Happy New Year Everyone!
We're officially into 2020, and I'm here today to share my last 2019 reading wrap up with you all.
In the past couple of weeks I shared the worst books I read in 2019, and also, my most anticipated releases for 2020.
Today I'd like to share with you all the best books I read in 2019. As 2019 was a pretty amazing reading year for me, it was pretty hard to narrow down my choices. I ended up finishing 244 books in 2019, and I honestly enjoyed the majority of the ones I did read.
In no particular order, these are my favorite reads of 2019:
The Rancher's Unexpected Baby and The Bull Rider's Secret by Jill Lynn:
I adored this whole series, and it's definitely my favorite Love Inspired series to date. Check out my reviews here and here.
The Red Door Inn and Where Two Hearts Meet by Liz Johnson:
I honestly loved this entire series, but the first two were probably my favorites. Liz Johnson is an insanely talented storyteller, and I'd love to reread these in the future. Check out my review of the second book here.
The Doon series by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon:
I loved how magical this series was, and how it's a retelling of the classic fairytale, Brigadoon. Plus I loved the focus on friendship, and the mystical element that exists within Doon itself.
Emma and Persuasion by Jane Austen:
I feel there's not much I can say about these beloved novels that hasn't already been said, but I loved them both. I enjoyed reading quite a bit of Austen's work in 2019, and I hope to finish the last of her original novels that I haven't read in 2020, which is Mansfield Park.
The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel:
Lindsay Harrel has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and her 2019 release was my favorite by her yet. I loved that this one was timeslip, and how it focuses heavily around faith and friendship. Check out my full review here.
On a Summer Tide by Suzanne Woods Fisher:
This was my first book by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and I loved it. The sequel is one of my most anticipated releases for 2020, and I really can't wait to find out more about the Grayson family, and the struggling island they now call home. Check out my full review here.
Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian:
It's no secret that I love young adult contemporary, and I really enjoyed this sweet coming of age story by Siobhan Vivian. I loved the overall emphasis on friendship, and all the bits and pieces included about the history of the ice cream stand throughout the years.
Winter by Marissa Meyer:
2019 was the year that I finally read Winter, and it was everything I was hoping for and more. It's bittersweet to have finally read this one, as the Lunar Chronicles is one of my all time favorite series. I'm glad I still have Stars Above to look forward to reading.
Just As I Am, Never Say Goodbye, Living Hope and Beautiful Storm by Mandi Blake:
Mandi Blake was a new to me author for 2019, and I had the pleasure of getting to read four of her novels. I loved every single one of these books in the Unfailing Love series, and her 2020 releases are some of my most anticipated reads for this year. I love how her stories are always swoon worthy, but also heavily faith based, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books in the upcoming months. Check out my reviews here, here, here and here.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber:
I look forward every year to reading Debbie's new Christmas story, and her 2019 release was one of my favorites ever. I loved that it's a typical heartwarming holiday read like I've come to expect from Debbie Macomber, but I also loved the light she shone on the difficulties facing anyone who's struggled with infertility.
Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost:
I love cozy mysteries, and the Christmas Tree Farm series by Jacqueline Frost is my favorite to date. I really hope there's eventually going to be more than just the two books in this series as I really enjoyed them. You can check out my review of this one here.
Living Lies and Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters:
Christian Suspense is another of my favorite genres, and Natalie Walters is a relatively new voice in the genre who already has her readers expecting amazing things. I loved both her debut novel and its follow up, and the third book in this series is another one of my most anticipated 2020 releases. You can check out my reviews here and here.
The Queen's Rising and The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross:
I'd kind of been straying away from the fantasy genre as of late, mainly because I wasn't happy with a lot of the content that was finding its way into books in this genre. However, this duology was amazing, and I couldn't get enough. I can't wait to read Rebecca's Ross 2020 release as she's already become one of my favorite authors. You can check out my reviews here and here.
The Clause In Christmas by Rachael Bloome:
This is officially one of my favorite Christmas stories of all time, and I honestly think it would make the perfect Hallmark Christmas movie. I can't wait to read more about Poppy Creek, and Rachael's follow up novel to this one, The Truth in Tiramisu, is another of my most anticipated 2020 releases. You can check out my review of this one here.
Echoes Among the Stones by Jaime Jo Wright:
I've loved every book Jaime Jo Wright has ever written, and her late 2019 release was no exception. While I found it drastically different from her earlier books, it was every bit as amazing, and still has me thinking about it almost two months after I finished reading it. You can check out my review here.
The Possibility of Now by Kim Culbertson:
This was another YA contemporary that I basically devoured this year, and I loved it. I thought it seemed realistic, and I really sympathized with everything the main character was going through. Plus, it was fairly clean and featured a swoon worthy romance which are always win wins in my eyes. You can check out my full review here.
Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren:
I loved this young adult contemporary, and honestly, if it had been cleaner, it would have been my favorite book of the year. I loved the romance, the emphasis on being proud of who you are, and the writing was amazing. However, I can't completely recommend it because the language was awful, and definitely hindered my enjoyment of it. You can check out my full review of it here.
Lake Season by Denise Hunter:
Denise Hunter is one of my favorite authors, and I loved the first installment in her Bluebell Inn Romance series. I loved the time slip portions, and I really enjoyed both main characters. I can't wait to read the second book in 2020. You can check out my full review here.
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston:
For years I've been disappointed with how few young adult contemporary Christmas novels there are, and I was so excited when this one was released this year. It's a heartwarming holiday treat, and I can't wait to reread this in the future. You can check out my full review here.
The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson:
I loved this Christian contemporary, and I loved the light it shone on fostering and adoption. I highly recommend this one, and you can check out my full review here.
The Bake Shop by Amy Clipston:
Amy Clipston is my go to author for Amish fiction, and her 2019 release was a delight to read. I can't wait to continue on with this series in 2020. You can check out my full review here.
Sweet on You by Becky Wade:
Anyone who's ever read my blog probably knows that Becky Wade is one of my all time favorite authors. I love how she always blends a tiny bit of mystery and suspense into her contemporary Christian romances, and I honestly don't think she could write a bad book if she tried. I loved how Britt and Zander's story was a friendship into something more romance, and you can check out my full review here.
Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano:
Carla Laureano was another new to me author for 2019, and I've fallen head over heels for her books. I love her writing style, I love her heartwarming characters, and I love the important role food plays in her stories. I can't wait to continue on with this series in 2020, and you can check out my full review here.
A Sweethaven Summer by Courtney Walsh:
Courtney Walsh has been on my list of authors to try for years, and I'm so thankful I finally got to read some of her books in 2019. I loved the Sweethaven Cycle so much, and thought that all the characters felt like old friends by the time I'd finished reading it. You can check out my full review here.
and finally, I know I said these were in no particular order, but I couldn't help saving my absolute favorite book of the year for the end, and that honor goes to...................
There You'll Find Me by Jenny B Jones:
For many years, young adult contemporary has been my favorite genre, and I've often been disappointed with how few young adult christian contemporary novels there are. I was so excited when I heard about this one, and it was everything I was hoping for and more. The story itself is bittersweet and heartwarming, and it touches on a ton of important issues regarding grieving and keeping the faith among many others. I can't possibly recommend this beautiful story enough, and I only hope and pray that the movie adaptation will do it justice. You can check out my full review here.
And that's it for the best books I read in 2019 guys! Thank you so much for sticking with me through this long winded wrap up, and I hope you all have a great rest of your day!
God Bless! :)
This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The photos do not belong to me, and all rights to the respective owners.
We're officially into 2020, and I'm here today to share my last 2019 reading wrap up with you all.
In the past couple of weeks I shared the worst books I read in 2019, and also, my most anticipated releases for 2020.
Today I'd like to share with you all the best books I read in 2019. As 2019 was a pretty amazing reading year for me, it was pretty hard to narrow down my choices. I ended up finishing 244 books in 2019, and I honestly enjoyed the majority of the ones I did read.
In no particular order, these are my favorite reads of 2019:
The Rancher's Unexpected Baby and The Bull Rider's Secret by Jill Lynn:
I adored this whole series, and it's definitely my favorite Love Inspired series to date. Check out my reviews here and here.
The Red Door Inn and Where Two Hearts Meet by Liz Johnson:
I honestly loved this entire series, but the first two were probably my favorites. Liz Johnson is an insanely talented storyteller, and I'd love to reread these in the future. Check out my review of the second book here.
The Doon series by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon:
I loved how magical this series was, and how it's a retelling of the classic fairytale, Brigadoon. Plus I loved the focus on friendship, and the mystical element that exists within Doon itself.
Emma and Persuasion by Jane Austen:
I feel there's not much I can say about these beloved novels that hasn't already been said, but I loved them both. I enjoyed reading quite a bit of Austen's work in 2019, and I hope to finish the last of her original novels that I haven't read in 2020, which is Mansfield Park.
The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel:
Lindsay Harrel has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and her 2019 release was my favorite by her yet. I loved that this one was timeslip, and how it focuses heavily around faith and friendship. Check out my full review here.
On a Summer Tide by Suzanne Woods Fisher:
This was my first book by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and I loved it. The sequel is one of my most anticipated releases for 2020, and I really can't wait to find out more about the Grayson family, and the struggling island they now call home. Check out my full review here.
Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian:
It's no secret that I love young adult contemporary, and I really enjoyed this sweet coming of age story by Siobhan Vivian. I loved the overall emphasis on friendship, and all the bits and pieces included about the history of the ice cream stand throughout the years.
Winter by Marissa Meyer:
2019 was the year that I finally read Winter, and it was everything I was hoping for and more. It's bittersweet to have finally read this one, as the Lunar Chronicles is one of my all time favorite series. I'm glad I still have Stars Above to look forward to reading.
Just As I Am, Never Say Goodbye, Living Hope and Beautiful Storm by Mandi Blake:
Mandi Blake was a new to me author for 2019, and I had the pleasure of getting to read four of her novels. I loved every single one of these books in the Unfailing Love series, and her 2020 releases are some of my most anticipated reads for this year. I love how her stories are always swoon worthy, but also heavily faith based, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books in the upcoming months. Check out my reviews here, here, here and here.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber:
I look forward every year to reading Debbie's new Christmas story, and her 2019 release was one of my favorites ever. I loved that it's a typical heartwarming holiday read like I've come to expect from Debbie Macomber, but I also loved the light she shone on the difficulties facing anyone who's struggled with infertility.
Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost:
I love cozy mysteries, and the Christmas Tree Farm series by Jacqueline Frost is my favorite to date. I really hope there's eventually going to be more than just the two books in this series as I really enjoyed them. You can check out my review of this one here.
Living Lies and Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters:
Christian Suspense is another of my favorite genres, and Natalie Walters is a relatively new voice in the genre who already has her readers expecting amazing things. I loved both her debut novel and its follow up, and the third book in this series is another one of my most anticipated 2020 releases. You can check out my reviews here and here.
The Queen's Rising and The Queen's Resistance by Rebecca Ross:
I'd kind of been straying away from the fantasy genre as of late, mainly because I wasn't happy with a lot of the content that was finding its way into books in this genre. However, this duology was amazing, and I couldn't get enough. I can't wait to read Rebecca's Ross 2020 release as she's already become one of my favorite authors. You can check out my reviews here and here.
The Clause In Christmas by Rachael Bloome:
This is officially one of my favorite Christmas stories of all time, and I honestly think it would make the perfect Hallmark Christmas movie. I can't wait to read more about Poppy Creek, and Rachael's follow up novel to this one, The Truth in Tiramisu, is another of my most anticipated 2020 releases. You can check out my review of this one here.
Echoes Among the Stones by Jaime Jo Wright:
I've loved every book Jaime Jo Wright has ever written, and her late 2019 release was no exception. While I found it drastically different from her earlier books, it was every bit as amazing, and still has me thinking about it almost two months after I finished reading it. You can check out my review here.
The Possibility of Now by Kim Culbertson:
This was another YA contemporary that I basically devoured this year, and I loved it. I thought it seemed realistic, and I really sympathized with everything the main character was going through. Plus, it was fairly clean and featured a swoon worthy romance which are always win wins in my eyes. You can check out my full review here.
Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren:
I loved this young adult contemporary, and honestly, if it had been cleaner, it would have been my favorite book of the year. I loved the romance, the emphasis on being proud of who you are, and the writing was amazing. However, I can't completely recommend it because the language was awful, and definitely hindered my enjoyment of it. You can check out my full review of it here.
Lake Season by Denise Hunter:
Denise Hunter is one of my favorite authors, and I loved the first installment in her Bluebell Inn Romance series. I loved the time slip portions, and I really enjoyed both main characters. I can't wait to read the second book in 2020. You can check out my full review here.
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston:
For years I've been disappointed with how few young adult contemporary Christmas novels there are, and I was so excited when this one was released this year. It's a heartwarming holiday treat, and I can't wait to reread this in the future. You can check out my full review here.
The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson:
I loved this Christian contemporary, and I loved the light it shone on fostering and adoption. I highly recommend this one, and you can check out my full review here.
The Bake Shop by Amy Clipston:
Amy Clipston is my go to author for Amish fiction, and her 2019 release was a delight to read. I can't wait to continue on with this series in 2020. You can check out my full review here.
Sweet on You by Becky Wade:
Anyone who's ever read my blog probably knows that Becky Wade is one of my all time favorite authors. I love how she always blends a tiny bit of mystery and suspense into her contemporary Christian romances, and I honestly don't think she could write a bad book if she tried. I loved how Britt and Zander's story was a friendship into something more romance, and you can check out my full review here.
Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano:
Carla Laureano was another new to me author for 2019, and I've fallen head over heels for her books. I love her writing style, I love her heartwarming characters, and I love the important role food plays in her stories. I can't wait to continue on with this series in 2020, and you can check out my full review here.
A Sweethaven Summer by Courtney Walsh:
Courtney Walsh has been on my list of authors to try for years, and I'm so thankful I finally got to read some of her books in 2019. I loved the Sweethaven Cycle so much, and thought that all the characters felt like old friends by the time I'd finished reading it. You can check out my full review here.
and finally, I know I said these were in no particular order, but I couldn't help saving my absolute favorite book of the year for the end, and that honor goes to...................
There You'll Find Me by Jenny B Jones:
For many years, young adult contemporary has been my favorite genre, and I've often been disappointed with how few young adult christian contemporary novels there are. I was so excited when I heard about this one, and it was everything I was hoping for and more. The story itself is bittersweet and heartwarming, and it touches on a ton of important issues regarding grieving and keeping the faith among many others. I can't possibly recommend this beautiful story enough, and I only hope and pray that the movie adaptation will do it justice. You can check out my full review here.
And that's it for the best books I read in 2019 guys! Thank you so much for sticking with me through this long winded wrap up, and I hope you all have a great rest of your day!
God Bless! :)
This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The photos do not belong to me, and all rights to the respective owners.
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