The best of 2017

1

The Stone Sky

by Jemisin, N. K., 1972-

Book - 2017

Absolutely. Perfect. Absolutely. Perfect. Show less

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Strange the Dreamer

by Taylor, Laini, 1971-

Book - 2017

Strange the Dreamer is STUNNING. Not only is it beautifully written, the setting is perfectly unique. The story is intriguing fantasy (and stars a junior ...Show more Strange the Dreamer is STUNNING. Not only is it beautifully written, the setting is perfectly unique. The story is intriguing fantasy (and stars a junior librarian!) blended with mystery, romance and tragedy - and anyone who has ready Laini Taylor's other books will know how painfully she combines romance and tragedy. Five stars. Show less

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3

Thick as Thieves

A Queen's Thief Novel

by Turner, Megan Whalen. 1965-

Book - 2017

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The Shadow Land

by Kostova, Elizabeth

Book - 2017

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5

Can You Tolerate This?

Personal Essays

by Young, Ashleigh

Book - 2016

"Personal essays" can sound so... dull, although that might be a personal reaction to the word 'essay'. Ashleigh Young has just blown me away, t...Show more "Personal essays" can sound so... dull, although that might be a personal reaction to the word 'essay'. Ashleigh Young has just blown me away, though. Her turn of phrase is brilliant, her stories are honest, personal, so Kiwi, and have a magic about them that's all to do with seeing the familiar in a new way. Pretty much perfect. Show less

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Crosstalk

by Willis, Connie, 1945-

Book - 2016

I loved this mad rush of a book. It's a frantic read - characters seem to spend the entire book rushing, talking over each other and not listening - perfect for a story satirising modern communication. I loved this mad rush of a book. It's a frantic read - characters seem to spend the entire book rushing, talking over each other and not listening - perfect for a story satirising modern communication. Show less

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7

Still Life With Tornado

by King, A. S. 1970-

Book - 2016

A novel about repressed memories, familial love and violence. Sarah is 16, and has stopped going to school because something happened there that she doesn...Show more A novel about repressed memories, familial love and violence. Sarah is 16, and has stopped going to school because something happened there that she doesn't want to talk about. Something happened in Mexico too, six years ago. She doesn't want to talk about that either. Instead, she speaks to her 10 year old self, a foul mouthed girl who remembers Mexico. And her 23 year old self, who thinks she knows everything, and her 40 year old self, who might have it all worked out. Sarah's mind might be unravelling, but that might be the only way to put herself back together again. Show less

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8

Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil

A Novel

by Marchetta, Melina, 1965-

Book - 2016

This book has so many things going on - although it looks like a typical crime novel, with its suspended, alcoholic detective with an ex-wife, a snarky da...Show more This book has so many things going on - although it looks like a typical crime novel, with its suspended, alcoholic detective with an ex-wife, a snarky daughter, a tragic past - this book is bursting with originality and honest, heartbreaking moments. It's about families, and tragedy, and the messiness of those things. It's about unstoppable teenage girls, and trust, teamwork and hope. Completely powerful, I loved it. Show less

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9

We Are Okay

A Novel

by LaCour, Nina

Book - 2017

A really good story about the things grief can make a person do, and how the echos of grief can shape or break lives - but also of healing, of friendship, of girls trying really hard to help each other out <3 A really good story about the things grief can make a person do, and how the echos of grief can shape or break lives - but also of healing, of friendship, of girls trying really hard to help each other out <3 Show less

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10

Silver Stars

A Front Lines Novel

by Grant, Michael, pseud., 1954-

Book - 2017

The second in a series of alternate history books where women were included in the draft for WWII, full of blood, trauma, action, friendship, and bravery....Show more The second in a series of alternate history books where women were included in the draft for WWII, full of blood, trauma, action, friendship, and bravery. The setting here is mainly in Italy and Sicily in 1943, as soldier Rio lands on the beaches, medic Frangie risks life and limb to save life and limb, and spy Rainy takes on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Show less

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11

Our Own Private Universe

by Talley, Robin

Book - 2017

I loved Robin Talley's 'Lies we tell ourselves' and though I wasn't super keen on 'What we left behind' I will still give anything of hers a go. Our Own P...Show more I loved Robin Talley's 'Lies we tell ourselves' and though I wasn't super keen on 'What we left behind' I will still give anything of hers a go. Our Own Private Universe was a sweet story about first love, first sex, religion vs sexuality, and friendship. Show less

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12

Release

by Ness, Patrick, 1971-

Book - 2017

Bring on May! I've enjoyed almost everything else Patrick Ness has ever done so I'm looking forward to more... Bring on May! I've enjoyed almost everything else Patrick Ness has ever done so I'm looking forward to more... Show less

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13

The Pearl Thief

by Wein, Elizabeth E., 1964-

Book - 2017

From the author of 'Code Name Verity' which ripped out my heart with it's powerful story of female friendship and bravery in WWII comes this new one - a historical mystery about 15 year old Julie waking up in hospital, and trying to figure out why... From the author of 'Code Name Verity' which ripped out my heart with it's powerful story of female friendship and bravery in WWII comes this new one - a historical mystery about 15 year old Julie waking up in hospital, and trying to figure out why... Show less

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14

The Inexplicable Logic of My Life

A Novel

by Sáenz, Benjamin Alire, 1954-

Book - 2017

I am so pleased with this book. Salvador, the main character, is such a good, decent guy and his adopted gay dad Vincente is too. This is a book full of k...Show more I am so pleased with this book. Salvador, the main character, is such a good, decent guy and his adopted gay dad Vincente is too. This is a book full of kind wisdom, and the families you build for yourself, and standing strong against the hard parts of the world. Show less

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