My Favorite Reads of 2017

2017 will go down as a memorable year for me; I’ve read so many fantastic books this year! That’s why I’ve put off writing this post until now. With all the great books I’ve had the privilege of reading these last twelve months, how could I ever select a few as favorites?

It wasn’t easy, but I managed to put together a list of books deserving to be spotlighted as the best of my 2017 reads. In no particular order, here is my list of this year’s favorite books.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a fascinating—and heartbreaking—book about the murders of numerous wealthy Osage tribal members in Oklahoma. Recommended for lovers of true crime and (20th century) Native American history.

The Wife Between Us is an outstanding read full of surprises. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

The Power is an electrifying story of a world where women use their newly developed power to take over the world. Recommended for lovers of dystopia.

The Breakdown is a phenomenal read, fast-paced and clever to the core. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

Good Me, Bad Me is a chilling read about a girl whose mother is a serial killer. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

No Apparent Distress is an engrossing memoir of the author’s days as a medical student working in a free clinic catering to the medical needs of the poor. Recommended for readers interested in the subjects of U.S. health care and poverty.

He Said She Said is an amazing read guaranteed to take your breath away. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

House of Spines is a creepy, Gothic-esque novel that seriously delivers the chills and thrills. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

The Surrogate yanks you into the story and never lets go until you reach its shocking conclusion. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

Anne Boleyn: A King’s Obsession transports you to 15th century Tudor England and tells the story of the ill-fated Anne Boleyn’s life and death. Recommended for lovers of historical fiction.

The Scribe of Sienna is a beautifully written tale of a modern-day woman who finds herself transported back in time to medieval 14th century Siena… where the dreaded Plague is soon to strike.  Recommended for lovers of historical fiction and time travel—a perfect read for fans of Outlander!

Honorable Mentions

Phantom Limb is a story of a woman who fights her way back to sanity after the loss of her beloved twin sister. Full of clever twists and shocking surprises, this is a must read for lovers of psychological thrillers.

The Woman in the Window is a suspenseful read that will have you on the edge of your seat. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.

Little Gray Dress is a delightful book that will have you laughing out loud and cringing in sympathy as you read about Emi’s mishaps. Recommended for lovers of chick lit.

The Road to Bittersweet is the poignant story of the hardships faced by the Stamper family after a devastating flood destroys their home and leaves them on the brink of starvation. Recommended for lovers of historical Southern fiction.

Here’s hoping that 2018 will yield as many fabulous books as 2017 did!