Wow! 2019 was an incredible year of reading! After reading 147 (mostly incredible) books, it was really difficult to narrow my list of favorites down to only 19, but somehow I managed to do it!
As always, they are not ranked from best to worst by simply by alphabetical order (I’ll let you be the judge).
The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
WWII as told from the perspective of incredibly brave women who served the troops during wartime. Totally fell in love with these characters.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Not usually a huge fan of autobiography, but what an incredible story! Definitely listen on audio to hear Michelle’s voice tell it.
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Hands down favorite book of the year! It has won like a million awards this year and deserves every one of them. Sex, drugs and rock and roll at its finest.
Educated by Tara Westover
Another autobiography? What’s gotten into me? Woman escapes crazy cult family and against all odds ends up highly educated.
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
My “Top 19” list would not be complete without something by my favorite author! Everything she touches turns to gold. Trust me, this one is great! Prepare the tissues!
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
Where are my romance fans at? Be prepared to cry… a lot.
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
Woman agrees to apartment-sit in exchange for a lofty (too-good-to-be-true) salary. But is the money worth the creepy stuff that happens in the building? Spoiler: probably not!
My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
Allow me to show you my messed up side. I mean the cover is a woman staring into the reflection of a super sharp knife. What do you expect?
No Exit by Taylor Adams
Ever get stranded at a rest area with some shady folks and no way to escape? Me neither. And after reading this one, you won’t want to.
The One by John Marrs
Ancestry DNA meets match.com. Do you think you can find your perfect match through science? Read and find out.
Recursion by Blake Crouch
Blake Crouch always makes my head hurt (in a good way). Total mind f*ck. Be prepared for an absolutely crazy ride.
Rust & Stardust by T. Greenwood
Major trigger warning here. But if you’re a fan of 48 hours mysteries, this one is for you.
The Scent Keeper by Eric Bauermeister
I’ve never read a book that made me feel like smells were jumping off the pages. Beautifully written story.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Here’s another one that’s winning tons of awards… because in the thriller genre, it’s hard to find something that blows your mind these days. Be prepared for the ending. You won’t see it coming.
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Probably one of the most underrated books around! I’ve heard the same sentiment from those who have read it. If you’re a fan of WWII drama, please pick this one up.
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
I cannot even start with this book. Want to take a tiny glimpse into the mind of a transgender child? It will open your eyes.
When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
Won this one in a giveaway and so glad I did because I probably wouldn’t have read it otherwise. If you could raise a glass to 5 people that defined your life, who would they be?
When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton
Beautifully written and culturally vibrant, Cleeton never disappoints!
The Whisper Man by Alex North
Spooky murder mystery with lots of twists and turns. Save this one for October. Perfect Halloween read.
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Well, there you go! Here are your first 19 reads of 2020 if you haven’t read them already. You’re welcome!
Home Sweet Houser 
Yay!! I for sure will be getting through at least six of these. Time to add to my Want To Read list lol
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