Being born on the 11th clearly made the #11 my favorite number. To top it off, today is my 38th birthday and 3 + 8 = 11…so this must mean its going to be a lucky one 😉
To honor the #11, here are my Top 11 reads from this year. This year has been my best reading year yet and it was very hard to narrow them down!
It is a story of perseverance, acceptance and love for so many of the characters.
It is a story about friendship; but, not ordinary friendship. A supreme friendship so connected that without it one is not whole, but lost. Friendship that gives one breathe: a reason.
Cue in the soundtrack to Pretty Woman and you got yourself the cutest love story – with a side of spice – I have read in a while.
It was an addicting, brilliantly written story. This can definitely be a one sitting book read.
The book tells a beautiful tale of a loving and caring person who just needed someone to believe in her.
It’s one of those stories that brightens your mood: perfect to read on a sunny day (or those rainy/snowy days where you are looking for something to lighten your mood).
This book had me on edge the whole entire time. THE WHOLE ENTIRE TIME.
Like classic Jodi, she has this rational way of presenting both sides of an issue where you feel empathy for all characters whether you agree with them or not (she’s brilliant at this!) You may not agree, but you understand.
Francie Nolan became one of my favorite literary characters.
Backman’s writing consists of simple sentences packed with punch: so much meaning with the right amount of build up. His writing style is brilliant!
The tension between Lucy and Josh from the minute the book starts is ridiculously tantalizing.
Do you have a favorite amongst my birthday book stack? Do tell!
Happy Birthday!
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thank you!
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Happy birthday! Wishing you many lovely reads this year!
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Thank you! Wishing you all the same 🙂
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Nikkiiiii wish you a very very happy birthday… I hope you have loads of fun
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why thank you!!!!!
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Happy Birthday! Love the 11 books you chose♥ I didn’t read all of them, but now I want to 🙂
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you can borrow whichever ones you want!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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thank you!
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First of all; Happy Birthday! And thanks for sharing your favorite reads! There are some I’m really curious about!
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thank you! whichever ones you pick – I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
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Happy Birthday to you! Also, The Dream Daughter disappointed me. That’s how it goes. This is a great list.
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Thank you! That’s a bummer, but I am glad you liked A Ladder to the Sky! 😉
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Happy Birthmonth – love your choices!
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thank you! Hooray for celebrating ALL month!
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Happy birthday! And what a great set of reads.
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thank you!
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Happy Birthday!🎊🎂🎉🎈🎁
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thank you!! 🙂
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Happy birthday! Hope you have a lovely day.
Great selection of books.
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thank you friend!!!
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Happy Birthday. I’ve not read any of your selection of books. I was asked to read Where the Crawdads Sing but wasn’t sure about it.
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thank you! I hope you change your mind, it was SO good!
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Best wishes for your birthday 🙂
Of your top 11 books I’ve only read 1, Eleanor Oliphant.
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thank you! Eleanor is one of my faves, she’s the best.
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Great list. I’ve not read any of these but there are a few on my radar. Happy birthday.
Gemma @ http://www.gemmasbooknook.blogspot.com
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I hope you are able to enjoy a few!
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Happy Birthday! The Kiss Quotient and The Dream Daughter were two excellent reads!
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thank you! The Kiss Quotient was the read of the summer for sure!
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Happy Birthday! So many great books on your list, i couldn’t pick 🙂
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thank you friend!
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Happy birthday!! I’ve only read The Hating Game and I absolutely loved it when I read it.
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thank you! Joshua Templeman is my book boyfriend 😉
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Happy Birthday Nikki. Great selection.
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thank you friend!
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Happy Birthday!! ❤
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thank you!!!
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Happy birthday, Nikki! Party hard! 😀
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thank you, I will!! 😉
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happy birthday keep blogging
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thank you 😊
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Love the number play. Happy birthday! I have not heard of all the books on your list, but The Hating Game caught my attention. Would definitely check it out!
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thank you! enjoy it 😉
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Happy belated birthday!! I am the 15th and it has always caused me to love the holidays and winter (at least until January sets in).
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Happy Belated Birthday to you too!!!
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