Book List 2012

Yes, I am actually back, just not as soon as I thought. My last post wasn't simply me messing with internets (no, really. I promise.). But my poor time management skills have sucked away the time I had originally intended to put towards new posts.

Anyway, explanation is not the purpose of this post. No, this post is about my favorite books read this year (2012, for anyone who doesn't use the gregorian calendrical system.)

So, without further rambling, I present my "Book List, 2012," which may or may not be complete.

1. Thieftaker, by D. B. Jackson. Although this book came out in July, I came to it late (Octoberish?). This is the first book of a new urban historical fantasy series set in pre-revolution colonial boston. Yes, it's as awesome as it sounds. And if it doesn't sound awesome... what's wrong with you? The author, David B. Coe, is stealthily publishing these books under the assumed identity D. B. Jackson. It's called author branding, or something like that (sounds sketchy to me. And Painful.) Anyway, regardless of the name he uses, this book has reaffirmed him as one of my favorite authors.
2. This is actually two books, neither of which  came out in 2012. The Name of the Wind, and The Wise Man's Fear, both by Patrick Rothfuss. These were my september books, which I devoured in the course of two weekends. These two books are absolutely brilliant—fantasy at it's finest. If you like fantasy and somehow haven't read them, pick them up.
3. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen. I picked this book up in may, I think, and was quickly disappointed I'd never read it before. Somehow, I'd watched the BBC miniseries twice with my older sister without reading the book. Jane Austen's satire is delicious and, as shown by the fabulous Lizzie Bennet Diaries, can be applied to the 21st century.
4. Bakuman, by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata (authors of Death Note).  Over the span of this year, I have read the first 14 volumes twice. The series follows Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi on their quest to become manga artists. As an aspiring author, this may be may favorite shõnen manga.
5. Miki Falls, by Mark Crilley. Another graphic novel series, this one by the Crill-Master Mark himself. If you haven't already, check out his how to draw videos. I discovered this series at my local library back in January, and read them then. Unfortunately I have not yet had the chance to read Brody's Ghost, but seeing as the world is not ending on friday, I still have time.

And that's all for today. I'm running out of time, so I need to wrap this up There are probably some things I'm forgetting, but these are my top 5 (that I can remember).

In case I don't come back in time, have a Merry Christmas this year.

Go mbeannaí Dia duit,
M. S.