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Monday, December 23, 2013

Best Books I've Read in 2013


The Top Ten of 2013 event is hosted by Jaime from Two Chicks on Books, Rachel from Fiktshun, and Mindy from Magical Urban Fantasy Reads!


Today, I'm sharing my top ten best books I've read in 2013!

(in no particular order, except for the last one)

(also, the pictures link to Goodreads)
      

      

      


 And my FAVORITE book of 2013 is...


(which was my most anticipated novel of 2013, actually)
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50 comments:

  1. Maji BookshelfDecember 23, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    yeay to Fangirl and Altered! I read Altered last year and LOVED it! and Fangirl was AMAZING!

    - Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

      That's great to hear! I'm glad you loved both :)

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  2. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Wow, first list where I haven't read any of these! D: I'm so bad omg. I know everyone LOVES these books so I will definitely have to jump on them soon!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

      That's okay! I read a diverse set of books. I hope you read some of these, and enjoy!

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  3. StormiDecember 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I have heard of all of those but not read them..I really really want to read Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea!!!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:47 PM

      That one was my favorite! I'm sure you'll love it.

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  4. Emily @ Falling For YADecember 23, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    I love your list! It looks like we have similar tastes =) I also loved Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, The Winner's Curse, and Rush! I have My Life Next Door on my shelf and I am now even more eager to get to it.

    Emily @ Falling For YA

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:47 PM

      YAY! I noticed that, after visiting so many of your STS posts. I hope you love My Life Next Door!

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  5. Cyn @ BookmunchiesDecember 23, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I can't believe I haven't read any of these yet D:! But I do have My Life Next Door, Fangirl and Between the Devil on my TBR list short list! Also, I'm soooo excited for the Winner's curse! Thanks for sharing!

    Here's my Top Ten Reads of 2013

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:49 PM

      WOW! No big deal though, you will always be able to read them at some point!

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  6. Lindy GomezDecember 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Awesome List Alyssa! I've been dying to read Fan Girl, Rush, Altered, and The Burning Sky. I really enjoyed The Girl Next Door as well. Myself and my cob loggers divided up all the lists so my picks are the top 2-3.

    Here's our list:
    http://www.abookishescape.com/2013/12/top-10-best-books-weve-read-in-2013.html

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM

      YOU MUST! And My Life Next Door is what you mean.

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  7. Teen Bookcase of WayzataDecember 23, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    God I still need to read DEFIANCE!!! This is a great list. We sell My Life Next Door a lot at The Bookcase, I'm glad you loved it too!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:51 PM

      DO IT! It's a great novel. I still have to read Deception though. And I'm glad you sell it! :D

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  8. Carina OlsenDecember 23, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    The Winner's Curse :D YAY. Awesome list sweetie. <3 Thank you for sharing :)

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  9. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I have Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, I'm probably going to wait until next year to read it because if I love it as much as everyone says I will then I don't want to wait too long for the next book.

    Roxy @ Story Envy

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      It's super amazing! But you could wait and then binge-read, since the sequel will be out in August.

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  10. Grace FonsecaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I can't believe that I haven't read any of the books on your list except the Burning Sky which i didn't like. Good selection of books.

    Grace
    Books of Love
    http://gracebooksoflove.com

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Aww, I'm sorry that you didn't like that book! But, I'm sure there were plenty that you DID enjoy :)

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  11. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistDecember 23, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    LOVE My Life Next Door but I read that lat year. STILL need to read BTDATDBS!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 5:58 PM

      That's good to hear! And LOL well, thanks to you, I loved it!

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  12. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Oooo, The Winner's Curse! That one looks so good! I didn't get to Defiance or Fangirl this year though. But I'm planning on reading Defiance soon.

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      It was amazing! And I hope you read those two at some point!

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  13. PiliDecember 23, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    What a great job you did choosing faves! I still need to read The Winner's Curse and Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea, but I'm hope to read them next year!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you! I hope you read them next year :)

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  14. Jaime December 23, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Awesome list I seriously need to read Sanctum! Thanks so much for taking part in the Top 10 of 2013! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your Top 10’s :D
    Hugs,
    Jaime @ Two Chicks On Books

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      I hope you do! And you're very welcome, Jaime - thank YOU for hosting the event!

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  15. The Cover ContessaDecember 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Wow, some great choices! I haven't read any of them. I really want to read Rush and I hear that Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is amazing!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 8:49 PM

      I hope you do read those two! They are simply fabulous :D

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  16. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I read Revel over summer and I absolutely LOVED it! It was really good, a lot better than I was expecting since I just picked it up on a whim, lol. Awesome choices!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM

      YAY! That is great to hear! I feel like it is a gem that flew under the radar.

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  17. Violet - Paper Worlds and Swirls of InkDecember 23, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    You have some awesome picks and some ones I am definitely adding to my TBR list! Thanks for stopping by my post! Can't wait to see your other Top 10 posts!

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  18. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I reread My Life Next Door this year! It's one of my favorites and I'm so glad to see it on your list. I haven't read any of the other books yet, but I'm definitely going to read a few of them in 2014!

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    1. AlyssaDecember 23, 2013 at 10:35 PM

      It is definitely one of my favorite contemporary novels. I hope you get to read some next year! :)

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  19. HollyDecember 23, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    LOVED Altered! Ooh, I still need to read My Life Next Door, too. :) And I'm so jealous you got to read The Winner's Curse! I've heard nothing but amazing things about it, and it just makes me want to read it right now. Too bad the publication date isn't until March. :(

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    1. AlyssaDecember 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      YAY! Altered was released literally at the beginning of the year, but it's one of my favorites. I got to borrow TWC from a friend. It is so amazing and perfect (as close as you can get, anyway). Don't fret, Holly, it's not too far away!

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  20. RachelDecember 24, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I'm a shameful person who has only read TWO books on your list!! But I'm absolutely dying to read The Burning Sky, The Winner's Curse, and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea! And I mean seriously dying, like on my death bed. (I'm not at all dramatic.)

    Yay! Great list! :)

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    1. AlyssaDecember 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      Hey, some haven't read ANY lol. And hmmm, now I know ;)

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  21. Mishma @ Chasing FaerytalesDecember 24, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    I've only read Defiance and My Life Next Door from your list,and I love them both.I really want to read Fangirl.I've heard a lot of great things about that book.
    Your list gave me a few recommendations:)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog, Alyssa.

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    1. AlyssaDecember 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      Well, I'm certainly glad that I could help in some way! :D

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  22. Kelsey KetchDecember 24, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I actually haven't read any of these, but Revel intrigues me with its cover. Very nice picks! :)

    Kelsey @ Ketch's Book Nook
    http://kelseyketch.com/2013/12/23/best-books-of-2013/

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    1. AlyssaDecember 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      It's a really, really awesome book, and the cover is amazing. Read it sometime!

      Thank you, Kelsey!

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  23. UnknownDecember 24, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    LOVED My Life Next Door and Fangirl. I must read Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea! Thanks for stopping by My Top 10

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    1. AlyssaDecember 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

      YAY that's great! And you really, really must :D You're welcome!

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  24. Jessica @ Step Into FictionDecember 27, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I've only read three of those. Two I really loved and one I didn't like too much. Fangirl is on my list and we know The Winner's Curse is, too! One of these days I'll get to Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea since I have it and all...

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    1. AlyssaDecember 28, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      OMG JESS you have Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea AND YOU HAVE NOT READ IT YET?! For shame... ;)

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  25. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I REALLY have to read My Life Next Door!

    Thanks for stopping by :)

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