A year in reading: favorite fiction books, 2011
I finished 37 books this year, falling short of my goal of 45. Better luck, and perhaps more realistic goals, for 2012.
Here is my selection of favorite fiction reads from 2011. Note that these are my picks for best 2011 reads, not the best of 2011′s books. Most of these were published in prior years.
My choices for fiction, in no particular order (and yes, the links give me credit on my Amazon account).
 
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The Typist (Michael Knight)
A typist soldier in the post war occupation of Japan, with the occasional babysitting job with MacArthur’s eight-year-old son. Lovely, crisp writing and dialogue. |
 
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In Cold Blood (Truman Capote)
Yes, I finally read it. So should you. See how it all began. |
 
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Shutter Island (Dennis Lehane)
Lehane’s taut psychological thriller of a man chasing a lost soul through an off-shore insane asylum. It kept me guessing, and intrigued. |
 
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The Spies of Warsaw (Alan Furst)
I’m a huge fan of Alan Furst, and I think this is one of his best. Espionage in the early days of WWII. Excellent characters and storytelling, as usual from Furst. |
 
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Stettin Station (David Downing)
A winner from another growing favorite of mine, David Downing. British/American expat John Russell navigates his escape from pre-war Germany, but is forced to leave his love and young son behind. |
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Welcome back, Adam, and Happy New Year!
You should pat yourself on the back, that’s way better than me :( If I read 5 books last year, that was a lot for me. Hats off to you!
I hope 2012 fills you with inspiration to write till your heart’s content and read every book on your list ;)
Claudia
4 Jan 12 at 1:10 pm
37 books is great! I think I read 29 books in 2011. 2012 will probably be even less, the way things are going…
Jennifer Hillier
18 Jan 12 at 10:40 pm
37 books. That’s an achievement. Personally, I think I write more than I read. But I’m getting better and finishing the books I start. Just finished Frankenstein, awesome read by the way. Real awesome!
John Casanova
20 Jan 12 at 5:52 pm
Thanks, all. I just I get more writing done this year.
adam
21 Jan 12 at 1:20 pm