Madeline
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the craziest. As staying home became more frequent and leaving the house less so, like many others, I found more time in my day. Time when I was not commuting. Time when I was not meeting others for dinner or drinks. And time where I was not going on vacation. I found myself picking up books and then more books and found myself reading a ton. Below is a list of the books read in the hectic year of 2020.
Nevermoor Series
The Nevermoor Series was one of the best book series I’ve ever been introduced to. It was entertaining and whimsical. It had big cats and otherworldly places. It had magical talents and fascinations. It had evil villains and comical heros. It was for children but any adult would swoon. It is like Harry Potter, but I don’t have to compete for super fandom.
The Dutch House
I enjoyed The Dutch House in a very serious way. The story was a bit glum for books read in the hectic year of 2020; however, it wasn’t so glum that I curled up into a ball and sobbed through the whole thing. The message was clear: perseverance… and long term revenge. But was the payback as sweet as they thought it would be? A bonus for those who decide to listen to The Dutch House, Tom Hanks reads the whole thing.
Such a Fun Age
This blog has a number of posts with gushes about Such a Fun Age, but that is because it was so good and so mind changing. Can you imagine? Both at the same time! It was also a very true testament to what was going on in the world at the time and should absolutely be on a list about the books read in the hectic year of 2020. But it was also lighthearted enough to hold the attention of anyone interested in reading about racism of today.
American Royals Series
Although I stick to Nevermoor being my favorite series of the year, American Royals has a different place in my heart. It has the dumb romance that one craves once in awhile. It has the that lightheartedness that is great for bringing up spirits. And it also happens be the first book I reviewed on this Blog.
Les Miserables
If there is one book I spent the most time with this past year, it was Les Miserables, and it was not an easy ride. I could probably say it was the longest book I’ve ever spent with, but that is probably not a true statement. As a classic book, Broadway play, and multiple award winning movies, I figured I would give it a go. And I’m not disappointed. Although I would have prefered to glaze over some of the details, reading Les Miserables has paid me in dividends, understanding references (such as a Colin Jost sketch on Saturday Night Live) and given me a basis to sounds smart.
My Dark Vanessa
My Dark Vanessa was, by far, one of the most disturbing books read in the hectic year of 2020. The story of manipulation and preying on the youth is not generally my cup of tea. Luckily, I am not triggered by the subject, but the idea of it gives me the creeps; however, I think this book was written so beautifully that it can not be dismissed as trash just because the subject is so dark.
