Yesterday I gave you my top nonfiction reads, and today it's time for my fiction reads! If you'd like to catch up on the other "Best of..." posts, here's the link to 2020 and 2019! Without further ado, here are some of my top fiction reads of 2020 (please note that this post does NOT … Continue reading The Best Fiction Books of 2020 (That Were Published in 2020)
The Best Nonfiction Books of 2020 (That Were Published in 2020)
Today is Tuesday which means it's time for my favorite nonfiction books I read this year! This was a strong year for nonfiction reads; in particular, memoirs! Due to all the protests supporting Black lives, I actively focused a lot of my attention on antiracist reading, and while most of those aren't listed here, they're … Continue reading The Best Nonfiction Books of 2020 (That Were Published in 2020)
Memorable Backlist Books of 2020
Admittedly, I've really drug my feet putting together my "best of" lists for 2020. Part of it is that, despite coronavirus, I've had some incredible reading this year and it's overwhelming for me to think about having to break it down. Another part of it is that I am incredibly indecisive and can overthink just … Continue reading Memorable Backlist Books of 2020
My Week in Books {12/16/20}
While it looks like I got a lot of reading done this week, the three books mentioned were finished early last week. I haven't really read a lot since Saturday of last week. Instead, my husband and I binged on The Crown...and that's really all I want to do! I cannot wait to get to … Continue reading My Week in Books {12/16/20}
Best 2020 Debuts
A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. BarnettSimilar to Bryan Stevenson who wrote Just Mercy, Barnett has dedicated her life to social justice. When she was a child, her mother was in prison on a stiff drug sentence, so when she came across a similar story online, she immediately became invested. Since then, she has … Continue reading Best 2020 Debuts
My Favorite BOTM Selection of 2020
I hope my love for Book of the Month is obvious by now! I love this company! It truly isn't even about the cheap hard covers; I love seeing the little blue box on my doorstep and I know that whatever books I get, they will more than likely be some of my top books … Continue reading My Favorite BOTM Selection of 2020
The Most Important Book of 2020
2020 changed many people's reading styles. Some found it harder to focus on more serious topics, while other dove into those same serious topics. I've always read widely, and this year was no exception - except near the beginning of COVID, I read lighter and have slowly progressed back to reading tougher topics. A lot … Continue reading The Most Important Book of 2020
My Week in Books {12/9/20}
Have you finished Christmas shopping yet? I'm nearly finished and this is the first year I've had it done so early. I really love the feeling of being able to enjoy December with a lot less stress. I'm usually a basketcase in December, but I'm loving this carefree attitude early shopping has allowed me. This … Continue reading My Week in Books {12/9/20}
#6Degrees: From Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to A Knock at Midnight
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This month’s starting point is Are You … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to A Knock at Midnight
My Week in Books {12/2/20}
It's December! This has been both the longest and shortest year of my life. I used to look forward to the New Year, but I know enough now to know we're not close to ending this nightmare of a situation yet. I've thought repeatedly how lucky I am that I have a love of reading. … Continue reading My Week in Books {12/2/20}