In no particular order, here are my favorite books I read this year (not necessarily published this year).
1. The Book Thief – Markus Zusak
Set during WW2, The Book Thief is the story of a good German family struggling against insurmountable odds. The book is labeled “young adult,” because the protagonist is a teen aged girl, but the material is very mature. Beautiful, sad, and joyful.
2.The Prestige – Christopher Priest
There was a mediocre movie of this, with Christian Bale, the book is much better. Period fiction, competitive magicians, secrets taken to the grave; a page turner.
3.Stardust – Neil Gaiman
It was a reread, but the film came out this year, so… It’s a beautiful little book, a tale much older than it’s publication date. Gaiman manages, as always, to transport the reader and leave reality behind.
4.First Among Sequels – Jasper Fforde
I love the Thursday Next books. This is the latest in the series, number five I believe. If you haven’t read any of his books start at the beginning. They are literate, funny mysteries, set in a world much like ours, but books matter. Wow.
5.Michael Tolliver Lives – Armistead Maupin
Maupin says this isn’t a new Tales of the City book, but it is. So great to see friends you haven’t seen in years.
Tags: favorite books in 07, first among sequels, good reads, michael tolliver lives, stardust, the book thief, the prestige
January 8, 2008 at 3:45 pm
You didn’t like “The Prestige” the movie??? Do I even know you??
Just don’t say “The Illusionist” was better. It was good, but not better.