2019 in books: The best books I read in 2019
I often post about books on Instagram, and since I’m off Instagram right now a few people asked me to share what I’ve read and enjoyed in 2019. I’m not a book reviewer. So I’ve simply pasted the books I thought were great, informative, enjoyable or all of the above, and separated them into fiction and non-fiction. (In 2019, I read far more fiction than non-fiction. In 2020, I am aiming to read an even split.)
All books are hyperlinked so just click on them to see more!
Fiction
The Rosie Project (The Rosie Project Series) – by Graeme Simsion
The Bricks that Built the Houses: The Sunday Times Bestseller Paperback – by Kate Tempest
The Interestings Paperback by Meg Wolitzer
Our Stop by Laura Jane Williams
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Essays In Love by Alain de Botton
Non-Fiction
Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari
Flip It: How to get the best out of everything by Michael Heppell
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
First Man In: Leading from the Front by Ant Middleton
Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness by
Digital Minimalism: On Living Better with Less Technology by Cal Newport
Jog On: How Running Saved My Life by Bella Mackie
First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A new conversation about anxiety by Sarah Wilson
Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
Over the Top by Jonathan Van Ness
The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner
The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life by Ryan Holiday
How to Worry Less About Money (The School of Life) by John Armstrong
What were your favourite books in 2019? Would love to hear any recommendations to take me into 2020!
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December 29, 2019 @ 3:44 AM
Buddhist Bootcamp helped me get through the end of a four year relationship this past July. Thank you, Laurie, for that recommendation. I now follow the author on Instagram and listen to his podcasts. You need to know how much I appreciate that you took the time to write out that book list. It was a tough time for me (being dumped) but thanks to the book I was able to move on relatively quickly and feel happiness. I know it would’ve taken much longer had I not read Timber’s book.
I love your writing and your recommendations.
May 2020 bring you much joy,
Nancy