2019: A Year in Books

Since 2019 is over, it’s time for my year in review! Like last year, I’m not going to provide a list of every book I read in 2019 because I read so many books. 200, to be exact! I think this is the most I’ve ever read in a year. At the beginning of the year, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to read as much because of school and work. Clearly, that wasn’t the case. Between challenges and reviews, I ticked a lot of books off my list!

If you want to see a list of all the books I read this year, head on over to my Goodreads page! I’ve been good at keeping up on reviews there, too. Even though I don’t review every book here, you can keep you with me there! Check out my monthly wrap ups for a more in depth look, too! And my reviews from 2017 and 2018.

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August |

September | October | November | December

Life and Personal Goals

For those of you that have been following along this year, you know I’ve been working toward my MLIS degree. Specifically, focusing on youth services. I’m a year in, and I still think it’s the right fit for me. While I wanted to have a full-time library job by the end of the year, I’ve gotten my foot in the door at my local library! For me, this is the first step in getting where I want to go, and I’ll be able to explore this more as I continue in classes this year.

My blogging momentum kind of fell off by the end of the year, but I’m not discouraged! I’ve gotten a laptop where I can create digital art, and I’m excited to see where that can take me for my Etsy shop. I also was able to make new friends via the bookstagram community; I can’t wait to continue those friendships in the coming year!

Best Books of 2019

Similar to last year, I’m going to split this into novels and graphic novels. I’ve read a good amount of both. Plus, having two lists means that I can include more books in my post. Because it’s always difficult to narrow down my favorites, as any bookworm knows. A main difference: I read a bit more of a variety this year, so I’m not just focusing on YA. But, it’ll still take up the majority. As usual, included in no particular order.

Oh! I’ll also include a list for audiobooks. Because I listened to quite a few of those this year, and they deserve their own list!

Graphic Novels

On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley

Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

The Handmaid’s Tale: The Graphic Novel by Renee Nault

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis

Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

New Kid by Jerry Craft

Novels

Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

The Toll by Neal Shusterman

Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Wild and Crooked by Leah Thomas

The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin

Edcuated by Tara Westover

Audiobooks

Illuminae by Jay Kristoff

Frankly In Love by David Yoon

I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Dreadnought by April Daniels

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Badrugo

A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin

Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

2019: A Year in Books, Final Thoughts

All in all, I’m happy with what I accomplished reading wise this year. I hit all my reading resolutions, too! Reviewed every book on Goodreads, read 200 books, read 10 nonfiction books (my goal was 5!), and got about halfway through Spider-Man. Stay tuned for my 2020 reading resolutions, coming soon!