Mysteries and Thrillers are genres that are consumed mainly through audio, and unfortunately, there were not many favourites, but I did enjoy these three: Local Woman Missing by Mary KubicaThe Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnisThe Family Remains by Lisa Jewel Hoping to read more amazing ones next year!
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2022 Favourites: Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction is a genre that I used to not read at all, but ever since I started listening to this genre on audio, I found a new appreciation for both memoirs/biographies, as well as other topics. I have quite a few favourites, so here is the list: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Non-Fiction
2022 Favourites: Literary/Contemporary Fiction
After reflecting on this genre, I thought I read more books, but maybe I just didn’t read many five star reads from this genre? Anyways, here are my favs:Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-SmithHell of a Book by Jason MottBeartown (the whole series) by Fredrik BlackmanOona Out of Order by Margarita MontimoreAgainst the Loveless World by … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Literary/Contemporary Fiction
2022 Favourites: Romance
This year I read so many romance books, and it was delightful. It was actually hard to narrow down my favourites, but here they are: It Happened One Summer by Tessa BaileyThe Bride Test by Helen HoangThe Chase by Elle KennedyThe Friend Zone, The Happy Ever After Playlist, and Part of your World by Abby … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Romance
2022 Favourites: Young Adult
YA is usually a genre I love to read, but this year with having a baby, I actually listened to most YA books on audio, and it was a great experience! Here are some of my favs: What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam SilveraAll My Rage by Sabaa TahirClap When You Land … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Young Adult
2022 Favourites: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Surprisingly, I did not read as much of this genre as I usually do, but there were a few books that stood out to me! Here they are: House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. MaasThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangSmoke in the Sun by Renee AhdiehCemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas I listened to … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Book Review: Daughters of the New Year by E.M. Tran
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, October 4th, 2022 Format: ebook Pages: 320 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): A captivating debut novel that moves backwards in time to trace five generations of Vietnamese mothers and daughters, drawing on Vietnamese zodiac astrology to chart the fateful events of their lives What does the future hold for those born … Continue reading Book Review: Daughters of the New Year by E.M. Tran
2022 Favourites: Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is my favourite genre, so it was hard to narrow down this list, but I managed to pick 19 (is that narrowing down the list?🙈) of my favourite books from this genre!-I Must Betray You by Ruta SepetysLooking for Jane by Heather MarshallThe Diplomat’s Wife by Pam JenoffBefore the Dawn by Emma PassDaughters … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Historical Fiction
Book Review: Little Eve by Catriona Ward
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, October 4th, 2022 Format: ebook Pages: 320 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): A heart-pounding tale of faith and family, with a devastating twist“A great day is upon us. He is coming. The world will be washed away.”On the wind-battered isle of Altnaharra, off the wildest coast of Scotland, a clan … Continue reading Book Review: Little Eve by Catriona Ward
November Reading Wrap Up
November was a great reading month and I read some great books! Here is the breakdown: 📖:Smoke in the Sun 💗DawnlandsQueenie 💗📱:The Girl from Guernica💗The Matchmaker’s GiftXOXOSomething in the HeirKingdom of the Wicked💗HesterThe White Hare💗Bad Girl Reputation🎧:Madame Fourcade’s Secret WarThe Sun Down MotelJust Mercy💗Z: A Novel of Zelda FitzgeraldVladimirThese Precious Days💗The Other Mrs.Eight Perfect MurdersHome … Continue reading November Reading Wrap Up
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