It's the most wonderful time of the year... for books! All the major publications and book sites are putting out their "Best Books of 2014" lists (some even have two-parters!), and it's got me in the best kind of tizzy.

Confession time: I rarely read new books. I have my work cut out for me with all things pre-2000, let alone trying to keep track of what's been published since the turn of the millennium. Maybe it's my nascent foray into the book-blogging world that's got my ears pricked this year, but I can't help wasting time at work poring over all the lists.

Here's a smattering of 2014 gems that have made it on to my TBR. (EDIT: All images below from Goodreads.)

How about you? Anything from 2014 that you're especially excited to read? Am I the only one stuck in the past when it comes to books?