Friday, January 6, 2017

Best of 2016: Part 2!

It's been a marvelous year sharing stories with you. Here's our top picks for 2016, part 2! 


 I first heard about The War That Saved My Life on The Children’s War blog. I am so happy I had a chance to read it. The characters in the book really come to life... 

 Read Lizzy's full review

I have wanted to read The Eighth Day by Dianne K. Salerni since I first heard about it. Maybe it's because I've thought a lot about having an extra day in the week. That would be excellent! I could get so much done on that day and even catch up on sleep! 

 Read Lizzy's full review



Stay tuned! We have lots of great books in store for 2017! See you all around the book block. ;)

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Posted by DMS at 1:18:00 PM

46 comments:

  1. gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.comJanuary 6, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    So fun all the reviews dears :)

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 6, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Dianne's book - awesome!

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  3. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJanuary 6, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    There are so many good books around!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    The War That Saved My Life is one of my all time favorites, loved it. The audio version is wonderful, too. I'll have to check out the other book.

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:21 PM

      Marcia- I agree with you! I listened to the audio as well because I loved the book so much. Excellent! Happy reading. :)

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    2. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:21 PM

      Lynda-There really are! :)

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  5. Elephant's ChildJanuary 6, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks for the reminders. I will not be able to read everything, but will die trying...

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  6. DEZMONDJanuary 7, 2017 at 4:15 AM

    hope the new year brings us many nice books, mine has started tough, because I'm translating KING'S CAGE from that godawful Victoria Aveyard, a true nightmare

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:23 PM

      Dezmond- Sorry to hear your year is off to a rough start with some tough translating. We hope the rest of the year will be better. :)

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  7. Pat HattJanuary 7, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    Extra day a week would be grand indeed

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:24 PM

      Pat- It would definitely be interesting! :)

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  8. Beverly Stowe McClureJanuary 7, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    More reminders of so many great books. It's hard to decide which ones to read, since it's impossible for me, a slow reader, to read them all. :)

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:25 PM

      Beverly- Audio books can be great too. I also listened to The War That Saved my Life and it is excellent. So- if you are working on something at home or driving in the car you could listen and get two things done at once. :)

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  9. Valerie-JaelJanuary 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    Thanks for the reviews. I like the sound of 'The war that changed my life', will have a look for it. Have a good weekend. hugs, Valerie

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:25 PM

      Valerie-Jael- I think you will love it! :)

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  10. Jemi FraserJanuary 7, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Great choices! There are so many great books out there!

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  11. The Armchair SquidJanuary 7, 2017 at 10:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing your favorites. I look forward to more of your riddles in 2017!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:26 PM

      The Armchair Squid- Thanks! So glad you enjoy the riddles too. :)

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  12. Cate MastersJanuary 8, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    Excellent picks! I love the idea of an eighth day, too (so long as it's part of the weekend!)
    Happy 2017!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:27 PM

      Cate- I think I might take an extra day, as long as I don't have to work, at any point during the week. :) Happy 2017 to you, too!

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  13. ToTylkoJaJanuary 8, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    I'm curious about "The War That Saved My Life". Very cool list you made. Hugs:))

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:27 PM

      ToTylkoJa- It is a great book! Hugs and Happy New Year! :)

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  14. Kelly HashwayJanuary 8, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    I need to read Dianne's book still too!

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  15. NasreenJanuary 8, 2017 at 2:28 PM

    So many great books. I need to get this one.

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  16. Magic Love CrowJanuary 8, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    Thanks for the reviews! Here's to a great 2017 filled with amazing books!

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    1. DMSJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:28 PM

      Magic Love Crow- You are welcome! A 2017 filled with amazing books sounds good to us. :)

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  17. Sandra CoxJanuary 8, 2017 at 8:40 PM

    An eighth day would have to be a play day....or a sleep day.
    Hope you've both had a wondrous weekend.

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    1. DMSJanuary 11, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      Sandra- We would love an extra day to sleep! :)

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  18. Launna January 8, 2017 at 9:06 PM

    I want an 8th day in the week... I would definitely use it for catching up on sleep... lol... what a great premise xox

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  19. BarbaraJanuary 9, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks for re-sharing these, I always read your reviews but my short term/long term memory is not what it was so a re-reading is always good.
    Happy New Year – or did I say that already? As I say my memory is not what it was. :-)

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    1. DMSJanuary 11, 2017 at 8:46 PM

      Barbara- Glad you enjoyed the recap. It can be hard keeping in mind all the books we hear about during the year. :) Happy New Year again or for the first time to you. ;)

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  20. weekend-windupJanuary 9, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    It was nice to recollect things...

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  21. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)January 10, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    An extra day (especially if just for reading lol) would be great!

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    1. DMSJanuary 11, 2017 at 8:47 PM

      Anna- I could definitely get on board with that! :)

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  22. Theresa MilsteinJanuary 10, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    I've been meaning to read both books posted here. Thanks for the reminder. Happy New Year!

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    1. DMSJanuary 11, 2017 at 8:47 PM

      Theresa- Happy to give you a reminder. If you get to these books in 2017 we hope you enjoy them. :)

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  23. brendaJanuary 17, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    How did you pick? I'd have a hard time and then worry I might have upset someone whose book I didn't pick. :) Time to be fearless.

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    1. DMSJanuary 24, 2017 at 12:25 PM

      Brenda- Picking wasn't easy! We loved so many books we read in 2016. But- we hope anyone we didn't pick felt happy with the fact that we reviewed their book here, on Goodreads, and Amazon and shared our love for it on social media. We only review books we like- so every author whose book is reviewed here can feel happy knowing it made the cut with us. :)

      Good luck being fearless!

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