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Book I’ve Loved So Far in 2020

Jul 19, 2020

It’s July! Can you believe that? This year has been…something. But through it all, I’ve also read a whole bunch of books that I’ve loved. So I thought I would share my favourite books that I’ve read so far in 2020.

My reading this year has been very broad. I’ve read YA, romance, historical fiction, verse, you name it. And I love that this is happening. My favourite books are also very different, and I think that goes to show all I’ve read this year. There are still so many books that I want to read, and I hope to get to them in the next few months. Anyway here is my favourite reads of 2020 so far, like always these are in no order.

Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu: I’ve read both half of this series and gosh they are so good. It’s a sports romance, graphic novel and I don’t know what is better. The romance is adorable. Bitty just gets me and I want everyone else to read it.

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: I have spoken this one quite a bit. This book made me feel so many things from anger to hope. From sadness to being proud. This poignant coming of age story that captures the lives of those that struggle day by day. That tries to make the best of what they have. Full Review.

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim: An empowering novel that explores family, mental health and trying to find your own feet. And while there is darkness in this novel and sometimes you feel like there is no hope. There is also warmth. It has one of the cutest romances every. Full Review

Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: Of course this has made it onto my favourites list. Like, come on. It was brilliant and fantastic and everything that I wanted it to be. The friendships and banter were brilliant, and I loved being back into the world. I am so not ready for the next book.

Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros: This one is heartbreaking, beautiful and just so good. It explores the notion of guilt and grief, as well as a fresh start. Rebecca Yarros knows how to tear me apart and she did again. The romance in this one is so perfect, it’s a friend to lovers, to absolutely perfect. Full Review

Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women #1) by Evie Dunmore: I loved Bringing Down the Duke. It was fun and entertaining, while also being heartbreaking and challenging. The romance between Annabell and Sebastian was swoon-worthy and exactly what I want from my historical romances.

The Fallen Men series by Giana Darling: I didn’t think I was going to like these books as much as I did, but I can’t wait to read the next one. I’m dying to know what is happening with these characters, especially how the last book ended. Check out my series review for more.

Hades Hangmen by Tillie Cole: This is another series where I was expecting to like it as much as I did. It’s dark and that is normally not my thing. But I enjoyed reading in this world and with all these characters. There were some books that I liked more in the series than others, but overall it’s a great series so far. You can check out my series review for more.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: This was a re-read for me and I loved reading it as much as I did the first time. It’s fantastic and just want I needed it. The romance is adorable and the story is great.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: No surprise that this one is on my list. It’s my favourite book of the year so far. It is a magical and profound novel that truly takes the reader on an experience. It explores family and the notion that sometimes you find them in unlikely ways. It’s about love, that isn’t just about blood family or falling in love. Full Review.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: I listen to this one and it was simply fantastic. I can’t even begin to explain how beautiful and stunning The Poet X is. The passion and thought that went into every word, every poem was just perfect. The Poet X is an emotional book. As I said I cried for the last 40 minutes or so of the book. It was hard-hitting and did take a lot out of me. Full Review.

Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes: I can’t believe that it took me so long to read this one. I adored Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes. It was an excellent novel that does focus on mental health. Full Review.

Rebel (Women Who Dare #1) by Beverly Jenkins: This one is such a fantastic historical romance and I can’t wait to read more. The romance was fantastic and I enjoyed reading a book set in a different time than I normally read in my historical romance. Full Review

Dear Martin (Dear Martin #1) by Nic Stone: Is an emotional read, but it’s also powerful and beautiful. Justyce was such a fantastic protagonist. He felt real and honest and that made for such an incredible read. If you haven’t read this book, please do. It is a powerful but brutal read. Full review

Duke Dynasty series by Sabrina Jeffries: This series so far by Sabrina Jeffries is fantastic. It’s brilliant and amazing and I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to pick it up. They are so much fun, the romance is adorable and I love the story that is intertwined throughout. I can’t wait for more books.

Wicked and the Wallflower (The Bareknuckle Bastards #1) by Sarah MacLean: Sarah MacLean has been on my TBR for some time now and I finally picked this one up – and feel in love. It’s the perfect historical romance and I need to the rest of the books in the series because I am so intrigued but it all.

And that is it! Wow. I’ve read over 170 books this year and I’m pretty proud of the number of books that I have loved. What are some of the books that you have loved this year? Let’s Chat!

New To Me Authors That I’m Loving in 2020

Jul 15, 2020

Today I thought I would share some of the new to me authors that I have been loving this year. Most of these authors have been around for some time. However, I have only picked up their books this year. And I thought I would share with you some of my favourites.

I always like to try new authors. And when I find one that I just love – now that is the best feeling. And I’ve read a fair few new to me authors this year. Which has just been fantastic. Anyway, let’s get into it like always these are in no order.

Paula Stokes: Girl Against The Universe has been on my TBR for some time now and I finally picked it up last month. And damn gosh I wish I picked it up sooner. I can’t wait to read more from Paula, there are a few of her other books that have been on my TBR for a while as well. So they are being bumped up on my list.

Beverly Jenkins: I’ve only read one book from Beverly, but I already know that I am going to love her stuff. I’m hoping to get to a couple more of her books this month. But they all just sounds fantastic and exactly what I love. I am excited to read the rest of the Women Who Dare series after reading Rebel.

T.J. Klune: Is a name that I had heard before this year, but I never picked any of his books up. Until this year. I haven’t kept this hidden but The House in the Cerulean Sea is my favourite book I’ve read so far this year. And if you haven’t picked it up please do.

Tillie Cole: Is another author that I have heard about for a few years now, especially since I started reading more and more romance. And I finally picked her up this year and I’m really glad that I did. Her Hades Hangman series is dark and dangerous and I love it. You can check out my series review of all current books now.

Giana Darling: I hadn’t heard about Giana Darling until this year and when I picked up her The Fallen Men series a couple of months ago, I didn’t know what I was getting into. This is such a fun series and I can’t wait until the next book. I have also just posted my series review so you can check that out too.

Sarah MacLean: I’ve just recently read Sarah MacLean and let me tell you I can’t wait to read more. I read Wicked and the Wallflower and adored it. I’m so excited to read the rest of this series and more of her books!

And those are some of the new to me authors that I’ve been loving so far in 2020! Have you read any of these authors? Are you planning too? Would you like to see another post like this? Let’s Chat!

Ten Books That Make Me Smile | TTT

Jul 14, 2020

This week I’m sharing some of the books that have made me smile. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I feel a lot of things when I read. I don’t know what it is but my emotions are amplified when I read. So when books made me cry, I cry. And then there are the books that made me smile. I love those ones, especially when I’m smiling most of the book. It just makes for such a fantastic reading experience.

Books make me smile for many different reasons. From certain scenes to a characters just living their life. And that is one of my favourite things about reading. So today I’m sharing the books that have recently made me smile. Most of these I’ve read this year, but there are also some from previous years. Like always these are in no order.

Project Duchess (Duke Dynasty #1) by Sabrina Jeffries: I spoke about this in my recent discussion about reading more historical romance. But historical romances make me smile a whole damn lot. They are my feel-good book and no matter what I know that when I finish one, I’ll be in a pretty good place. I loved reading this series from Sabrina Jeffries and now I’ve gotten a couple more of her books because I loved them that much.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: There should be no surprise that this one is on my list. It’s the highlight for the year for me. I smiled through the whole book. I couldn’t stop really. The romance, the friendships, the family. It was all so perfect. If you want to know more about it check out my full review.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: I did a re-read of this one this year and gosh does it make me smile. I love the romance, the banter, the friendships. It’s one that I am always recommending at work because gosh it makes me happy and I want others to feel the same way.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan: This was another re-read for me and it never gets old. I re-read the whole series and they are just brilliant. They are funny and entertaining. But they also explore so many other aspects of life.

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales: This was such a fantastic read. This one really wasn’t on my radar when I first picked it up. But now I try and get customers to buy it all the time. While this does deal with some other issues, it did make me smile a whole damn lot and it was perfect.

Making Friends with Alice Dyson by Poppy Nwosu: The relationship in this one is perfect and even thinking about it makes me smile. Teddy is such a flirt and I love these interactions with Alice – it just makes for some of the best scenes.

Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu: I love this series with every fibre in my body. If you saw me reading this, you would have looked at me strangely for sure. There is just a smile on my face the whole time. My heart just melts the whole time and I’m goo around them.

The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas: This whole series! That is all I have to say. While I love all the other series I’ve read from Kleypas. This series just had me in the giggles. So much. They warm my heart so much. My favourite from this series has to be Love in the Afternoon.

Man Hands (Man Hands #1) by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby: If you want a rom-com then this series is for you. I was in stitches so much throughout this book. And I’m not a massive rom-com fun. But this was the perfect amount. Nothing too crazy, but still made me laugh – hard.

Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: One of the main reasons why this is on my list was that I didn’t even have to read the book before I was smiling. I loved being back into this world and the characters are so fantastic. This world just makes me smile a lot – it does also make me cry.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday? What are some of the books that have made you smile? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!