Books of 2013

I didn't have any particular reading goals* in mind when I started 2013, but I'm pleased with where I ended up.  95 books!  I think I read so much because I am so overwhelmed by the number of books that exist in this world.  It's really very astounding. And then of course, there are all the books that I've read over the years and loved and therefore feel the need to re-read periodically. Those are denoted below with the asterisks. Read all the way to the end for reccomendations!

1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak*, fiction
2. A Solitary Blue by Cynthia Voight*, young adult
3. The Runner by Cynthia Voight*, young adult
4. Death Comes to Pemberly by P.D. James, fiction
5. Looking for Alaska by John Green, young adult
6. Mudbound by Hillary Jordan, fiction
7. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green, young adult
8. Seriously…I’m Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres, non fiction
9. Paper Towns by John Green, young adult
10. The Wishing Spell by Chris Golfer, children
11. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, children
12. The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta, fiction
13. Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, fiction
14. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green, young adult
15. Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery, children
16. Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery, young adult
17. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery, young adult
18. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, fiction
19. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, children
20. Anne’s House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery, young adult
21. Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, non fiction
22. Caught by Margaret Peterson Haddix, children
23. Torn by Margaret Peterson Haddix, children
24. The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand, young adult
25. Time and Again by Jack Finney, fiction
26. The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen, young adult
27. Bond Girl by Erin Duffy, fiction
28. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Zafon, fiction
29. Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson, young adult
30. In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters, young adult
31. The Runaway King by Jennifer Neilsen, young adult
32. The Magicians by Lev Grossman, fiction
33. The Magician King by Lev Grossman, fiction
34. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, fiction
35. Hyperion by Dan Simmons, fiction
36. Matilda by Roald Dahl, children
37. Prep by Curits Sittenfeld, young adult
38. Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple, fiction
39. Under the Dome by Stephen King, fiction
40. Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal by Chris Colfer, young adult
41. The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer, fiction
42. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller
43. Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture and Create Movement by Will Mancini, non-fiction
44. The Hitman’s Guide to Housecleaning by Hallgrimur Helgason, fiction
45. The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health and Boundless Energy by Mark Sisson, non-fiction
46. Joyland by Stephen King, fiction
47. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, fiction
48. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld, fiction
49. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, fiction
50. Life after Life by Kate Atkinson, fiction
51. Seige and Storm by Leigh Bardugo, young adult
52. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive when Opportunity Roars by Mark Batterson, non-fiction
53. Discover Your Optimal Health: The Guide to Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Vitality, Your Life by Wayne Scott Andersen, non-fiction
54. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? By Mindy Kaling*, non-fiction
55. The Boo by Pat Conroy, fiction
56. The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan, young adult
57. Penelope by Rebecca Harrington, young adult
58. The Cuckoo’s Calling By Robert Galbraith, fiction
59. Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfeld, young adult
60. Blue Boy by Rakesh Satyal, fiction
61. A Summer to Die by Lois Lowry, young adult
62. The Last Time They Met by Anita Shreve, fiction
63. Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella, fiction
64. The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had to by D.C. Pierson, young adult
65. Come a Stranger by Cynthia Voight*, young adult
66. Honest Doubt by Amanda Cross, fiction
67. The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, fiction
68. Seventeen Against the Dealer by Cynthia Voight*, young adult
69. The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, fiction
70. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, fiction
71. Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight, young adult
72. Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick, young adult
73. Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding, fiction
74. The Bride Wore Size 12 by Meg Cabot, fiction
75. The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, fiction
76. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling*, children
77. The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens, children
78. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling*, children 
79. Allegiant by Veronica Roth, young adult
80. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling*, children
81. Persuasion by Jane Austen*, fiction
82. Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale, fiction
83. Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams and Why People Follow, non-fiction
84. The Fire Chronicle by John Stephens, children 
85. The End of the Alphabet by C.S. Richardson, fiction
86. The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry, children
87. Gossamer by Lois Lowry, children
88. House of Hades by Rick Riordan, young adult
89. True Grit by Charles Portis, fiction
90. Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, non-fiction
91. The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker, fiction
92. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, young adult
93. Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers, children
94. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris, non-fiction
95. Mary Poppins Comes Back by P.L. Travers, children

Here are my favorites for the year:

Non-fiction: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller. 

Adult fiction: Under the Dome and Life after Life

Children's/YA book: Anything by Lois Lowry, on this list or otherwise; seriously read them all

Historical fiction: The Tea Rose and its sequels, the Winter Rose and the Wild Rose

Fantasy book: The Magicians and its sequel, The Magician King

Children's/YA fantasy books: The Emerald Atlas and even more so, it's sequel The Fire Chronicle; also enjoyed the False Prince and its sequel the Runaway King

Classic: Persuasion, Anne of Green Gables

Time travel: Time and Again

*This is a lie. My only reading goal was to read five biographies. And unless the books of David Sedaris and Ellen DeGengeres count (which they don't in my mind), I didn't read any. I did attempt a few, but they were not my cuppa tea.