25 books on my 2023 reading list

Helloooo! We’re already a few days into 2023 and I’m already buzzing with excitement about all of the good books ahead! Below is a list of 25 books (of the 50) I plan to read this year, broken down into three categories - new books, books I’m currently reading, and books I’ve read before and am going to read again.

Now, as a reminder (and helpful tip!), I try to utilize the library as much as possible. I think libraries are one of the greatest gifts and are far too underutilized. I mostly request and read books from the library first (either physical books, or via Libby or Hoopla), then, if they’re 5-star reads, I usually buy the book to have as part of my personal library. This helps cut down on costs, keeping reading as free + fun as possible. I encourage you all to become BFF’s with your local library, too!

Also, it’s worth noting that if I start a new book and it’s vulgar, raunchy, repetitive or straight up just doesn’t resonate or sit right with me, even mid-way through, I’ll stop reading it. I think that’s what keeps reading special and enjoyable for me. I’m not the kind of reader who has to see a book through to the end to say I read it or to see if it gets better. There are far too many amazing books out there to waste time reading through ones that don’t keep us captivated or challenged, amiright?! So, #dontsettleforbadbooks, okay?

New Books on the Block (books i’ve never read):

• Nine Liars (Truly Devious #5) - Maureen Johnson

• Mean Baby - Selma Blair

• Pray Confidently and Consistently - Valerie Woerner

• Part of Your World - Abby Jiminez

• 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan Peterson

• God Has a Name - John Mark Comer

• Yours, Truly - Abby Jiminez (Releasing April 2023)

• Good Kills: God, Good and the Sword - David Engelhardt

• The Shortest Way Home - Miriam Parker

• Good Morning, Monster - Catherine Gildiner

• The Lives We Actually Have - Kate Bowler (Releases February 2023)

• When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing - Daniel H. Pink

• The Two Lives of Lydia Bird - Josie Silver

• Born to Shine - Kendra Scott

• When Strivings Cease - Ruth Chou Simons

Currently On My Nightstand (books i started in 2022 and want to finish):

• Live No Lies - John Mark Comer

• Mindset - Carol S. Dweck

• Glucose Revolution - Jessie Inchauspé

• Love Thy Body - Nancy Pearcy

• Hook, Line and Sinker - Tessa Bailey

• Extreme Righteousness - Tom Hovestol

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk

Oldies, but goodies (books i want to read again):

• What a Girl Needs (Ashley Stockingdale Series #4) - Kristin Billerbeck

• Come Matter Here: Your Invitation to Be Here in a Getting There World - Hannah Brencher

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy + Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World - John Mark Comer

As always, I post book reviews in real-time on my bookstagram and you can follow along by clicking HERE. What books are you planning to read this year? Please share any of your favorite book recommendations below!

I hope 2023 is a year of really good books and really good things for you all! ♥