It’s almost the end of the year so time to give you The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of what I’ve read this year. As always, these were all books I rated 5 stars on GoodReads.
My favorite book of 2014 was:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! The True Meaning of Smekday is my favorite book ever! Although I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to admit that in public what with a terrible movie adaption coming out soon. I didn’t even know Adam Rex had written a sequel until James gave me an Advanced Review copy for my birthday!!!!!!!!! BEST PRESENT EVER YES!!! Happily, the second book continued the spirit of the original!
A choose-your-own-adventure based on Hamlet. With awesome illustrations. You should buy this ebook right now.
This book was the perfect amount of hilariousness and history.
It’s important for us all to remember that regency England was not all empire-waist gowns and balls for most people.
Holy crap this book was good! I read it in one sitting. A historical fiction mystery with multiple DRAMATIC TWISTS! And just enough romance to make me happy!
This book reminded me of too many people I know.
Two lady journalists racing around the world!!! Olde timey transportation!!! Yes!!!
ASSASSIN NUNS!
A matriarchal society that fights zombies with knots. I’m 100% into this.
Daniel Radosh investigated bizarre and amazing aspects of Christian pop culture. My favorite was definitely Christian pro wrestling.
Ancient cave-girl power!
This book charts the sociology of myth through history, how our cultural myths changed our civilization changed. A short book, but fascinating.
A history of letter writing! With funny and interesting excerpts of letters!
I have other grammar and style guides, but this one is the best for practical tips that make sense, examples that stick with you, and ease of looking common problems up.
TOPPIN’ THE LIST
Also that Shakespeare book looks fun as hell