Hi friends! It’s time to compile one of my favorite posts of the year because… books books books! This was a lighter year for me versus previous years. I was a bit more intentional with reading slowly and savoring vs. overwhelming myself. Each year is different, to be honest. A lighter and slower pace felt right for this year. But I am happy to say, I still read over 80 books and I say that is a huge feat!
There’s a whole lot of romantasy and romance here, you know the drill. Non-fiction sprinkled in and a few genres that were not my usual style, but I enjoyed nonetheless (like Annie Bot and Good Material!)
I always look forward to sharing all I’ve read with you all (and you can always follow me on GoodReads for ratings). My hope is that something here will inspire you to start your own TBR (to be read) list for 2025. I will soon be sharing my most anticipated reads of 2025, as well… so stay tuned for that if you are interested.
To finish out my Year, I am re-reading Fourth Wing and Iron Flame in preparation for Onyx Storm release in January (!!) I am so happy to be back in this world.
Shoot me a message on Instagram and let me know your favorite reads of this year and if we have anything in common. I’d love to hear from you! You know I am always down for a good book chat!! x
So here’s what I read this year and my very favorites.
What I’ve Read
- This Spells Love
- Ruthless Vows
- Once Upon a Broken Heart
- The Ballad of Never After
- A Curse for True Love
- House of Flame and Shadow
- Empire of Storms
- Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself
- Caraval
- Homeschooling: What To Do When You Want to Quit
- Until the Street Lights Come On
- The Fine Print
- This Is Home: The Art of Simple Living
- Visions of Flesh and Blood
- Second to the Right (Neverland Chronicles)
- Straight on ‘Til Morning
- Queen of the Lost Boys
- Terms and Conditions
- Bride
- The Exception to the Rule
- Once More with Feeling
- The Wishing Game
- Rosie and the Dreamboat
- With Any Luck
- Worst Wingman Ever
- Minimalist Homeschooling
- In the Flo
- Is This Normal? Judgement-Free Straight Talk About Your Body
- Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy)
- Powerful
- Reckless
- The Shadows Between Us
- Good Material
- Funny Story
- The Art of Making Memories
- This Summer Will Be Different
- Ready or Not
- Expiration Dates
- The Paradise Problem
- The Brave Learner (re-read)
- How Not to Age
- House Rules: How to Decorate for Every House, Style, and Budget
- How to Keep House While Drowning
- A Thousand Boy Kisses
- The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
- Annie Bot
- The Cottage Fairy Companion
- Spark of the Everflame
- Glow of the Everflame
- Heat of the Everflame
- Think Different About Learning
- A Novel Love Story
- Slow Dance
- Business Casual
- The Wild Robot
- The Wild Robot Escapes
- The Wild Robot Protects
- Born of Blood and Ash
- People We Meet on Vacation (re-read)
- The Ex Vows
- The Joy of Slow
- A Fate Inked in Blood
- The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
- The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore
- The Christmas Tree Farm
- Quicksilver
- New Minimalism
- All I Want Is You
- Perfectly Wicked
- Mindful Eating
- Guy’s Girl
- Bonded By Thorns
- Woven By Gold
- Forged by Malice
- Broken by Daylight
- The Wheel of the Year
- The Anxious Generation
- Be Ready When Luck Happens
- Hygge Simplified
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (re-read)
- Cruel Winter With You
- Only Santas in the Building
- The Little Book of Hygge
- Metal Slinger
- The Roommate Risk
- My December Darling
- Christmas With a Crank
- Slow Living: The Secrets to Slowing Down and Noticing the Simple Joys Anywhere
- Throne of Secrets
- Fourth Wing (re-read)
- Iron Flame (re-read)
Top 10 in Fiction
- House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
- Powerless and Reckless by Lauren Roberts
- Funny Story by Emily Henry
- This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
- The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
- Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
- The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
- Quicksilver by Callie Hart
- Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
- All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard
Favorites in Non Fiction
- Be Ready When Luck Happens by Ina Garten
- Slow Living by Helena Woods
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- House Rules by Myquillyn Smith
- Is This Normal? Judgement-Free Straight Talk About Your Body by Jolene Brighten
- Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Morgan Cutlip
