Reading for pleasure

I read a lot, but unfortunately it's mostly divorce decrees. Whomp, whomp. So this year, I've decided to make reading for pleasure a priority and joined a Goodreads challenge to read 1 novel per month. If you're not familiar with Goodreads it's brilliant- you can list books that you've read, will read or are reading, review read books, see what your friends are reading and get fab book recommendations all in one spot.

I'd love if friends, family and blog readers would join me in the challenge to unwind and get lost in a good book. Bookshelf or virtual bookshelf empty? Here are a few of my past favorites to get you started:

                                                   

Get out the tissues for this one. I haven't re-read it in a while, but every time I do I'm just dumbstruck. Beautiful.

                                                  

The Book Thief is one of the most imaginative, surprising and truly enjoyable books I read last year.

                                        

Totally my version of chick-lit. Who doesn't LOVE Tina Fey?????

                                                      

If you like funny books and can only eeeek out one book this year, read this one. Hilarious, but especially funny for those small town kids.

                                                

The Guensey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is an easy, pleasurable read and beautifully written. If you love history books and handwritten letters this one is for you.

                                                

I read Middlesex for the first time in 2007 and it still ranks as one of my favorites.

                                               

If you enjoy a dry sense of humor, Augusten Burroughs just might be your man. The movie is as hilarious as the book and perfectly cast, but do yourself a favor and read the book first.

So what are your favorites?