The Best (and Worst) Books I Read in 2019

Hooray! It’s my annual recap of the books I read last year! This is one of my absolute favorite recurring posts.

I read 28 books in 2019. That is fewer books than I read in 2018, which I keep telling myself doesn’t actually matter. I’m just so insanely competitive with myself! I think I’m especially kicking myself because there were several books that I started (ahem…in May….) that I didn’t quiteeeee finish before the ball dropped in Time’s Square. But ultimately it’s about enjoying what I’m reading, not trying to read more or finish before some arbitrary deadline. Quality over quantity.

17 Must-Read Southern Novels

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I know I am biased, but I think there is something especially romantic and beautiful about novels set in the South! Beyond descriptions of white sand beaches and trees dripping with Spanish moss, the South has a lot of content to offer when it comes to deeper lessons on relationships, family, racism, tradition, and general life wisdom. Whether you need a good beach read or are looking to curl up inside with a good book, here are 17 Southern-based novels that you need to check out! All of these are books I personally love or come highly recommended by friends.

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