I absolutely dread making a top 10 of the year list. I read over 150 books! How am I supposed to decide?!
This year I looked deep within myself and asked — what are the books I most want people to tell me, “You recommended this book to me and I read and loved it too!” AKA, what books do I specifically want to associate myself with forever? See? I made it less pressure by making it THE MOST PRESSURE.
So, here are those books and here are their linked reviews — make sure to click to read the full review!
top reads of the year
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton — deeply relatable memoir about being in your 20s, dating, friendship, and more. Full review.
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin — for fans of Bridgerton and Jane Austen, this one is so cute and witty about courtship and had me laughing and smiling so much. Full review.
Drowning by T.J. Newman — an action-packed suspense thriller about a plane that crashes and begins to sink with survivors onboard. Out May 30. Full review.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld — Sally’s in love… with her job as a comedy TV writer, but can she let her guard down for one of the show’s celebrity (ahem, dreamy) guest hosts who leaves a lasting impression on her? Full review.
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub — for fans of 13 Going on 30 (inspired by the author’s father). Full review.
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer — a heartwarming story about a woman obsessed with death who finally decides to live. Full review.
Maame by Jessica George — quarter-life crisis meets coming-of-age for this London-raised Ghanaian woman who’s going outside her comfort zone for the first time in her life. Full review.
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll — geniously written take on Ted Bundy told from the perspectives of his victims. Full review.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — a beautiful story about friendship, love, loss, and video games. Full review.
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton — this book has no business being so painfully accurate to modern dating/life as a woman. Full review.
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