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I love planning my reading for the year. It makes the master “to read” list on my phone feel less daunting. I’ll read more books in addition to what I have here, and may swap some out. I like to leave a little room for the magic of discovering books along the way. I fully believe that sometimes the right books find you exactly when you need them. Hopefully some of these will find their way onto your own reading list!
Nonfiction
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer: This has been recommended to me a million times, and I can’t wait to finally read it.
The Inflammation Spectrum: Find Your Triggers and Reset Your System by Dr. Will Cole: I heard from Dr. Cole on Goop and really like his approach to food as medicine.
The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute: I think it’s a national bestseller for a reason.
This is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are by Melody Warnick: This book is all about loving where you live, and it’s right in line for me word for 2020: Home.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb: This is a book written from the perspective of a real-life therapist. I’ve heard its hilarious, insightful, and it’s being made into a TV series with Eva Longoria on ABC!
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson: You may have heard of Marianne because she announced her campaign to run for president in 2019, or maybe you’ve heard her quote: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. I think she’s a very wise, spiritually in-tune person and want to learn more from her.
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne: This book feels very in line with the way I want to parent.
The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan Cox Gurdon: My good friend and book buddy Janssen raved about this, and that’s all I needed!
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: I’m always trying to be a better leader at Loom Journals, and Brené is a trusted advisor.
The Artists Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron: I’m pretty sure I’ll be adding this to me books for creatives list.
Atomic Habits by James Clear: Clay and I have a goal to read more books together this year, and this is on our list. Hoping it lives up to ALL the hype!
1776 by David McCullough: I missed out on some American history classes since I went to all of high school in Australia (but gained SO much from that experience). I’ve been wanting to brush up on my American history, and my friend who used to work in the White House recommended this book. I’ll read it around the Fourth of July!
Fiction
This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel: A trusted reader friend heartily recommended this and I am already loving it.
The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty: Reading this with my neighborhood book club. Liane is a master storyteller!
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick: My sister read this and it sounds utterly charming.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: This fantasy read was on my list last year and I didn’t get to it, but I will this year! I scored a copy at a used bookstore so I don’t have to worry about returning it to the library.
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett: This author has been calling to me for a long time, and this seems like a good one of hers to start with.
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Armin. This is a classic (and a movie) that my sister says I’ll love, and I believe her. The setting is a small medieval Italian Castle on the shores of the Mediterranean, so yeah, I’m in.
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson: This swoony romance is a yearly read for me.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt: This is one that’s been on my list for a few years. It’s time!
Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb: Another rec from Everyday Reading.
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict: One of you recommended this to me. I love when you share books with me that you think I’d love!
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith: I know nothing about this book aside from the fact that a writer friend recommended it to me. I’m excited to see (or read, rather) what it’s all about.
Delicious Reads book club picks:
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate (January)
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski (February)
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (March): Clay says it’s one of the best books he’s ever read!
Recursion by Blake Crouch (April)
Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin (June)
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates (July)
Elinor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (I’m hosting this one in August and will re-read it for that. Here is my Instagram post about it.)
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (September)
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (October)
Scythe by Neal Shusterman (November)
Stardust by Neil Gaiman (December–I’m moderating this one)
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton (January)
If you’ve read any of these books, I would love to hear what you thought of them!
I have only read a few on your lists, but I want to add them all to mine! Of course, I LOVE Edenbrooke! I have also read This is Where You Belong and thought it was such a good read. I loved Last Christmas in Paris (audio version is SO good). And years and years ago I read several No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency—fun to read about the South African setting and the characters are wonderful. Can’t wait to find out how you liked all these!