10 More Best Books I’ve Read This Year – 2019

1. Then She Was Gone – Lisa Jewell

I enjoy suspensful stories and this one doesn’t disappoint. I couldn’t put it down until the end.

2. I’m Fine and Neither Are You – Camille Pagan

An all too relatable story of a woman and marriage.

3. Fire in the Water – Pat G’orge-Walker

An entertaining read with a lesson about letting go of past hurts and embracing your blessings. I laughed along with the main character and screamed at her to get her act together.

4. My Sister, the Serial Killer – Oyinkan Braithwaite

A laugh out loud distrubing story about a woman and her sister. How far would you go to protect your family?

5. Bring Me Back – B. A. Paris

This book kept me guessing until the end. A wonderful thrill read about past lovers and secrets.

6. A Spark of Light – Jodi Picoult

I love Jodi. This story tackles women’s health issues and paints a realistic picture of people of all sides of subject.

7. Monday’s Not Coming – Tiffany D. Jackson

I still think about these characters months after finishing this book. The storyline involves a missing girl and her best friend’s determination to find her. You begin to love these characters and feel their heartbreak vividly. I love this author.

8. The Last Thing You Surrender – Leonard Pitts, Jr.

Set in the time of World War II, this story takes you on a journey following the lives of a young white affulent Marine, a young black widow and her brother who witnessed their parents brutal lynching. How do you keep your morality in a time of turmoil?

9. The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls – Anissa Gray

A story about dysfunctional family dynamics and the generational ties that can manifest in a myraid of ways.

10. Don’t Walk Away – Victoria Kennedy

Beautiful writing with an engaging storyline about that grown up type of love.

That’s my list. What books have you read that you can recommend? Please feel free to comment below.

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Ten MORE Best Books I’ve Read This Year

1. Children of Blood & Bone – Tomi Adeyemi

An original and epic tale that is pure magic on the page. I’m eagerly awaiting book 2, Children of Virtue and Vengence.

2. An Untamed State – Roxane Gay

I love Roxane Gay’s work and this novel did not disappoint. The character stayed with me long after the story ended.

3. Gemini Rising – Marze Scott

A wonderful debut from an up and coming writer. Her Facebook game is always entertaining.

4. Show Me No Mercy – Anita Roseboro

The subject matter from this debut author is handled with satisfying care. Her realistic portrayal of a sensitive subject deserves serious kudos.

5. Becoming – Michelle Obama

You know our “Forever First Lady” would not disappoint in the amply entitled memoir.

6. Harlem – Eric Jerome Dickey

A fantastic short story from one of my all-time faves. The jaw-dropping ending is worth the read.

7. The Other Woman – Sandi Jones

A unique twist on the idea of the other woman.

8. Rhythm & Blu – S. L. Jennings

I loved this book so hard I read it in two days. This was my first novel by S. L. Jennings but it won’t be the last.

9. Eshe: The Fire Breathing Series – J. D. Mason

Dragons, shadows, and warriors. Oh my!  A new series from one of my favs.

10. Slaves of Heaven – Naleighna Kai

Imagine if women were given the power in society. Naleighna Kai imagines a world I wished we lived in.

In between writing books, I love reading books. What have you read lately? Do you have any suggestions/recommendations? Please post them in the comment section.