domingo, 4 de marzo de 2012

The Top 100 titles list of 2011

Here is the top 100 titles of 2011 done by USA Today. What do you think about it?
From now to next 50 days I'm going to post each day two reviews of each book starting for the first one.
Hope you like it and post if you've read or not. You can recommend some books to other people, just do it! :] Have you read any of those books?



1The HelpKathryn StockettA young white woman tells the story of black maids in 1960s Mississippi
2The Hunger GamesSuzanne CollinsYouth: Girl takes sister's place in a real world survivor game in a post-apocalyptic U.S.
3Heaven is for RealTodd Burpo with Lynn VincentSubtitle: "A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back"
4Water for ElephantsSara GruenLove, drama in a circus in the 1930s
5Catching FireSuzanne CollinsYouth: Katniss and Peeta are targeted as rebels after winning the Hunger Games; second in series
6Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin FeverJeff KinneyYouth: Greg is trapped with his family during a blizzard after he is accused of damaging school property
7MockingjaySuzanne CollinsYouth: Katniss must give herself completely to the rebellion for it to succeed; final in series
8Steve Jobs: A BiographyWalter IsaacsonBiography recounts the life of the late founder of Apple
9The Girl With the Dragon TattooStieg LarssonJournalist is hired to investigate the disappearance of an heir to a wealthy family
10UnbrokenLaura HillenbrandSubtitle: "A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption"
11The Girl Who Played With FireStieg LarssonAn Eastern European sex-trafficking ring propels this sequel to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
12InheritanceChristopher PaoliniYouth: Eragon and his dragon must topple an evil king to restore justice to their land; fourth in series
13The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestStieg LarssonLisbeth Salander is accused of murder and turns to journalist Mikael Blomkvist for help; last in series
14The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book TwoRick RiordanYouth: Demigods Jason, Piper and Leo continue quest; second in series
15Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed AmericaBill O'Reilly, Martin DugardThe Fox News host writes an account of President Lincoln's death at the hand of John Wilkes Booth
16The LitigatorsJohn GrishamPartners in a two-bit law firm land a big case that could make them rich
17A Stolen LifeJaycee DugardMemoir: Kidnapping victim recounts 18 years of captivity and abuse
18A Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. MartinTrouble and coldness descend on a kingdom where the seasons are out of balance; book one in series
19The ConfessionJohn GrishamThe wrong man awaits execution in the rape and murder of a high school cheerleader
20The Best of MeNicholas SparksLovers torn apart by unforeseen events reunite 25 years later
21Smokin' SeventeenJanet EvanovichBounty hunter Stephanie Plum investigates a series of killings; 17th in series
22BossypantsTina FeyThe comedy writer and star of 30 Rock riffs on her life and career
2311/22/63Stephen KingA teacher travels back in time to try to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
24Cutting for StoneAbraham VergheseA 50-year epic that begins with the birth of conjoined twins to an Indian nun in 1950s Ethiopia
25The Throne of FireRick RiordanYouth: Carter Kane and his sister Sadie continue their quest to save the world; second in series
26A Dance With DragonsGeorge R.R. MartinThe fate of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again; fifth book in series
27Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly TruthJeff KinneyYouth: Greg learns to deal with boy-girl parties; fifth in series
28The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksRebecca SklootThe story of a Virginia tobacco farmer whose tissue cells became essential in creating the polio vaccine
29RoomEmma DonoghueStory of a 5-year-old boy held captive with his mother in a single room, the only world he knows
30The 17 Day DietMike MorenoSubtitle: "A Doctor's Plan Designed for Rapid Results"
31Something BorrowedEmily GiffinYoung attorney falls for her best friend's fiance
32The Lincoln LawyerMichael ConnellyDefense attorney gets his first high-paying client, trouble starts
33Sarah's KeyTatiana de RosnayA French journalist finds herself related to a young girl who was part of the 1942 Vel' d'Hiv' roundup
34Kill Alex CrossJames PattersonAlex Cross must stop an attack on Washington, D.C., while investigating the abduction of the President's children
35In the Garden of BeastsErik LarsonSubtitle: "Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin"
36Now You See HerJames Patterson, Michael LedwidgeA lawyer who began a new life in New York must return to Florida to confront her secret past in order to help a man framed for murder
37A Clash of KingsGeorge R.R. MartinFactions struggle to gain control of a divided land; book two in A Song of Ice and Fire series
38Breaking DawnStephenie MeyerYouth: Fourth installment in Twilight vampire series; movie
39Explosive EighteenJanet EvanovichBounty hunter Stephanie Plum inadvertently becomes involved in an international murder mystery
40Dead ReckoningCharlaine HarrisSookie Stackhouse witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's but family drama keeps her from investigating; 11th in series
41StrengthsFinder 2.0Tom RathLifetime strategies for using your talents
42The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas TraditionCarol V. Aebersold, Chanda B. BellChildren: Santa relies on elves to find out who has been naughty and who has been nice
43The Lost Hero: The Heroes of Olympus, Book OneRick RiordanYouth: After saving Olympus, Percy Jackson and friends have rebuilt Camp Half-Blood for the next generation of demigods
44AwakenedKristin Cast, P.C. CastYouth: As high priestess, Neferet swears vengeance on vampire-in-training Zoey; eighth in series
45Tick TockJames Patterson, Michael LedwidgeNYPD detective Michael Bennett and a former FBI colleague investigate a series of murders
4610th AnniversaryJames Patterson, Maxine PaetroMembers of the Women's Murder Club juggle criminal investigation, murder prosecution and family drama
47The Paris Wife: A NovelPaula McLainHadley Richardson, the first wife of Ernest Hemingway, tells her story
48Cross FireJames PattersonDetective Alex Cross' deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig, is back and plotting revenge on Cross and his fiance, Bree
49Sing You HomeJodi PicoultZoe, a music therapist, faces prejudice when she finds love with another woman
50The Art of Racing in the RainGarth SteinA novel that reflects on what it is to be human, told from the family dog's point of view
51The Next AlwaysNora RobertsAn architect woos his childhood crush while he and his family renovate a historic hotel
52George R.R. Martin's A Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. MartinBoxed set of the first four volumes in the Game of Thrones series
53The Sixth ManDavid BaldacciPrivate investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell must prove whether an alleged serial killer is guilty
54One DayDavid NichollsA yearly snapshot of a single day in a couple's 20-year on-again, off-again relationship
55Safe HavenNicholas SparksNewcomer to small town deals with new love and dark past
56The Mill River RecluseDarcie ChanA town’s fascination with a reclusive widow and her secrets could spell trouble
57A Storm of SwordsGeorge R.R. MartinTensions build as the Seven Kingdoms remain at war; third in series
58The AffairLee ChildMilitary cop Jack Reacher exposes a cover-up involving a fellow soldier
59The SearchNora RobertsThe past comes back to haunt dog trainer Fiona Bristow, the lone survivor of a serial killer
60Guinness World Records 2012Guinness World RecordsRecord-holding figures and feats from around the world
61Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesJeff KinneyYouth: Greg Heffley’s older brother knows secret; sequel
62What the Night KnowsDean KoontzA homicide detective is on the trail of either a copycat serial killer or the ghost of one past
63The 5 Love LanguagesGary ChapmanSubtitle: "The Secret to Love That Lasts"
64A Feast for CrowsGeorge R.R. MartinPower struggle continues in the Seven Kingdoms; fourth in series
65The Land of Painted CavesJean M. AuelThe Ice Age-era story of Ayla as she struggles to balance motherhood and her training to become a spiritual leader; final in series
66Zero DayDavid BaldacciJohn Puller, an Army Special Agent, investigates the murder of a family in rural West Virginia
67Diary of a Wimpy KidJeff KinneyYouth: Diary from a middle-schooler, Greg Heffley
68The ShackWilliam P. YoungMan reconnects with God after death of child
69The Kane Chronicles, Book 1: The Red PyramidRick RiordanYouth: Modern-day siblings discover that the gods of ancient Egypt are back and not happy; first in series
70Go the ---- To SleepAdam Mansbach, illustrations by Ricardo CortesAn adult-only version of a traditional children's bedtime book
71Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last StrawJeff KinneyYouth: Greg tries to toughen up to avoid military school; third in series
72Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysJeff KinneyYouth: Greg's summer plans include video games and no responsibility; fourth in series
73ToysJames Patterson, Neil McMahonAgent Hays Baker, who possesses super-human strength and intelligence, uses his powers to benefit mankind
74The Fifth WitnessMichael ConnellyDefense attorney Mickey Haller represents a woman in foreclosure accused of killing her banker
75City of Fallen AngelsCassandra ClareParanormal: Shadowhunter-in-training Clary Fray sets in motion a chain of events that could lead to war
76The 4-Hour BodyTimothy FerrissSubtitle: "An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman"
77DestinedP.C. Cast, Kristin CastYouth: Forces collide at the House of Night when Zoey and her friends return for classes
78Something BlueEmily GiffinDarcy's perfect world turns upside down
79Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and SweetJamie FordHenry Lee searches for Keiko, his long-lost love during World War II
80Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightning ThiefRick RiordanYouth: Percy goes to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon; movie
81The AbbeyChris CulverA homicide detective ready to retire has one last case, investigating his niece's murder
82Kill Me If You CanJames Patterson, Marshall KarpA poor art student lands in hot water after stumbling upon a duffel bag filled with diamonds
83The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd editionThe College BoardInstruction manual featuring official SAT practice tests
84Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenRansom RiggsJacob, 16, discovers the crumbling ruins of an old home that may still be inhabited
85What to Expect When You're ExpectingHeidi Murkoff, Sharon MazelCover-to-cover revision of the popular pregnancy book
86V is for VengeanceSue GraftonKinsey Millhone investigates a professional shoplifting ring that is connected with the Mob
87Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5: The Last OlympianRick RiordanYouth: Percy Jackson attempts to stop the Lord of Time
88To Kill a MockingbirdHarper LeeComing-of-age classic about racism; Pulitzer winner
891105 Yakima StreetDebbie MacomberBruce Peyton has his hands full with winning back a pregnant wife and raising a difficult teen
90The DropMichael ConnellyLAPD Harry Bosch investigates a murder and a political conspiracy
91State of WonderAnn PatchettAn American scientist stumbles onto a search for a miracle fertility drug
92Decision PointsGeorge W. BushThe former president describes key decisions, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy
93The Dukan DietPierre DukanSubtitle: "2 Steps to Lose the Weight, 2 Steps to Keep It Off Forever"
94The Glass Castle: A MemoirJeannette WallsMemoir: Walls, a regular contributor to MSNBC.com, tells about her feckless parents and fending for herself
95I Am Number FourPittacus LoreYouth: After aliens kill the first three Loric children of nine, the fourth, John Smith, must save himself
96Port MortuaryPatricia CornwellIn her 18th Kay Scarpetta novel, Cornwell takes us back to the beginning of the medical examiner's career
97Hell's CornerDavid BaldacciFormer assassin goes on a high-risk, covert mission at the personal request of the president
98Treachery in DeathJ.D. RobbDetective Eve Dallas investigates the murder of an elderly grocery owner
99Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneJ.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPréYouth: An English boy named Harry goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; first in series
100Goodnight Moon Board BookMargaret Wise Brown, art by Clement HurdThe old lady is still whispering hush in 1947 children's book

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