2020 is here and I cannot wait to see what the next decade brings! Before I dive into the new year and all the books it has to offer, it’s time to take a look back at my favorite books of 2019. I read 127 books last year, including a few re-reads that I fell in love with all over again. I tried 32 new (to me) authors and discovered some wonderful authors whose backlists I cannot wait to dive into. And finally, I participated in my tenth A to Z Reading Challenge, a fun challenge that usually leads me to at least a couple of books I might not have moved to the top of my TBR pile otherwise.

I read a number of excellent books last year, but below are my top ten reads of 2019. All of the books on this list were first time reads because re-reads are generally books that are already favorites of mine. I decided not to include my top re-reads of this year because it was a lot of the same (it’s safe to assume re-reads of at least two Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb titles would make the list every year).

My Top Ten Books of 2019

Note: My picks weren’t all published in 2019, but all were new-to-me reads for the year.
Also note: The books are alphabetized by author as I love them all equally.

1. Diamond Fire (Hidden Legacy, Book 3.5) by Ilona Andrews
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2. Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett
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3. The Engagement Gift (The Gift, Book 1) by Lauren Blakely
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4. Getting Schooled (Getting Some, Book 1) by Emma Chase
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5. Say No to the Duke (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, Book 4) by Eloisa James
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6. The Harp of Kings (Warrior Bards, Book 1) by Juliet Marillier
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7. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
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8. The Right Swipe (Modern Love, Book 1) by Alisha Rai
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9. The Last Wish (The Witcher, Book 0.5) by Andrzej Sapkowski
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10. Three For All (Comes in Threes, Book 3) by Elia Winters
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