED Pushing the Limits, still need to read Pandemonium & Carnival of Souls though. Hallowed is on the list too! Great list!!!
Vivian
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Vivian recently posted..Best Books I’ve Read in 2012
I loved Pushing The Limits! It’s on my list too!
JoAnne @ The Fairytale Nerd recently posted..Best Book Covers of 2012
Great minds think alike, right?
Twitter: Beesha1
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Pandemonium and Hallowed were great but not as good as the firsts for me so I didn’t include them. Not to mention how much I hate Julian and Christian. Really want to read Alice In Zombieland. Loved My Life Next Door! It made my list! Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer @ Some Like It Paranormal recently posted..Top 10 of 2012 ~ Best Books I’ve Read in 2012
I must read Pushing the Limits, it seems to be on every top 10 list out there!
LOL I’ve noticed that. Yes, you must read it!
Amazing year for YA! Pushing the Limits IS amazing and is in my list as well. I will check some of the books in your list
Thanks for stopping by!
Liza @ Reading with ABC recently posted..Top Ten of 2012: Best Covers
Loved Pushing the limits!! Great list
And merry Christmas!! 
nea barabea (@neabarabea) recently posted..Top 10 Best Covers of 2012
Thank you! Belated Merry Christmas to you, too!
A great selection: I haven’t read all of these, but quite a few are on my TBR list!
My Top 10 Reads: http://coffeecookiesandchilipeppers.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-10-of-2012-best-books-read-in-2012.html
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