Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Best of 2017 - Books

In 10 words or less, my top picks from the books I read last year. You may find old books here but if they're on this list, then they were new to me!



The Green Jacket
by Jennette Lee
An unusual and winning female detective in 1917 ... and knitting! (My review here.)


How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.
A terrific book, highly readable. I definitely recommend it.


Spook Street
by Mick Herron
Spy story with intricate plots, gritty settings, humor, and treachery. (My review here.)


Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen
by Meera Sodha
Global Indian food which works in an American kitchen — delicious!


Ender's Game
by Orson Scott Card
Engaging, easy read with beautiful ending — melancholy but hopeful.  


Terry Pratchett Books Read in Order
New favorites: The Watch series,  Interesting Times, and The Truth.


Leviathan Wakes
by James S. A. Corey
Suspenseful space opera/noir mystery with riveting cliffhangers throughout.
(My full review here. Discussed on A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast.)

Ivanhoe
 by Sir Walter Scott
Inventive plot twists, laugh-out-loud humor, and Rebecca. Recommended! (My review here.)


Black Bottle Man
by Craig Russell
A good deal-with-the-devil tale and historical fiction. (My full review is here.)

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