Books were the easiest places for me to rest my wandering mind; they didn’t judge me. They offered the perfect distraction.
My reading target for the year was 70 books, and God being so good, I was able to read 71 (inserts applause).
This year, I deliberately pushed myself to read more fiction/novels and “my goodness”…I had no idea there was entire world I’d been missing because of my intense loyalty towards self-help/motivational books. I saw parts of myself in some characters and felt their joys, sorrows, and hope right alongside them.
My Top 5 Novels :
• The manual for good wives -Lola Jaye
• Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
• Yellow face – R.F Kuang
• Love in Colour : especially the first story
• The Authenticity project – Clare Pooley
My Top 3 comfort books
These were books that felt like a warm hug, easygoing, and gentle company.
• Love , theoretically / Love on the brain – Ali Hazelwood (I love the cringy romance. Hit me with it. )
• Before we forget kindness – Toshikazu Kawaguchi
• A gentle reminder – Bianaca Sparacino
Top 3 Difficult books to read
• The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka
This was truly a book with a solid measure of disgust; painful to read. I hoped on a miracle for Gregor Samsa, but none came.
• The 71/2 deaths of Evelyn Heard castle – Stuart Turton
(There were so many things happening at the same time. It was hard keeping up with the characters)
• Dream Count – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Top 2 Nonfiction
• 101 Essays that will change the way you think – Bianca Sparacino
(I keep finding my way back to this book. This was my third read and I don’t think I have had enough yet)
• Tiny experiments – Anne Laure Le Cunff
Yes! Yes!
DNF Books (Did not finish)
• Radical Acceptance – Tara Branch
• The Everyday Hero Manifesto – Robin Sharma
(These were non-fiction books, which honestly I felt I’d had enough of)
• Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby Van Pelt
And next year? I’d like to slow down a bit, so I’ll be cutting down my target to something that lets me live in the present world and maybe smell some flowers.
