As we bid farewell to another year, it’s time to reflect on the 27 literary treasures that enriched my mind the last twelve months. The year 2023 brought forth a diverse array of books spanning genres from gripping thrillers to heartwarming memoirs to timeless historical fiction. Here I reveal my top three books I read in 2023.
2023 READS…
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Breath by James Nestor
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Improve Your Conversation by Patrick King
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
Synodic by Kristin Travis
The Bromance Book Club #1 by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Housemaid #1 by Freida McFadden
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
The Latte Factor by David Bach
The Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J.R. Moehringer
The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Droll roll for the TOP FIVE (these are subjectively MY FAVORITES–it's so hard to choose):
TOP THRILLER:
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
OK. This book took me by surprised. I thought I had it figured out. "Yep I know who the killer is, and BAM–wrong." Read this one in two days.
TOP NONFICTION:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
This. One. I thoroughly ejoyed every shred of wisdom James Clear revealed in this gem of a book. You can even go to the author's website and print of habit trackers to put into action what you learn from the book. A top three nonfiction for me.
TOP MEMOIR:
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Quite the morbid title, I know, but growing up in the 90s, this book took me back to my Nickelodeon and iCarly days.
TOP FICTION:
Daisy Jones &. The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Undoubtedly, the top star of the 2023 book list for many readers was “Daisy Jones & The Six.” Taylor Jenkins Reid’s compelling narrative captures themes of love, fame, and the price of success. And the characters flew off the pages, especially the unforgettable character of Camila who drew me into the tumultuous yet fictitious world of '70s rock ‘n’ roll. The Amazon Prime show that released in 2023 was a cherry on top after finishing the book.
An additional book I want to call out is Synodic by Kristin Travis–Sarah J. Maas has met her match, y’all. I had the pleasure of being a beta-reader for this book. The character development (**chef's kiss**). The storyline. The twists and turns. The action scenes. The love story. The writing. Be sure to check this one out!
Happy Reading! Here's to the 2024 reads.
-Courtney 🥂📚
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