My 2019 Reading List
Hey friend!! So you probably know by now that I am 200% a book nerd. Welcome to my reality - no shame. In 2019 I read the most books in one year of my entire life. 50 books in one year!! If you’re a reader + need some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. There is a good mix of historical fiction, westerns, murder mystery, self-improvement and popular fiction novels.
ps - in full transparency - these are affiliate links to Amazon that I will make a small commission from if you chose to purchase through the link. I am all for supporting independent bookstores as well as buying used books to be more sustainable but I also understand the reality of the world we live in right now (COVID-19) and the necessity of online shopping so here ya go! Happy shopping + reading!
HERE WE GOOOOO!
1. That’s What She Said- Kimothy Joy {This is a book of quotes + illustrations but it still counts because it was fantastic}
4. Berrybender Narratives (3 of 4)- Larry McMurtry {The edition of this my mom gifted me had all four of the books in one - I read the first one at the end of 2018 and finished the other three in 2019}
5. We Were the Lucky Ones - Georgia Hunter
6. The Hundred Year House (mobile book) {This was a free book on the books app on my iPhone. Not a bad read, really.}
7. Choosing Marriage - Debra Fileta {Married, dating or single - read this}
8. Fifty Fifty- James Patterson
9. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years- Donald Miller {One of the best books I’ve ever read}
10. 101 Secrets To Your Twenties- Paul Angone {Seriously if you’re in your 20s- READ THIS}
11. Girl Wash Your Face- Rachel Hollis {Not a fan}
12. Blue Like Jazz- Donald Miller
13. There There- Tommy Orange
14. The Bell Jar- Slyvia Plath
15. Black Heels to Tractor Wheels- Ree Drummond
16. Bossypants- Tina Fey
17. Maid- Stephanie Land {This is a story of hardwork + resilience and just being really gritty. But also about the struggles on working your way out of poverty and how the system can be really messed up}
18. Becoming- Michelle Obama {I truly believe regardless of political affiliation - this would be a great read for anyone}
19. Daisy Jones & The Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid {I love classic rock + all things ‘70s. Such a great read - I felt like I was in the band LOL}
20. Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens {LOVE - top 5 fav books of the year FOR SURE}
21. Angry Houswives Eating Bon Bons- Lorna Landvik {I laughed and laughed}
22. Modoc- Ralph Helfer {If you love animals - this one is for you}
23. We Never Asked for Wings- Vanessa Diffenbaugh
24. Love Does- Bob Goff {This should be required reading for everyone to ever walk the earth. The end}
25. Beach House- James Patterson
26. Harry Potter and the Sorcer’s Stone- JK Rowling {This is my first time reading this series - talk about late to the ball game lol but in all honesty - the first two were hard to get into but as I got farther into the series the more I liked them}
27. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets- JK Rowling
28. Mudbound - Hillary Jordan {LOVED this novel- another top 5 for the year}
29. Educated - Tara Westover {Me trying to explain this book won’t do it justice. It was heart-wrenching and eye-opening and a story of hard work and determination.}
30. Footprints in the Dew- Dale R. Lewis {If you like Oklahoma history or ranch history - this is for you. I couldn’t find a link for it but the copy I read came out of a flea market so it may be a bit tough to find}
31. The Wives of Los Alamos - Tarashea Nesbit
32. NYPD Red- James Patterson {This is the first of five and I really enjoyed the entire series}
33. NYPD Red 2 - James Patterson
34. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine- Gail Honeyman
35. Whisper Network - Chandler Baker
36. Angry Conversations with God - Susan E. Isaacs
37. The Happiness Project - Gretchen Rubin {Super great read- I took my time reading it so I could implement some of the principles into my life. Really enjoyed it. If you’re wanting to make some changed in your life- this is the one for you}
38. Cross My Heart- James Patterson {This is book 21 in his Alex Cross series. I haven’t read them in order but one of these days I will - they’re all so great}
39. NYPD Red 3- James Patterson
40. The Great Alone- Kristin Hannah {Fantastic novel. Loved it - probably my fav book I read all year}
41. Lazy B - Sandra Day O’ Connor {If you like ranch history - this was really great}
42. Lilac Girls - Martha Hall Kelly {Also really loved this one- Top 5 for sure. A sad truth about WWII looked like for a group of women}
43. Yes Please - Amy Poehler {As you would expect - I laughed and laughed throughout this one}
44. NYPD Red 4 - James Patterson
45. NYPD Red Alert- James Patterson {The last in this series}
46. The Sun is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon {Not my fav but wasn’t bad}
47. The Alice Network - Kate Quinn {Another WWII era novel- really good!}
48. When Less Becomes More - Emily Ley
49. Grace Not Perfection - Emily Ley
50. A Simplified Life- Emily Ley {All three of Emily’s books are FABULOUS. Again, if you’re wanting to make some changes in your life or simply somethings - these are for you!}
Bonus Section: Devotionals
100 Days to Brave - Annie F. Downs
I’ll Drop You Off - Kris Wilson
