Last year, I read 219 (maybe 220, trying to reconcile) my books. Wow…that is a lot! Although I have seen others read more than that, it is a lot for me. However, I was looking at 2020 and 2021’s challenges, and I read 235 books in each of those years. I was a slacker this year!

I suppose having this book review blog contributes to that high number. I did find myself reading five books over the weekend to try and finish some book challenges. Nothing like waiting until the last minute! I missed one challenge by one book – an author with a last name beginning with X.

If you follow me on Goodreads, you will see all of the books I have read this year.

Now, the hard part. Which books were my favorites?

One of the last books I read last year was The Quiet Tenanat by Clemence Michallon. This was a surprisingly good book! If you like suspense, this is a good one to read.

The Twelve Months of Christmas by Sheila Roberts was a heartwarming tale of friendship and more.

I listened to several books by Jeffrey Deaver in the Colton Shaw series. Those kept me motivated at the gym!

I also listened to a few books by actors that passed such as Betty White and Leslie Jordan.

2023 was a good year, and I look forward to seeing what 2024 brings in the way of books. I have set my challenge to 200 again.