Monday, September 23, 2013

The Broke & Bookish Crew's Favorite Reads of Summer 2013

We've read a lot of great books this Summer-- new and future releases as well as backlisted treasures! We took to the task of each listing 1-3 favorite books we've read during Summer 2013 (June 21 through the first day of Fall!) Farewell Summer 2013, you've been great all around!




Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan: This book was amazing. This is why he is a favorite of mine.

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick: This was an unexpected book for me this summer but it was very memorable and super powerful.

Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo: I'm so late to the game on this series but I THINK I MAY SECRETLY LOVE FANTASY NOVELS!! Excited for this series and excited to delve more into the fantasy scene!
Just One Year by Gayle Forman: Everything I could have hoped for and more!


Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford. I think part of the reason I enjoyed this one so much was because I listened to the audio version narrated by Nick Podehl. Now I understand why everyone loves him as a narrator. This book has it's gross moments, but it was just too funny.

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. Just a lovely story, especially to listen to. I don't know much about the Maori people, and this was a nice glimpse into their modern (well, 30 years ago) world and culture. Ihimaera is an excellent storyteller and writer.

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy. It's been a banner summer for audiobooks. This one was a great fantasy adventure full of danger and magic, and a lot of (sometimes dark) humor.


Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare: This was such a refreshing book for me! Hilarious, a unique premise and some hot scenes. Though I finished it in June, my sister and I are still talking about its goodness! (mini review here)

Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster: Yay, steampunk! This was an awesome mix of steampunk, paranormal, romance and great writing. I had some problems with the ending, but that isn't dampening me for the rest of the series!

Favorite highlight of the late summer? I FINALLY finished A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin so I can hurry up an wait with the rest of the world for The Winds of Winter. But I can now traverse the internet and not worry about spoilers so this is a huge win for me :)


Golden by Jessi Kirby: I loved this book so much because it was about pushing your limits and getting out of your comfort zone.
Favorite reading highlight of the summer? I READ AND FINISHED THE HARRY POTTER SERIES.




Renegade by J.A. Souders: This was an amazingly glorious book about a group of people who live in a self-contained glass facility under the ocean. Their leader, Mother, has a little too much control... and a surface dweller who arrived by accident is all of a sudden very determined to undermine her authority. There's love, action, and pretty scenery! Loved it!

Camp Boyfriend by J.K. Rock: Loved this summery love story at camp! SO cute and so fun!

Covet by Tracey Garvis Graves: I love Tracey's ability to tackle tough subjects. She's an amazing writer, and I could not have asked for a better book from her.



Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo: I SO LOVED THIS BOOK!! I had to text Kelly while I was reading this because I just had ALL THE FEELINGS! So Jamie: hurry up and read this :) I'm so excited to see Shadow and Bone there!

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas: SO much love for this series!! I adored this book and it may even have been better than Throne of Glass!

Boundless by Cynthia Hand: ALL THE TUCKER FEELINGS! I was so scared to read this last instalment in the series, but it was amazing and heartwrenching and just everything I could have wanted and SO WORTH IT!

And honorable mentions: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn and Tarnish by Katherine Longshore!

Have you read any of these? What were YOUR favorite reads from this summer??

6 comments:

  1. I want to read all the book on your lists and especially Golden and Camp Boyfriend. Thanks for sharing your favorite reads :)

    Sapir @ Diary of a Wimpy Teen Girl

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  2. I have a bunch of these on my to read list. Hands down my favorite book of the summer was Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford.

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  3. Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is on my list of must-read. I'm glad it's on your list of favourites.

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  4. Yay Grisha!! I love those books...

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  5. I haven't read any of these books! I want to. This whole being an adult business really cuts down on my reading time....

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  6. I love Boundless although I want more Tucker T__T
    Jackson Hole still lives in my heart :")

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