Everyone, it seems, is making “best of 2018” lists so I thought I’d jump on board with some of my favorite books from 2018. This year I read just over 100 books, got caught up in numerous series, discovered many new authors, and expanded my literary tastes in unexpected directions. The list is in no way complete, nor is it in order, but it is here!
Mercury Rises by Scarlett Kol – YA, SciFi, hacker Robin Hood from Maid Marian’s POV. So much catnip.
Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie – I read a lot of Agatha Christie this year and have enjoyed all of it. This one is the last in the Miss Marple series. Reading it was bittersweet yet immensely enjoyable.
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole – If you haven’t read Alyssa Cole, change that immediately.
Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks by Annie Spence – A book for booklovers.
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang – Classic fairy tale elements with a great twist.
Circe by Madeline Miller – An epic in every sense of the word. It will be a long time before I let this one go, if ever.
Heartburn by Nora Ephron – The audio narration by Meryl Streep is insanely good.
Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian – The first historical romance I’ve read with a non-binary main character.
The Adventure Zone: Here There be Gerblins by McElroy et. al. – So dang funny.
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare – Good, fun reading.
Dear Ijeawele by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Another author you should be reading immediately.
Born to be Wilde by Eloisa James – I read the whole series (thus far) in a week. This is the third book and my favorite.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han – The rare instance of a good book that also has a good movie adaptation!
Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly – Life changing in so many ways. It’s not an easy read but a must read.
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus – The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars. Did not see that ending coming.
Sister BFFs by Philippa Rice – Basically me and my sister Hannah in graphic novel form.
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite – The reviews called it “a small grenade of a novel” and I’m inclined to agree.
Looking forward to so much more reading in 2019!