I have been so eager to do this post, though mostly because up until now I didn’t know what my top 10 reads would be. Thank goodness for Goodreads, who organized my books by rating for me and made this list very easy. Now, without further ado, my top 10 reads of 2016 (in no particular order!).
1. The Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown
As if I haven’t raved about this series enough… See why you should read the Red Rising Trilogy here!
2. I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
See my review here!
3. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
This was an unexpected surprise. See my review here!
4. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Can you believe I hadn’t read this book until this year? And OH MAN I loved it! Everyone should read it! See my review here.
5. Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
6. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
See my review for this tear-jerker here. Bonus: the movie came out last week! Yay for sad Christmas movies!
7. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
I’m such a sucker for WWII historical fiction, and this book didn’t disappoint. See my review here.
8. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Holy smokes I loved this book so much. I wish I had read it as a child, because I probably would have loved it even more!
9. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
This book is so much better than the movie. You must read it right now if you haven’t yet. See my review here.
10. The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
This is last, but certainly not least. In fact, this is probably one of my favorite reads of all-time. I keep raving about it on the blog and on social media, but I haven’t posted a review for it yet! Don’t worry (because I’m sure you’re so worried), one will be up this week.
What were some of your favorite reads of 2016? I’m always looking for new books!
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A.S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. When not writing, she’s caring for dogs and cats as a veterinarian. You’ll never find animals at the center of her writing, though, because those fictional worlds don’t have veterinarians and her literal brain can’t accept that the poor critters would be without parasite prevention. Thornton’s debut, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING is available wherever books are sold.
Kat Impossible
I am so glad to see Red Rising on here, I’ve been flailing over it all year long! And A Monster Calls – LOVE! I really want to see that movie as well, but it only comes out in February where I live.
Ali
YASSS Red Rising! Best sci-fi series ever! I can’t wait for Iron Gold!
Kat Impossible
ME NEITHER! The cover already looks so gorgeous!
Susie | Novel Visits
I love that you have Ann of Green Gables on your list. Such a great classic! The Nightingale is also one of my all time favorite reads. Excellent list!
Ali
I couldn’t believe I hadn’t read it until this year! It was so good! (:
Bec (@booktineus)
You have no idea how happy it makes me to see Daughter of the Forest on this list! Juliet Marillier is one of my all time favourite authors and deserves more love.
The only other book on this list I’ve read is A Monster Calls and that book destroyed me. So many feels.
Ali
I need to read the rest of the Sevenwaters series! I have heard so many good things. DotF was just SO GOOD!!
Adalyn @ Glittering Reads
I still really need to read I’ll Give You the Sun. The only book you’ve mentioned here I’ve actually read was Anne of Green Gables YEARS ago.I’m going to have to check these all out now! I’ve heard great things about every single one of these. 😉
Ali
Yay Anne of Green Gables – I loved that book! And you do need to read IGYTS! It’s quick and so emotional (in a good way)!
luvtoread
So glad to see Juliet Marillier on here! I love the Sevenwaters series 🙂
Lucia @Reading Is My Breathing
I totally agree that everyone should read Anne of Green Gables! I love whole series 🙂
spines in a line
Two of my faves were Etta and Otto and All the Darling Children by Katrina Monroe which I just finished yesterday! I’m working on my own wrap-up post but it’s interesting to see what everyone else has enjoyed this year!
Ali
I agree – it’s so much fun to see what books were people’s favorites. Our opinions are wildly all over the place! I’ve heard about Etta and Otto – I’ve heard a lot of great things, so I’m glad to see you agreed 😀
Maia
Ashamed to say I’ve only read A Monster Calls and Wizard of Oz on this list, although I’ve heard of the rest. Some to add to my 2017 tbr then!
Ali
Those are both great novels, though! I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did (: