tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8170763466454301832..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: The Bookish Best Of... My Favourite Reads of 2014Diva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49350889564330881042015-01-02T13:31:46.868+11:002015-01-02T13:31:46.868+11:00Bloody hell Ella, that's incredible! That'...Bloody hell Ella, that's incredible! That's the most I've seen this year by far.<br /><br />I absolutely loved it too, despite so many mixed reviews. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-8987021320215749732015-01-02T12:57:46.596+11:002015-01-02T12:57:46.596+11:00Thanks Sunny.
Oh no, the dreaded reading slump. W...Thanks Sunny.<br /><br />Oh no, the dreaded reading slump. We've all had them and it's so hard to stay motivated about books. We Were Liars will certainly lift you out of that slump. I can't wait for you to read it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-45255709082117054232015-01-02T12:38:21.874+11:002015-01-02T12:38:21.874+11:00You totally should Taylor, it's one of the bes...You totally should Taylor, it's one of the best series finales I've read actually.<br /><br />I loved The Winner's Curse! And the best news is, The Winner's Crime is just as brilliant. A slow burning romance, super intense. Looking forward to seeing what you think of Aristotle and Dante, it's one of my favourite reads. Ever.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52452333452670506352015-01-02T12:16:53.270+11:002015-01-02T12:16:53.270+11:00Hooray indeed Nirvana. So many incredible books in...Hooray indeed Nirvana. So many incredible books in 2014 and already the few 2015 titles I've read have all been phenomenal. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19043748521720496772015-01-02T11:55:44.122+11:002015-01-02T11:55:44.122+11:00Going by the few 2015 releases I've read so fa...Going by the few 2015 releases I've read so far, it's going to be a HUGE year. The Walled City is incredible and I was obsessively Googling the actual city it's based upon too. Frightening stuff.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56116066858387201212015-01-02T11:19:50.045+11:002015-01-02T11:19:50.045+11:00Is that The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau...Is that The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks? I have a review for that coming up this week. It was good, but after We Were Liars, I think I was spoilt and expected so much more.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78357207078343572172014-12-31T18:57:58.882+11:002014-12-31T18:57:58.882+11:00Excellent selection Kelly, I can totally agree wit...Excellent selection Kelly, I can totally agree with Aristotle & Dante and We Were Liars, and The Winner's Curse! All fantastic reads, and I enjoyed The Summer of Kicks as well. I'll have to pick up The Walled City, have heard so much about it. Let's hope 2015 holds some awesome new books for us! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7677651879151630682014-12-31T17:15:21.721+11:002014-12-31T17:15:21.721+11:00Kelly, I read 327 books this year, so you absolute...Kelly, I read 327 books this year, so you absolutely DO have a life! :') Me? I just drowned in word. Lol. <br /><br />YAYA YAYA!! FIRE AND FLOOD! Damn, I loved that book! Absolutely CAN'T wait for the second book! It's going to be goooooood.<br /><br />AW YEAH. Ari and Dante was oh so beautiful. <br /><br />SO MANY BEAUTIFUL COVERS IN THIS POST I CAN'T COPE! *dies*Ella @ Novelly Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433054752351144347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61643429593283660092014-12-31T12:37:52.427+11:002014-12-31T12:37:52.427+11:00Woah 185 books is insane and a massive achievement...Woah 185 books is insane and a massive achievement, go you!! By the looks of it, you read some amazing books. Reading wise wasn't so great for me this year as I faced numerous slumps but I did manage to LOVE Ignite Me - which is the only one I've read from that list. I own Apple & Rain, The Walled City and We Were Liars, and because of this post have decided to bump them up on my TBR. Thanks for sharing! x<br /><br />- Sunny @ <a href="http://asupersunnyspot.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">A Sunny Spot Blog</a> Sunny @ A Sunny Spot https://www.blogger.com/profile/01025467929485516198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67903271082344337812014-12-30T07:03:48.981+11:002014-12-30T07:03:48.981+11:00I'm reading The Winner's Curse right now a...I'm reading The Winner's Curse right now and I am really enjoying it! I got Aristotle and Dante for Christmas!!!! I'm so excited to read it now that I know some many people enjoyed. I have Melissa Kiel's other books My Life In Outer Space but, I will check out Cinnamon Girl. This list is really awesome. I guess I should finish The Darkest Minds trilogy *oops*.musicalbibliolaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538602208636853788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61999827364865975622014-12-30T04:11:04.325+11:002014-12-30T04:11:04.325+11:00I absolutely adored Aristotle and Dante its so goo...I absolutely adored Aristotle and Dante its so good! It's so different to anything I have ever read and I really related to a lot of the way things were described and the things that teenagers go through.<br /><br />I also really loved we were liars, oh my gosh! Have you read her new book yet? I'm half way through it but I've been very slacking on the reading *oops*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006461206791466053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88192579540110488402014-12-30T00:35:33.429+11:002014-12-30T00:35:33.429+11:00WOAH IGNITE ME IS SO GORGEOUS. I'll have to ge...WOAH IGNITE ME IS SO GORGEOUS. I'll have to get to that soon. YAY FOR ARI AND DANTE AND BIRD MAKING IT ONTO HERE *throws confetti*<br /><br />Love the list!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86696378702770567882014-12-29T18:21:22.464+11:002014-12-29T18:21:22.464+11:00I loved The Darkest Minds series, gosh, it's o...I loved The Darkest Minds series, gosh, it's one I'll read again and again.<br /><br />You need Aristotle and Dante in your life. It's utter perfection. I cried, that's just how poignant and beautiful their story is. I can't wait to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56084028903715788732014-12-29T18:17:20.186+11:002014-12-29T18:17:20.186+11:00They all totally are Renee! I have a giveaway comi...They all totally are Renee! I have a giveaway coming up in two days for a book of your choice from The Book Depository, but early February look out for the awesomess giveaway ever! And for Aussies only.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61774282105627186792014-12-29T18:07:42.955+11:002014-12-29T18:07:42.955+11:00Add the first one in the series Disruption first, ...Add the first one in the series Disruption first, without a doubt you'd absolutely love it Jules. It's a sassy dystopian with a kick ass heroine. Aristotle and Dante made my heart melt, so incredibly beautiful.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-3720923975299466112014-12-29T18:01:10.967+11:002014-12-29T18:01:10.967+11:00I find that most of the titles I've requested ...I find that most of the titles I've requested have all been brilliant reads. I only request books that I'd purchase myself now, that way I know I'll more than likely really enjoy it. I've already rated two 2015 books 5 stars so far, so it's looking like another awesome year of books.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-18245222154685939842014-12-29T16:02:47.490+11:002014-12-29T16:02:47.490+11:00They were both incredible weren't they! I'...They were both incredible weren't they! I'm super excited waiting for Ensnared to be released now. So jealous of those in the US who have an ARC, I NEED one!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-73528364838419804362014-12-29T15:06:46.584+11:002014-12-29T15:06:46.584+11:00Some people refer to it as flowery writing. You kn...Some people refer to it as flowery writing. You know, it's just incredibly beautiful and makes your heart swell. Sadly it doesn't work for all titles.<br /><br />The Darkest Minds is one of my favourite series, the books are long and detailed reads. Perfect for luring you out of a book slump as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68949318960734006972014-12-29T14:32:52.751+11:002014-12-29T14:32:52.751+11:00I wouldn't worry too much Laura, I probably ga...I wouldn't worry too much Laura, I probably gave it enough love for everyone.<br /><br />Bird is classed as middle grade, but there is something so incredibly poetic about how Bird sees the world. It's poignant and incredibly emotional. You'll absolutely loved The Walled City! Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46017385398178039882014-12-29T13:22:01.128+11:002014-12-29T13:22:01.128+11:00You haven't! Oh Aimee, you don't know what...You haven't! Oh Aimee, you don't know what you're missing out on. I actually enjoyed Unhinged even more, and that cover! Is One Past Midnight also known as Between The Lives? I read that one a few months ago and absolutely loved it. So unique.<br /><br />And thanks Aimee Cakes.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-24891994232689973892014-12-29T05:59:43.074+11:002014-12-29T05:59:43.074+11:00There's no way I could have left him off, I...There's no way I could have left him off, I'd never hear the end of it.<br /><br />Yeah, you totally nag like that.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85229683562285930782014-12-29T05:51:03.742+11:002014-12-29T05:51:03.742+11:00HOORAY!
We can't forget Morpheus. He's o...HOORAY! <br /><br />We can't forget Morpheus. He's only second to Warner who absolutely knocks my socks off. It's been such an incredible year in young adult, and I've surprisingly discovered that I actually don't mind fantasy as well. Not high fantasy, but the mild ones that blend it with an oppressive regime. It's still got to have a little dystopian in there.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9667584541723748392014-12-29T05:46:59.221+11:002014-12-29T05:46:59.221+11:00WAAAAAAAAAAAAARNER!
I don't fangirl often Jes...WAAAAAAAAAAAAARNER!<br /><br />I don't fangirl often Jess, but when I do... WARNER! <br /><br />You HAVE to nab a copy of The Summer of Kicks. My goodness you'll laugh your ass off. I remember your slump, it was terrible wasn't it. When nothing really piques your interest or holds it. I think 2015 will be an even better year for books if Red Queen is any indication.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67685352958587190152014-12-29T05:34:00.453+11:002014-12-29T05:34:00.453+11:00Me too Summer. It seemed to have had a lot of mixe...Me too Summer. It seemed to have had a lot of mixed reviews, but personally I found it a really emotional and powerful read as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17151601580469954652014-12-29T05:26:46.022+11:002014-12-29T05:26:46.022+11:00Thanks Shelleyrae, and thanks for stopping by.Thanks Shelleyrae, and thanks for stopping by.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.com