June 5, 2019
Mid Year Reading Check In: Best Reads
I’m taking a break from my reading to reflect on my best reads so far in 2019.
According to my Goodreads Challenge, I’ve read 59/100 books so far this year. In this post I’m listing a few favorites. Some of these will make my final Best of 2019 list at year’s end. Ask Again, Yes is my favorite from this list because of the “wow” and “book hangover” factors. It also has a memorable redemption/reconciliation theme.
The remainder of the titles are enjoyable reads but may be bumped if something more exceptional comes along. Plus, it takes sitting with titles for a bit to see if they have staying power. Whether or not these titles make my end of the year list, they are all books I recommend without hesitation. Have you read any of them?
***Titles are Amazon affiliate links and review links are also provided.
(in no particular order)
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
Paper Hearts by Meg Wiviott
Lost For Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland
A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner
The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson
The River by Peter Heller
Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Secret of Clouds by Alyson Richman
QOTD!
What is your best read so far this year?
Have you read any of these titles?
Happy Reading Book Buddies!
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~Denise J Hughes
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~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text
Looking Ahead:
Coming soon….twelve bloggers each share their ONE must-read of the summer!
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I have a copy of Resistance Women, but haven’t read it yet–it’s not my typical genre. I am going to check out Paper Hearts though, it sounds really interesting!
Oh I hope you love Paper Hearts! Let me know 👍😍 Thanks For commenting!
I will probably give Resistance Women a chance after seeing your review! I got 2 unsolicited copies somehow.
I’ve not read any of those yet, but I have a few waiting to read!
Happy reading! Thanks for commenting! 👍😍
Lovely recommendations! I made a goal this year to read more and so far I have been keeping up with my goal. I have found new books to read from this list and cannot wait. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear you find it helpful! Thanks for commenting! Let me know if you read something you love! Happy reading Sandy!
Great list of books. Sharon Rene
Thanks Sharon! Thanks for stopping in and commenting! 👍😍
Great article. I’m going to suggest some of these at my next book club. Thank you.
I’m happy to hear you found it helpful!!! I hope you find something you love! Happy reading! 👍😍
I’m copying down titles here Carol! thanks as always!! I just finished reading the Michelle Obama book– a little longer than it could have been– but interesting, especially the details about life in the White House. Have you read it?? And I can’t believe you’ve read so many books already this year!! You must be an incredibly fast reader!! I’m now just started Unmarriageable— I think it’s yoru recommendation. xo
I’m copying down titles here Carol! thanks as always!! I just finished reading the Michelle Obama book– a little longer than it could have been– but interesting, especially the details about life in the White House. Have you read it?? And I can’t believe you’ve read so many books already this year!! You must be an incredibly fast reader!! I’m now just started Unmarriageable— I think it’s your recommendation. xo
I haven’t yet read Becoming. And I haven’t read Unmarriageable either….that’s not my rec.
yes…I can read fairly fast! I also didn’t run grandma camp or travel much this year! You might enjoy Resistance Women 👍
Maybe you saw Unmarriageable on the MMD summer reading guide I posted…… I decided to read Ayesha at Last instead which is also a P & P retelling.
Always looking for suggestions on books to read. Thanks for sharing your list with us! Bookmarking this page.
I’m happy to hear it’s helpful Laurie! Thanks for commenting and happy reading!
I’ve read a ton this year so far, and not one on your list! I have some work to do! Thank you!
BTW, one of my faves this year is the Paris Architect. Have you read it? #abitofeverything xoxo
Isn’t that interesting that readers can end up with completely different lists! There are so many great books! I have The Paris Architect on my TBR I think! I’ll check it out! Thanks for stopping in and commenting Lisa!
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