What better way to end the year than rank them from best to worst?
I wouldnt call this book your average love story.
This book shattered my heart into a million pieces and still made me want more.
And that, in my opinion, is the sign of a great book.
Trust me, I wasnt disappointed.
(But dont worry youll see plenty of the movie in it, too.)
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This retelling of her story will only make you love her more.
Whats so fun about this book is that youll recognize so many of the tales it tells.
But my favorite character of all, of course, was Circe herself.
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She is strong but vulnerable, principled yet flawed.
She evolves drastically throughout the book, and yet the transformation feels seamless.
(This theme seems especially timely after the suicide of the wildly successful Kate Spade.)
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In the era of #MeToo and mental health awareness, this book is a must-read.
And I wasnt disappointed this book definitely has the Zusak touch.
But everyone said this was a must-read for writers, and I finally see where theyre coming from.
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The danger presented within the pages felt more realistic.
This book is more important now than ever.
She experiments with a narcotic hibernation, thanks to her quack psychiatrist who hands out pills like theyre candy.
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This book is bizarre, raw, and darkly funny and I loved every minute of it.
13.Severanceby Ling Ma
What happens when the apocalypse hits, but you hardly even notice at all?
This satire is an eye-opening look at American culture and the jaded nature of burnt out Millennials.
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This is a coming of age story.
Its also a love story.
And who, she soon finds out, might actually be a mythological creature.
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16.Calypsoby David Sedaris
Id actually never read a David Sedaris book before this one.
Do you know how big of a feat that is?
17.The Incendiariesby R.O.
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Phoebe Lin and Will Kendall meet in the early months of university and quickly fall in love.
Not even his parents, not even his closest friends.
I couldnt help but fall in love with the funny, nerdy Simon and his confidante Blue.
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Mia Warren is certainly not that.
By the time you get to the satisfying end, youll be glad you gave the book a chance.
of Speculationby Jenny Offill
This book is the portrait of a marriage, as told by the unnamed wife.
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But in the end, its not the plot that keeps you hooked its the writing.
Rarely will you pick up a novel as beautiful and heart-rendering is this.
Not even her gay best friend.
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Even worse because her crush is a girl anddefinitelydoesnt know that Leah is bisexual.
Is love at first sight real?
Is there such thing as The One?
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For the first time in history, men seem more afraid of women than women are of them.
No wonder its become a beloved American classic.
29.Floridaby Lauren Groff
Lauren Groffs anthology of short stories is stunning.
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Each story is crafted beautifully; Groff is an expert at molding language in the palms of her hand.
Theres no doubt Didion is a great writer or that this book will inevitably change some peoples lives.
I just dont think that person is me.
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If youre looking for a good feminist read, confirm you dont overlook this one.
Things are finally starting to settle for Lara Jean (i.e.
Its a nice, cozy ending to a nice, cozy YA series.
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Natasha is deadest on changing her fate, while Daniel is sure their meetingisfate.
But thats another big difference between the two: Natasha is a realist, and Daniel is a dreamer.
This book is definitely great if you want a quick, cute read.
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As a result, most were unmemorable.
Read apart from one another, I think these stories have the potential to pack a punch.
Has Sarah been…ghosted?
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38.The Book of Essieby Meghan MacLain Weir
I wanted to love this book.
So many other people seemed to.
I think this is the perfect book for someone out there just not me.
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Is the author a great writer?
I just wish he would have written a different story.
If Im being completely honest, I dont remember much more about it, despite finishing it in September.
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I was, to say the least, unimpressed.
But at the end of the day, this book was not well-written.
There were too many irrelevant sidenotes, too many boring rants, too much exposition that didntmatter.
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