Happy 2020! To ring in the new year, today I want to share some of the books I’m excited for in the upcoming months.
This list is VERY heavy on thrillers, a handful of which are from authors I’ve read and loved before. And the remaining thrillers just sound so interesting! There is one contemporary novel and one young adult fantasy to round out the list.
Regardless of genre, I have high hopes for all of these books! Ready to see them?
Merry Christmas! (And Happy Holidays to anyone who celebrates any other holiday this season!)
As the year comes to a close, I’m excited to share my favorite books that I read in 2019! Last week I posted a list of the 6 best backlist books I read. But today I’d like to talk about the 6 best new releases I read in 2019.
There is something of a theme in this list, as I read a whole slew of books about books this year and more than one slid easily onto my favorites list. They are all unique, though, with different bookish spins. And rounding out the list are a fantasy and science fiction thriller. Surprisingly, there are no mysteries on this list! What is even real anymore?
Anyway, ready to see the books?
For the past couple years, I’ve shared my top 10 books from the year, whether overall in 2017 or split into backlist and new releases in 2018. Each time I had a handful of five star reads and would have to fill out the list by selecting my favorite four star books. But this year, I decided to keep it just to the books I rated a full five out of five. Because why share anything but the best?
So today I’m sharing the six best backlist books I read in 2019 (not including those that were re-reads). They were all still published fairly recently, the oldest one from 2014. Which possibly speaks to the fact that I read more newer books this year than older ones, and is something I’d like to balance out better for 2020. But that’s a post for another day.
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As the temperature has been dropping and snow falling recently, I’ve been getting my usual urge to curl up on the couch with a blanket, a hot beverage, and a good book. Specifically, I’ve been in the mood for a compelling thriller to suck me in for a few hours.
Today I want to share five thrillers I read that did just that. If, like me, you’re in the mood for a fast paced page turner that you won’t want to put down this winter, you’ve come to the right place!
Ready to see my picks?
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For this edition of Like This? Try That!, we’re going to talk about books you might enjoy if you liked certain movies. Today I’m focusing on movies that were released in the late nineties, so if you love movies from that time these recommendations are for you! As far as genre goes, we’re looking at a range from romantic comedy/drama to science fiction and crime thriller. They also run the gamut from older releases to new and include an independently published title. With plenty of variety here, hopefully there will be something you like!
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What’s your favorite genre to read?
Answering that question is difficult for me. Many of my favorite books fall under mystery, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s my favorite genre. I love reading from a wide variety of genres, and there are very few genres I won’t read.
Because of this, the list of books I want to read is extensive, and growing every day. With the sheer number of books published each year, I know I won’t be able to get to all of them. I try to be as discerning as possible but some sit on my wishlist for a while before I get the chance to pick them up. So today I want to mention ten of these books that I really want to read but haven’t yet.
Ready to see my list?
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Recently I’ve been going through a phase of life that has been keeping me very busy and leaving me with less time to read than usual. When I do have some spare time, I find myself leaning towards shorter books. A shorter length means I can read it in less time and also retain the story better in my mind.
So today I want to share ten books that are great for reading when you find yourself in this position. The copies I read of each of these are about 250 pages or less. I recall reading some of these in several small chunks and others in one or two dedicated reading sessions.
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I love the summer but around this time of year I always start to get antsy for the fall and cooler weather that calls for sweaters, cozy vibes, and a stack of books to curl up with.
I often look for books with a particular atmosphere this time of year, but this season I’m craving a bit more variety in my reading choices. So today I’m sharing books from a range of genres, including contemporary, mystery, fantasy, and more. And hopefully there will be something to your liking from my list!
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For this edition of Like This? Try That!, I want to focus on some dystopian books. I find that this genre as a whole can be polarizing, possibly more than most due to the way it explores and dramatizes social and political structures. But I personally think there is something to be gained from reading these books and examining their commentary. Today I have three recommendations of new(er) dystopian books based on other popular dystopians.
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As an avid book lover, one of my favorite type of books is the kind that focus on books or stories themselves. I love books about books and stories within stories, and seeing multiple strands or layers come together in interesting ways. Anything set in a library or bookstore will pique my interest, as well as stories about authors or readers.
After recently having read several of these kinds of books, I thought it was the perfect time to put together a list of books about books and stories that I particularly enjoyed. Although these all have books at their core, they are from a range of genres, so hopefully there’s something you can find from this list that you’ll enjoy!
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