Even though 2015 doesn’t end for a few more days, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what I hope to do and accomplish in 2016. One of the biggest things on my list is making time to read more. Growing up I was a total bookworm. I loved getting lost in books and being transported to the worlds described in their pages. With 2016 on the horizon, I’ve filled up my iPad with books, and am working on making a conscious effort to turn off the TV at night and spend some time reading.
I’m not looking for deep philosophical works to enrich my mind. I’m looking for books to read for fun at the end of a long day. And there are so many good ones out there! I fell down the rabbit hole researching what books to add to my reading list. Here are my top reads for 2016. If you’re looking for some new books to read I hope you enjoy this list. I link to the Amazon book descriptions of all of the books I mention so you can read more about them and see if they’re something you’d be interested in reading.
Luckiest Girl Alive | Red Queen | Maybe in Another Life
Secrets of a Charmed Life | All The Light We Cannot See | The Rocks
The Wrath & The Dawn | What She Left Behind | Eight Hundred Grapes
The Defining Decade | An Ember In The Ashes | The Opposite Of Loneliness
Questions of the Day: What are you hoping to do more of in 2016? Are you a fan of reading? What kind of books do you like to read?
Stephanie says
I love reading- it is my favorite down-time activity. I read 77+ books this year, but none of these were on my list, so I’ll definitely be adding them! Thanks for sharing!
Diana says
I can’t wait to read one of these! Thanks for the recommendations!
Lyndi says
Oooh! Going to be bookmarking this page! I just downloaded the Red Queen last night and am anxious to start it. I’m always looking for something new and recommended!
Nicole @ Simply Nicole says
I started All the Light but never finished it. I couldn’t get into it. Does it get better?!
Nicole @ Simply Nicole says
Oops. I thought these were your favorite reads from 2015. You haven’t read All the Light yet!
Sylvene says
I loved this book. It is slow, but a beautiful story.
Dalal Fakhry says
It gets much better, it’s a great book I downloaded it on my kindle from Amazon UK
Dalal Fakhry says
I replied to All the lights we cannot see
Madeline @ FoodFitandFam says
I can’t wait to get to read for FUN again and have studying and boards behind me! These look great.
Thais Reis Fry says
I was looking for a new book to start the year with. Thank you, I will definitely check this titles out!! Happy 2016 reading!!
shayna says
awesome list!
Elanor says
I struggle to find time to read these days, I’ve not read any on your list though, so maybe that’s somewhere to start 🙂
Sarah says
I’m glad you made this list! I’ve finally had time to read again lately so I’m excited to dig into some of these! Happy New Year friend!
leah herring says
One of my goals for the new year is to read more, I’ll definitely have to check these out!
Dara says
This is a great list! I’ve read a handful of them this year, and I have to tell you, you’ll LOVE them! Cue the tears for All The Light We Cannot See! XO
-Dara
http://www.peoniesandhoneybees.com
Lauren @ Oh Hey! I Like That! says
I just added a bunch of these to my Goodreads list!
Chelsie says
The Red Queen has been on my to-read list for quite some time! I have heard great things about it!
Rachel says
I have a few of these on my list to read for next year and now a few more to check out thanks to your list!
Kiara Catanzaro says
What She Left Behind is by FAR one of my favorite books! I read it literally in one sitting because it’s that much of a page-turner! You’ll love it! I just purchased All the Light We Cannot See! It’s up next on my reading list 🙂
Lisa says
I am on a journey to read 27 books by my 27th birthday next December, so I’m always looking for good suggestions.
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
I’ve always loved reading since I was a little kid! Thanks for the recommendations! 🙂
Karen says
I love to read. I read over 70 books this year. My favorite are health and fitness books. Even have a local Healthy Living Book club. I plan to start a healthy living book club on my website.
Lindsay says
I’m a high school English teacher who loves to read! I just finished Luckiest Girl Alive, which I see made your list. I’m very eager to refer back to your favorites and make my way through them. Right now I’m reading Orphan Train and Angela’s Ashes.
Amanda Elizabeth says
I got to read on all my plane rides so I finally can say I’ve read one of your books in the list! In another life was such a great read!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I just started getting back into reading a couple of months ago and I am LOVING it for stress-relief! Let me know if you read any good ones!
Ashley says
These all look amazing. The Opposite of Loneliness definitely caught my eye. I’ll have to check that out! Thanks for sharing.
Kim says
Always looking for good books to read…thanks for your picks
Jenny says
Adding these to my list now!
Thanks for the recommendations.
xoxo, Jenny
Deane says
Thank you for writing this post.Happy new year!
Julie says
I love “The Luckiest Girl Alive”! Also there’s a few more books I see that are also on my to-read list like “The Light We Cannot See”.
Urška Majer says
These looks like fun books!
Jessie @ Chasing Belle says
I loved, loved All the Light We Cannot See. Historical fiction is definitely my favorite genre. I would highly recommend reading At the Water’s Edge if you also like historical fiction. It is one of my fave reads from 2015!
Deane says
Thank you for writing this post.Happy new year!
Victoria says
A few of these are on my list too! All the Light We Cannot See is supposed to be really good! So is Girl on the Train!
Jenni says
Great list! I need to add this to my 2016 goals, too. I used to read ALL the time! Now I can’t remember the last book I read. Definitely need to stay on track with this one!
Wendy Thorburn says
I love reading!!! I love looking at titles that other people have enjoyed. I love going into bookshops and looking over all the books i have read and enjoyed and i love recommending good books to other readers!!!!!
Melissa says
I just finished reading my book last night and was thinking a trip to the library was in order, now I have a list of books to look for!! Thanks so much!
Olivia says
Ahh thanks so much for sharing this – I am constantly trying to find new books to read, and always get annoyed digging around Amazon looking for one that sounds good. Definitely going to check these out!
xo
Olivia
Shannon Tsujita says
If you haven’t read “Descent” go for it. It was one of my favourite books of 2016.
Shannon