This week I’m sharing the books that I’m thankful and glad that I read in 2020. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is a Thanksgiving freebie. And I thought it would be fun to share some of the books that I’m thankful that I’ve read in 2020. There is a mix of everything on this list, but I have read a lot of romance this year. Anyway, enough of that, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order.
Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros: Great And Precious Things is heartbreaking, beautiful and just so good. It explores the notion of guilt and grief, as well as a fresh start. Camden and Willow were perfect protagonists that each had their own story. Rebecca Yarros knows how to tear me apart and she did again. Full Review
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim: This is an empowering novel that explores family, mental health and trying to find your own feet. while there is darkness in this novel and sometimes you feel like there is no hope. There is also warmth. It has one of the cutest romances ever. Full Review
This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: There should be no surprise that this has made my list and gosh I’m thankful for reading it. This is a brilliant #LoveOzYA that I think everyone needs to read. This book made me feel so many things from anger to hope. From sadness to being proud. This poignant coming of age story that captures the lives of those that struggle day by day. That tries to make the best of what they have. Full Review
Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: Again you should be surprised that this has made my list. I adored this one, and if the series goes the same way I’m going to love it as much as The Dark Artifices. I love the characters, the friendships, the storyline and the world. It was just fantastic for me.
The Ones Who Got Away (The Ones Who Got Away #1) by Roni Loren: I’m really thankful that I started this series. This book is emotional, beautiful, heartwrenching and hit me hard. I’ve already read book 2 and I’m looking forwarding to reading the rest of the series.
Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women #1) by Evie Dunmore: I’m just so glad that I picked up this one in 2020. It was such a fantastic historical romance and something that I would not have read a few years ago, but now I’m loving Evie Dunmore so much. You can check out my review of Bringing Down the Duke now as well as my discussion with Ely on book two.
Lessons in Corruption (The Fallen Men #1) by Giana Darling: This is another series that I’m thankful that I read this year. I wasn’t expecting to like this one as much as I did and now I’m hanging for book 6. Like I need it right now. You can check out my review of the series as well as book 5 now.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: This should not surprise anyone. This is by far one of my favourites reads this year and one that I am incredibly thankful that I picked up. It’s a magical and profound novel that truly takes the reader on an experience. It explores family and the notion that sometimes you find them in unlikely ways. You can check out my full review to see why else I adored this book.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: This book just hit me in all the right places. The passion and thought that went into every word, every poem was just perfect. I love how each poem intertwined, everything felt like it belonged. The reader is truly able to feel X’s pain, her troubles and everything in between. Full Review.
And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. There were so many more books that I want to add to this list. I’ve read a lot of books this year and so many of them have been amazing. I’m so thankful that I’ve read them.
What are some of the books that you are thankful for reading in 2020? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!
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