In addition to the books we’ve written about on Book Talk, these are some of the books we’ve enjoyed reading this year.

Alien Proliferation, by Gini Koch  Denise

The Alloy of Law, by Brandon Sanderson. Brenda

The Beautiful Blue Death, by Charles Finch. Kay

Behemoth, by Scott Westerfeld (audio). Brenda

Behind the Scenes at the Museum, by Kate Atkinson. Pam

Believing the Lie, by Elizabeth George. Pam

Bruno: Chief of Police, by Martin Walker. Brenda

Crossed, by Ally Conde. Brenda

Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese. Beth

Doc, by Mary Doria Russell. Pam

Hark, A Vagrant, by Kate Beaton (web comic collection)  Denise

Several books by Karen White, especially The House on Tradd Street. Kay

Hyperion series, by Dan Simmons. Pam

Joan of Arc: A Life, by Mary Gordon. Ruta

Julia’s Child, by Sarah Pinneo. Kay

Ship Breaker, by Paolo Bacigalupi. Beth

Switchblade Goddess, by Lucy A Snyder. Denise

Throne of the Crescent Moon, by Saladin Ahmed. Chris

I have read several of Julie Hyzy’s books recently. I especially enjoyed the White House Chef Mystery series. Kay

Work Song, by Ivan Doig.   Pam

www:Wake and www:Wonder,  by Robert J. Sawyer.  Pam