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My first 50 book challenge was a success!
Here's a list of my 2014 reads:
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Now, on to 2015!

(The only book I'm REALLY looking forward to right now is Golden Son.)
Edit: Armada might also be worth looking into.

1) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing; Marie Kondo; Jan 2; 3.5*
The moral of this story is clean everything all at once -- by getting rid of just about everything. (Keep only what makes you happy, with the exception of a handful of necessary legal documents.) I'm still not a huge fan of mixing religion with cleaning, although at least this writer was more of an animist than christian so that was a nice change. I don't agree with everything in the book, but the theory is at least different than many others, and the overall concept is worth considering.

Sarah wrote: " 1) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing..."

The perfect book for the new year. Any especially memorable tips?

The more stuff you toss, the less clutter you have.

2) Golden Son; Pierce Brown; Jan 20; 5*

I liked it. Arguably even better than the first. I can't wait for the third book in the series!

3) Skandalon; Julie Maroh; Jan 27; 2.5*
Didn't love or hate it. I just couldn't get emotionally invested, and it's hard to love a book if you don't care about the characters.

4) Blankets; Craig Thompson; Feb 8; 3*
Not bad. Could've been better. And what was with him setting everything on fire? There were many things I would not have burned. Drawings were nice, but the story was kinda lacking.

This is either going to become the year of the graphic novel, or I won't be reaching 50 books. Reading challenges and Graduate School don't appear to be mixing very well.

5) Hungry for Your Love; Lori Perkins (Editor); Feb 11; 4*
This was given to me as a Valentine's Day gift in 2014. I should've finished the last story on Valentine's of this year, but I just couldn't wait. I read this between reading other books. (As in, read a book, read a few stories from this while picking the next book to read, read another book, read a few more stories from this, repeat process.) It was fun, and a little strange, and not all the stories were zombie love -- some were just normal people finding love during the zombie apocalypse... but close enough, right? I'm giving it 4* just b/c I enjoyed the break it gave me between books to have a little romp with the undead. It's just campy zombie fun (in a mostly RomZomCom kinda way). If you like that, then you'll like this. If not, then you have been warned.

6) Goodbye, Chunky Rice; Craig Thompson; Feb 12; 3*
Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Not much of a story, followed by not much of an ending. I admire its weirdness, and the friendship was cute, but as a whole it was just bleh.

7) Go Ask Alice; Anonymous/ Beatrice Sparks; Feb 15; 3*
It wasn't anything special. Then again, I read "Requiem for a Dream" first, so maybe my comparison isn't fair. The end was way too ambiguous, and I don't think it implied to me what it was trying to imply to the audience. I think the concept was good, but the execution could've been better. Much better.
On a side note, it reminded me of one of my friends. Ok, several, but one in particular.

8) Everlost; Neal Shusterman; Feb 23; 4*
This was a nice book about dead children wandering the afterlife. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and made for enjoyable light reading. I'm definitely interested in more books in the series.

9) Everwild; Neal Shusterman; Mar 7; 4*
Mischief. Skinjackers. Chocolate.
So far, I still like the series. It's a little strange, but I don't mind.

10) Foundations of Library and Information Science, 3rd Ed.; Richard E. Rubin; Mar 16; 3.5* Read for school. Slow, but smooth/ easy read. Nothing I would read for pleasure, but for school it wasn't bad. As with all textbooks, when in doubt -- rent.

11) Everfound; Neal Shusterman; Mar 23; 4*
Nice conclusion to a good series. Probably the weirdest series I've ever read, but perhaps that's why I enjoyed it so much. At least Shusterman didn't drop the ball with the final book. I'm planning to read more by this author, for sure.

I intentionally read the Everlost series prior to the Unwind series, because I wanted to appreciate this series without the comparison issue. I've read a lot of people complaining about this being a book written for young readers, and as such they didn't like it. Um, it's in the Juvenile/Teen area for a reason. There may not be graphic violence or complicated sentences, but do you really need that in every book? This series is a vacation from the norm. You are reading a kids book series, and that comes with certain expectations, but that doesn't mean this series wasn't smoothly written and a great little tween gem. For those that appreciate the strange and unusual, anyway.

12) The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel; Khaled Hosseini; Spring; 4*
I totally forgot I read this. I read the novel years ago, so I thought I'd see how the graphic novel was. The core of the book is still intact, although they left out my favorite line in the book "F* the Russia!" (Sorry, I'm not against Russia, but that line makes me laugh every time.) I don't think there was as much drama in the comic as the book, but I think that's to be expected. It's a great interpretation of the novel.

13) Carnet de Voyage; Craig Thompson; Mar 27; 2.5*
The writing was good. The drawings were good. I just really didn't like it. I honestly can't place why, but I didn't. Sorry.

14) The Last Unicorn: The Lost Version; Peter S. Beagle; Apr 8; 3*
I love seeing the first draft of the book (Last Unicorn), and how it evolved into what it is today. Certainly, this isn't the masterpiece, but it's so nice to finally read the version the author talks so much about. I like how some pieces I recognize from the novel, and some are completely new. As someone who enjoys writing, I found it inspiration to see what something started as, knowing what it later became.

15) The Alternate-Day Diet: Turn on Your "Skinny Gene," Shed the Pounds, and Live a Longer and Healthier Life; James B. Johnson; Apr 22, 2.5*
I like the concept of intermittent fasting, but I don't think this guy presented it as well as other authors. The science seemed forced and without context. The chapters themselves were confusing. One was on how the most important factor was weight, preferably having a BMI of 21, followed by a chapter on how you could be overweight and healthy (if you're an intermittent faster), and weight didn't really matter that much. The sources for this book seemed less that similar books on this type of diet. I definitely think there are better books written about this subject.

15.1) The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig; Eugene Trivizas; May 2; 4.5*
Too small to count for the 50, but this story was fantastic. Any children's book that manages to have drills and explosives can't be all bad.

16) The Organization of Information (3rd Ed.); Arlene G. Taylor & Daniel N. Joudrey; May 29; 2*
Read for school. This book wasn't a difficult read, but I didn't really learn much from it. I feel the subject matter wasn't well presented either in this book (so I could teach myself) or by my teacher. Now, I have a very general knowledge of metadata, subject analysis, systems of organization... but between this book and the class, I don't think I'll ever be interested in pursuing a cataloger career.
Warning: this book WILL put you to sleep.

17) Normal: A Novel; Graeme Cameron; May 16; 2.5*
So incredibly disappointed in this book. It wasn't badly written, and it had a fun premise, but it could have actually been something. Instead, it felt like reading some guy's wet dream of being adored and/or killing various females. Save yourself the bother, and just skip it. Read something worthwhile. I'm an admirer of the horror/scifi/homicidal psycho genre as much as the next person, but this book wasn't worth my time.

Summer classes have essentially ground my reading time to a halt. I'm struggling to read 10 pages every other day. (This would be in addition to the 2-3 hours of reading I'm doing for class almost every day.) Not good. Progress is slow, but I'm in it for the long haul.

18) Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (10th Ed.); William L. Heward; June 3; 3*
This was a textbook for my special education course. It wasn't as bad as some of the others, but wasn't particularly inspiring, either. It got the point across, and could've benefited from a decent editor, but otherwise it was fine.

19) The Outsiders; S.E. Hinton; June 9; 3.5*
I have never seen the movie, so the book was all new to me. I thought the story was very engaging, but not over-the-top unbelievable. I can definitely understand why it's a classic.

20) Monster; Walter Dean Myers; June 10; 3.5*
It is written as a play (with a few journal articles). I like the way it ended, and the point it makes. Although it does have an element of mystery that never really gets answered, just implied... sort of. Hopefully, this book will make people think about the consequences of their actions.

Did I mention read-a-palooza has officially begun?
Watch for me to read a book a day, give or take, for the next month. Ick. Sometimes, I really hate graduate school. I suppose it's a rite of passage, though, for every would-be librarian.

21) Looking For Alaska; John Green; June 13; 3*
Too predictable to be good. It's a nice change to read a male-protagonist drama. It has a fascinating approach with the "Before" and "After" element, and keeps suspense with waiting for "the event" to happen, even though it's pretty predictable what/who that event is going to involve -- for better or worse. Another tragic "actions and consequences" book without any good answers, but the normalization of +18 vices for minors (drinking/smoking) is made up for by the consequences of using.

22) Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir; Liz Prince; June 13; 5*
Loved this book! It's nice to see a book written by someone my age who's had many of the same difficulties I had growing up. It was so great getting to see the Popples and Thundercats references incorporated in this book. With the exception that I never wanted to "be" a boy, this could've been me. I was very satisfied with the conclusion of the story, and I hope it allows other Tomboys to understand that a) they're not alone and b) to analyze why they're a tomboy. Is it because they don't feel girls are "good enough"? We are who we are, and we should learn to embrace that and have the courage to just be ourselves. We are good enough exactly as we are -- girl, boy, tomboy or otherwise.

22.1) Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet; David McLimans; June 13; 4*
The artwork is very clever and effectively brings attention to real issues like species extinction and destruction of natural habitat while providing eye-catching graphics. An awesome book for any age and it makes me want to break out my markers and create my own animal letters. Information for how to get involved is provided at the back of the book, which is another huge plus.

23) The Wrath and the Dawn; Renee Ahdieh; June 16; 4*
A romance book for people who aren't into romance books. It incorporates romance with a constant sense of danger and adventure. I really like how, as the story went along, magic was becoming a part of the book. The Middle Eastern flavor also adds depth to the story, which is one of my favorite aspects of the story and "world creation." I can't wait for the sequel! (FYI: The first 30 pages are a little slow/confusing, but it gets better, grabs hold and stays captivating to the very end.)

24) The Girl With All The Gifts; M.R. Carey; June 17; 4*
A nice change from the usual zombie stuff. This story follows a sympathetic zombie girl, and we learn about her life and coming to grips with what she is. It's kinda tragic with a few unpredictable moments. I wasn't sure if I liked it after I first read it, but after a little while to think about it, the more I appreciate it. If you love zombies and are looking for something a little different -- you know, fun but strange -- you could do a lot worse.

25) This One Summer; Mariko Tamaki/ Jillian Tamaki; June 18; 2*
Boring. Not impressed. The characters were uninteresting and the plot was a huge disappointment. Huge. Skip it or read it and make your own decisions, but from where I'm standing, it was a waste of time. Literally, nothing happens to the main characters. Nothing. And the things that happen around them aren't exactly newsworthy. The artwork is the only reason this gets two stars, b/c the story doesn't even deserve that.

26) Laughing At My Nightmare; Shane Burcaw; June 21; 3.5*
I think this book gives an important look at the life of someone suffering from a severe disability, and making the most out of life with humor and optimism even though they know their situation is bad. The author is in a curious position of not fitting in with other "disabled" kids b/c of his intellect, and not with "normal" kids b/c of his physical disability. His disdain for other disabled kids was rather... offputting. Truly, a disappointment. If anyone should know better than to judge someone with a disability, it's another person with a disability. I guess empathy wasn't his strong point. Still, Shane admirably faces his difficulties with humor and a complete lack of self-pity, and I think that's something we could all learn from. Certainly, read this if you want a book to remind you to not take life for granted.

27) Speak; Laurie Halse Anderson; June 22; 4*
I felt most of this book was good, although some of it was presumptuous and assuming of the situation. Still, it was an engaging read. I like that the author bothered to explain the "situation" in detail at some point, instead of leaving it open to interpretation. I don't expect many males will appreciate this book, but I think many females will. It touches on several difficult issues. I think this book brings serious topics into a discussion-friendly atmosphere, and that's its true power.

June Readapalooza. Continued.
The order and most of the June dates are guesstimates.

28) Through The Woods; Emily Carroll; June 23; 3.5*
The art was great, and some of the ideas were unique. I wish the ends weren't so ambiguous, but maybe that's the point. It's a kid/teen version of Twilight Zone. It's a fun, light read. Definitely worth the investment in time just for the artwork.

29) Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition; Karen Blumenthal; June 25; 3.5*
I liked how this book discussed the atmosphere and events before prohibition, and those that led to the fall. I also loved all the word-sources, such as "teetotaler." It seemed a little biased, but not so much that it took away from the book. Well researched and very informative.

30) The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia; Candace Fleming; June 26; 4.5*
I really liked this book. I grew up not knowing anymore about the Romanovs than the Disney film Anastasia implied. I was initially disappointed it didn't pursue the "Is Anastasia alive?" tract, but I really appreciate that this book ended with solid closure, which is more than I was expecting.
Best teen nonfiction I've read so far. Slightly opinionated, but not enough to bother me. It was just so enlightening to learn about Russian history and the events that led to the fall of the royal family, Rasputin, Lenon, Stalin, WW1, it's all here. In addition to really feeling like you're learning about this mysterious Romanov family. A great book to inspire curiosity to learn more about this family and time period. A definite recommendation.

31) The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World's Most Notorious Nazi; Neal Bascomb; June 28; 1.5*
This isn't nonfiction; this is an editorial describing actual events. Fox news has less opinion than this book. What ever happened to "just the facts"? I'm sure we all agree the holocaust was horrific, but I have a hard time getting behind a book that glorifies internationally illegal behavior -- by anyone. The only good thing I have to say about this book is that it is well-researched. I can't believe this book won any awards because the only thing I'd recommend it for is a journalism class on what NOT to do.

32) Pregnancy Pause; Han Nolan; June 29; 3.5*
This was an interesting take on the "teen pregnancy" genre. I like that this is a "coming of age" book about finally learning to take responsibility, make (tough) decisions, and think about someone other than yourself. This would probably be the opposite of the movie Juno, where the family is supportive. This girl's family is *anything but*. The middle was kinda slow, but overall it was a satisfying read.


July Readapalooza. Continued.

33) In Darkness; Nick Lake; July 1; 3*
I like the way this book introduces the reader to Haiti "Now" and the historical background of Haiti "Then." I also like how the writer made the two coalesce at the end of the story. Certainly, it's a book to inspire the reader to learn more about this interesting place, which they may not have been introduced to otherwise. Also, the writer's decision to incorporate a different religious perspective definitely added to the experience.

34) Code Name Verity; Elizabeth Wein; July 2; 4*
I spent the first half of this book confused about who the narrator was, but once that was cleared up, this book made a lot more sense. The story doesn't pull any punches, and you get a true feel for the bonds of friendship and the tragedies of war.

35) Sex & Violence; Carrie Mesrobian; July 3; 2,5*
I'm not sure what I thought this book was going to be, but it wasn't any of it. Not much sex or violence, that's for sure. By the title, I was actually expecting a lot more content of the title subjects, but there was hardly any. Just a couple of random incidents, and then an entire book about going to therapy, writing letters, getting over PTSD and making new friends. The author never explains what actually happened during the opening incident (it was one of the strengths of Speak, and could have been done just as tastefully), so that continuing to be completely ambiguous to the reader was a huge disappointment. Second only to the closing revelation, which sealed the unrealistic therefore disappointing deal. Maybe this book will connect with a different reader, but it didn't connect with me.

36) Ouran High School Host Club (Vol 1); Bisco Hatori; July 3; 3*
This was my first Manga, so it was a little awkward, but worth it. I like the gender-bending plot, and the humor just fuels the fun. The artwork was a little odd for me, but that's just a style issue. (Again, first Manga.) I think the constant manipulation of what she "owes" got tedious, but the situations she finds herself in were interesting.

37) Boxers; Gene Luen Yang; July 3; 3.5*
Fascinating read with equally fascinating artwork. It's interesting to watch the lead descend from a decent kid to a heartless sociopath bent on vengeance. The imaginative way this is portrayed was certainly an experience.


Associated Textbooks

38) Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (2nd Ed.); Rosemary Chance; July 3; 3*
Read for Teen Services/Materials course. Many of those book descriptions need *spoiler alert* written beside them, so that was frustrating. There were small sections on intellectual freedom, cultural diversity and info books, but mostly this just discussed various genres of fiction.

39) Evaluating Teen Services and Programs; Sarah Flowers; July 3; 3*
Read for Teen Services/Materials course. For what this book was supposed to be, and not what I needed it to be, it did an ok job. The last chapter on References & Resources was the only one I really used, but the rest of the book has some interesting information. I wish this book had more detail and depth.

Ok, now back to reading only one textbook at a time and the occasional "read for pleasure" novel. Yay! June was absolutely horrible. Ugh! If I had to do that insanity for over a month, I think nothing good would result from it. I read 22 books in 26 days. (It would've been more if I hadn't already read one on the list.) I do not recommend that. For anyone. Ever. Sometimes it's just a requirement for school, which is what it was for me, and that made is *so much* worse.
I really needed to take a break since that episode. I haven't read a (non-textbook) book in over a week, and I feel great! I might start back really soon, maybe even tonight, but a hiatus from the constant reading was definitely needed (and well-deserved?). But I love books too much to stay away for very long. It's true; it's true.

40) Saints; Gene Luen Yang; July 15; 3.5*
I enjoyed the continuation of the Boxers story, but told from the Saints POV. It was about a girl who found a place to fit in after being rejected by her family and community, and tied into the original story. I'm glad the author went at this from both angles and added a Boxers and Saints perspective.

Horrible experience at the library today. Completely inexcusable, and I told them as much. As if I'm still not recovering from reading-burnout b/c of my classes. I'm really put-off of reading, and going to the library, right now. I'm still reading my textbook from another class. And will continue to do so until August. I really do love reading, but I desperately need some (text)book free time. Maybe in a couple weeks. We'll see.

41) Human Learning (6th Ed.); Jeanne Ellis Ormrod; Aug 3; 3*
Textbook for class. I didn't agree with everything in the book, and research was cited without considering correlation doesn't equal causation, but some of the information was useful.

42) Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong; Prudence Shen; Aug 3; 4.5*
I liked this comic. It demonstrates the difference between working against each other for a goal, and working together. The fact that it uses high school students to do that keeps it relevant for many readers. A fun and interesting gem of a quick read, with great illustrations. Recommended.

43) Butter; Erin Jade Lange; Aug 22; 2.5*
Incredibly disappointed in this book. It could have truly been something. But it wasn't. The plot fell flat and was incredibly predictable. The author should have done their research regarding the medical aspects of this book... that was incredibly disappointing. Not as disappointing as the plot, but close. And there was so much emphasis on being liked and fitting in, which really doesn't appeal to me. The ending was so unrealistic it made me sick. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

44)As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From The Making of The Princess Bride; Cary Elwes; Aug 27; 4*
I thought the constant ass-kissing got old, but better that than hate-mongering. With the exception that you should definitely *NOT* read this book before watching the movie, I think this is a fun little book. Sometimes I think ignorance is bliss, so if you're happier not knowing "the inside" background of the movie and just want to enjoy the movie for what it is without spending the rest of your life watching this movie looking for this or that now that you know about it, then don't read this book. However, if you're a die-hard fan of this film and want an insider view (through rose-colored glasses) of this film, then give this book a read. It's nice to appreciate this movie on a completely different level, now that I know more about the actual experience of making the movie.

Wow. I haven't read a book in a month. An entire month. I'm reading chapters in my schoolbooks, but that's not the same. At least no to me. It's hard to read while in school, although every time I say that I end up with a HUGE reading assignment. Lol.
In the meantime, here a list of books I'm looking forward to:

White Trash Zombie Gone Wild, Diana Rowland
Chimera, Mira Grant
Morning Star, Pierce Brown
The Rose and the Dagger, Renee Ahdieh

I'll add others as they occur to me.

(I'd list a George RR Martin book, but I know better. He'll die before that series is finished, and no one has quite the disregard for his readers like George, and we need that to keep the series... "interesting.")

Which reminds me, I still need to read Armada...

44.1) My Secret: A PostSecret Book; Frank Warren; Oct 13; 4*

Not much reading involved, so I'm not counting it. It was 30% sex related secrets, but whatever. The artwork and expression was great, even if it was the same secrets over and over.

A tween recommended this book to me. I would definitely recommend this to another tween/teen/young adult.

Readapalooza: Round 2 is presently underway.
No problem making the 50 this year.
Consequently, I've read at least 50 --, probably closer to 100 -- picture books in the last little bit. I'm not counting those, nor do I plan to mention them on the list. Unless it's somehow remarkable, I've decided E books probably won't get mentioned on this list. There's just too many.

45) The School Library Manager (5th Ed.); Blanche Woolls; October; 3*
Not a pleasure to read, but at least somewhat useful.

46) Instructional Technology and Media for Learning (11th Edition); Sharon Smaldino; November; 4*
Well-designed and easy to read with practical applications for each chapter. (Unfortunately, only available as loose-leaf and e-book when I read it. I chose loose-leaf.) In spite of the format issue, I would definitely recommend this book.

47) Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (2nd Edition); Sylvia Vardell; November; 3.5*
Does a good job of discussing different genres/ subgenres of children's literature and providing additional links/references.

48) Princess Academy; Shannon Hale; Oct 11; ?*

49) Kira-Kira; Cynthia Kadohata; Oct 12; ?*

50) Bridge to Terabithia; Katherine Paterson; Oct 31; ?*

51) Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Jeff Kinney; Oct 31; ?*

52) Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust; Loïc Dauvillier; Oct 31; ?*

53) Little Dog Lost; Marion Dane Bauer; Oct 31; ?*

54) Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella; Alan Schroeder; Oct 31; ?*

55) The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty & the Beast Tale; Laurence Yep; Oct 31; ?*

56) The One and Only Ivan; Katherine Applegate; Nov 2; ?*

57) Chomp; Carl Hiaasen; Nov 2; ?*

58) The Tighty Whitey Spider: And More Wacky Animal Poems I Totally Made Up; Kenn Nesbitt; Nov 3; ?*

59) Sisters; Raina Telgemeier; Nov 4; ?*

60) The Watsons Go To Birmingham -- 1963; Christopher Paul Curtis; Nov 4; ?*

61) El Deafo; Ce Ce Bell; Nov 5; ?*

62) Wonder; R.J. Palacio; Nov 9; ?*

63) The Crossover; Kwame Alexander; Nov 9; ?*

64) Dead End In Norvelt; Jack Gantos; Nov 9; ?*

65) Al Capone Does My Shirts; Gennifer Choldenko; Nov 10; ?*

66) Rain Reign; Ann Martin; Nov 10; ?*

67) The Red Pencil; Andrea Davis Pinkney; Nov 11; ?*

68) Brown Girl Dreaming; Jacqueline Woodson; Nov 13; ?*

69) Chi's Sweet Home, Vol 1; Kanata Konami; Nov 22; ?*

69.1) Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad; James Rumford; Nov 23; ?*

70) Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH; Robert O'Brien; Nov 23; ?*

71) Witches!: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem; Rosalyn Schanzer; Nov 23; ?*

72) Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream; Tanya Lee Stone; Nov 23; ?*

73) Out of the Dust; Karen Hesse; Nov 24; ?*

74) An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793; Jim Murphy; Nov 24; ?*

75) Zombie Baseball Beatdown; Paolo Bacigalupi; Nov 25; ?*

76) Terezín: Voices From the Holocaust; Ruth Thomson; Nov 25; ?*

77) Harry Houdini: The Legend of the World's Greatest Escape Artist; Janice Weaver; Nov 25; ?*

78) The Snake Scientist; Sy Montgomery; Nov 25; ?*

79) Babymouse, Vol 1: Queen of the World!; Jennifer Holm; Nov 26; ?*

80) Squish, Vol 1: Super Amoeba; Jennifer Holm; Nov 26; ?*

81) The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale; Carmen Agra Deedy; Dec 1; ?*

2015 Year End Awards:

Best Graphic Novel: El Deafo
Best Series: Everlost/ "Skinjacker"
Best Fiction: Golden Son
Best Nonfiction: (tie) The Family Romanov (info) & Almost Astronauts (inspire)
Absolute Worst Book of the Year: The Nazi Hunters
-Honorable Mention (for worst book): Brown Girl Dreaming

Here's my 2016 Book Challenge list:
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