Best Books Read in 2012
/“What was the favorite book you read last year?” Put this question to a diverse group of readers and you will get a very interesting list indeed. This year’s group of favorites is no exception and includes fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, old classics, new prize winners. If you are looking for something to read in 2013, close your eyes and point somewhere below – it’s bound to be a winning choice because every one of these books was a favorite read of someone’s in 2012.
- Alice Albinia, Leela's Book
- John Armstrong, In Search of Civilization
- Charles Bukowski,Ham on Rye
- Justin Cartwright, Other People's Money
- Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit
- Jonathan Franzen, Freedom
- Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love
- Chad Harbach, The Art of Fielding
- Saidiya Hartman, Lose Your Mother
- John Irving, Cider House Rules
- Rachel Joyce, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
- Clara Kramer and Stephen Glantz, Clara's War
- Hilary Mantel, Bring Up the Bodies
- Rohinton Mistry, A Fine Balance
- Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, Lucifer's Hammer
- Michael Ondoaatje, The Cat's Table
- Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Tail of the Blue Bird
- Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead
- Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians (series)
- Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love
- Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
- Kurt Vonnegut, Mother Night
- Jess Walter, Beautiful Ruins
For even more suggestions, check out the list of best books read in 2011.
Daunt Bookstore, London UK
