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Wow, it has almost been a whole year since I did my first post on my Most Read Authors (according to GoodReads). Last year’s results were quite shocking for me since I just didn’t realize the amount of books I’ve read by certain authors.
I’ve obviously read a lot more books in the last year, so I’ll be curious to see how the numbers have or have not changed.
Last Year’s Most Read Authors:
- Meg Cabot – 28
- Julia Quinn – 12
- Charlaine Harris – 10
- Philip Reeve & J.K. Rowling – 8
- Diana Gabaldon – 7
- Megan McCafferty – 5
- Libba Bray, Anna Godsbersen, David Levithan – 4
Most Read Authors of 2012 So Far
1. Meg Cabot – 29: I think it will be a long time before someone takes the number one spot from Meg Cabot. I basically spent my entire teen years reading her books. And of course, I can now say my “entire teen years” because I am no longer, unfortunately, a teenager since I turned 20. But that’s off-topic.
2. Julia Quinn – 15: I fell in love with historical romance through Julia Quinn. I’m still making my way through all her books so it might take a while, but I think Julia Quinn has the best shot of dethroning Meg Cabot as my most read author.
3. Charlaine Harris – 11: Since I really did not like the latest Sookie Stackhouse book, I’m a little bit embarassed to have read them all. Alas, I can’t hide that fact and so, Charlaine Harris has made my list.
4. Philip Reeve – 9: I honestly hold all other science fiction – especially steampunk! – books up against Philip Reeve’s novels. If you have not heard of him, look up his Mortal Engine series. They are so hard to find in the US, but they are worth searching for.
5. J.K. Rowling – 8: Harry Potter + Beedle the Bard. I guess i did not include Quidditch Through the Ages nor Fantastic Beasts on GoodReads.
6. Richelle Mead & Diana Gabaldon – 7: Well, I read the entire Vampire Academy series last year, so this isn’t too surprising. I do plan on reading more Gabaldon in 2012, but I also do plan on continuing Richelle Mead’s spin-off series so we’ll have to see if we break this tie next year!
7. Anna Godbersen, David Levithan, Megan McCafferty & Rick Riordan – 6: I will always read a book by David Levithan. I know there are still some older books that I haven’t gotten to yet. I guess I’ll read more Anna Godbersen when the next Bright Young Things book comes out, but it’s not really high on my priority. On the other hand, Rick Riordan’s books have been put on hold until he completes another series. I’d rather just read all of his books straight through! Rick Riordan is the only new author to make the list this year. Sorry, Libba Bray! You’ve been booted.
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It seems like I’m on an epic bargain hunting mood lately. After reading a post on epic Kindle ebook deals, I decided to scout out the Barnes & Noble Website to see if I can find some decent deals as well. It turns out, I found a lot of great sales on ebooks. Funny how these aren’t heavily advertised! And they make finding the bargains quite difficult on B&N.
NookBooks for $5 or Less!
… And NO, I’m not getting a commission on these. And I’m pretty sure that these are all complete books. No bonus chapter / excerpt stuff.
Camille by Tess Oliver
Cross My Heart by Katie Klein
The Demon Trapper’s Daughter
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
Forget Me Not by Colleen Murtagh Paratore
Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
The Liar Society by Lisa and Laura Roecker
Magic Under Glass
Need by Carrie Jones
Nevermore by Alyson Noel
Shadowland by Meg Cabot
Sovay by Celia Rees
StarCrossed by Elizabeth C Bunce
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel
The Van Allen Legacy by Melissa Dela Cruz
If there’s one indie bookshop in NYC that can beat Amazon’s prices for a lot of YA titles, it’s the Strand. Boasting 18 miles of books, it’s one of my favorite places to shop for a new read. The actual store can be a little overwhelming, so the Strand’s website is pretty handy when one wants to know if a particular book is in stock.
Okay, the downside of the Strand is that they don’t carry EVERY POSSIBLE title out there in the universe. But they still carry loads of really great titles for a cheaper price than Amazon. You don’t believe me? Check out the list below!
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with Strand. I won’t get a commission from any clicks or purchases below. I just really want to share with you guys how awesome this bookstore is. Support indie, not Amazon. 
All of these titles are $9 or below. I’ve checked them myself against Amazon and these are all cheaper at the Strand!
A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford
After Obsession by Carrie Jones
As I Wake by Elizabeth Scott
Ashes by Ilsa J Bick
Bad Taste in Boys by Carrie Harris
Blood Red Road by Moira Young
Chime by Franny Billingsley
Clarity by Kim Harrington
Die for Me by Amy Plum
The Eternal Sea by Angie Frazier
The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton
The Fox Inheritance by Mary Pearson
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan
Supernaturally by Kiersten White
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel
Tighter by Adele Griffin
Wither by Lauren Destefano
Hope you guys make a trip to the Strand if you end up going to BEA ’12. You’ll probably see me stalking the shelves.
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Random - Book Bargains, Strand | 495 words
- Action Packed
- Borrow It
- Hahaha Funny
- Keeps You Guessing
- Heartwarmer
- Makes You Think
- Masterful World-Building
- Must Buy
- Page-Turner
- Poetic Prose
- Romantic Read
- Tear-Jerker
