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The Books of 2017 {so far}

June 29, 2017 by Kristin 6 Comments

I’m not going to talk about how we’re half way through the year and how these first six months of 2017 have been so very fast. Instead, I’m diving right into the point of this post: BOOKS.

I keep a running list of books on Goodreads, but it’s fun to do a blog post too. I like to look back on these posts and compare them to see how many fiction vs non-fiction I read each year. I’ve read more fiction so far this year, although I have plenty of non-fiction books awaiting me on my Kindle or bookshelf.

Last year I read 53 books, and with the 25 I’ve read so far this year, I’m on pace to do about that this year too.

Fiction

  1. “When I Found You” by Catherine Ryan Hyde
  2. “The Perfect Girl” by Gilly Macmillan
  3. “The Unexpected Everything” by Morgan Matson
  4. “Pursued” (Nikki Boyd Files #3) by Lisa Harris {Review}
  5. “The Two-Family House” by Lynda Cohen Loigman
  6. “All the Summer Girls” by Meg Donohue
  7. “You Know When the Men Are Gone” by Siobhan Fallon
  8. “A Piece of the World” by Christina Baker Kline
  9. “Here’s to Us” by Elin Hilderbrand
  10. “Sudden Recall” by Lisa Phillips
  11. “Dead End” by Lisa Phillips
  12. “Security Detail” by Lisa Phillips
  13. “Fool Me Once” by Harlan Coben
  14. “Home” by Harlan Coben
  15. “Ladder of Years” by Anne Tyler

Non-Fiction (Marriage & Parenting)

  1. “No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together” by Jill & Mark Savage {Review}
  2. “Parenting with Grace and Truth: Leading and Loving Your Kids Like Jesus” by Dan Seaborn {Review}
  3. “The Heart of Marriage: Stores that Celebrate the Adventure of Life Together” by Dawn Camp {Review}

Non-Fiction (Memoirs)

  1. “Juniper: The Girl Who Was Born Too Soon” by Kelly & Thomas French
  2. “You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir” by Melissa Ohden
  3. “At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe” by Tsh Oxenreider {Review}

Non-Fiction (Friendship)

  1. “When You Find Another” by Kay Harms {with others, including me!} {Review}
  2. “Never Unfriended: The Secret to Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships” by Lisa-Jo Baker {Related Posts}
  3. “Invited: Live a Life of Connection, Not Perfection” by Christen Price {Related Post}
  4. “Lean On Me: Finding Intentional, Vulnerable and Consistent Community” by Anne Marie Miller

What else should I read before the year is over?

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If you like book lists and want more suggestions, peek at my 2015 and 2016 lists.

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  1. Tiffany Parry says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I love this so much because I have a few projects going on this summer, and I was just thinking I need a good fiction read to distract me and be a brain vacation by the pool. Love your list!

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    • Kristin says

      June 29, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      Fiction is my favorite in the summer. If you want specific opinions on any of these titles, let me know. Happy reading!

      Reply
  2. Maree Dee says

    June 30, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    Thank you for your book lists. I am quite impressed you have read so many books in such a short time. I am going to add a few of yours to my wish list of books to read this year. Thank you for hosting the link-up. Maree

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    • Kristin Taylor says

      July 5, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Hope you enjoy the books you add to your list!

      Reply
  3. Sarah Geringer says

    July 5, 2017 at 7:26 am

    Hi Kristin. I love your list! I have written three devotionals, and if you’re looking for a devotional read, I’d be honored to have your opinion on them. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristin Taylor says

      July 5, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      I’d be happy to read one of your devotionals sometime!

      Reply

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