At the beginning of the year, I made a list of authors that I've been saying I need to read and commit to reading at least one book by each of the authors in 2024.
1. Kelley Armstrong - Book: City of the Lost - I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It is a series I'm hoping to focus on more in 2025.
2. Taylor Jenkins Reid - Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - I liked this one though did feel like it went on a bit too long. I don't feel a huge pull to continue with this author's books but if one catches my eyes I will pick it up.
3. Riley Sager - Book: The Only One Left - I liked this one though the end was a bit of a stretch. I do want to read more of his books though.
4. Marie Benedict - Book: Lady Clementine - I really enjoyed this one and it had me wanting to know more about the Churchill family. I am really looking forward to reading more by this author.
5. Kristin Hannah - Book: Winter Garden - I liked this one and found it very immersive. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about the ending though and am not feeling super motivated to read more from this author.
6. Ann Patchett - Book: Tom Lake - I really enjoyed this one except for one scene that just didn't feel like it went with the character or the book. I do want to read more by this author and already own a couple more of her books.
7. Joanna Schaffhausen - Book: Gone for Good - This is a series I'm really hoping to read more of this year. It's a police procedural and while the main detective has some serious baggage she is not self-sabotaging which is nice. I will definitely read more from this author.
8. Mary Balogh - Book: Someone to Love - I had read a lot of Balogh years ago but hadn't in awhile and the woman puts out a ton of books. I'm so glad that I picked up the first in this series and I have book 2 ready to read in 2025.
9. Kristy Woodson Harvey - Book: Slightly South of Simple - This was a delight, and I really was pulled into the story of the three very different sisters and their mother. The author did a good job of making the characters relatable if not always likable and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author and from this series.
10. Jodi Thomas - Book: Breakfast at Honey Creek Cafe - I wasn't fully sold on this one at first but as the book went on I was pulled into the story and understood why I've heard so many good things about this author. I'm really looking forward to reading more from her.
Overall, pretty good results! Have you read any of these? What were your thoughts?
You did well at following through with your goals. It's great they worked for you mostly.
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I've read all but two of these authors, but only three of the books on your list. The Kelley Armstrong is definitely my favorite! :D
ReplyDeleteI've read several of these authors too. You know that I love Kelley Armstrong and, like Lark, definitely a favorite of mine. That whole Rockton series and then the follow up series. Wonderful! Riley Sager - you might try Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied, and Lock Every Door. Really good. Joanna Schaffhausen - the one you read was the Annalisa Vega series. I've read that one and maybe the one after that. Need to catch up. I also really liked her other series featuring Ellery Hathaway - starts with The Vanishing Season. Have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm familar with several of the authors and you did a great job on your list! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI love that you made the list and actually read them. I can't remember how Winter Garden ended but I know I did "enjoy" the book listening to it. Yay for Mary Balogh and Kristy Woodson Harvey. For Jodi Thomas for me her Harmony series was and is the best, seemed to have more to it. It's a series I'd like to reread. Great you liked Tom Lake, have heard good things but not sure if it is for me.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to Kristin Hannah, I'd recommend reading her more recent books, especially THE NIGHTINGALE, THE GREAT ALONE, and THE FOUR WINDS. Her earlier ones aren't as good, at least in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteWinter Garden has been on my TBR for a long time. It looks so good. I really need to move it up my TBR pile.
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