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As I looked back over the books that I've read in 2023, I was reminded that yes, though this year felt like it simply flew by, there really were 365 days in it. As with everything in life, there were good books and some not so good ones, but I'm glad that I was able to read the amount that I did. Below, I have compiled a list of my top ten favorite books of the last year - each one of these had me thinking about them for weeks afterwards. Enjoy!
Adorning The Dark by Andrew Peterson - 5 stars
This book was so beautiful and raw and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to glorify God through their craft.
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom - 5 stars
After reading this, my view on forgiveness has deepened and I will be revisiting its pages many, many times in the future.
The Electrical Menagerie by Mollie E. Reeder - 4 stars
Full to to the brim with friendships and betrayal; practice and competition; tents and trains, this book carries its readers straight to the circus!
North And South by Elizabeth Gaskell - 4.5 stars
This book was so sad, but it also was amazing to see how Gaskell could portray simple life and capture the reader.
The Labors Of Hercules Beal by Gary. D. Schmidt - 4 stars
This book... oh, it was heart-breaking - thoughtful, yet abrupt. My rating would have been higher if not for using His name in vain.
Fawkes by Nadine Brandes (re-read) - 5 stars
I'd recommend this to anyone because not only is it an amazing, it also reveals something about our Father on a personal level - His playfulness.
Animal Farm by George Orwell - 4 stars
I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but I was entertained the whole way through and think it's worthy of a re-read.
Enhanced by Candace Kade - 4 stars
Sci-fi is not my favorite genre, but after reading this, I immediately wanted more. The intrigue and characters were so captivating!
Voices Of The Future by the Author Conservatory - 4 stars
This anthology was, all in all, outstanding. Inside, there is a tale for everyone and I felt that each was a peek into the author's heart.
Of Fire And Ash by Gillian Bronte Adams - 4.5 stars
Truly, only one word describes this book: epic.
Have you read any of these books? What were some of your favorite this year?