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Books Read In December 2021 & End of Year Book Survey

 


In December, I read 6 books.

The first three books I read are apart of a series. The series is called Moose Springs, Alaska by Sarah Morgenthaler. I rated all three of these books 3 stars on the Goodreads website. This was a super cute series. I really enjoyed these books. They were fun, light reads. I think the fourth book in the series comes out in 2021.

Book 1: The Tourist Attraction

Book 2: Mistletoe & Mr. Right

Book 3: Enjoy The View

The Holiday Switch -Tif Marcelo


I loved this book so much. It was such a cute, fun, and festive read. This is on my list of my favorite books I've read this year. I rated this book 4 stars.

The last two books I read this month are also apart of a series. I rated both of them 3 stars.

Heartstopper (Volume 1) & Heartstopper (Volume 2)-Alice Oseman



Top 10 Favorite Books of the Year:

1.      Malibu Rising –Taylor Jenkins Reid

2.                  Fallen –Linda Castillo (Kate Burkholder #13)

3.      Again, But Better –Christine Riccio

4.      The Holiday Swap –Maggie Knox

5.      Message In The Sand –Hannah McKinnon

6.      Tweet Cute –Emma Lord

7.      Yoga Pant Nation –Laurie Gelman

8.      The Holiday Switch –Tif Marcelo

9. Born To Shine: Practical Tools To Help You SHINE, Even in Life’s Darkest Moments –Ashley LeMieux 

10.  Last Chance Books –Kelsey Rodkey


End of Year Book Survey:


Currently reading?

I just finished a book on Tuesday and I didn’t want to start one knowing that the year ends in a few days.

 

Your book goal of 2021?

50

 

How many books read in 2021?

67

 

Fiction/Non-fiction ratio?

60/7

 

Male/Female authors?

I didn’t read any books by male authors this year.

 

Favorite book(s) read?

Malibu Rising –Taylor Jenkins Reid

 

Least favorite(s)?

Today Will Be Different –Maria Semple

 

Longest title?

Born To Shine: Practical Tools To Help You SHINE, Even in Life’s Darkest Moments –Ashley LeMieux 

 

Shortest title?

I read 8 books with a one-word title.

 

How many re-reads?

11

 

How many audio books?

0

 

How many of this year’s books were from the library?

The majority of them.

 

Favorite cover of a book you read?

Better Together –Christine Riccio

 

Most disappointing book?

Apples Never Fall –Liane Moriarty

 

Book that had the greatest impact on you?

The Lazy Genius Way –Kendra Adachi

 

2021 read you recommend the most?

Malibu Rising –Taylor Jenkins Reid

Comments

  1. lil desiquaJanuary 1, 2022 at 3:04 PM

    Oh no, I'm so sorry you didn't love Apples Never Fall! Moriarty is a favorite author of mine and I have that one on deck to read next- eek! I just ordered Malibu Rising though so hopefully that will be a good one!

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 3, 2022 at 10:08 AM

      I love all of Liane Moriarty's other books but this one fell really flat for me. I hope you enjoy the books!

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  2. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephJanuary 11, 2022 at 9:07 AM

    I like the questions at the end!

    And the security of having good series books to fall back on!

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  3. NY Foodie FamilyJanuary 11, 2022 at 5:56 PM

    I 've only read The Tourist Attraction so far and really liked it! I need to read the other two in the series.

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 12, 2022 at 7:06 AM

      I think it's a super cute series. I hope you enjoy the other two books in the series as well.

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  4. BeckiJanuary 21, 2022 at 4:14 AM

    Interesting lists and questionnaire - I may swipe that one to answer myself. I don't think I've read any of the books on your list yet! Sounds like a fun year of reading - hope 2022 is as well :)

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 21, 2022 at 9:17 AM

      Thank you so much for your comment, Becki! Feel free to use! :) It was a really good year of reading. I only had a couple of books that I didn't enjoy. I hope you enjoyed lots of good books in 2021 and I hope your 2022 reading journey is fabulous as well.

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  5. Style and SavingsJanuary 23, 2022 at 10:59 AM

    I loved Malibu Rising too!

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  6. Jana @ Jana SaysJanuary 30, 2022 at 1:27 PM

    I definitely don't read the same types of books as you, but Malibu Rising was on my list of favorites as well. TJR is an awesome writer.

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