📚My 5 Favorite Books I Read This Year
I read so many gems this year, I wish this was actually called A Quick 15 ✨
Welcome to my inaugural listicle featuring five of my favorite things!
A little backstory first: This year is the first year I set a reading goal for myself. I kept it within reason at 2 books/month, so 24 books total. I’m happy to report I was bit by a bookworm this year. Earlier this week I finished my 29th book, and am well on my way to surpass 30 before the end of the year.
So today I’m sharing my top five favorite books I read (so far) this year, in no particular order. We're talking unputdownable plots, characters that feel like friends, and stories that stuck with me longggg after I closed the book.
Without further ado, here’s A Quick Five:
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
This book is a hug in written form. The story takes us along a poignant exploration through the complexities of grief, self-discovery, and the *remarkable* connections that illuminate life's dark spots along the way. If you’re looking for a heartwarming read, look no further.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Wow wow wow. I’m STILL thinking about this psychological thriller. I wasn’t a huge thriller girly until this year, and Lisa Jewell’s writing is what got me HOOKED on the genre. None of This Is True is a *truly gripping* tale about a woman who suddenly finds herself as the subject of her own true crime podcast. A wild wild ride.
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
What a fascinating read. We follow June Farrow, a woman trying to break free from her family's centuries-old curse and unravel the mystery of her mother's disappearance. There’s suspense, there’s love, there’s a little bit of magic. This was a book I barely put down.
Olive by Emma Gannon
As a millennial woman who’s currently child-free, this book struck a million chords in me. I laughed, I cried, I went super introspective, I cried some more. This book is perfect for anyone at any crossroad in their life, trying to find their place in the world - and figuring out where they fit in amongst societal norms.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
This book got me out of a big ol reading rut. The second any Emily Henry book hits my hands, I know I’m finishing in a small handful of days - and Happy Place was no exception. 11/10 would recommend this book if you’re also in a reading rut, if you want to escape to coastal Maine, or if you’re just in need of really well written chick-lit.
A few runner ups:
The Wishing Game: I cried on a plane while finishing this book. Such a heartwarming story.
A Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires: A campy horror story with cutting humor. LOVED!
The Good Part: Would you, in your early 20’s, fast forward 16 years of your life if could you “skip to the good part?”
And that’s all for this week. All the books are linked above if you’re interested in reading any of them. Thank you for being here, (follow me on goodreads) and stay tuned for next week’s hit list!