Best of 2018 – Historical Fiction/Contemporary Fiction/Non-fiction/Thriller
Welcome to the 2nd post in my “Best of 2018” series. This is the best general, historical, contemporary fiction, non-fiction or thrillers I read in 2018. It’s kind of a catch all category. Click on the image to go to Goodreads to read more about the book. Or you can click on the link above/below the image to see my review of that book.
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Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
This was an amazing read that I just loved to bits. I would recommend to those who enjoy YA contemporary romance with a heavy dose of geekdom.
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The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
I really loved this book. It was a bit different from what I normally read. I love how masterfully this story was pulled together and how it keeps you guessing right to the very end. I would recommend to those who are just in general fans of the concept of story and a love good mystery.
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Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky
This would be a great read for anyone; especially good for girls and women who are interested in science. This is one of the best books I have seen about women in science. It does a great job of highlighting these women’s lives in a brief page space.
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Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
If you are a fan of YA contemporary romance I would highly recommend this series. It is just such an easy read, so engaging, and so well w
Book 2: Rules of Attraction
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Nadia Stafford by Kelley Armstrong
I thought this series was just perfect. It was incredibly hard for me to put down and I raced right through it. I loved the complex plot, the characters, the action scenes, the psychological aspects, and the pacing. I thought the whole thing was wonderfully done
Book 1: Exit Strategy
Book 3: Wild Justice
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Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
This book just resonated with me on a number of levels and I ended up absolutely adoring it. This was one of those feel good books that left me feeling happy and hopeful when I finished it. I really enjoyed it.
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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
This is an amazing read that everyone should read. It touches on a sensitive topic and is not a comfortable read. The writing style is addictive and completely draws you into the story; just an amazing book about something that should be discussed more.
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Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future by A.S. King
This was a crazily creative book that I found both highly entertaining and a bit scary and creepy. The future portrayed here was scarily possible and absolutely terrifying..I loved it!
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Marley & Me by John Grogan
This was a very engaging and well done memoir about pets. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend to those who have dealt with difficult pets in the past or just like reading about pets in general.
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Boy’s Life by Robert McCammon
This was an amazing read, it was so much more than I was expecting. I think this is one of those books everyone should read. It’s a great look into the past, a thrilling story, a wondrous look at growing up, magical, and a great look at family too!
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A Heart in the Body in the World by Deb Caletti
This was a fantastic read that really makes you think about our society’s attitudes and the increasing levels of violence. I would recommend to those who enjoy contemporary YA fiction about inspiring heroines struggling against great odds.
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Wild Swans by Jung Chang
This was a fantastic read that I could spend a lot of time talking about. The writing style is a bit rough around the edges at times. However, the fascinating topic and the engaging way it was presented made up for that. I learned a ton and really enjoyed the book a lot. I don’t read a ton of history but this book presents history in a very story-like fashion that is easy to engage with and stay engrossed in.
