My Top Five Reads of 2019

Happy Tuesday, pals. I'm jumping on the bandwagon and sharing my top reads of 2019. Enjoy the recs and take a moment to appreciate my lousy photography skills. xD


Clara's Soldier by Brittany FichterOh my stars, you guys. I assumed I would enjoy this book when I read the synopsis. But-but...THIS BOOK.

a retelling of the Nutcracker tender, beautiful WWII love story just enough hints of mystery and intrigue to give a magical feelthe sacrifices of loving someone broken <33


The Mercy by Beverly LewisAs some of you already knew or had gathered, I used to read a ton of Amish fiction. Like, a TON . I don't read as much as I used to, but I read this trilogy last year and thoroughly enjoyed the story and the trip down memory lane.

elegant and poetic writing style, even while depicting the ins and outs of daily life in a small Amish community bittersweet saga of love and the warmth of a family much more engaging and thoughtful than the typical amish-girl-meets-english-boy plota full circle story of love ultimately bringing you home <33


Made for the Journey by Elisabeth ElliotHey, look, a non-fic made the list. My favorite nonfiction of 2019, out of the ten I read last year, penned by a hero of the faith.

recounting life anecdotes, thoughts, and lessons of Elliot's first introduction to the jungles of South America  vulnerable struggles and challenging questions, presented in journalistic prosethoughtful reflections from the mission field <33{ review here }



When Christmas Comes Again by Beth Seidel LevineA book I grabbed from the library on a whim, relying solely on the fact that I've adored nearly all the other books I've read from the Dear America series. Needless to say, I was not disappointed.

touching inside view of the heart, mind, and life of one of the Allies' first "Hello Girls" of the First World Wara personal and descriptive account of the brutalities of war, told through a seventeen-year-old girlpatriotism, grief, family, and hopesurvival of young love in the midst of war <33


Beloved by Kaitlyn Krispense This geeeemmmm. My friend and I dual-released novels last fall, that both dealt with the infamous topic of suicide. As you know, this is hers. <3

an estranged teen in need of love, family, and home the epic gang of brothers, who's methods of connection aren't always as heartfelt as their intentions  finding a reason to live <33{ review here }


what's your top read(s) of 2019? favorite book so far this year?