There are several on your list that I heartily enjoyed (Alaska,
Shattering Glass, both fabulous) but I can't count them because I've
read them in prior years, or am looking forward (Peeps) to next year.
But, after looking over my list of books read this year (60 and
counting), I am discourage to report that *none* of them thrilled me
this year.
So, in the interests of perversity, let's talk the best *and* the
worst! My pick for the worst: Godless. Sorry, can't agree with the
National Book Award for this story. Sure, it has a hot-topic theme, but
the one-dimensional characters really turned me off. Invisible was way
better. Here's my page of realistic fiction reviews:
http://www.dallas.k12.or.us/DHS_Library/web/real.htm
Were there any books you would recommend steering clear of?
Sadie Longood, Librarian
Dallas (Oregon) High School
http://www.dallas.k12.or.us/dhs_library/web
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