Books read in 2012:
+re-read
1. Replication: The Jason Experiment by Jill Williamson (January) ARC
This is a really enjoyable read that brought up a lot of questions about the ethics of cloning and medical research. I found it a little heavy-handed on the Christian values (this coming from a Christian), but then it was released from a Christian press, so I imagine people who are looking for this book will be expecting that.
2. Pieces of Us by Maggie Gelbwasser (January) ARC
This was told from four points-of-view. I was impressed at the author’s ability to separate that many distinct voices – only occasionally was I confused, and only for a moment at that. This book was enjoyable enough, but I didn’t love it.
3. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (January)
Ah.May.Zing. Love, love, LOVE. Gush….what else can I say? This book is about as close to perfect as it gets. I want to have this book’s babies. For real.
4. Crossed by Ally Condie (January)
This was a great follow-up to Matched, but I won’t lie, for most of the book, I liked Matched better. But there was enough times in this one that pulled me close and wouldn’t let me go that it left me thrilled for the third book. I can’t wait!
5. Let’s Get Digital: How to Self-publish and Why You Should by David Gaughran (January)
This was super informative – a resource I will use a ton in the future. IF you’ve ever even briefly considered self-publishing, this is a must-read!
6. Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick (January)
7. The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (January/February)
8. Naomi and the Horse-Flavored T-Shirt by Dan Boehl (February)
