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The 2014 Book List

December 29, 2014 by Kristin Leave a Comment


As a kid, I would sit at the kitchen table and read the back of the cereal box. Now as an adult, I have a Kindle full of stories and traditional books on one specific shelf awaiting my attention. 

I read in the school pick up line and while waiting for my son’s allergy shots when he doesn’t beg me to play Memory or I Spy. I keep an ongoing list of what I’ve read over at Goodreads, but I like to share it here a couple times of year too. {This is an updated post of the one I shared in July.}

And, yes, my own book is on the list. I read it many, many times this year before self-publishing it this fall. 

Fiction

  • “Missing You” by Harlan Coben
  • “Fall From Grace” by Richard North Patterson
  • “That Certain Summer” by Irene Hannon
  • “One Perfect Spring” by Irene Hannon
  • “Made in the U.S.A.” by Billie Letts
  • “The Secret Keeper” by Kate Morton {Related Post}
  • “Full Disclosure” by Dee Henderson
  • “Unspoken” by Dee Henderson
  • “Undetected” by Dee Henderson
  • “Dangerous Passage” (Southern Crimes #1) by Lisa Harris
  • “Fatal Exchange” (Southern Crimes #2) by Lisa Harris
  • “Deceived” by Irene Hannon {Review}
  • “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
  • “Trading Secrets” by Melody Carlson {Review}
  • “Submerged” (Alaskan Courage Book #1) by Dani Pettrey
  • “Shattered” (Alaskan Courage Book #2) by Dani Pettrey
  • “Stranded” (Alaskan Courage Book #3) by Dani Pettrey
  • “Silenced” (Alaskan Courage Book #4) by Dani Pettrey
  • “Hidden Agenda” (Southern Crimes #3) by Lisa Harris {Review coming in January!}

Non-fiction // Christianity

  • “Let. It. Go.” by Karen Ehman
  • “Love Idol” by Jennifer Dukes Lee {Review & Related Posts}
  • “The Applause of Heaven” by Max Lucado
  • “Chasing God” by Angie Smith {Review}
  • “Restless: Because You Were Made for More” by Jennie Allen {Review}
  • “Storyline: Finding Your Subplot in God’s Story” by Donald Miller {Related Posts}
  • “Front Porch Living: A Faith Journey to the Summers of Yesteryear” by Lori Dunham
  • “Permission to Speak Freely: Essays and Art on Fear, Confession, and Grace” by Anne Jackson
  • “Wherever the River Runs” by Kelly Minter {Review}
  • “Interrupted: When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity” by Jen Hatmaker
  • “I Am Hutterite” by Mary-Ann Kirkby
  • “Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes” by Shauna Niequist
  • “What Your Heart Needs on the Hard Days” by Holley Gerth {Review}
  • “Loop: What Women Need to Know” by Jennifer Camp {Related Post}
  • “A Life That Matters” by Ron Hutchcraft

Non-fiction // Parenthood

  • “No More Perfect Kids” by Jill Savage and Kathy Koch {Review & Related Posts}
  • “Bringing Home the Missing Linck: A Journey of Faith to Family” by Jennifer Jackson Linck
  • “Surprised by Motherhood” by Lisa-Jo Baker {Review}
  • “Trucks, Tantrums and Trusting Him: Confessions of a Boy Mom” by Jennifer Jackson Linck {Review}
  • “A to Z Summer Fun: Ideas to Inspire Family Fun” by Cathy Baker {Review}
  • “Small Talk: Learning From My Children What Matters Most” by Amy Julia Becker {Review}
  • “Peace in the Process: How Adoption Built My Faith & My Family” by Kristin Hill Taylor (me!) {Related Posts 
  • “Blessed Chaos: A Journey Through Instant Motherhood” by Ashley Wells {Excerpt}

Non-fiction // Marriage

  • “Worth the Fight: Lessons Learned in a High Maintenance Marriage” by Kayse Pratt {Review}
  • “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” by Gary Chapman {Review}
  • “The Antelope in the Living Room: The Real Story of Two People Sharing One Life” by Melanie Shankle
  • “Pure Eyes, Clean Heart: A Couple’s Journey to Freedom from Pornography” by Jen & Craig Ferguson {Review}
  • “A Lifelong Love” by Gary Thomas {Review}

Non-fiction // Writing

  • “Self-Publish: Moving from Idea to Product” by Erin Ulrich & Teri Lynne Underwood
  • “How to Market and Sell Your eBook” by Sarah Mae

What have you read this year that’s worth adding to my Amazon wish list?

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  1. Beth says

    December 29, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Oh my goodness. I'm not sure I even read through 12 books this year. I will say every one I did read was rather powerful, and most I know you loved too. Like Love Idol, Chasing God, Storyline and Bread & Wine. I'm hoping to be more focused in my reading time the coming year. Thanks for sharing your list friend. I am looking forward to Wednesday's post when you share about your One Word. 🙂 Love you. xoxo

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  2. KristinHillTaylor says

    December 29, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Make a list – you may surprise yourself with how much you've read. Plus, the ones you did read were my favorites! 🙂 I'm reading two books right now, which isn't my best plan. I usually do better one at a time. But I was so excited when they both came in the mail! My post for Wednesday is ready to go. 🙂 love you. xoxo.

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  3. Mary Carver says

    December 29, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Dude. I am blown away by how many non-fiction books you've read!! I'm so embarrassed by how few I've read (although I certainly make up for it in the fiction department…). I *am* glad I got to read YOUR book, though! That is a great one I'm so happy to have on my list! 🙂

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  4. KristinHillTaylor says

    December 29, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Yeah, it was on a mission there for a little while. And then I kept getting opportunities to review such good books. I can't resist them. I'm reading two more right now. 🙂 That's really nice for you to say about my book – I'm grateful for your kindness and editing!

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  5. Kaylie Hodges says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:37 am

    Wow! This list is seriously impressive! I'm taking notes for what to put on my "read this" list!

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  6. KristinHillTaylor says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Thanks. It sort of surprised me. That's the beauty of keeping a running list. Did you read anything you loved this year?

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  7. Kaylie Hodges says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    It looks like you covered most of what I read! However in the fiction category I loved both Lizzy and Jane and The Butterfly and the Violin,. (Hmmmm, didn't notice the pattern in the titles until I typed it out, wonder if that says something about me?) And in the non-fiction category Godspeed by Britt Merrick was a game changer for me on living missionally!

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  8. KristinHillTaylor says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Good to know! I'm going to check those out!

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