As 2023 comes to an end, I racked up a total of 116 books read. Of those 116, these 18 earned five stars from me and will be the books I recommend in 2024.
This list is road map to nothing but incredible reads! Pin it, save it, share it with a reading buddy! You can’t go wrong with these incredible books!
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Now, let’s dive in!
In no particular order…
My Top Reads of 2023!
1. None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Thriller/Suspense – Here’s my review!
2. Finding Me by Viola Davis
Biography/ Memoir – Here’s my review!
Incredibly moving! Listen to her audio narration if you can!
3. The Twyford Code
Mystery/ Riddle – Here’s my review!
This is probably my most controversial five-star read! This is one where you will either love it or hate it. It’s also one that’s best read physically rather than listened to on audio. The actual type and print itself is part of the story. There are lots of transcripts and miswritten words – on purpose. Some found it incredibly annoying, I thought it was absolutely brilliant.
4. The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Contemporary Fiction/ Summer – Here’s my review!
5. Happy Place by Emily Henry
Contemporary Fiction/ Romance – Here’s my review!
6. The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Historical Fiction/ Generational Stories – Here’s my review!
This is my second most controversial five-star recommendation. You’re either going to love it or hate it. It’s near 800 pages and is a long, winding story that you’ll either find entrancingly beautiful or incredibly boring. My best tip for this one is to pair both the physical book and audio to immerse yourself in the story and take breaks with other books in between parts.
7. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Psychological Thriller – Here’s my review!
Twisty and a great audio narration! The sequel is just as fun!
8. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Literary Fiction/ Retelling of Little Women – Here’s my review!
This was my FAVORITE BOOK OF 2023!!! The tears! The beauty!!
9. Maame by Jessica George
Contemporary Fiction/ Family – Here’s my review!
10. The Reunion by Kayla Olson
Contemporary Fiction/ Romance – Here’s my review!
11. The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Historical Fiction – Here’s my review!
This is one of five books on this list that we read together in my book club! Interested in joining my online book club? Click here for more information!
12. Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Contemporary Fiction/ Romance – Here’s my review!
And, here’s an embroidery I made for Katherine because I love her books THAT much!!
13. On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel
Literary Fiction/ Mystery – Here’s my review!
Disclaimer: This book is DARK. I don’t say this often, but if you have reading sensitivities, check for trigger warnings first.
14. The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian
Mystery/ Suspense – Here’s my review!
15. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Young Adult/ Fantasy – Here’s my review!
16. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
New Adult/ Fantasy – Here’s my review!
17. The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Historical Fiction/ Mystery – Here’s my review!
This is the January book club pick!! Interested in joining my online book club? Click here for more information!
18. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Historical Fiction/ Literary – Here’s my review!
I had an incredible year of reading! These 18 books now live rent-free in my mind and I hope they’ll do the same for you!
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