2019 was a wonderful year for reading. I discovered so many good books by new authors, along with old favorites I had to reread. It was hard to choose only a few for my Best Books list, but here they are. For my full reading list for 2019, see my Goodreads page. I hope you’ll enjoy these books as much as I did.
January
Pimpernel: Starbreaker, by Sheralyn Pratt — mystery/suspense
This Rough Magic, by Mary Stewart — mystery/suspense
Flash: The Homeless Donkey who taught me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances, by Rachel Anne Ridge — Non Fiction/Memoir
February
Healing Hearts, by Sarah M. Eden — historical romance
The Book of Hours, by Davis Bunn — romantic suspense
Fame, Fate, and the Fist Kiss, by Kasie West — YA contemporary romance
March 
Covenant Keepers, by Wendy Watson Nelson — Non Fiction/Inspirational
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, by Jeanne Birdsall — Children’s
April
The Princess and the Goblin, by George MacDonald — Children’s
The Bear and the Nightingale, by Katherine Arden — YA Adventure/Fantasy (Book 1 of 3)
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Works of Fred Rogers, by Maxwell King — Biography
May – June – July
Time Traveling With a Hamster, by Ross Welford — Middle Grade/Fantasy
The Heart of a Vicar, by Sarah M. Eden — Historical Romance
Suffering the Scot, by Nichole Van — Historical Romance
August – September
Lies Jane Austen Told Me, by Julie Wright — Contemporary Romance
Insights from a Prophet’s Life: Russell M. Nelson, by Sheri Dew — Biography
Lies, Love and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, by Julie Wright — Contemporary Romance
October
Sister of the Brotherhood, by Ginny Patrick — Fantasy
Dealing with Dragons, by Patricia C. Wrede — YA Fantasy
Abraham, by Jennifer Beckstrand — Amish Romance
Full Circle, by Davis Bunn — Contemporary Fiction
November
Shades of Milk and Honey, by Mary Robinette Kowal — Historical Romance/Fantasy (Bk 1)
Glamour in Glass, by Mary Robinette Kowal — Historical Romance/Fantasy (Bk 2)
Without a Summer, by Mary Robinette Kowal — Historical Romance/Fantasy (Bk 3)
Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me, by Julie Wright — Contemporary Romance
December
A Corner of White, by Jaclyn Moriarty — YA Fantasy
Falling to Heaven, by James Ferrell — Non Fiction/Inspirational
Starsight, by Brandon Sanderson — YA Fantasy
The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson — Epic Fantasy
Words of Radiance, by Brandon Sanderson — Epic Fantasy
Hattie Big Sky, by Kirby Larson — YA Fiction
And now, for the winner of the 2019 Book of the Year:
Shades of Milk and Honey, by Mary Robinette Kowal — it was like a Jane Austen novel with magic — I loved it!
Carol Nicolas 
Carol, Having just ordered and then returned an Audible book which was recommended, I do so appreciate this list from you, because I trust your judgment. I love your writing. Thank you!
Ann Call
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