My Favorite Books of 2009 & Contest!

This list was really, really hard for me to narrow down. And every time I think I have my top favs, I start to second guess myself. So of the 32 books that were on my original list, here are the 20 I feel were the best! Well, right at this moment anyway! Keep in mind that these are only the top books out of those I read in 2009 that were also published in 2009. I read so many great older titles and 2010 titles, but those are not factored into this list!

1. Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols

2. Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison
3. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
4. Fire by Kristin Cashore
5. Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
7. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
8. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

10. Soulless by Gail Carriger

11. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
12. How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford
13. Darklight by Lesley Livingston
14. Nothing but Ghosts by Beth Kephart
15. The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
16. Cross My Heart & Hope to Spy by Ally Carter
17. Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund
18. Molly Fyde and the Parsona Resuce by Hugh Howey

19. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

20. Fat Cat by Robin Brande

The books listed are not in any particular order, I couldn't bring myself to order those - I loved each for a different reason! I want to add in all the others I loved as well, but 32 was just too many. It was only supposed to be a list of 10! :D

Bree Despain's debut novel, THE DARK DIVINE was a late December release, so it is almost a 2010 book. In fact, some may consider it a Tenner. I want this amazing novel to be on some Best of 2010 lists next year, so I'm giving away an arc of THE DARK DIVINE to one lucky winner!

You must be a follower of The Hiding Spot to be eligible. To become a follower, head over to the left sidebar. Those of you who already are, as a thank you, you get 4 extra entries authomatically, just let me know when you fill out the form! To enter, simply fill out this FORM!

There will be one winner. This contest is open to US & Canada mailing addresses, unless you are an old follower. Old followers worldwide can enter! :D

Contest closes: January 30th!

Good luck and have fun!