Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's theme is Best Books I Read in 2024
The first three are easy! These are the three books that I rated as 5/5 reads.
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The Secret Ingredient by Sue Heath - I knew from the first couple of pages I was going to love this book! And I did! (my review)
The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley - This was my very first read of 2024 and I loved it! (my review)
The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine by Laura Pearson- This book is the book that I recommended to the most people this year. I loved the whole concept! I also gave 4.5/5 to another book from this author. Can't wait to read her next book which I have waiting for me to read soon. (my review)
After that, it gets a bit harder as I had 15 books that I rated as 4.5/5 but I can only choose 7 more, so here goes!
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The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns - This was a big book, and I read it in a day! Can't remember when I last did that! (My review)
A Wedding in the Sun by Leonie Mack - Given that I had two books by Leonie Mack that I gave 4.5/5, I had to have at least one of her books in the top ten today. (My review)
Funny Story by Emily Henry - Emily Henry is consistently good!
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An Astronomer in Love by Antoine Laurain - I read several books by this author this year so it is only right that he is on this list. (My review)
Summer at Santorini Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin - I love the way that Rebecca Raisin writes about food, books, places! (My review)
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See - I pretty much always enjoy Lisa See's books! This was no exception!
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - I gave this a 4.5 just because of the fact that I could not put it down! I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series when it comes out!
Are any of these books on your favourite list?
I have enjoyed everything I have read by Antoine Laurain and Lisa See. I need to look for more See.
ReplyDeleteI still have a couple of books from both of them to read!
DeleteFunny Story is on my list too, and I have Iron Flame to get to still.
ReplyDeleteI expect to see both on a lot of lists Ellie
DeleteA great selection, thanks for sharing your favourites
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Shelleyrae! Wishing you a very happy New Year
DeleteIt looks like you had a great reading year. I gave Funny Story a try, but it ended up being a DNF for me. I hope you have a wonderful 2025!
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/my-twelve-favorite-reads-of-2024/
I tend to listen to the Emily Henry books, rather than read them. Maybe that makes a difference
DeleteGood list. I've now added The Secret Ingredient to my TBR--and I need to see what Weekend Cooking is--sounds like something I'd love. I never noticed it before! [I'm like that!!]
ReplyDeleteWeekend Cooking is when you can post about anything food related whether it be books, movies, recipes...anything! We would love to have you join us!
DeleteLove the list. I still need to read Emily Henry's books. I have a couple of them here, but the girls steal them from me. :) Thanks for sharing.
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Steal them back!
DeleteWell I loved The Other Bridget. I don't know why but I can't get into Emily Henry's books, everyone loves them, maybe I should give her one more go. I loved Iron Flame and just doing a reread/ listen to get ready for later in January. I have put Summer at the Santorini Bookshop into my GR wish list. Didn't realise she is an Aussie author.
ReplyDeleteYes, Rebecca Raisin is originally British but lives in Perth now!
DeleteLADY TAN'S CIRCLE OF WOMEN is one I've been meaning to read. I even have a copy of it on my shelf, so I have no excuses! Glad you loved it and all these others.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!
I have a couple of her books to go back and read at some point. I do tend to enjoy them!
DeleteLady Tan’s Circle of Women was quite the read.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed!
DeleteI’ve heard good things about Funny Story.
ReplyDeleteHere is our post: https://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-best-books-i-read-in-2024/
I've enjoyed all of her books so far!
DeleteI haven't gotten to Funny Story yet, but I do like Emily Henry. I'm a big Lisa See fan, I'm glad to hear you liked this one. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI'd call myself a fan of both!
DeleteI am equal parts excited and terrified for the next Rebecca Yarros
ReplyDeleteSame really
DeleteI had really looked forward to reading Lady Tan's Circle of Women this past year, but it wasn't meant to be. Hopefully this year. It looks like you had a good reading year overall. I hope you have a Happy New Year, Marg!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found so many good books!
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