Six of the Best Books of 2015
The year isn’t over, but there have already been several standouts in
the world of literature. Here are six books you won’t want to miss from
2015.
1. In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
Judy Blume captivated a generation with her young adult books in the
’70s and ’80s. Now she’s back and writing for her grown-up fans with In
the Unlikely Event, a strange, absorbing tale about a group of strangers
who find their lives forever altered after an accident.
2. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Two sisters struggle to understand life, love and sacrifice during World
War II. It’s a simple summary but a breathtaking book, so if you’re at
all a fan of sweeping historical epics and endings that will leave you
talking for days, make sure you buy The Nightingale.
3. We Are Pirates by Daniel Handler
Best known for his children’s books, Daniel tries his hand at adult
literature with We Are Pirates and knocks it out of the park. Darkly
humorous and thoroughly engaging, you’ll go on a wild ride with these
modern-day pirates in the San Francisco Bay.
4. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
A bored commuter notices the same couple every day during her train
ride. They look happy enough, but when one of them goes missing, the
commuter realizes that she may know more about their secrets than she
thought. Exciting and suspenseful, this is a book for mystery lovers
everywhere.
5. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
In a world where the red-blooded serve the silver-blooded, one young
woman is forced to grow up quickly when she’s thrust in the middle of a
royal rebellion. While technically a book for young adults, Red Queen is
a gripping story that all ages can enjoy, so don’t be put off by the
16-year-old protagonist.
6. A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
Another WWII story, this one follows a veteran who finds post-war
peacetime a more challenging battle than the ones he fought for his
country. If you like deep, emotional character epics, you won’t want to
miss A God In Ruins.
Grab your reading glasses and curl up in the window nook; these books
only represent half of the best literature of 2015. There are sure to be
more delights published as the year goes on, so watch this space!
Red Queen is the only one I've read from your list but I completely agree, I loved it!
Great list and nice of you to share!
Sad to say that I haven't read any of these. Thanks for the suggestions!
Red Queen and The Girl on the Train were really great reads! I haven't read the others though, I'll have to check out the Daniel Handler book.
Believe it or not, I have read four of the six. I haven't heard of the Pirate book. I have the Atkinson book on my radar. I thoght Girl on the Train was a good read, Red Queen is good. Nightingale is outstanding, and The Blume book I just finished that one. It was a good read, but it has so many POVs that it was difficult to follow.
I have never read a Judy Blume novel. I need to change that!
All of those I haven't read as yet. I must check some of these out. Thanks for sharing.
I have read the Girl on the Train and have two of the books in my tbr pile..lol
I haven't read any of these, but Girl on the Train is one I'm aiming for soon. Great list.
Ah, I remember Judy Blume… good times, good times 🙂 Great list! I have actually not read any of these books, so now I have a handful to check out!
I loved Judy Blume as a kid, and must check out In the Unlikely Event. Also, I've read a lot of positive reviews on the Red Queen! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape