Best of 2017 - Books

In 10 words or less, my top picks from the books I read last year. You may find old books here but if they're on this list, then they were new to me!

The Green Jacket

by Jennette Lee

An unusual and winning female detective in 1917 ... and knitting! (My review here.)

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization

by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.

A terrific book, highly readable. I definitely recommend it.

Spook Street

by Mick Herron

Spy story with intricate plots, gritty settings, humor, and treachery. (My review here.)

Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen

by Meera Sodha

Global Indian food which works in an American kitchen — delicious!

Ender's Game

by Orson Scott Card

Engaging, easy read with beautiful ending — melancholy but hopeful.  

(Discussed on A Good Story is Hard to Find.)

Terry Pratchett Books Read in Order

New favorites: The Watch series,  Interesting Times, and The Truth.

Leviathan Wakes

by James S. A. Corey

Suspenseful space opera/noir mystery with riveting cliffhangers throughout.

(My full review here. Discussed on A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast.)

Ivanhoe

 by Sir Walter Scott

Inventive plot twists, laugh-out-loud humor, and Rebecca. Recommended! (My review here.)

Black Bottle Man

by Craig Russell

A good deal-with-the-devil tale and historical fiction. (My full review is here.)