2011 Best Books

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From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge of Time-- A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics

by Lewin, Walter H. G.

Book - 2011

My only regret about reading this book is that I didn't watch some of Lewin's YouTube videos first - then I could have read the book with his accent. But ...Show more My only regret about reading this book is that I didn't watch some of Lewin's YouTube videos first - then I could have read the book with his accent. But seriously: I laughed, I cried, I texted entire paragraphs to friends. You don't need to love physics to enjoy this book - and I guarantee you'll love physics are wee bit once you're finished. Show less

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The Magician King

A Novel

by Grossman, Lev, 1969-

Book - 2011

You know how sometimes you love a book, but the sequel doesn't live up to your expectations? Not the case here. The Magician King surpassed The Magicians ...Show more You know how sometimes you love a book, but the sequel doesn't live up to your expectations? Not the case here. The Magician King surpassed The Magicians to me - chiefly because of the character Julia. The sheer power of this woman almost bounced off the page. Wow! Show less

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The Shattering

by Healey, Karen, 1981-

Book - 2011

I liked the concept of a Queenstown-like resort town over on the West Coast of the South Island. The fantasy elements of the story were well handled and the characters were memorable. I liked the concept of a Queenstown-like resort town over on the West Coast of the South Island. The fantasy elements of the story were well handled and the characters were memorable. Show less

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Blow on A Dead Man's Embers

by Strachan, Mari

Book - 2011

Strachan writes beautifully. Her prose sings to me. Love love love. Strachan writes beautifully. Her prose sings to me. Love love love. Show less

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Across The Universe

by Revis, Beth

Book - 2011

I'm normally not a fan of books set in the distant future, or books set in space, but the recommendation from the CCL blog (http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2011/01/08/across-the-universe-hottest-ya-novel-of-2011/) was too good to ignore. I'm normally not a fan of books set in the distant future, or books set in space, but the recommendation from the CCL blog (http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2011/01/08/across-the-universe-hottest-ya-novel-of-2011/) was too good to ignore. Show less

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Farangi Girl

A Memoir of My Mother, Parties With Princes and Growing up in Iran

by Dartnell, Ashley

Book - 2011

Some of the stories in these memoirs are so outrageous they have to be true. Amusing and engrossing. Some of the stories in these memoirs are so outrageous they have to be true. Amusing and engrossing. Show less

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Winter

by Rees, Rod

Book - 2011

When it comes to world building. Rees gets 10/10 for me. Can't wait to read what happens next in the crazy Demi Monde. When it comes to world building. Rees gets 10/10 for me. Can't wait to read what happens next in the crazy Demi Monde. Show less

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One of my e-book reads! With A Little Help is Cory's latest short story collection. I've enjoyed his novels (particularly Little Brother and Makers) and l...Show more One of my e-book reads! With A Little Help is Cory's latest short story collection. I've enjoyed his novels (particularly Little Brother and Makers) and love reading Boing Boing (http://boingboing.net/). WALH is his first venture into self-publishing. Show less

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Notes From the Blender

by Cook, Trish, 1965-

Book - 2011

This book has two authors (Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin) with two first person characters narrating the book a chapter at a time. We see both sides of a blended family coming together. I found the characters well constructed and believable. This book has two authors (Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin) with two first person characters narrating the book a chapter at a time. We see both sides of a blended family coming together. I found the characters well constructed and believable. Show less

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How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming

by Brown, Mike, 1965-

Book - 2010

2010?! What!! Well, my hold only got to me in 2011 so I'm putting it on this list. I wept with the rest of Earth when Pluto was demoted from planet status...Show more 2010?! What!! Well, my hold only got to me in 2011 so I'm putting it on this list. I wept with the rest of Earth when Pluto was demoted from planet status, but having read Brown's memoir of why he "killed" Pluto, I am now firmly in the eight-planet Solar System camp. I love how the author mixed stories of his family life into the astronomy discoveries - particularly the entire chapter he devoted to his daughter, whom he must love very much. Highly recommended! Show less

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Forever

by Stiefvater, Maggie, 1981-

Book - 2011

What do you mean this is book 11 in a top 10? I don't know what you're on about... This is the final book in Stiefvater's Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. U...Show more What do you mean this is book 11 in a top 10? I don't know what you're on about... This is the final book in Stiefvater's Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy. Unforgettable characters, palpable tension and beautiful writing typify Maggie Stiefvater's work and this book is no exception. Show less

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