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My 2020 Reads

Here it is, my list of 2020 reads!

This year my reading choices have looked different (like so many things😐). I've done audiobooks, graphic novels, and a number of nonfiction. So, I thought I'd do something different with this blog post and list my top five picks. This list includes only books I read for the first time.


1. The Blood of Kings trilogy by Jill Williamson

The books in this series are HUGE, but they totally suck you in. Faith based and so, so good. I highly recommend!


2. Shadowscent by P.M. Freestone

Perfume and scent are a big part of the world building. A compelling story!


3. The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

I don't read contemporary or romance, but I really enjoyed this book!


4. North: How to Live Scandinavian by Bronte Aurell

I've really struggled with reading nonfiction this year, but this book was easy to read. Informative and enjoyable.


5. Brand of Light by Ronie Kendig

A Christian Science Fiction with Fantasy vibes. Romantic, action packed, and wholly unique.



My 2020 reads . . .


The Piper's Pursuit

Hagenheim #10

Melanie Dickerson

YA Historical Fiction


To Darkness Fled

Blood of Kings #2

Jill Williamson

Fantasy


Sleepless

Vol. 1

Sarah Vaughn

Graphic Novel


From Darkness Won

Blood of Kings #3

Jill Williamson

Fantasy


Sleepless

Vol. 2

Sarah Vaughn

Graphic Novel


Sky in the Deep

Adrienne Young

YA Fantasy

Re-read (paperback and audiobook)


The Girl the Sea Gave Back

Adrienne Young

YA Fantasy

Re-read (paperback and audiobook)


The Story Raider

The Weaver Trilogy #2

Lindsay A. Franklin

YA Fantasy


Fight Write: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes

Carla Hoch

Nonfiction


The Evaporation of Sofi Snow

The Evaporation of Sofi Snow #1

Mary Weber

YA Science Fiction

Re-read


Reclaiming Shilo Snow

The Evaporation of Sofi Snow #2

Mary Weber

YA Science Fiction

Re-read


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Seth Grahame-Smith

Fantasy


Flight of the Raven

The Ravenwood Saga #2

Morgan L. Busse

Fantasy


Chasing Vines: Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life

Beth Moore

Nonfiction


The Betrothed

The Betrothed #1

Kiera Cass

YA Fantasy


Aquatic Adventurers, Unite!

SpongeBob Comics #2

Stephen Hillenburg

Graphic Novel


The Story Hunter

The Weaver Trilogy #3

Lindsay A. Franklin

YA Fantasy


Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Nonfiction


Shadowscent

Shadowscent #1

P.M. Freestone

YA Fantasy


Brand of Light

The Droseran Saga #1

Ronie Kendig

Science Fiction


The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Chronicles of Narnia #1

C.S. Lewis

Fantasy


Storm Siren

Storm Siren #1

Mary Weber

YA Fantasy

Re-read


Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance

Steve Harvey

Nonfiction

Re-read


Amish Werewolves of Space

Peril in Plain Space #3

Kerry Nietz

Science Fiction


Fable

Fable #1

Adrienne Young

YA Fantasy


Cry of the Raven

The Ravenwood Saga #3

Morgan L. Busse

Fantasy


North: How to Live Scandinavian

Bronte Aurell

Nonfiction


Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

Austin Kleon

Nonfiction


The Trouble With Hating You

Sajni Patel

Romance

PG-13 content


Marvel 1602

Neil Gaiman

Graphic Novel


Bone Crier's Moon

Bone Grace #1

Kathryn Purdie

YA Fantasy


Dust

Heirs of Neverland #1

Kara Swanson

YA Fantasy


How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

The Folk of the Air #3.5

Holly Black

YA Fantasy


For Us Humans

Steve Rzasa

Science Fiction


The Complete Chi's Sweet Home

Part 1

Kanata Konami

Graphic Novel


Blessings,

J💙



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