It's that time again! One again Sophie at Beware of the Reader is kicking off December with daily prompts for all of the years' best reads. And this time she's joined by Bookstagrammers @sophiesreadingcorner, @pavlinamich, @eliz_white, and @utcabookblog. This is my third year participating and I'm excited to take part again.
DAY 26: MOST READ AUTHORS
2020 seemed to be the year of me binging series so that led to multiple books by several authors. Topping the list were Corinne Michaels, T.M. Frazier, and Devney Perry. Close runners-up were Kennedy Ryan and Sarina Bowen.
DAY 27: BEST SIDEKICK
Peanut, Trinity's ghostly pal in Rage and Ruin, was a never-ending source of entertainment.
DAY 28: BEST BROMANCE
This has to go to that awesome pairing of Marcus + Alex in Spoiler Alert. Their texts, their banter, their addiction to baking competition shows... they were priceless.
DAY 29: BEST NEW SERIES
Hm, I don't really have a definite answer for this one. But I'll go with The Roommate. I think it's the start of a series? I'm pretty sure there's another book coming, I just don't know if it's considered a series. We'll go with it.
DAY 30: BEST UNDERRATED BOOK
I sound like a broken record, but Lora Richardson's books deserve so much more attention. I read all four of her new releases this year and, while Anticipating Spring was my favorite, all were such sweet YA contemporaries and I wish they had a wider audience.
DAY 31: BEST BOOK OF 2020
Had I not read this particular book, there would have been several other contenders for best book of 2020. Boyfriend Material was an absolute joy, I loved Cake, and The Family Upstairs stayed with me for weeks after I read it. Rage and Ruin and Regretting You were big favorites. And Where the Lost Wander just missed taking the top spot by the tiniest margin. But I knew when I read STILL way back in March that it would be my top read of the year, and nothing else I read changed my mind.
Here's part of my review: Kennedy Ryan writes more than just a love story. She manages to interweave social issues, poetry, humor and heart and combines it all to make a story that is vast and rich and relevant. Still was smart and thought-provoking, beautiful and gritty - and completely unforgettable.
HAVE YOU READ ANY OF THESE BOOKS?
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK OF 2020?
Marcus and Alex were a great pair, and I am so excited to read more books set in The Roommate world.
ReplyDeleteI laughed so hard at Marcus and Alex. And I can't wait to get Alex's book.
DeleteThe Romommate was amazing! And Still is an outstanding read Tanya (too bad for Where the Lost Wander) ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOL Yeah, Where the Lost Wander was *so close* to taking the top spot but when it came down to it, nothing could beat Still.
DeleteI have yet to read Kennedy Ryan, but I hope to change that!
ReplyDeleteI just "discovered" her in 2019 but she really wowed me and became a new favorite.
DeleteYou have some great picks here! I see many books/characters I have loved. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deanna! Plenty of good reading in 2020. :)
DeleteI just love seeing all of your favorite picks here.I have heard great things about The Roommate. And I adore Devney Perry, she is so fun to read. And thanks to your high praise of Corinne Michaels I will be reading her in the upcoming year.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family! May it be blessed.
The Roommate was a lot of fun. And I'm so excited that you'll be trying Corinne Michaels! I hope she's one that you'll enjoy, too.
DeleteGreat picks, Tanya! I need to read more of Devney Perry. I like her brand of romance. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, Rachel. She became a new favorite in 2020.
DeleteI haven't heard of Stay before. Looks interesting. And I really like to read the Devney Perry and the Jennifer L. Armentrout one.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
Devney Perry became a new favorite in 2020. I can't wait to read more from here this year.
DeleteI have read a lot of Sarina Bowen which is always a good thing. I haven't read any of the books on this list but Still sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteSarina Bowen is always a hit for me. Love her! :)
DeleteA million times yes to Peanut. I would love to have a chapter or two of being able to hear his thoughts or see what he does when he's not around Trinity. I feel like he has A LOT of secrets.
ReplyDeleteJen @ Star-Crossed Book Blog
Wouldn't that be a riot?! I'd love to read more about Peanut. :)
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