Last year I didn’t end up reading all of the books I wanted to read. I started off the year with a very ambitious TBR list and I don’t think I read even half of those books. There were so many classics, mysteries, YA, fiction, and non – fiction books I wanted to read (Check out my YouTube channel if you want to see my TBR videos). But, I think that I probably put to much pressure on myself to reach my reading goals that instead I ended up in the biggest reading slump. Are there any book lovers out there who can relate? Let me know.
I didn’t keep a list of all of the books I read in 2018 but I do remember some of the books that I read and the ones that really stood out to me. Below is a list of all of my favorites in no particular order. I am not giving a description of each book because then this post would be way too long. Instead I wrote down why I liked the books I listed. If you want a more detailed description on these books then make sure you check out my “Books” playlist on my YouTube channel.
MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2018
- Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (YA Fiction) – Okay I know I said these books weren’t listed in any particular order but this one is my all-time favorite. It’s filled with great characters, mystery and suspense. For me it was the biggest page-turner of the year.
- They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera (YA Fiction) – This book left me thinking about it for days after I finished reading it. It really made me think about how short life is and how important it is for us to enjoy every second of it.
- Turtles All The Way Down by John Green (YA Fiction) – I was really happy when I found out about this book. If you like reading books that focus a little bit on mental health then you might like this one. Mental health is not the main focus of the book in my opinion. However, it still does a really good job at explaining what someone with a mental illness (anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder) goes through. It is beautifully written. I definitely want to read more of John Green’s books.
- The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson (YA Fiction) – I read all of the books in The Remnant Chronicles and I loved them. I love the world that Mary E. Pearson created and all of the characters. If you love reading fantasy then definitely look into this trilogy.
- Get Your Sh*t Together by Sarah Knight (Non- Fiction) – I had some of Sarah Knight’s books on my TBR list for a while. So, I was happy when I finally had the chance to read this. It has a lot of great tips on how to stay organized and on top of things.
- City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab (YA Fiction) – I loved reading this book. I was in the worst reading slump when I picked this up, and I feel like it kind of helped me get out of it. It is a very fun easy read filled with adventure.
- We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (YA Fiction) – I didn’t know what to expect when I first picked up this book. At times I was a little confused but towards the end everything made sense. This book has mystery, love and friendships. I think that anyone who reads this book will really enjoy it.
I would love to know what your favorite books of 2018 were, so let me know in the comments below.
