Top 10 of 2014 : Best Books I've Read in 2014

Today kicks off the Top 10 of 2014 event! Hosted by Two Chicks On Books.

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Best Books I've Read in 2014

So I cheated a little with this list... Two of these spots include all the books I have read so far in that particular series. I binge read them and can't pick a favorite so, the whole series made it on the list!

Bringing up the rear in spot #10 is Dorothy Must Die By Danielle Paige

#9 A Little Something Different By Sandy Hall

#8 The Black Dagger Brotherhood 1-4 By J.R. Ward (My guilty pleasure read.)

#7 Summer of Letting Go By Gae Polisner

#6 The Lunar Chronicles 1, 2 & 3 By Melissa Meyer

#5 Butter By Erin Jade Lange One of the rare male POVs that I've read. 

#4 Icons By Margaret Stohl *Grabby hands for Book 2*

#3 Anna Dressed in Blood By Kendare Blake It took me so long to pick this one up, but better late than never! I went to get Girl of Nightmares the same day.

#2 Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern is a contemporary tear-jerker that got me back into reading YA contemp.

And claiming my spot for Best Book I've Read in 2014 is... Well it's a tie. The Lost By Sarah Beth Durst. (I was so sucked in by this off-the-wall world and can't wait for book 2!) & Made for You by Marissa Marr (It's dark and compelling. Marr's writing is so good!)

Did any of these make your list? Leave a comment and let me know what made your top reads of 2014!

Gearing up for the New Year: 2015 Reading Challenges

This is my first year participating in reading challenges! As part of my New Year resolutions, I have decided to focus on making my blog more active in the book blogging community. 2014 was a transitional year for me. Everything was in-flux and because of that I had little time for anything blog related other than posting reviews. But, 2015 is on the horizon and a new year means a fresh start for so many things! 

The first challenge is one that I signed up for in 2014 as well. The Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge, hosted by Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf. 

I have always loved books about magic and witchy things and this challenge gives me an incentive to squeeze them in, even when I'm swamped with other requests.
For this challenge I will start by pledging to read 1-5 witchy books as an Initiate. 
If you want to join in, just click on the image or link above and read the rules!

The other challenge I have picked is The Debut Author Challenge, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. I think this one is really great for expanding what you read and finding some new authors, that might just become favorites! DAC pushes readers to read 12 or more books in the MG, YA or NA genres. These books must be a debut novel published in 2015. Want to join in the fun? Click the link above for full challenge rules and sign-up info.



  There is also a really fun event going on to wrap up 2014 and get ready for the New Year!
Two Chicks On Books is hosting Top 10 of 2014! 
I am really excited to be participating in this event. It should be tons of fun, although I am not sure how I will be able to pick just ten books. Each day bloggers are asked to list their top picks for a different category. Its not too late to sign-up, so click the image or link above to get started!