2016 has been a memorable year for a number of reasons, some good and some not so good across the world. When it came to reflecting on my most memorable books of the year, my first draft came at 15 books out of a possible 72 (21%) that I’ve reviewed on the blog! I noticed that I chose a lot of books that were funny, feel good or just plain enjoyable. That reflects my year – very busy and reading was for a time of relaxation and switching off from the world.
I’ve got six books on the ‘to be reviewed’ list, so I haven’t included them in this list but there are some great reads to come.
Here are my top 10 books that I loved in 2016, in no particular order:
- The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett (audiobook)
- Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid (audiobook)
- A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald by Natasha Lester
- A Perfect Heritage by Penny Vincenzi
- Who’s That Girl? by Mhairi McFarlane
- The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
- The Art of Keeping Secrets by Rachael Johns
- The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
- We Were on a Break by Lindsey Kelk
- The Drifter by Anthea Hodgson
While it might seem that I have a thing for blue covers, all these books made me laugh way too loudly in public, cry, exclaim out loud or smile repeatedly. Many thanks to the authors who wrote these wonderful books – you are gold! Thanks to the people who suggested that I’d love a particular book/author, you made this bookworm very happy!
What are your books of the year? Do we share any, or have I missed your favourites?
I don’t know any of these books, but A PERFECT HERITAGE and A KISS FROM MR. FITZGERALD look good.
ENJOY this week and your books.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
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I loved Maybe in Another Life, and I want to read The Underground Railroad. I’m also eyeing A Perfect Heritage, as I enjoy Penny Vincenzi.
Thanks for sharing!
I loved All the Light We Cannot See, and Because You’ll Never Meet Me. Unfortunately, I haven’t read any of the books on your list!
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books are always good.
These do look like good relaxation reading. I love how we are all readers but don’t read the same books. I hope to get a Best of 2016 post up tomorrow. I haven’t read any of these so I am glad to hear you liked them. Thanks for sharing.