Books of the Year 2020!

Well, it's that time of year again! My Books of the Year list is here and I'm excited to share it with you!

I have read 57 books (as of today, 09/12/20) but there will be at least a couple more to add, I'm sure.

Find me on Goodreads to see the full list of books I've read this year.

I chose my Top 15 books Plus a few special extras, as I read so many awesome books!

15. Pretending - Holly Bourne

14. The Gin O'clock Club - Rosie Blake

13. The Storm - Amanda Jennings

12. Flying Solo - Zoe May

11. Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop - Ali McNamara

10. The Secret Admirer (DI Natalie Ward Book 6) - Carol Wyer

9. Strangers - CL Taylor

8. The Secret Seaside Escape - Heidi Swain

7. In Case You Missed It - Lindsey Kelk

6. My One True North - Milly Johnson

5. My Pear-Shaped Life - Carmel Harrington

4. What We Leave Behind - Anna Mansell

3. Just My Luck - Adele Parks

2. The Unwrapping of Theodora Quirke - Caroline Smailes

1. Invisible Girl - Lisa Jewell

Favourite Non-Fiction:

The Boy Between - Amanda Prowse and Josiah Hartley

F*cked At 40 - Tova Leigh

Favourite YA:

Just Shelby - Brooklyn James

Favourite Debut:

The Life We Almost Had - Amelia Henley

Favourite Festive Read:

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - Milly Johnson

Special Mention to the Book That Made Me Laugh So Hard I Did A Little Wee:

In Case You Missed It - Lindsey Kelk

So, there you have it! Happy reading in 2021!

Thanks to all the publishers and authors for making it possible to read so many awesome books!

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