Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday!
hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is Favorite Books of 2023, so I’m making my annual Top Ten Reads post a Top Ten Tuesday post. How convenient!
I don’t know about you, but 2023 was the fastest year of my life. Each month, I blinked and it was over. But that didn’t stop me from reading some excellent stories this year. So, here are my top-ten reads of 2023.
The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz
If Frantz has a book out, it will always be my favorite for the year!
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
This story has stuck with me since I read it last January. I loved every minute of this heart-wrenching book.
Memory Lane by Becky Wade
Loved every minute of this delightful and charming Romance, and cannot wait for book 2.
When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer
This book…is utterly amazing. I devoured it in what felt like minutes. Then I told everyone about this book and got a bunch of ladies reading it, too. I’ve never, ever read anything like this book before. This is definitely a re-read book!
In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer
This series is outstanding. I didn’t think book 1 could be topped, but book 2 brings it! I cannot wait for book 3!!!
Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham
I am enjoying this series so much. This book was positively delightful in every way! Can’t wait for Luke’s story next!!!
A Shadow in Moscow by Katherine Reay
A remarkable Historical Fiction novel that had me reading through the night and past my bedtime. This story is so captivating and intense.
The One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel
This was my favorite Contemporary Romance, hands down. I loved every single second of this story. It will definitely go on my re-read pile!
The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
Every book Nicole Deese writes is gold, and The Words We Lost was no different. Such an excellent story!
The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater by Jaime Jo Wright
This book was one of my favorites because I got brave and took a chance on a genre that’s not my favorite. This book is excellent, and I can’t wait to read more by Wright!
The Christian Fiction Girl 
I have not read Becky Wade’s, Cindy Steele’s or Katherine Reay’s. But I agree with the others wholeheartedly. I tried to come up with my best of list. There are so many to narrow down! I have 10 in at least 5 catagories!
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It was not an easy list to make this year. I read a lot of great stories this year. 😀
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The Words We Lost sounds so enticing. I loved What Happens Next!
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What Happens Next was SO good! The Words We Lost is so good, but highly emotional. But I totally recommend it. 😊
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My top read for 2023 was Amanda Cox’s book HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE BEES followed closely by Elizabeth Goddard’s SHADOW AT DUSK. There are so many great books I read but those were my top two.
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I have not read either of those. I will need to check them out, especially if you recommend them! 😊
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Nicole! Thank you so much!!!!!!
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Of course! You’re totally welcome. Thank you for writing such excellent novels. 😀
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This looks like a great group of favorites! Happy 2024!
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Thank you. Happy 2024 to you, too! 😊
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Great list Nicole! Pepper’s book made my list as well :0
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Thank you, Cindy. Pepper’s books are always so good! 😊
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The Words We Lost was also in my top reads list!
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Such a good book! Can’t wait for book 2. 😀
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I’ve read five of the ten! And I have a copy of What happens Next in my TBR pile. One book I read pretty recently and have been recommending a lot is Appalachian Song by Michelle Shocklee.
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Thank you for the recommendation! I will definitely have to check it out. 😀
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I haven’t read any of these, but almost all of them appeal to me. Bad news for my already overflowing TBR list! Ha ha.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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Seriously! My TBR is so overflowing…both my Kindle and my bookcases. LOL!
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Positively Penelope sounds like a lovely read. I want to read more happy books this year!
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What a great reading goal. I love it! Definitely read Pepper’s books. They always leave me smiling! 😊
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I love Jaime Jo Wright so much and am on the hold list for this latest one. Happy New Year!
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I hope you get to read it soon. I loved it. Happy New Year to you!!!
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Fantastic list! I loved Becky Wade and Jaime Jo Wright’s books. Quite a few other books on your list are on my TBR pile. Happy New Year! 🙂
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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and reading my post! I hope you are able to get to some of these books. So good! 😀
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I heard some great things about Laura’s book (one of these days I need to read one of Laura’s more recent releases) and the books I’ve read by Nicole were so good. Lots to anticipated for me yet. 😉 Thanks so much for visiting my website on this week!
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Yes, you definitely must read any of Laura’s latest stories. I highly recommend Heart Adrift, The Rose and the Thistle, or The Seamstress of Acadie if you need a place to start. 😊
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I might give this one a try.
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Go for it, Michelle! 🙂
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