I’m ending the year by (barely) meeting my Goodreads goal of 110 books. That includes some children’s chapter books and pictures books, so don’t be too impressed. Still, I think that’s a substantial number of books.

Trying to whittle those to a Top 10 list was tough. First, I eliminated all but Young Adult and adult books. Then I whittled, going through my ratings and reviews, mentally ranking one over another. Toward the end, it became painful, literarily-speaking.

Here are my Top 10 books read in 2019, in no particular order. If you’d like to read my full reviews (snippets below), visit my Goodreads shelf.

• Be Brave in the Scared by Mary Lenaburg – “Mary Lenaburg’s painful honesty, her authenticity, is what makes Be Brave in the Scared one of the best Catholic nonfiction books I’ve read. “

• The Whiskey Rebels by David Liss – “Never have I laughed out loud so frequently while reading a book . . .”

• The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – “This book was such an adventure, start to finish.”

• Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof – “A beautifully written story that merits a re-read.”

• Just One Kiss by Courtney Walsh – “Just One Kiss is a near-perfect contemporary romance – one of my new favorites!”

• The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep – “All together an enjoyable read with a satisfying ending! “

• The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King – “This biography did a good job of presenting Rogers as a remarkably kindhearted man, an innovator in his field of expertise, and a complex (but not flawless) human being.”

• My Queen, My Mother: A Living Novena by Marge Steinhage Fenelon – “I thoroughly enjoyed My Queen, My Mother, a sort of travel guide, reflective journal, history book, and prayer companion rolled into one.”

• Tortured Soul by Theresa Linden – “Not only will you be entertained – and maybe a little spooked! – but you’ll be mindful of praying for those who need it most. “

• More than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer – “. . . refreshingly frank about marital love and the emotional intimacy that should co-exist with the physical intimacy. “

What’s the best book you read in 2019?

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