Well. Thank goodness THAT is over, amiright? It’s good to be in 2017 and starting off fresh, is it not, friends? I love the New Year. I love so many things about it: the feeling of renewal, of fresh starts, of second chances, of redetermination, of hope. This year is gonna be my year, y’all, I can feel it – and I just know it’s going to be your year, too!
I originally was not going to write a “best books” post for 2016 because of the fantastic amount of excellent fiction (and wee bit of non-fiction) I read last year, but several people requested that I did write one, so… here we are! In no particular order, I will proceed to share with you my Top 11 Fave Books of 2016. Why eleven, you ask? Because I can, that’s why.
- The Martian by Andy Weir
- Fallen Land by Taylor Brown
- The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
- Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser
- A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold
- News of the World by Paulette Jiles
- Lily and the Octopus by Stephen Rowley
- All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood
- Faithful by Alice Hoffman
- Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
- Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
Y’all, these books were so amazing. Please do not ask me for a top one, two, or three. I honestly could not break it down for you. Each one has its own unique personality and charm, and you must read each of them! I will say that A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold is such an important book to read, especially if you are a parent or someone else who works closely with children. It truly changed the way I think about and interact with my son on a daily basis. Also, major trigger warnings if you are going to read Difficult Women by Roxane Gay – while this is a truly compelling collection of short stories, she does write about sexual violence toward women on multiple occasions.
Oh my gosh, you guys – I am so excited for the books to come in 2017! I’ve already started my year off on a great note – more to come on that later – and plan to keep it going strong. Woo-hoo!! Happy Reading in 2017, y’all!!
What were your fave books of 2016?
Pathologically Literate 
Ohhhh!! Several on here that I need to add to my list this year! You always pick such great books. Thank you so much for sharing your favorites, Sasha!! xo
Well, I know you read Lily and the Octopus, at least… 😉
Hope you were able to find one or two for your AWESOME new Reading Challenge!!
I haven’t read any of these books, lol. Happy reading in 2017!
Well, I hope you have the chance to read a few of them in 2017 – you won’t regret it for a minute!! 🙂