This is the longest it’s taken me to get a top reads post out! I got several requests for last year’s top books. Turns out with a newborn around and basically attached to you 24/7, typing out blog posts can be trying! If you checked out my complete reading list for 2021, you saw all the books I read. I enjoyed most of them, but these stood out. And if you were curious about what I didn’t like, I would not recommend the Baxter series if you aren’t willing to devote yourselves to the fictional family. I felt like I had to read them just because I needed closure - not because I particularly enjoyed them. I saw that a new Baxter book is coming out, but I will not be reading it, in case you were wondering.
I’m already excited to share my top 2022 books - the year has started out great in terms of books! But first, 2021…
(By the way, you can find even more of my favorites on my Amazon page here!)
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1. Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette (Out from Egypt #1)
This was great, though I did feel that some of the storylines should have been more complete. I loved the idea behind this book. If you like Biblical fiction, you’ll enjoy it too. Also, the cover art is just *chef’s kiss*
2. Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette (Cities of Refuge #3)
This entire series is fantastic. I would suggest starting with the first book and making your way through, but I can’t *technically* choose number one to go on this list since I read it in 2020.
3. Building a Story Brand: Clarify your message so that customers will listen by Donald Miller
An awesome business book that highlights the power of storytelling. Storytelling is near and dear to my heart. I also read Business made Simple by him and it was great. If you are starting a business, both of these books are very practical, helpful, and easy to implement!
4. Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud
A branch of the original Boundaries book (you can read my review of it here), but so worth the read. Super practical and offered a lot of food for thought.
5. Dream Big by Bob Goff
It’s Bob Goff. It’s all good. No more to say other than he always makes my top lists when I read him in a year.
If you want to see the complete list, check out this blog post here. I’ve enjoyed doing these book posts every year for the past couple of years.
What were some of the best books you read in 2021? I'd love some recommendations for 2022!
