Monday, June 4, 2012

Armchair BEA Best of 2012 ~ so far

Today's post is the best of for 2012. Asking me that is like asking me what's for dinner.  

I don't know!   

So my answer will include my 5 stars for new releases for 2012.  Here goes.

Um... so I KNOW this book hasn't come out yet, BUT I got to read it and it is the best!!

 Onyx (Lux #2)
 
As you may know, Jennifer L Armentrout is my favorite author.  Every book I read of hers is better than the last.

Check out my review of Onyx here.





Onyx (Lux, #2)


Makes sense that you will find other books by Jennifer L Armentrout on this list, right?  Yeah well they're here.


Then there are some others authors that I like too - really I read more than Jenn!


Those are the best of the new books that I've read this year.  I've read 55 books so far this year and these are the best of those.

I will admit that I haven't read Insurgent or City of Lost Souls yet and I suspect they would both be on this list.


What about you?  What do you think is the best release for 2012???  Let me know.

45 comments:

  1. Thanks for adding my boys to the list! So glad you like them.

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  2. Oh, crud! I knew I forgot some on my list!!! Destiny's Fire, Onyx...I think I need to revise. haha Nice list!!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I think my list could have been longer too. I tried to stick with only new releases it not it would have included Shift and all of the Vampire Academy series. =)

      Valerie

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  3. Well, I haven't read any of those. I am thinking I am missing out!

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    1. You are, you are!!! Hope you check some of them out.

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Valerie

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  4. I haven't read many books at all this year, not even published this year! I've been reading 2010 and 11 books and classics. But all these Tuesday BEA posts and this one too, I'm really considered spending my savings on all these books! :D

    Have a happy BEA
    -Kirthi
    http://the1bookblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/armchair-bea-giveaway.html

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  5. I'm glad to see Wings of the Wicked and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight on the list!

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  6. Nice list! I read Obsidian and liked it! I hope I enjoy Onyx when it comes out.
    Nice to meet you!

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  7. Oh my little pony, ONYX!!! You just busted my entry for a WoW, Valerie *mock glares* Know what? Come back at my blog and read my wicked first entry for my WoW. It will make you go "KYYAAAA" "KYAAA" "KYAAAA". I swear. #shameless

    New follower, hun!

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    1. Looking for this WoW entry! Must go "KYYAAAA" "KYAAA" "KYAAAA" - help a girl out here!!!

      Thanks for the follow.

      Valerie

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  8. I WANT ONYX!!! Seriously, I ADORE Jen so much I cant wait for that book!!! You've got a great list here! I'm going to have to add some to my own :-)
    Thanks for stopping by my list!
    Enjoy this week!

    *hugs*

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  9. Wow, Valerie! Thank you for including Destiny's Fire on your list! That makes my whole year =D

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  10. New Follower. I can't wait to read Onyx, lucky!
    --Jenese

    http://readersconfession.blogspot.com

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  11. It was so hard to pick. But Onyx made it on my list too! :)

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  12. Onys was my number read from this year too! What a Boy wants made my list too! Awesome picks :)

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  13. I haven't read any BUT...I own 2 of all that you mentioned...
    What a Boy Wants being one and I bought it solely because YOU convinced me :D and I just got The Statistical Probability... I can't wait to dive in!! :D

    Here are my best 2012 :D-> http://bookpics-reading2alba.blogspot.com/2012/06/armchair-bea-oh-clouds-its-best-of-2012.html

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  14. I really loved Under the Never Sky too! I can't wait for the sequel! I've heard so much about Statistical Probability, it sounds so cute! I definitely need to make time to read it!

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  15. I haven't read any of the books you listed yet. I really want to read Under the Never Sky, though. I've heard such good things about it.

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    1. It's a really good one & I've seen it on a lot of the lists today.

      Valerie

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  16. Ok sadly I haven't read City of Lost Souls either and I definitely can't wait to read What A Boy Needs. I loved Bastian, Jay, Aspen, and Pris in What A Boy Wants and I am so happy that the gang is back.

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  17. I am so mad at myself for forgetting The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight on my list! I really loved that one. What a Boy Wants was really good too! :)

    My Best of 2012

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  18. I have not had a chance to read that new series from Jennifer Armentrout but I need to! I keep hearing such great things! The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is one my wish list, I will have to try and get my hands on it soon!

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    1. Definitely read it soon. An easy read but also deep at the same time.

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  19. Ohh I have so many books that I rated with five stars lol. Of Poseidon was an awesome read and I can't wait to read WOTW. I can't believe I haven't yet!

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  20. Great list! Most of the ones you chose are either on my bookshelf (have read and loved), on my nightstand (waiting to be devoured), or on my TBR shelf (Why aren't there more hours in the day?).

    I hope you have a great BEA-filled week!

    ~Christina (and the other Book Hookup Litbrarians)
    The Book Hookup's Best of 2012

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  21. Hi Valerie! I've never heard of any of these books, so I can't really comment. But I hope you enjoy/ed! :)

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  22. I want to read Under the Never Sky, but I am trying to be good when I head to the book store. I might try Of Poseidon also, but I am not sure what I will think of it. Hopefully the library will get that so I can try.

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    1. They are both fabulous!!! Hope you get to read them soon.

      Valerie

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  23. I'll have to put Onyx on my TBR shelf

    Thanks for stopping by Book'd Out earlier
    Happy Armchair BEA!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  24. I have not read Insurgent yet either and figure it will be on my fav list. I see a couple that I am interested in reading.

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  25. Oh, right, i was putting something together for WHAT A BOY WANTS. Thanks for the reminder!! I read TEMPTING THE BEST MAN recently! I really need to read OF POSEIDON and UNDER THE NEVER SKY soon!! Reading more than Jennifer Armentrout? I don't understand...

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    1. LOL - IKR I am a huge JLA fan for sure but I do occasionally read others books. ;

      Valerie

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  26. haha I bet it would have been Onyx on the top!! :) :P <3 <3 Aww, Daemon <3 <3 And I love all the others too!! Tempting the best man was wooow good! :) :) Hope you're having fun today! Enjoy aBEA! ;)

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    1. Been a blast! Incredible how many blogs are out there participating.

      Valerie

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  27. Yay, Obsidian is on my list too! I just read What a Boy Wants last week and really enjoyed it, can't wait to read about Jaden next :)
    Great list! Thanks for sharing, happy reading :)

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  28. Bastian was awesome but I am pretty excited to read from Jay's POV. That will be interesting.

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  29. Gah, I HATE that I haven't read any Jennifer Armentrout books yet! I see them recommended EVERYWHERE (and how many Twitter avatars are of Obsidian?!) but haven't been able to find any in my local libraries or stores. One day, I will get to them and see what all this is about haha. And I loved Under the Never Sky too, I didn't expect to and was very pleasantly surprised.

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

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  30. UTNS! <3 Returning the love for your post, Valerie. I definitely understand why you love JLA so much. She keeps getting better and more amazing. :D

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  31. I so need to get started with the Lux series! I've heard such great things about it. I agree with Under the Never Sky and really enjoyed Of Poseidon, as well. Great list!

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  32. I still want to read Under the Never Sky and Statistical Probability! Great picks! Thanks for stopping by.

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  33. I want to read a few of those books.

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  34. I recently finished reading Shadows and Obsidian and I totally loved those books! Can't wait for Oynx to be released.

    My Armchair BEA: Best of 2012 post.

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