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I'm currently reading two books that are closely related with things (outside of reading) that I love: the NBA and Marvel πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Shot Clock by @justinwritesya and Caron Butler (ARC) is a middle-grade novel all about heart, hope, and of course lots of great basketball πŸ€ This has been the perfect book to read while I watch the NBA conference finals β›ΉπŸΎ
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We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by @simuliu has been absolutely phenomenal 😍 I've been a huge fan of Simu for quite some time and learning more about his family, his life, and how he became Shang-Chi has been really incredible πŸ’₯ Plus, he narrates the audiobook 🎧
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It's really great to discover books that relate to my other interests because it just makes me feel so comforted and happy! 🀍 Now I need more books about superheroes and basketball πŸ˜‰
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What was the last book that made you really emotio What was the last book that made you really emotional? 🀣😀😭😍
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This could be any kind of emotion, really - from excessive joy or laughter to anger or sadness - I'm just a huge fan of books that make me FEEL 🀎
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I was recently sent an ARC of Love Times Infinity by @lanewriteswords and it sent me on a total rollercoaster of emotions 🎒 It was an absolutely incredible book and I can't wait for everyone to read it! πŸ“– SWIPE to see my full review ✍🏼
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What are your very favorite duologies? ✌🏼 β € What are your very favorite duologies? ✌🏼
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I didn't even know duologies were a thing until I joined bookstagram, but over the past couple of years, I've discovered several favorites (so many that I actually wrote a whole blog post about them) 🀎
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A few that I love a little extra:
πŸƒ Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
πŸ¦‹ Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
πŸ‘‘ A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown
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And a couple with upcoming sequels I'm anticipating:
🐺 The Wilderwood by Hannah Whitten
🦒 Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
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I lost my cool (in the best way) when @what_eats_owls announced the release date for Painted Devils, the gorgeous sequel to Little Thieves! πŸ₯€ It's going to be torturous waiting a whole year, but I know it'll also be totally worth it! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I also can't count the number of times I've watched the trailer for First Kill - the upcoming Netflix show based on @veschwab's short story in Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite πŸ§›πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ It's been quite some time since I was this excited for a vampire show 🩸
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And in YA romance news, I'm geeking out over the cover and title reveal for @dilemmalord's next book! 🀍 It sounds like it'll be the perfect way to kick off 2023 (yes, yes I am thinking that far ahead and pondering which Taylor Swift song to pair with the release) πŸ™ˆ
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This has been such a controversial topic for so long and I've personally struggled with it A LOT πŸ™ˆ For years, I refused to quit reading a book unless the subject matter was too triggering or frightening for me to handle 🫣 I would even go so far as to read entire series that I literally didn't like, just to see if the books got any better and changed my mind 🧠
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HOWEVER... this recently changed for me! πŸ™€ This month, I chose to put down four books that weren't serving me - and it was so insanely freeing! 🍾 I felt like a weight was lifted off me, not forcing myself to read things I wasn't into - and while I still might give some books the benefit of the doubt and finish them (some of my favorite books of all time started off with me feeling very so-so about them)... I will no longer be struggling my way through series I'm not enjoying or novels that make me feel uneasy πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 
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Have you ever almost DNF'd a book that you wound up loving? 🀎 Which was it? πŸ“– 
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I'm all about underrated books and try to recommend my faves on a regular basis because I think that they deserve just as much love as the hyped books 🀎 BUT I also enjoy reading my fair share of hyped books (even if they don't always live up to the hype) πŸ™ˆ
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The last few books I read that 100% lived up to the hype were:
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (this book made me feel so seen it was unreal. I wept several times)
πŸͺ· Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (I was so thrilled with how much I enjoyed this fantasy)
πŸ’„ The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (this author is usually a winner for me and her latest release didn't disappoint)
πŸ› The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake (I was unsure for the first 3rd of the book but it wound up being a 5-star read by the end!)
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It has literally *always* been of utmost importance to me to read books written by - and about - people that aren't just like me (a cis, white, American woman) πŸ“– It's so important to continue expanding my little world! 🌎
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Here are some of the fictional books I would recommend in a heartbeat to read this month:
πŸ“ž Dial A for Aunties (series) by Jesse Q Sutanto
πŸ‰ Six Crimson Cranes (duology) by Elizabeth Lim
🀍 The Kiss Quotient (series) by Helen Hoang
πŸ—Ό Tokyo Ever After (series) by Emiko Jean
🦊 Wicked Fox (duology) by Kat Cho
πŸ‘‘ Three Dark Crowns (series) by Kendare Blake
πŸ”₯ The Rise of Kyoshi (duology) by F.C. Yee
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I recently did a bit of a haul on #IndependentBookstoreDay to get my hands on some of my favorite books from the past year and I can't wait to have them in my hands soon! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Below is the list of titles I ordered from my favorite indie shops:
πŸ› The Atlas Six
πŸ‘» Gallant
✨ The Kindred
πŸ“± The Boyfriend Project
πŸ’› Life's Too Short
🎈 All Fired Up (pre-order, since I loved the arc)
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Lifestyle · January 14, 2021

The Best Books I Read in 2020

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30 Books That Made 2020 Just a Little Better | The Espresso Edition

While 2020 may not have been the best year ever (as we all originally anticipated), it was certainly my best reading year – and that has to count for something!

At the beginning of the year, I set a reading goal for myself. I wanted to read 30 books. That’s how many I got through in 2019, so my thought was that it should be simple enough in 2020. Now, I look back and laugh, friends. I read a grand total of 131 books in the last year. Phew!

I’ll get into just how I managed to read that many books at a later time. Today, we’re dwelling on the best of the best out of that massive stack. I’ve gone through my Goodreads and read over my reviews to determine which ones were truly top tier, and now I’m sharing them with you.

30 Books That Made 2020 Just a Little Better | The Espresso Edition

The 30 Books I Loved Most in 2020

You can find synopses for these books, along with my reviews, scattered throughout my blog and on my Goodreads. I’ve also provided links for each of my monthly wrap-ups on their corresponding month below.

The Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer
Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
January

Opposite of Always – Justin A. Reynolds

Echo North – Joanna Ruth Meyer

February

Stepsister – Jennifer Donnelly

Ready Player One – Ernest Cline

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
March

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill – Abbi Waxman

The Starless Sea – Erin Morgenstern

Renegades – Marissa Meyer

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
april

Waiting for Tom Hanks – Kerry Winfrey

All the Stars and Teeth – Adalyn Grace

May

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird – Josie Silver

Talking as Fast as I Can – Lauren Graham

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
June

Strange the Dreamer – Laini Taylor

The Poet X – Elizabeth Acevedo

The Falconer – Elizabeth May

You Should See Me in a Crown – Leah Johnson

The Switch by Beth O'Leary
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
July

The Switch – Beth O’Leary

Scythe – Neal Shusterman

A Darker Shade of Magic – V.E. Schwab

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer
Lovely War by Julie Berry
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
august

Midnight Sun – Stephenie Meyer (review article)

Into the Heartless Wood – Joanna Ruth Meyer (review article | author interview)

September

Lovely War – Julie Berry

Clockwork Prince – Cassandra Clare

Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry
October

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Roseanne A. Brown

Early Departures – Justin A. Reynolds (review article)

Daisy Jones & The Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid

How to Find Love in a Bookshop – Veronica Henry

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Finding Christmas by Karen Schaler
One Way or Another by Kara McDowell
November

The Midnight Library – Matt Haig

A Court of Mist and Fury – Sarah J. Maas

December

Finding Christmas – Karen Schaler (review article)

One Way or Another – Kara McDowell

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  1. Katie says

    January 14, 2021 at 6:25 AM

    I LOVED Talking as Fast as I Can! I read it year before last I think, but really loved it! So many other great suggestions here though, thanks for sharing!

    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:53 AM

      It’s a phenomenal book! Lauren Graham is one of my favorite people in the whole world and learning more about her life and what it was like to film Gilmore Girls (again) was so special. I listened to the audiobook and to this day, it’s one that I regularly pull back up again just to listen to because it’s soothing to hear her talk (she narrates it)!

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  2. Margot says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    Oh I read 2 books in this list.
    I also read the Midnight library this October and this is probably my favorite book I read this year.
    And I read the bookish life of Nina Hill but I was expecting better. I found it just ok.
    I need to check all theses others books.
    Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚
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    Margot
    https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:54 AM

      The Midnight Library was truly life-changing for me. I have a whole review post coming about it (hopefully next week)! It was phenomenally written. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill felt like it was written about me. I absolutely adore Nina and found it to be one of the funniest books ever as well. Abbi Waxman is such a great author and I’ve loved everything she’s written. I’m sorry you didn’t care for it as much as I did.

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  3. Reads and Ramblings says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    Wow!131! I’m jealous!

    I read so many amazing books in 2020… my favourite has to be Their Eyes Were Watching God

    I’m so excited to read Midnight Library- it’s next up on my tbr! Xx

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 14, 2021 at 9:55 AM

      Ahh! I’m honestly quite proud of myself for reading so many books. When I began the year, I assumed I’d only get to around 30, but then I just began to fly through them (I also read 2 at a time… one physical and one audiobook and I happen to read really quickly as well). It was a special reading year, to be sure. I hope you LOVE The Midnight Library. That one was incredibly special for me. I have a full review article on it coming soon.

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  4. Sarah Mark says

    January 14, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    I love posts like these because there are a lot of books that I haven’t come across before. I absolutely loved The Switch and Midnight Sun took me back to my teenage years.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:31 PM

      Those were certainly two that I thoroughly enjoyed – for such different reasons haha! I’m hopeful that you’ll get a chance to check out some of the others that made it to the top of my list πŸ™‚

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  5. Jennifer Prince says

    January 14, 2021 at 2:44 PM

    That’s so many! More than 2 books a week. Love it!! I forgot about the Tom Hanks book, but I remember you mentioning it a while back. I need to read that one – it sounds like a fun one!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:33 PM

      Yes indeed! I always read two at a time, which makes it easy to get through so many each month. My goal was 10 a month and I definitely surpassed that on several occasions. It was fun to challenge myself – but at a certain point, it wasn’t a challenge anymore. It was just… how I read πŸ™‚ Waiting for Tom Hanks is such a great book. Totally adorable. I certainly recommend it for anyone who loves 90’s romcoms!

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  6. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    January 14, 2021 at 4:29 PM

    These are all such great books! I definitely found a few I’m adding to my list for the next time I go to B&N! Xx.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:33 PM

      That’s awesome to hear! I also highly recommend purchasing from Bookshop.org or checking out your local bookstores to help support those smaller businesses πŸ™‚

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  7. Neely Moldovan says

    January 14, 2021 at 7:39 PM

    I think my two favorites from the year were in five years and the girl he used to know. I loved both so much!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:34 PM

      In Five Years was an excellent book! That actually made it onto my list of favorite audiobooks. It’s a great story and the magical realism was such a unique touch.

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  8. Stephani says

    January 14, 2021 at 11:49 PM

    That is so amazing that you read 131 books last year!! Wow! Haha I think the last book I read was a parenting book like 2 years ago!! 😬😬

    Xo, Steph

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:34 PM

      I can’t imagine my life without books. Reading is the ultimate form of self-care for me and it has also expanded my mind! I love curling up with a good story πŸ™‚

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  9. Lizzie says

    January 15, 2021 at 1:06 AM

    Yay! Your blog looks amazing! Also, II cannot believe you read that many books!! That’s almost one every 3 days! Incredible!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:36 PM

      Thanks so much! πŸ™‚ Haha I read two at a time and also happen to be a really fast reader, which helps. I make sure to prioritize reading because it’s what I love – hence the direction my blog has taken, of course!

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  10. Sarah Lindner says

    January 15, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    At least there was something good about 2020, lol! Looks like you enjoyed some good reads! xoxo, Sarah

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:37 PM

      Actually, while it may seem selfish, 2020 was one of the best years of my life. Personally and career-wise. I know it was a really challenging year overall, but a lot of good came from it as well. I’m thankful for that, since I know so many others who did not have the same experience.

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  11. Lauren says

    January 15, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    Last year I did not make time for reading. It is something I want to try and do it more this year. Thank you for sharing your list of books.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:37 PM

      I hope you get a chance to! Reading is such a special experience. It helps expand your mind, calm you, and gives you an escape!

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  12. I'm All Booked Up says

    January 15, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    The Infernal Devices series is our favorite. We also enjoyed Scythe.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:39 PM

      The Infernal Devices is excellent! I was glad I got to read them this past year. I plan to read The Mortal Instruments this year and I’m really looking forward to it!

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  13. Lizzie says

    January 15, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    Totally saving this so I can go through each of these! I wanted to read more in 2020 but you know haha! Definitely going to male more time this year.

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:39 PM

      That makes me so happy to hear! I hope it gives you some inspiration for what to read in the coming year!

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  14. Rach says

    January 15, 2021 at 2:15 PM

    I love that you shared your favorite books in 2020! You are giving me ideas to add to my 2021 reading list. For sure already added some of the books you shared to my list. There’s quite a few books I love but the one that stood out is In Five Years by Rebecca Steele.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:40 PM

      Oh, that makes me so happy to hear! I hope you do get a chance to read some of my favorites here. I know we sometimes have really similar taste when it comes to contemporary novels! In Five Years is a great one. That made it into the category of “favorite audiobooks!”

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  15. Lindsey says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:52 AM

    131?? That’s incredible, congrats on an amazing reading year! So many of these are on my TBR pile and it’s definitely making me realise I want to shift gears and get my reading really moving, there’s so much I want to read. Great wrap up – and I hope this year is just as good for you!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 17, 2021 at 12:41 PM

      I think I shocked myself with that particular number as well! Considering I originally planned on 30 – it came as a surprise to fly through so many during the year. I hope you get a chance to check out some of the ones that interest you most!

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  16. Nia says

    January 16, 2021 at 12:49 PM

    This is a great list, Stephanie! So many books I didn’t read last year. This is perfect to build my list for this year πŸ™‚

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 17, 2021 at 12:41 PM

      That makes me smile! I definitely want to inspire others with the books I loved most. I hope you get a chance to check some of them out!

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  17. Gemma Jayne says

    January 17, 2021 at 3:38 AM

    This is a brilliant list and wow to how many books you read in 2020! I struggled last year and this year my goal is to get back into reading! But without being able to go browse a bookshop right now I always struggle to find books online but this is perfect and I have already saved some to my list 😊

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 17, 2021 at 12:42 PM

      Ahh I guess I never really felt a loss there because I’m a library snob. I don’t tend to buy books until I’ve already read them – so bookshops were more of a calming setting or aesthetic thing for me than anything else. I do miss wandering through the library though! However, it’s great that we have so many opportunities to find reading lists and recommendations online!

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  18. Greta says

    January 17, 2021 at 10:55 PM

    I finally finished Midnight Sun and it was so good! I also loved Lauren Graham’s book!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM

      I’m so glad you liked Midnight Sun! It was such a fun throwback and honestly, I liked it even better than Twilight. I’m looking forward to whatever comes next.

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  19. Annie says

    January 17, 2021 at 11:28 PM

    I love your taste in literature! The only one I’ve read on this list was midnight sun and I finished it in two days haha. Thanks for these awesome recommendations, I want to check out more of the books you like, we seem to like a lot of the same books!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM

      Aww thank you πŸ™‚ I hope you get a chance to check out some of my other recommendations. It’s awesome to find a kindred spirit when it comes to reading!

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  20. Jenny in Neverland says

    January 19, 2021 at 6:53 AM

    Oooh I like the way you did this post with monthly favourites as well. There are soooo many books here I want to read so thank you for making my TBR even longer! x

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 19, 2021 at 2:38 PM

      Yes! I wanted to narrow it down because I read 131 books last year and honestly…. SO MANY FAVORITES came out of that. Trying to just keep it around 30 top picks was tough, but I did it haha!

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  21. Tanvi Rastogi says

    January 19, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    We follow each other on Goodreads so get a headsup on what you are reading and what you enjoyed. I will be checking out some of these books that I haven’t read it.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 20, 2021 at 9:12 AM

      I’m glad you’re able to see some of my updates there. I’ll admit that I use the platform mostly for my own personal gain, just for tracking the books I read, my reviews, etc. so I don’t see much of what others share. But thanks for paying attention!

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  22. Caitlin says

    January 20, 2021 at 5:35 AM

    I love how this post is organized with a list and visual of each book! It’s sad, but sometimes I do choose a book by its cover haha. Last year I didn’t read as many books as I would have liked but I enjoyed almost every book that came with my Book of the Month Club membership!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 20, 2021 at 9:12 AM

      Thank you! I began adding covers to my book wrap-up posts for that very reason. I know some people are intrigued by the cover, rather than what the book is about, so I wanted to catch the attention of everyone in that way!

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  23. Kyla @ Kyla's Library says

    January 21, 2021 at 3:32 PM

    I read Renegades by Marissa Meyer last year too and loved it, it’s such an interesting spin on superheroes and villains!

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  24. Adaleta Avdic says

    January 22, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    I am saving this post since I’d love to add these to the list. I AM READING THIS YEAR. Out of curiosity, I’d love to know what you do with the books once you’re done with them? Maybe we can exchange books on a consistent basis? I’m just throwing ideas out since I have already spent a lot buying the books so far this year since I joined 2 book clubs!

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  25. Marlene says

    February 1, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    Bookmarking this. I need some more books for this year and haven’t read these!!

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  26. Ana Palombini says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    I admire your reading habits so much l I can’t believe you managed to read all theses books in a year, wow! I love reading as well and it is part of my life since I was a kid. My dad used to fall asleep in bookstores when I was young because I spent hours upon hours selecting books to buy. It’s so good to dive into a good story. I just finished Memoirs of a Geisha this week, ave you had a chance to read it? I was so fascinated. Now I need a new book to start so I am glad I found your list. Will definitely look into one of your choices. thanks for such a thoughtful book recommendations list.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you so much for that! I’ve always adored reading and even when I was little, I would check out as many books as I could from the library and then finish them all in a matter of days. I couldn’t gobble them up quickly enough, according to my mom! I definitely lost my intense desire to read immediately following high school and in my early 20’s, but I’m grateful that I’ve gotten back to my “old ways” in the past couple of years. It’s been wonderful to discover so many books. I haven’t even heard of Memoirs of a Geisha before, but I’ll definitely look into it! πŸ™‚

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  27. Cristina Rosano says

    March 18, 2021 at 2:07 PM

    I love this kind of posts! There are so many books that don’t come under my radar, so I love when other people share them! I read Talking as fast as I can two years ago and truly loved it! Also, A court of mist and fury was my favourite in ACOTAR and Clockwork prince was a great one too! Will definitely add more to my list for this year! x

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Do you read books related to your interests? πŸ“– Do you read books related to your interests? πŸ“–
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I'm currently reading two books that are closely related with things (outside of reading) that I love: the NBA and Marvel πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Shot Clock by @justinwritesya and Caron Butler (ARC) is a middle-grade novel all about heart, hope, and of course lots of great basketball πŸ€ This has been the perfect book to read while I watch the NBA conference finals β›ΉπŸΎ
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We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by @simuliu has been absolutely phenomenal 😍 I've been a huge fan of Simu for quite some time and learning more about his family, his life, and how he became Shang-Chi has been really incredible πŸ’₯ Plus, he narrates the audiobook 🎧
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It's really great to discover books that relate to my other interests because it just makes me feel so comforted and happy! 🀍 Now I need more books about superheroes and basketball πŸ˜‰
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This could be any kind of emotion, really - from excessive joy or laughter to anger or sadness - I'm just a huge fan of books that make me FEEL 🀎
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I was recently sent an ARC of Love Times Infinity by @lanewriteswords and it sent me on a total rollercoaster of emotions 🎒 It was an absolutely incredible book and I can't wait for everyone to read it! πŸ“– SWIPE to see my full review ✍🏼
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I didn't even know duologies were a thing until I joined bookstagram, but over the past couple of years, I've discovered several favorites (so many that I actually wrote a whole blog post about them) 🀎
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A few that I love a little extra:
πŸƒ Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
πŸ¦‹ Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
πŸ‘‘ A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown
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And a couple with upcoming sequels I'm anticipating:
🐺 The Wilderwood by Hannah Whitten
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I lost my cool (in the best way) when @what_eats_owls announced the release date for Painted Devils, the gorgeous sequel to Little Thieves! πŸ₯€ It's going to be torturous waiting a whole year, but I know it'll also be totally worth it! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I also can't count the number of times I've watched the trailer for First Kill - the upcoming Netflix show based on @veschwab's short story in Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite πŸ§›πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ It's been quite some time since I was this excited for a vampire show 🩸
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And in YA romance news, I'm geeking out over the cover and title reveal for @dilemmalord's next book! 🀍 It sounds like it'll be the perfect way to kick off 2023 (yes, yes I am thinking that far ahead and pondering which Taylor Swift song to pair with the release) πŸ™ˆ
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This has been such a controversial topic for so long and I've personally struggled with it A LOT πŸ™ˆ For years, I refused to quit reading a book unless the subject matter was too triggering or frightening for me to handle 🫣 I would even go so far as to read entire series that I literally didn't like, just to see if the books got any better and changed my mind 🧠
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HOWEVER... this recently changed for me! πŸ™€ This month, I chose to put down four books that weren't serving me - and it was so insanely freeing! 🍾 I felt like a weight was lifted off me, not forcing myself to read things I wasn't into - and while I still might give some books the benefit of the doubt and finish them (some of my favorite books of all time started off with me feeling very so-so about them)... I will no longer be struggling my way through series I'm not enjoying or novels that make me feel uneasy πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 
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I'm all about underrated books and try to recommend my faves on a regular basis because I think that they deserve just as much love as the hyped books 🀎 BUT I also enjoy reading my fair share of hyped books (even if they don't always live up to the hype) πŸ™ˆ
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The last few books I read that 100% lived up to the hype were:
🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (this book made me feel so seen it was unreal. I wept several times)
πŸͺ· Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (I was so thrilled with how much I enjoyed this fantasy)
πŸ’„ The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (this author is usually a winner for me and her latest release didn't disappoint)
πŸ› The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake (I was unsure for the first 3rd of the book but it wound up being a 5-star read by the end!)
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It has literally *always* been of utmost importance to me to read books written by - and about - people that aren't just like me (a cis, white, American woman) πŸ“– It's so important to continue expanding my little world! 🌎
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Here are some of the fictional books I would recommend in a heartbeat to read this month:
πŸ“ž Dial A for Aunties (series) by Jesse Q Sutanto
πŸ‰ Six Crimson Cranes (duology) by Elizabeth Lim
🀍 The Kiss Quotient (series) by Helen Hoang
πŸ—Ό Tokyo Ever After (series) by Emiko Jean
🦊 Wicked Fox (duology) by Kat Cho
πŸ‘‘ Three Dark Crowns (series) by Kendare Blake
πŸ”₯ The Rise of Kyoshi (duology) by F.C. Yee
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I recently did a bit of a haul on #IndependentBookstoreDay to get my hands on some of my favorite books from the past year and I can't wait to have them in my hands soon! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Below is the list of titles I ordered from my favorite indie shops:
πŸ› The Atlas Six
πŸ‘» Gallant
✨ The Kindred
πŸ“± The Boyfriend Project
πŸ’› Life's Too Short
🎈 All Fired Up (pre-order, since I loved the arc)
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While the gorgeous cover was certainly what drew me in (this has now landed in my top 3 fave covers of all time 😍), the story was absolutely BRILLIANT and I think everyone needs to add it to their July TBR! πŸ“š You're definitely going to want to get your hands on this masterpiece 🀍
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Swipe πŸ‘‰πŸΌ to see my full review of The Wonderland Trials πŸƒ and tell me which upcoming FANTASY release you're excited to read this summer β˜€οΈ
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What are your favorite fictional books with mental What are your favorite fictional books with mental health rep? πŸ“š
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Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? πŸ’š As someone who has battled with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder for a great deal of my life, well written mental health rep in books is so important to me! πŸ“– It's always so encouraging to pick up a novel and feel truly seen while turning the pages πŸ‘€
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A few books that have really stood out to me because of their mental health rep are:
β€’ The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (this book quite literally changed my life and it's still one that I turn to whenever I'm struggling)
β€’ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
β€’ A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A Brown
β€’ The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (this is another comfort book for me because I've never found another character quite as much like me as Nina)
β€’ Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher
β€’ Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
β€’ The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow
β€’ This Might Get Awkward by Kara McDowell (this author knows how to write about anxiety in a way that's more relatable than I've seen in nearly any other book)
β€’ It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini (this book got me through high school - in more ways than one)
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Have you read any of these wonderful, healing books? β˜•οΈ
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