Top 10 Books I read in 2017

Jan 26

Jan 26 Top 10 Books I read in 2017

First of all, Happy Australia Day! Tj and I will be enjoying the holiday weekend by eating some Tim Tams and Vegemite. Just kidding... I'm still too scared to try vegemite. My friend Jenn and I tried it years ago, but we made the mistake of applying it like peanut butter, when you are supposed to spread it lightly, like butter. It was not good.

Since I am an avid reader, I thought I would do some book themed posts. The final count is in, and I finished the 2017 at 95 books. I've actually read 25 of those in the month and half since I arrived in Australia - I guess I have a lot of time on my hands now that the wedding is over.

In no particular order, here are some of my favourites:

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - This is a young adult book about a girl who witnesses her unarmed friend being shot by the police. I love the voice and it was a really powerful story.
Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben - Harlan Coben is one of my favorite authors. This isn't my favorite book of his, but I always enjoy his work
The Trickster's Lullaby by Barbara Fradkin - This author is from my hometown of Ottawa! This mystery is set in Canada, with a lot of Montreal, and it was really good! It's the second in the Amanda Doucette series.
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie - I was on an Agatha Christie kick after I went to an exhibit in London, and I love a good Hercule Poirot mystery
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han - This is a teen book that is the third in a trilogy but I loved seeing what was next for Lara Jean. The main character is half white and half Korean and it's great to see more diversity in books
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - This book was different than what I was expecting and I couldn't put it down
The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda - This is another mystery/thriller. I don't really remember the ending, but I rated it really high so I must've liked it! Lol. I think it's time for a re-read
Saints for all Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan - This fiction novel is about Irish sisters who immigrated to Boston. I don't know where I heard about this book but I'm glad it ended up on my To Read list.
The Perfect Girl by Gilly Macmillan - I loved that this one was set in England. I feel like now that I've lived there I understand the different terms. My aunt leant me this one and we both read it really quick.
The Alice Network by Katie Quinn - A historical fiction novel with girl power. It had me looking up people and learning more about history. Very engaging.