Somehow, we are halfway through 2025. It's been kind of a whirlwind of a year that hasn't had as much reading time as I hoped for but is there every enough reading time? I've seen this tag going around BookTube and then I saw Susan over at Bloggin' Bout Books do it and couldn't resist joining in. There are a few different versions of questions but I used the ones from Bloggin' Bout Books. There are multiple answers to most of these (especially new releases I have read but want to and most anticipated releases) but I stuck with the first one that came to mind.
1. Best Book You've Read So Far This Year
Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley - I really enjoyed how much Worsley put Christie's life and work into context with the time she lived in and the world she grew up in. It has impacted my understanding of her books and my appreciation of her as an author. It probably wasn't my favorite reading experience but it had the biggest positive impact of anything I've read so far this year.
2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far This Year
Who Will Remember by C.S. Harris - This is #20 in the series but I guess is still technically a secret? I really enjoyed this historical mystery with lots of intrigue and nefarious motives floating about.
3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet But Want To
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis - I usually enjoy this author's books and this is a topic that fascinates me so I'm really looking forward to reading it.
4. Most Anticipated Release For the Second Half of the Year
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts - I have thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy and absolutely cannot wait for the final book.
5. Biggest Disappointment
Let Me Lie by Claire Mackintosh - I've read and thoroughly enjoyed another book by Mackintosh and the premise of this one had caught my attention but for the most part I just found this one boring.
6. Biggest Surprise
Funny Story by Emily Henry - I DNF'd the other book I've tried by this author so it was such a nice surprise that I really enjoyed this one.
7. Favorite New Author - Debut or New to You
Elin Hilderbrand - I'm very late to the game on this one but I finally picked up Winter in Paradise by her and thoroughly enjoyed it.
8. Newest Fictional Crush
I don't really do fictional crushes or book boyfriends but my favorite romance so far this year was Someone to Wed by Mary Balogh
9. Newest Favorite Character -
Vera Wong - This feels a bit like cheating because I actually met Vera last year but I read the Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) earlier this year and she just kind of overpowers everyone else.
10. Book That Made You Cry
The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli - This is a book set in World War II Italy through the eyes of an adolescent girl. It broke my heart and kept me hooked.
11. Book That Made You Happy
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst - I adored this book and it had all the warm fuzzies I could want a long with a sentient plant with an attitude.
12. Most Beautiful Book You've Bought This Year
The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner - This one was on my radar but I fully intended to get it from the library until I saw it in person. The covers just shimmers and it has stunning sprayed edges. I'm glad the premise looks interesting because I couldn't resist it!
How has your reading been so far this year?
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