My Fave Books Read in 2016 (so far)

Posted 26 July, 2016 by Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms in Uncategorized / 37 Comments

So far in 2016, I have read 95 books, and I’ve read several that were really good! Since it’s summer, and I’m feeling a bit lazy, I thought a post that’s strictly about good books without being a review could be the thing for today.

My Fave Books Read in 2016

Not all of those books that have reached my favorite shelf in 2016 are released this year. However, because this is the year I read them, that’s the year they’re my faves. Here they are – in the order I read them:

Fighting Dirty cover - (un)Conventional Bookviews

 

 

 

Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster is the last in her delicious Ultimate series, and it hit all possible sweet spots for me! Armie’s story was one readers had been teased with from the start of the series, and it was great to finally get to know what was up.

 

 

 

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Touch & Go by Mira Lyn Kelly is the second in her Dare to Love series, and it includes one of my favorite romance tropes – the friends to lovers trope. And it was so well done! My toes curled and my heart sung as I was reading Ava’s and Sam’s story.

 

 

 

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He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker is quite different from her usual New Adult stories, as this was a psychological thriller in which Maggie plays detective to figure out how exactly her best friend, Celine died – because she’s sure it wasn’t truly a suicide.

 

 

 

 

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Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino includes one of my other favorite romance tropes – the second chance at love. Matt and Grace have been apart for several years, until Matt suddenly sees her at a subway stop in New York. And it’s as if life just stopped for a few seconds. Beautifully written, this story showed me that love is indeed stronger than hate, and the arrogance of a person who is trying to keep two people apart.

 

 

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Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis – what can I say? Shalvis has at least one of her books on my favorite shelf every year. There is just something about her small-town romances, with tight-knit communities. The strong feelings, and the way life can seem both simpler and more complicated.

 

 

 

 

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Rock by J.A. Huss is an extremely well done romantic suspense! There is mystery, memory-loss, suspense, love, attraction and an ever-present danger in this one!

 

 

 

 

 

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In Her Eyes by Wesley Banks blew me away! There is a lot going on, with some very tender moments, and a sadness that completely and utterly broke my heart before putting it slowly back together again.

 

 

 

 

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Leave Me by Gayle Forman got to me because it rang so very true! I have often felt like I have to shoulder many things alone – even if I’m married to an amazing man. Maribeth took her life in her own hands after a heart attack, though, and what she did took a lot of courage.

 

 

 

 

Do you have a list of your favorite books read in 2016 so far? If yes, please leave me a link to them – I’m always looking for more fave books to add to my own shelves 🙂

Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms

About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms

Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.

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37 responses to “My Fave Books Read in 2016 (so far)

  1. I like a good pyschological thriller once in a while, and that one sounds good. And the Carlino book does too- I like the second chance at love thing too sometimes. I’ve read a few contemps with that theme.

    I’ve been thinking about my faves of the year so far also- I should go back and do a tally.

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  2. Nice lis! I’ve only read Nobody But You from this list and I really enjoyed that one as well. I might eventually read He Will be My Ruin, but not sure yet. I am trying to finish her Burying Water series first, still need to read the last book. I haven’t read any Lori Foster yet, but I do own one of her books now, so if I enjoy that one I might check out some of her other books.

  3. Touch and Go sounds amazing, Lexxie. I love friends to romance and so I need the book in my life!
    Lori Foster is also on my TBR because of you and other reviewers. And your review also made me super curious about Leave Me.
    Glad you found some amazing titles this year, Lexxie! Hope the rest of the year is just as amazing.

  4. I’m super jealous of your 90+ books. I have only read 51 books so far and 6 of those were from July which is probably my best month all year. I have a few favorites too, none from your list since I haven’t read any of them but I’m adding some to my list.

  5. I love seeing which books people have really loved in the year so far! And also how that list might or might not change by the end of the year.

    All of these titles sound really good, but I especially love the look of He Will be My Ruin. I am utterly obsessed with mystery/thrillers at the moment (and probably always will be now, I love them so much!), and it sounds like something I could really sink my teeth into! And if it’s on your half yearly favourites list, that definitely bodes well 😀

    I’ve left my half yearly favourites list in the comment love thingy below, if you want to take a look!

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