This year was a hard one for me. One disappointment after another, piling up in all different areas. And when I’m having a hard time, my go-to is reading. Reading is my escape. Reading is my therapy. Reading is my adventure. And this year I read more books than ever.

But not all of them were any good.

That being said, I don’t post about books that I’m not in love with. The books I’m about to share with you are the best of the best that I read this year! They are my absolute favorite that I have or will buy for friends and family, nevertheless recommend to everyone I know.

Here are my favorite reads of 2017:

• The Polygamist’s Daughter by Anna LeBaron – Best memoir I read this year. Truly a story of beauty rising from the ashes.
• Wonder by R.J. Palacio – I read this with my 10 and 9 year old. We’ve literally laughed out loud, and my daughter and I both cried. Absolutely WONDERful!
• Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate – I could NOT put this book down, and I doubt you’ll be able to either.
• Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst – Heart wrecking book (in all the good ways) about living life loved instead of lonely or rejected.
• Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham – If you are a fan of the author or of Gilmore Girls, this is a MUST. But don’t read it…LISTEN to it. It’s like sitting down for coffee with a friend! (Also includes great writing tips!)
• The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens – A debut novel that doesn’t feel at all like a debut novel. Full of beautiful characters with great depth.
• Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng – A family unraveling has to come to grips with a tragedy and redefine their place in life. This mystery novel is also a beautiful family portrait.
• Sourdough by Robin Sloan – In a time when robots are regulars in our world, a woman who programs apps for said robots, rediscovers the art of baking sourdough bread. Not as science-y or futuristic-y as it sounds. Charming instead.
• Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty – Yes, this book was made into an award winning HBO series this year, and I read it prior to the series release (which I still haven’t seen). But this book deserves every bit of hype and notoriety its been given.
• Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist – This book is written like poetry. A stunning portrait of how the author found hope and joy outside of the drive for perfection.

Hopefully, you will find a book in this list that is interesting to you! Maybe you’ll even get the chance to read it over the holiday break. (You know I’ll be reading!)

To find more books I have enjoyed, visit me over on Goodreads.

I’d love to hear what your favorite book of 2017 was as well. Please comment below. I’m always looking for a new book to add to my reading list!

Read on, friends!

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