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calico_reaction

Favorite Reads: 2009

Jan 06, 2010 22:29

It's that time of year again, time for the Top Ten List of 2009! Before I go into the usual disclaimers, I want to point out a few differences between this year's post and those of previous years. For starters, I've added pictures. Woot! But, whether it's because my brain is completely dead or because I'm lazy--or both--rather than coming up with ( Read more... )

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aliciaaudrey January 7 2010, 04:56:04 UTC

Carey has already finished the sequel and is editing it per her last update on her web page. It'll come out next year.

calico_reaction January 7 2010, 17:56:33 UTC

That is EXCELLENT new! Thank you for that!

darkelf105 January 7 2010, 05:52:39 UTC

I loved War for the Oaks and Pump Six. Emissaries From the Dead sounds really cool. I'll have to look for it.

calico_reaction January 7 2010, 17:57:24 UTC

It's a little bumpy in its opening but it's a very good book. I snatched up the sequel ASAP.

mondyboy January 7 2010, 06:30:48 UTC

Agreed on the Barzak. It's magnificent. It also featured in my Top 10.

calico_reaction January 7 2010, 17:57:40 UTC

Did you post your top 10 online? I'd love to see it!

mondyboy January 7 2010, 21:33:44 UTC

Yep, it's on my LJ here:

http://mondyboy.livejournal.com/96662.html

It's very different from yours, but I have to say that you reviews have got me hankering for certain writers. Indigo Springs and Exit Strategy look very interesting. So does Santa Olivia. I own a copy of War of the Oaks, and I've got Liar on my must buy list for this year.

p2c2e January 7 2010, 10:02:06 UTC

I really want to read Santa Olivia. I may have to just suck it up and buy it through amazon. I also can't wait to read Liar. I've got it on reserve at the library. Now I'm just waiting for it to be returned.

I just had a good look at all the books I read in 2009, and one of my absolute favorites was Rosa and the Veil of Gold, which I picked up after reading your review. So I definitely owe you thanks for that one!

calico_reaction January 7 2010, 17:58:20 UTC

I absolutely LOVED The Veil of Gold (US title, which I personally prefer, but that's me). So glad you enjoyed it!

shel99 January 7 2010, 11:52:44 UTC

I've LOVED the Kushiel books and have been meaning to try some of Carey's other work, even though I know it's quite different. Glad to hear you recommend it!

calico_reaction January 7 2010, 17:58:46 UTC

I've heard mixed reviews on her SUNDERING series, but SANTA OLIVIA is most excellent.