The 6 Best Books I Read in 2023

I read 32 books this year. This number is way less than in previous years, so I hope to be back on my “reading game” in 2024. Of those 32 books, I’m sharing the 6 best books I read in 2023. Of those 32 books that I read, 30 of them were on my Kindle Paperwhite and 2 were physical books.

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Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. Book one of the series, this is where I fell in love with the small town of Knockemout. It follows the grumpy-sunshine trope between bad-boy, loner Knox and high-maintenance, run-away bride Naomi. I fell in love with all the characters, especially Lucian and Sloane, whose story is told in book three.

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score. This is book three of the series but is by far my favorite. It is the story of Lucian and Sloane. Sloane is an independent, bright-eyed, small-town librarian. I love her character so much. Lucian is grumpy and possessive– I enjoyed the flashbacks from their teenage years to the present.

Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score. Book two of the Knockemout series and the story of Nash (Knox’s younger brother) and Lina (Knox’s college ex).

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Two women, birthday twins, who lead very different lives. Whew! This book kept me guessing on every page. The ending was a total twist–my favorite kind!

The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser. This novel follows newly divorced Katie who moves cross-country to take a job as caretaker of a nature preserve. When a terrified woman arrives in the middle of the night, Katie realizes that the caretaker’s job is more than she signed up for. This was such a “feel-good” book for me. I love the courage Katie had and the lengths she would go to to protect those who couldn’t protect themselves.

Things You Save in A Fire by Katherine Center. Cassie is a female firefighter who uproots from her Texas hometown to move to Boston and care for her ailing mother. This book has so many layers that it kept my attention and I was able to finish it quickly.

All of the 32 books that I read were finished in the second half of the year. It was around that time that I signed up for a Kindle Unlimited subscription and I haven’t looked back yet. Kindle Unlimited gives access to thousands of books for only 12.00 per year. For avid readers, it is definitely worth it.

I keep track of all my reads on Goodreads.com— I’d love for you to follow me there! I’m also compiling my 2024 TBR list, so comment anything you think I need to read. For reference, I love thrillers and spice, but I hate anything sad.