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Books That I Am Glad I Read This Year

Books That I Am Glad I Read This Year

November 22, 2022 Posted by angelreads Uncategorized 12 Comments

This week I’m sharing the books that I am glad I picked up this year and read. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. 

This week is a thankful freebie. So I thought it would be a good idea to share the books I am glad and thankful that I have picked up and read this year. From being able to discover a new author that I love or a new series that I’m so glad that I found. This is a way for me to share my love and to be thankful for all the books I’ve read this year. 

So let’s get into it right away. These are some of the books that I am glad and thankful that I picked up and read this year. And as always these are in no order. 

Lore Olympus: Volume One (Lore Olympus Volumes #1) by Rachel Smythe | Find Me (WITSEC #1) by Ashley N. Rostek. | Lilacs and Leather (Pack Saint Clair #1) by Thora Woods | The Dragon’s Bride (A Deal With a Demon #1) by Katee Robert.

Everything for You (Bergman Brothers #5) by Chloe Liese | Reason to Believe (Legacy #1) by Rebecca Yarros. | The Longing of Lone Wolves (Fae Guardians #1) by Lana Pecherczyk. | Delilah Green Doesn’t Care (Bright Falls #1) by Ashley Herring Blake.

Broken Bonds (The Bonds That Tie #1) by J. Bree | Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) by B.K. Borison.

And there we go. Those are the books that I am glad and thankful that I have picked up and read this year. What books made it to your list? Let’s Chat!

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  • Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
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    November 22, 2022 at 7:08 PM

    It looks like you’ve had a successful reading year! I keep finding myself drawn to Lore Olympus when I see it in the store, but I haven’t picked it up yet. Maybe next year will be the year!

    Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
    https://readbakecreate.com/a-feast-of-food-related-books/

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  • Annemieke @ A Dance with Books
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    November 22, 2022 at 7:33 PM

    I’ve only heard great things about Lore Olympus!

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  • Mareli Thalwitzer
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    November 22, 2022 at 8:01 PM

    I like this idea of being thankful for certain books you’ve read this year. There are a couple of books that just make a year slightly better! I haven’t read any of yours though, but can easily make my own list. Thanks for the idea!

    Elza Reads

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  • Emily @Budget Tales Book Blog
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    November 22, 2022 at 9:17 PM

    A lovely looking list!

    Have a great week!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/22/top-ten-tuesday-thankful-freebie/

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  • Dini @ dinipandareads
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    November 23, 2022 at 1:48 AM

    I went for books that gave me “warm fuzzy thankful” feelings and I had Everything for You on there as well. Chloe Liese writes the best romances. 😍 I also really loved Lore Olympus and enjoyed Reasons to Believe and The Dragon’s Bride. Great list!

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  • Lydia
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    November 23, 2022 at 2:16 AM

    I’m glad you’ve had so many great reads this year!

    My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-ten-reasons-im-thankful-for-books/

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  • Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
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    November 23, 2022 at 2:22 AM

    Great idea for a list – I’m not familiar with any of these books or authors but I’m glad you enjoyed them all. That’s what we all strive for – that next great read!
    Have a terrific week.
    Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
    Here’s me: https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/ttt-thankful

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  • Aj @ Read All The Things!
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    November 23, 2022 at 2:24 AM

    I’m glad you found so many books you love!

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  • Cholla
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    November 23, 2022 at 2:38 AM

    Delilah Green Doesn’t Care looks like fun!

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!

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  • Susan (Bloggin' 'bout Books)
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    November 23, 2022 at 6:07 AM

    I’m always grateful when I discover a new author or book series to love! It’s the little things in life 🙂

    Happy TTT!

    Susan
    http://www.blogginboutbooks.com

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  • Jo
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    November 23, 2022 at 8:56 AM

    Glad you’ve found so many books you really enjoyed this year!
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/22/top-ten-tuesday-395/

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  • Kelli @ rewriting kel
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    November 24, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    I wish I would have read more this year. Great list.

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