My favorite books of 2011!

As we start a fresh year (a year full of books to read!) I wanted to share with you my favorite books of 2011. These are the ones I read in 2011, so not just the ones published.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Delirium was one of my favorites. This book got me into the whole dystopian genre and therefore I love this book even more. The characters are amazing, the romance gushing and heart-breaking and the writing style is almost poetical. I can't really describe it. If you haven't read it, you should read it yourself. The first 70 pages or so are a litte bit slow, but you just have to read through it. Believe me, it's worth it. 


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The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
I read the Hunger Games trilogy in the beginning of 2011 and I just fell in love with it. I read all the books back to back in less than three days. Mockingjay wasn't as good as the first too, but I still loved it. They are such page turners. I can't wait for the movie to come out in March! 


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Divergent by Veronica Roth
With all the buzz around Divergent, how could I not have read it.  I have a lot of love for Delirium, but Divergent has to be my favorite debut of 2011. This book had me on the edge of my seat. It got me thinking about the idea behind the factions and I really like that about a book. Also Four was a great love interest and Tris was such a strong heroine. I'm so excited about Insurgent in May! 


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Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Yes, in 2011 I finally gave in on reading Anna and the French Kiss and I'm so glad I did. I loved this book so, so much! The setting in Paris, Anna, St. Clair, it was all just amazing. It's deeper than you're average chicklit. Every time I feel bad, I pick this book up. I haven't read Lola yet (I'm waiting for my delivery to arrive), but I definitely will. If you haven't read this book, READ IT!


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The Maze Runner trilogy by James Dashner
I read the whole Maze Runner series and I loved every single one of them. These books are suspensefull and action packed. If you loved the Hunger Games, you should give this series a try. My favorite out the three of them are the Maze Runner (the first one) and the Death Cure (the third one).  


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Where She Went by Gayle Forman
I read if I stay and really liked it, but the sequel Where She Went I loved. This book had me tearing up the entire time. I felt the pain and love Mia and Adam felt and for an author to do that, you have to be very good. This is a book that I would recommend to ANYBODY. 


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Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 
Last (but certainly not least!), a 2011 debut. I loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone. The story is set is Prague and Laini Taylor's descriptions are so vividly, that you feel like you're with Karou in Prague. Her writing style is amazing and Karou is a kick-ass protagonist. The whole story itself with Brimstone and his teethshop were so unique to me. I just loved it. 


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So, those were my top favorites of 2011. Other honourable mentions are Shatter Me by Tahere Mafi, Across the Universe by Beth Revis, The Summer series by Jenny Han, The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa and Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson. If you haven't picked one of these up, please do. And let me know what you're favorite reads of 2011 were!