Today is the launch of Armchair BEA for those of us who can’t travel to the Book Expo America in New York City. Tuesday’s topic is to choose your favourite reads of 2012, and those that you are looking forward to.
I’ve given a handful of the books of the 120+ I have read 5 stars this year (you can see them all by clicking on the 5 star category in my sidebar).
I highlighted Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth yesterday, here are three more favourites: Night Beach is a fabulous Australian YA with a hint of paranormal, The Betrayal is a shocking crime novel, Gone Girl is an extraordinary story of suspense. Click on the covers to learn more…
Of the BEA titles I am most looking forward to
Jun 05, 2012 @ 23:43:34
I have always loved Cathy Kelly books (I even met her once at a shopping centre in Castle Hill). I too am looking forward to reading this one Shelleyrae
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:25:21
I’m envious Cathy!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 18:43:14
Jun 06, 2012 @ 00:05:02
I’ve enjoyed Cathy Kelly, so this one is definitely going on my list…and Gone Girl is already there! Thanks for sharing.
Here’s MY ARMCHAIR BEA POST
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:27:21
Cathy Kelly’s books are like a comfort read
Jun 06, 2012 @ 00:05:11
Gone Girl is a book I definitely want to read. I only hear good thinks about it.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:26:25
It really is excellent Judith – my review of it is up now
Jun 06, 2012 @ 00:53:59
The Betrayal I added to my Wishlist from your review and Gone Girl is being released today, downloading and starting tonight, that has been my waiting exciting book for almost a month, yaaaaay.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:32:27
Be prepared Marce – you won’t be able to put Gone Girl down!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 01:05:24
I am currently reading Hammered and love Atticus. Good thing I am browsing Best of 2012 with my Goodreads open.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:34:01
The Iron Druid Chronicles is absolutely my favourite UF series!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 01:55:49
Wow, 120+ already? That is pretty amazing. And pretty sad I’ve not heard of any of these books! Apparently, I need to get out and read even more. Great choices!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:50:14
Can never read enough
Jun 06, 2012 @ 03:32:41
Nice list! I really want to read Gone Girl!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 05:08:44
Don’t know these titles. Need to check them out.
Thanks for sharing.
Valerie
StuckInBooks.com
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:49:42
I think you would really like Night Beach!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 07:16:47
I’ve heard that Night Beach was great.
I’ve really wanted to start the Iron Druid series. I’ve got the first few books, so I’m glad that you’re super excited for this one, must be pretty amazing then! 
Thanks for sharing your Best of 2012 list and the ones you’re excited for from BEA!
Ambur
My Armchair BEA Giveaway
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:51:29
You really must read them – once you have started with the Iron Druid Chronicles you wont be able to stop!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 07:19:05
I like the look of Night Beach! I’ve had good luck with Australian authors.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:52:00
All of Kristy Eagars titles are wonderful!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:41:52
There are way too many books I haven’t read, and yet again nothing on your list.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 09:59:08
There is always way too many books! LOL
Jun 06, 2012 @ 10:05:52
The Midwife of Hope River sounds fantastic!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 10:51:09
Night Beach was fab… I’m about to read The Betrayal soon…and I’m a third of the way through Gone Girl and really enjoying it! I like Cathy Kelly – I’ll probably bludge a read of her new one off my Nan when I’m visiting my family in July. Trapped looks interesting.
Jun 06, 2012 @ 12:17:33
Gone Girl is one I’m looking forward to reading (I see you posted your review already and I cannot look at it
Jun 06, 2012 @ 18:31:37
There are absolutely no spoilers in my review Tanya – i think its the shortest review i have ever written!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 18:04:29
I am noting a few on your list. all new to me.