Best Books Read in 2011
7. The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
I neglected Raymond Chandler for far too long. The Long Goodbye hit that home with a vengeance. What a beautiful, heartbreaking book. I love Los Angeles, but the setting was mere backdrop to the complex, dark, and brilliant story which unfolded. It is rare that I immediately put a book on my favorites list, but this deserved it.
8. Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
9. A Great & Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
10. The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
December 25th, 2011 at 16:03
One of my friends keeps urging me to read Chandler and I keep seeing his name pop up again and again as a good read. I think I might just have to raise a white flag and do it!
December 25th, 2011 at 22:40
something i’d like?
December 25th, 2011 at 22:42
Not sure, how do you feel about noir?
December 25th, 2011 at 22:44
A Great and Terrible Beauty was one of my favorites in high school. Upper-class society, boarding school, gossip, and a little bit of creepy paranormal. Right up my alley.
December 26th, 2011 at 19:54
Wow I feel old 😉
December 26th, 2011 at 12:32
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