Winter Reading List
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December 4, 2019
I absolutely love reading. It’s that time I can just disconnect from reality and get lost in another world. I know I’m not alone – I’ve found that tons of my Instagram followers are also avid readers and I always love getting suggestions (some of them are below!). But one way that I might be a little different is that I prefer audiobooks. It’s a controversial preference, especially for a writer, but it just works for me. I love listening as I clean, as I work on design projects, when I’m driving, and any other chance I can get, really. I like multitasking, so it’s perfect for me. I read physical books too, but I mainly stick to audiobooks.
Almost any book you would want to read is available on Audible, so it’s never any trouble finding something. But what is probably the best perk of Audible (which is owned by Amazon, fyi), is the subscriptions they offer. There are different levels, and the higher the level, the better the deal. So, for example, for one credit a month, the price is $15/mo. With that credit, you can get any book, regardless of the price. If you read more often than one book per month, you can sign up for two credits per month for $23/mo. That’s $11.50 per credit. Such a bomb deal! My favorite feature though is that you can return any book for any reason when you buy it with a credit and that credit gets refunded. I do this quite often, simply when I dislike a book. It makes me open to buying different kinds of books because if I don’t like it, I can always get that credit back. I average about one book a week and end up returning one in every 5-10.
Anyway, I could keep going on and on, but let’s get to the reading list. Here are the books I plan to read (/listen to) as I stay warm inside this winter. Please comment with any suggestions you may have!
Fiction – Thriller
The Wife Between Us
I love thrillers, but I am super picky when it comes to them. If I can come even close to guessing the ending, I will hate the entire book. I bought this one before it had any reviews on audible. A real risk. Let’s hope it’s as good as it sounds! And not yet another Girl on the Train wannabe.
Tips for Living
I got this book as my Kindle First, or I guess it’s called Amazon First Reads now. The books are free, but when you have the kindle version of a book, it’s only $1.99 on audible, so I always just get the audiobook. This thriller looks like it has a lot of different storylines, including divorce and murder. Hellz yeah!
The Constant Gardener
This book is as highly rated as they come. It combines a murder mystery with a love story. I’ve already started it and I can’t wait to keep reading! My bestie Danasia also recommended it saying she couldn’t put it down. It’s pretty much a guaranteed winner!
Fiction – Historical
The Alice Project
Historical fiction books are hit or miss for me, but I love it when I can actually learn something about the history of our civilization while listening to a fictitious story. This one seems to hit the nail on the head and comes recommended from follower @donzwebb on Instagram. Can’t wait to dive in!
Nonfiction – Business
Entrepreneurial You
This book is described as being a good refresher for entrepreneurs. The new year is the perfect time to get excited about my businesses again, so it’s exactly what I’m looking for. I’ve been an entrepreneur for years, but I still have so much more to learn! And I always love a good refresher.
Nonfiction – Personal
What I Know for Sure by Oprah WinfreyI’ve read this before, but I’m so excited to listen to it again. Narrated by the queen herself, of course. Her speech at the Golden Globes had me in tears, so I definitely need more Oprah in my life!
What’s on your winter reading list?
Photos by Bryce France.
January 10, 2018 @ 3:13 pm
Thanks for sharing, they all sound very nice! I will have check Entrepreneurial You out for sure <3
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January 11, 2018 @ 1:28 pm
You’re welcome! Yes, definitely <3
January 11, 2018 @ 12:24 am
Thanks for sharing these, I love checking out new books to add to my reading list. Currently I’m reading ‘Amanda Wakes Up’ and so far I really like it.
January 11, 2018 @ 1:26 pm
No problem!! I’m always looking for new books too 🙂 I’ll have to check that one out!
January 11, 2018 @ 1:01 am
I’m definitely grabbing that Oprah book. She is my biggest inspiration in life 🙂
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January 11, 2018 @ 1:26 pm
Omg she is the BEST!! Oprah for President! Lol Love her so much.
January 11, 2018 @ 1:56 am
This is such a cute post!! These books sound amazing and definitely worth a read!
Kileen
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January 11, 2018 @ 1:19 pm
Thanks, Kileen!! For sure. I can’t wait to read some more!
January 11, 2018 @ 12:11 pm
I’m the biggest bookworm. When I was a little girl and would finish my school, I would read two books before dinner just because I couldn’t put them down. In high school, I’d finish my homework and stay up until 3am just because I was so hooked on my book. I read New Moon in ONE DAY on spring break in senior year haha. I still have the same habits as an adult, but you’ll nearly always find me reading fantasy or sci-fi. I just love to escape from reality entirely. If not that, it’s typically a philosophical/religious or self-help kind of book!
January 11, 2018 @ 1:18 pm
Omg one day!?!? Lol I hear you, though!! I absolutely LOVE to read and always have. It definitely is the best escape; I love being able to just forget everything going on around me and get wrapped up in another world.
January 11, 2018 @ 4:23 pm
Woot woot! Glad you’re gonna read The Alice Network!! I am just finishing it up now. Can’t wait to hear what you think.
A few more recommendations for you:
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh. Highly, highly recommend if you haven’t read it yet. I could barely breathe while reading this thriller. Soooo good I read it twice!
Food and the City by Ina Yalof. Yalof interviewed professional chefs, restaurant owners, line cooks, waiters, food vendors, and purveyors who call the city home. I loved hearing about how people came to New York, how they ended up in the food industry, and the trials they faced along the way. I recommend this book to everyone!
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan. I devoured this memoir in two days!
My winter reading list:
A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold. I’m doing the Modern Mrs Darcy reading challenge for the 4th year in a row and this is my pick for the memoir category.
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. This important book was on last year’s reading list but I never got to it. I picked it up a few nights ago and it is a must-read!
New York by Edward Rutherfurd. I meant to read this historical fiction last year but didn’t get to it. Can’t wait to dive in!
Plain Song by Kent Haruf. This is my pick for a book by a favourite author for the challenge.
Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys (historical fiction)
Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill. This one is a staff pick at my neighbourhood bookstore.
The Boat People by Sharon Bala. This book is getting serious buzz here in Canada.
Happy reading!!!
January 12, 2018 @ 1:49 pm
Omg THANK YOU so much babe for all the details!!! These are some amazing recs! I Let You Go sounds like it’s right up my alley. I looove a good thriller! Brain on Fire sounds like it would be really good too. I’ve heard of New York, but I’m not usually a huge fan of historical fiction. I’m really wanting to get into it more though, so I may need to try that one! I will definitely be checking these out. You’re the best!
January 11, 2018 @ 5:39 pm
Audible is so much cheaper than buying books. I need to look into this service asap!
January 12, 2018 @ 1:48 pm
Yes!! I really love it!
January 12, 2018 @ 1:08 am
These are great winter reading list! All the books looks amazing and I will have to check it out too!
January 12, 2018 @ 1:48 pm
Awesome!! Let me know what you think! 🙂
January 15, 2018 @ 2:30 am
Thanks for sharing girl, I have to go check it out. It sounds like a great deal and I love reading different books. I’m currently reading a book called Goal.
January 15, 2018 @ 9:45 am
Audible is awesome! Let me know what you think!