My Top 10 Reads of 2019
I’m ending the year by (barely) meeting my Goodreads goal of 110 books. That includes some children’s chapter books and pictures books, so don’t be too impressed. Still, I think that’s a substantial number of books.
Trying to whittle those to a Top 10 list was tough. First, I eliminated all but Young Adult and adult books. Then I whittled, going through my ratings and reviews, mentally ranking one over another. Toward the end, it became painful, literarily-speaking.
Here are my Top 10 books read in 2019, in no particular order. If you’d like to read my full reviews (snippets below), visit my Goodreads shelf.
Be Brave in the Scared by Mary Lenaburg – “Mary Lenaburg’s painful honesty, her authenticity, is what makes Be Brave in the Scared one of the best Catholic nonfiction books I’ve read. “
The Whiskey Rebels by David Liss – “Never have I laughed out loud so frequently while reading a book . . .”
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – “This book was such an adventure, start to finish.”
Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof – “A beautifully written story that merits a re-read.”
Just One Kiss by Courtney Walsh – “Just One Kiss is a near-perfect contemporary romance – one of my new favorites!”
The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep – “All together an enjoyable read with a satisfying ending! “
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King – “This biography did a good job of presenting Rogers as a remarkably kindhearted man, an innovator in his field of expertise, and a complex (but not flawless) human being.”
My Queen, My Mother: A Living Novena by Marge Steinhage Fenelon – “I thoroughly enjoyed My Queen, My Mother, a sort of travel guide, reflective journal, history book, and prayer companion rolled into one.”
Tortured Soul by Theresa Linden – “Not only will you be entertained – and maybe a little spooked! – but you’ll be mindful of praying for those who need it most. “
More than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer – “. . . refreshingly frank about marital love and the emotional intimacy that should co-exist with the physical intimacy. “
What’s the best book you read in 2019?
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