|
2007 STAFF PICKS
Before ringing in the new year, we at The Book Report Network reflect on some of our favorite books published in 2007. Though it was difficult to narrow down, each staff member chose up to five books that he or she enjoyed the most this year. Take a look and see if any of our selections match yours --- and which titles you may want to consider reading in the future.
Tom Donadio, Editorial Manager
Mary Dubbs, Promotion Assistant
Marisa Emralino, Editorial Coordinator
Joe Hartlaub, Senior Writer
Once again, this year has brought us an embarrassment of riches. And 2008 looks like it will do the same.
- POWER PLAY by Joseph Finder
Not content with writing one of the best books of the year, at Thrillerfest 2007 Finder also gave one of the best acceptance speeches (for 2006's KILLER INSTINCT as best novel) that it has been my privilege to hear from a recipient of any award, literary or otherwise. POWER PLAY, which combines international banking practices with terrorism and makes it work, demonstrates once again that Finder writes even better than he speaks.
- FIELD OF FIRE by James O. Born
A somewhat different book for the always reliable Born brings his FDLE experiences to bear in a novel loaded with dark edges, black humor and compelling storytelling. His best novel to date.
- HEART-SHAPED BOX by Joe Hill
A debut novel with an absolutely wretched premise --- semi-retired guitar god buys a ghost over the Internet --- was so riveting in its execution that I was compelled to read it in one sitting. If Hill chooses to publish his shopping list, I will reserve a copy.
- PROTECT AND DEFEND by Vince Flynn and THE FIRST COMMANDMENT by Brad Thor
I cannot pick up a Flynn or a Thor novel without sitting and reading either, immediately, cover to cover. Flynn's Mitch Rapp and Thor's Scot Harvath are heroes for our time, the new American icons. PROTECT AND DEFEND and THE FIRST COMMANDMENT are the latest, and greatest, examples from each of why.
Anna Jarzab, Marketing Assistant
Vicky Kariolic, Web Producer
- JINX by Meg Cabot
- CASTS OFF: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting, by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
This book takes you on an adventure in a mythical place called the Land of Knitting. The Yarn Harlot is your hilarious tour guide and teaches you local customs and terms that may be strange to some, but is all too often heard or uttered by the citizens of this wondrous land. I suggest it for those who have been knitting a long time and for those who are just arriving at the borders of the Land. It might even be a suitable travel guide for those who love knitters and can't quite figure them out.
- CHILDREN OF RHATLAN: Twiceborn #1 by Jonathan Fesmire
A fantasy introducing one of the most interesting concepts: duals. Duals are two people born into one body --- not like Siamese twins or extra voices in the head or even multiple personalities, but two different and distinct people who change physically depending on who is overt. Everyone in town knows Garum. He is a great boy who can do odd jobs. But everyone who has met Vayin thinks she is Garum's cousin. The secret must not be shared because by custom (not law) duals are frowned upon. This story follows a particularly adventuresome time in the lives of the dual. By the end of the story, Jonathan Fesmire has you ready and ambitious for the next story.
- MEMOIRS OF A TEENAGE AMNESIAC by Gabrielle Zavin
- THE ALCHEMYST: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, by Michael Scott
Alex Kassl, Promotion Assistant
Sunil Kumar, Web Producer
Erin Quinn, Project Manager
Eric Rhodes, Web Developer
Wiley Saichek, Marketing Manager
Anne Staszalek, Marketing Coordinator
© Copyright 1996-2008, Bookreporter.com. All rights reserved.
Back to top.
|
