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Top Five Books of 2013

Description: List the top five books you read in 2013.

Members: 718 participating members (show all)

All members: flying_monkeys

Permanent link: http://www.librarything.com/list/1002/flying_monkeys/Top-Five-Books-of-2013
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116
The Snow Child: A Novel
by Eowyn Ivey
3,513 members, 280 reviews
3.99 stars (3.99 stars)

Lists: flying_monkeys (1), Iudita (2), njinthesun (3)

Score: 10.4

Explanations:

flying_monkeys (1): Hands down, without a doubt, my absolute favorite book read in 2013! A perfect blend of reality and magic, facts and folklore. LOVED times infinity!

2
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman
10,230 members, 753 reviews
4.08 stars (4.08 stars)

Lists: Euryale (1), lyssjj (1), lindaspangler (1), mtoc54 (1), MissFlores (1), emilyfield (1), JanHeemskerk (1), AnnikaBirgitta (1), markatsier (1), TempleCat (1), mitchma (1) — 56 more, sitnknitn (1), Honya451 (1), Amsa1959 (1), Olliekez (1), irishwasherwoman (1), Storeetllr (1), Schlyne (1), JessLibrarian (1), kjforrest (1), gayrussell (1), klpm (1), Deedledee (1), emmylikesbooks (1), mahsdad (1), zhejw (1), Romonko (1), Paulysue (1), DMS1962 (1), DrMcDougall (1), LibraryKatz (1), yoyogod (1), hgalligher (2), lopezpablo (2), pipertoo55 (2), BomboChipolata (2), vivibell (2), Minac (2), mareeherdman (2), lizhpope (2), lilfries (2), carolelunar (2), hannahdeck (2), vmeyerson (2), Sockurmum (2), Creid (2), m4marya (2), Zseo (2), TillyTenchwiggle (2), Jannes (2), mariah2 (2), LAKobow (2), kullervo16 (2), allyflower15 (2), tinyylh (2), imyril (2), flying_monkeys (2), pjdscca (2), kbuxton (2), cccjj (3), davidmango (3), rosalita (3), ccrown (3), Jim53 (4), csayban (4), JerryMmm (4), briarhills (4)

Score: 242.29

Explanations:

flying_monkeys (2): The Hempstock women and the seamless blend of two worlds.

782
I Am Legend
by Richard Matheson
3,990 members, 156 reviews
3.97 stars (3.97 stars)

Lists: flying_monkeys (3)

Score: 3.04

Explanations:

flying_monkeys (3): Another "classic" that delivered the goods. Not at all what I expected, though. An excellent exploration into when "we" becomes the monster, and "they" becomes the human or normal.… (more)

147
Horns
by Joe Hill
3,528 members, 254 reviews
3.81 stars (3.81 stars)

Lists: Renald128 (3), Unkletom (3), flying_monkeys (4)

Score: 8.91

Explanations:

flying_monkeys (4): Another 2013 read that wasn't at all what I expected. Packed way more emotional punch than one might assume for "horror."

308
The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells
by Andrew Sean Greer
589 members, 52 reviews
3.48 stars (3.48 stars)

Lists: flying_monkeys (5), cransell (5)

Score: 5.35

Explanations:

flying_monkeys (5): Yeah, the time travel and alternate lives were cool. But what I really loved about this book was its subtle messages about tolerance and finding peace with who we are.… (more)

About this list

Started by: timspalding (December 2013)

Type: Numbered

Limit: 5 books

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