One of my goals at the beginning of 2020 was to read more books, I was determined to do so! I’ve always enjoyed reading but it’s often been pushed to the side in lieu of work, kiddos, tv, sleep… I know I’m not alone in this struggle! I was excited to dive back into the world of reading in 2020, as a personal self-care treat to myself, and I’m SO glad I did! It felt like a huge accomplishment when I finished the last page of each book listed below. I often fall asleep when reading though… anyone else?
I joined the Book of the Month club earlier in the year and it’s been amazing, I’ve really enjoyed it! It’s been a wonderful way to be introduced to fantastic new books. If you’re interested in trying it out, here’s an invite code to get started!
I also just signed up for Goodreads because I needed a way to keep track of what I’ve read, and what I want to read! As a note, I have linked the books below to Amazon, as Amazon accepts my affiliate links and if you make a purchase, I receive a small credit which helps support my small business/blog. That said, I also believe in supporting small bookstores in the US and so I am signing up for Bookshop’s affiliate network for future book blog posts/shares 🙂
Here’s the books I devoured in 2020 – and the ones I hope to read in 2021! Please share the beauties on your list, I’d love to hear! Cheers to more reading!
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In A Holidaze
by Christina Lauren
I loved this book! It was an easy read, I think I finished it in only two days. I rarely read love stories but this was equally as funny as it was romantic.
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All The Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Beautifully written – highly recommend this one! I originally started it back in 2017 and I’m so glad I picked it up again.
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Where The Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens
I LOVED this book! It’s a must-read and I’m still in SHOCK over the ending! If you haven’t read this one, grab it now!
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Possibly one of my favorite books EVER. I cried and laughed throughout this one and truly cannot recommend it enough! I loved this author’s writing style and need to check out other books written by her.
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The Woman in the Window
by A.J. Finn
I couldn’t put this one down! I can’t wait to watch the movie – I gotta lookup when it comes out!
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The Dinner
by Herman Koch
This one had me intrigued by the first page, but then it lost my attention for a little bit. I did end up really liking it overall though! A great thriller!
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Untamed
by Glennon Doyle
TIP: Have a pen nearby so you can underline and take notes in the margins while reading this one! It was filled with lots of goodness and I am hoping to reread it this year.
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Tell Me Everything
by Cambria Brockman
Okay, so I lied, I actually read this one in 2019. But I LOVED it and wanted to make sure I shared it here! I remember reading it at a bar with champagne by myself and then realizing I was there for three hours. Cambria is also a wonderful human – can’t wait for her next book to come out!
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Leave The World Behind
by Rumaan Alam
This one was a page turner throughout, but I didn’t love the ending. That said, I would definitely read another book from this author! I would be curious if you have read this and what your takeaways were.
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The Last House Guest
I’m pretty sure I stayed up until 2am reading this book to finish it, which is rare for me! I loved this mystery book – there were a few plot twists I was not expecting.
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Such a Fun Age
by Kiley Reid
A book about privilege in America, so relevant; it is a must-read!
I refuse to let this momentum go to waste and I’m excited to continue my reading habit! Here are the books I’m looking forward to reading in 2021!
- How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
- The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
- Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr (I watched this show and LOVED it :))
- The Survivors by Jane Harper
- The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Spielman
- Happy & You Know It by Laura Hankin
- Educated by Tara Westover
- The Last Flight by Julie Clark
- 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
If there was ever a blog post to comment on, this is it! I’d love to hear what books you’ve enjoyed so I can add to my list pronto! Happy reading friends!
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is maybe my favorite book ever, a must read in my opinion. Also The Grace Year, The Vanishing Half, Writers & Lovers, and Just Mercy for must-read non-fiction.