It’s that time of year again! It’s time for my annual review
of my top 5 books, movies, and albums. This year I read an awful lot of books,
so it was pretty difficult to pick just five favourites because so many of them
were amazing. But I managed to get the long list down to just 5 books, so if
you want to see what other books I loved this year just go and check out my
Goodreads account (which is linked in the right panel for your convenience)! So
without further ado, here are my top 5 of 2012!
This book has a little bit of everything: love, battle,
family drama, magic, and the mystery of a fantastic circus to tie it all
together. It’s hard not to become instantly enchanted when surrounded by the
black and white circus tents and the strange characters who populate them, so
be prepared to lose a few days to reading this book! For a breakout novel,
Morgenstern did a smash-up job and I can’t wait to read her next publication.
Savage Beauty by
Andrew Bolton
You’ll be drawn in by the holographic cover art that
seamlessly contorts the portrait of the legendary Alexander McQueen into his
favourite skull motif, but you’ll stay for the glorious fashion show that romps
through the pages of this coffee table book. Readers are taken on a journey
through McQueen’s fashion legacy, from his early pieces to the creations that
made up his final show and which cemented his place as one of the greatest
fashion designers of our age.
Life by Keith Richards
I normally can’t stand biography, but I was strangely
absorbed with Richards’ telling of his childhood in England and his rise to
fame as the leader of the infamous Rolling Stones. Richards’ story is one
filled with action, romance, fame, music, and a surprising amount of humility.
Even after all the drama, his words ring true and the man behind the stage
persona shines through to reveal a man who is happily married, loves dogs, and
spends lots of time in his home library.
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
This was definitely one of the strangest books I’ve ever
read, but it’s one that is not to be missed. The dual protagonist and his
strange delusions are entertaining and frightening as he reveals the travesty
of what the world has become. If you want your mind blown (figuratively, though
I’m sure that Tyler Durden would try to make it physical) then take a wander
through the strange world of the fight club.
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis des Bernieres
The
stage is set on a Greek island, as the Second World War begins and Italy
invades their neighbouring country, but action of war is the least reason to
pick up this novel. Even within the horrors of war, the enemy is not always who
it seems, and on an island it is difficult for two opposing sides to stay
separated. Unique characters populate the pages of this stunning novel, and
you’ll be on the edge of your seat to see what happens to each of them as the
war carries on.
Images taken from Amazon.ca
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