The holidays and the holiday recovery days are over (and I’ve finished watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix….cough cough) and I’m dying to get back into some great reads. On cold, wintry, inversion-y (blah) days, there’s really nothing I love more than settling in for the night with a bubble bath and a good book. So, we chatted up some of our favorite bookworm friends and asked them the question every serious book-lover truly hates…
What’s your favorite book?
Actually, we asked them what their top 3-5 most RECOMMENDABLE books are. Which is a little different, right? These are the books they tell their friends to read! And here’s the list-with little explanations, in their own words, about why each book is so darn lovable. At least one of us has read most of these books, but we haven’t read all of them. And I’m kind of gushing over here because of my new little list to take to the library. Without further ado, the 30 most recommendable books from ladies we love who happen to have killer taste in all things literary. (When titles are underlined, more than one friend recommended the read.)
1. These Is My Words by Nancy Turner – Eye-opening, heart-warming and completely heart-wrenching! Sarah is hilarious, one of my most favorite characters hands down of any story I’ve read. The story is written in the form of a journal, and you see Sarah’s growth and development through her writing. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t love this book.
2. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – This book was so powerful for me. It focuses on the power of words and the power that even a young girl can have. The way the author wrote it (it’s narrated by Death-but it’s not morbid, I promise!) was absolutely amazing to me. I just loved it.
3. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton – This is one of my all-time favorite books. It’s set in the present but takes you back to London in WWII. Its story is interwoven so well that you feel like you’re there, experiencing it. It’s beautiful, stirring, and captivating. It was a page turner in all the best ways and it completely surprised me in the end. I always love it when a book keeps me guessing and I don’t figure it out on my own before it’s done.
4. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – A parable that’s a quick, easy read. Its simplicity renders the power of a parable that can add depth of content and personal applications. It’s beautifully written and one of my all-time favorite books.
5. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand – Love this story, completely unbelievable. Like, this story wouldn’t work as fiction because some of it will just blow your mind. Don’t get caught into thinking it’s just a war story. It’s not. It’s a human story of redemption and change. Deeply spiritual and gave me faith in the strength of the human spirit and how much you really can handle when you have no other choice.
6. The Giver by Lois Lowry – I love dystopian society based novels just as much as the next girl, but this one is probably my favorite-and it’s the original! While reading, I had my own realization of how painful experiences are not only an inevitable part of life, but we shouldn’t look at them as something to avoid. True joy and color in life comes from ALL the experiences we have.
7. Princess of the Midnight Ball (Twelve Dancing Princesses series) by Jessica Day George – A new twist on the 12 dancing princesses and it’s absolutely lovely. The series is great for the family but just as great for adults. The heroes are handsome and endearing, and the heroines are lovely and brave. I would get lost in the fairytale and wouldn’t want to come back!
8. Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan – I just finished listening to this book, and I have to say that LISTENING to this is the way to go. Jim Gaffigan narrates his own stories on parenting and family life and it is HILARIOUS! I laughed out loud through every page. A must read for any parent who is stressed out, which is pretty much all parents at some time or another.
9. Counting By 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan – This is a best seller that really touched me. It’s about a little genius girl who is a bit different. And you follow her as she finds simple beauties and happiness. She’s also witty and funny enough to get me laughing on my train ride, resulting in a few pointed stares.
10. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – One of my all-time favorite books! It is beautifully written with wonderful characters that stay with you long after you read the book. Atticus is my hero; the legal profession needs more men like him. The book deals with themes of prejudice, kindness, courage, dignity, innocence and experience. Definitely a must read.
11. Carry On, Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton – Love this lady! Her book is a compilation of thoughts that mostly come from her popular blog. She is as funny as she is real as she is kind as she is relatable. A great read for women.
12. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl – A long time favorite of mine. It’s the personal story of the author, Victor Frankl, a survivor of a holocaust camp. He finds a way to be positive despite his dire and depressing circumstances, it’s incredible.
13. Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross – This work of historical fiction takes place in the dark ages, and is based on the legend that in the 9th century a woman disguised herself as a man and rose to become the only female pope. The Catholic Church denies that this ever happened. This thoughtful, compelling, and entertaining book makes a great case that maybe a women really did sit on the papal throne for two years.
14. The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien – The beautiful language and the message of courage, nobility and the power to change the world for good is what I love about this series. It is powerful to me.
15. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey – A really beautiful read. It reminds me of a fairy tale in the way it mixes a subtle hint of magic into the everyday.
16. Swiss Family Robinson by Johann D. Wyss – I grew up loving the Disney film and didn’t discover the book until adulthood, but it is wonderful to read aloud and makes me want to be that kind of parent.
17. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley – I love classics, but I feel like everyone has probably read them or at the very least been assigned to read them. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is a favorite of mine. It took a minute for me to get really into it, but once I did I really loved it. There is so much more to the story than the dumbed-down version of a brainless horrifying monster. It’s really excellently written.
18. They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie – I love mysteries and Dame Christie was one of the finest at the craft. I was given my first Christie anthology when I was 12 and have loved them all ever since.
19. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte – Another favorite most people are probably familiar with. I first read it as a teenager and remember being so enthralled with the story and characters. I love the story line and the fact that the ending is sufficiently happy without being unrealistic. Read it in high school? Well, read it again!
20. Enchanted, Inc. series by Shanna Swendson – These are pure fluff, but they are fun and they are a rare example of mainstream fiction that includes romance without inappropriate content and they make me and my girls smile.
21. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman – Neil Gaiman took “The Jungle Book” and replaced Baloo and Bagheera with ghosts and Shere Khan with a man named Jack. “The Graveyard Book” is the magical result. The family of little “Nobody Owens” is murdered one night. He manages to escape unharmed and toddles his way to a nearby cemetery where he is adopted by its ghostly inhabitants. The events of the first chapter are upsetting, but not at all graphic. The rest of the book is intriguing and delightful. Overall it is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
22. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand – I love horse racing and I love the story of loyalty, redemption, and determination in this book. I loved learning the backstory to a piece of American history. Hillenbrand’s writing is magnificent. (She is also the author of Unbroken)
23. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford – This one is a historical fiction that offers little glimpses into the lives of both Japanese and Chinese Americans during WWII and the age of the Japanese internment camps in the United States. The author weaves a story of the past that gradually helps you understand the current relationship between a man and his son. I came away moved by how each of us are products of pasts and stories that are so often unknown to the people around us. It’s just lovely.
24. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer – This book is historical, romantic, humorous, and intriguing. Be ready to be completely charmed. Written in the form of letters, it brings the reader in through the characters’ personal thoughts and emotions. I just LOVE it.
25. The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley – I loved this book! It might be because of my passion for family history and Scotland. What I wouldn’t give to be able to experience history through the eyes and memory of my ancestors, to know what really happened and the thoughts, feelings, and motivations behind it. Great literary device. The book is very well-written. I was hooked from the first page. I liked how she moved back and forth between the past and the present.
26. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr – One of the best books I have read in recent memory. The novel follows two characters: Marie-Laure, a blind French girl who flees her home with her father when the Nazi’s occupy Paris; and Werner, a German orphan who grows up with his sister, and whose gift for building and repairing radios gets him into a brutal academy for HItler’s Youth. The book is beautifully written with gorgeous imagery and profound symbolism. I found myself caught up in the lives of the two main characters and those close to them, and deeply moved by the experiences they endured.
27. Goose Girl by Shannon Hale – A simple story that left me feeling good and uplifted. I had to give it some time to really get into it, but Shannon Hale gives you a heroine who is clearly flawed but with such a conscience that by the middle of the book, you adore Ani.
28. The Rent Collector by Camron Wright – I loved this book! It follows a fictional Cambodian family who lives at and makes their living from the largest municipal waste dump in all of Cambodia. It explores the power of literacy, the drive of a mother to give her child a better life, and the sweetness of redemption for a woman who seems a bit unredeemable. I loved how it made me think and how it made me want to be better.
29. Wonder by R. J. Palacio – I feel like all I can say about this one is READ IT! It was well worth being up until 2am with wet cheeks and a full heart, inspired to “be kinder than is necessary.” It follows a boy named Auggie who has severe facial deformities and is narrated from several perspectives, including Auggie, his sister, and a friend of his. Auggie will make you laugh, he’ll make you think, he’ll invite to look at people long enough to see what’s beyond obvious. You’ll want to talk about this one to all of your friends when you’re done.
30. Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear – Probably my favorite series. There is in-depth character development and each book adds another layer ofintrigue. Fun, great narration and interesting mysteries.
31. The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change by Adam Braun – Lately, I’ve really enjoyed reading real-life stories. This one doesn’t disappoint. Great read, fascinating, thought provoking.
P.S. Which ones have you read? What would you add? This girl loves book recommendations…
Andrea says
What a great list – thanks for compiling it! I’ve read about half the books and am excited to read the rest.
Natalie says
Thanks for contributing! I’m really excited to dig into this list too. Happy reading!
char says
I love this list.
Natalie says
Me too! Hope you find some great new reads!!
Rachael A says
This makes me super happy:). Sorry about my lack of contribution!!
Natalie says
Seriously? You totally contributed! Goose Girl, All the Light We Cannot See, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. You’re one of my reading soul sisters. You contribute all the time!
cyndy says
Love your list, best one I have every seen. Are you on goodreads? We have the same taste in books. I also loved; The help, Between shades of gray(not fifty shades), and Edenbrooke.
Natalie says
So glad you like this list!! I am on Goodreads but I’m not very good about updating my account. Love The Help and Edenbrooke. I’ll have to check out Between Shades of Gray. Thanks!
Erin C. says
I was excited to find that I hadn’t heard of most of these! Personally, I’d also recommend A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hossini(?)
Natalie says
Oh good! And thanks for the recommendation. He wrote Kite Runner, right? I always appreciate a suggestion for a new book!
Lauren says
Thanks for putting this together! I’ve got a book club that is always looking for new ideas and there are plenty on the list that I will have to check out! I’m currently reading Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts and will definitely be recommending it to all my friends!
Shari says
I’ll have to check that out! I’m going through the few on this list I haven’t read on this list, and I have not been disappointed. I hope you love these books!!
Camille says
Great list! I’ve read about half of these and they are some of my favorites. A couple of others I would recommend are Left to Tell (a riveting and inspiring true story of a woman who survived the Rwandan holocaust) and The Geography of Bliss (a reporter’s humorous and thought-provoking account of trying to find the happiest places on earth).
Natalie says
Really loved Left To Tell!!
Camille says
a couple of other great ones: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (amazing WWII story) and Destiny of the Republic by Candace Millard (the fascinating story of Pres. Garfield and his assassination in the late 1800s, which I knew almost nothing about prior to reading the book but absolutely loved. Also weaves in some other interesting people who were involved, including Alexander Graham Bell. Amazing story that will make you wish Garfield could be president in our time.)
Natalie says
Thanks for the recommendations!
Shelli Boynton says
I love having a list of books that others have read and loved. My recommendations to add would be The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, a family moves to a mission in the Congo. Caine River by Lalita Tademy which follows a family mother to daughter from slave cook to the 1960’s in Louisiana. It is an amazing book, based on the author’s family. I also loved Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. I learned to love Abraham Lincoln and his genius. I cried at his assassination. I still think that his assassination is one of the saddest and most influential moments in american history.
tracy says
Thanks for list. I’d add Shadow of the Wind. A book lovers book about a book lover set in Barcelona. Beautifully written. So sad when it ended…
Dejah says
You are right on about favorites versus recommendable and I love this list, I’ve only read half and am so excited to read the rest now! I have a few to add as well. “Wish You Well” by David Baldacci – he is known for his thrillers which I love but this book is such a gem! Think “To Kill a Mockingbird” plus “Christie” by Katherine Marshall. It is the story of 2 kids and their comatose mother going to live with their strong great grandma in the Virginia mountains in 1940. I’ve read it 4 times now. Also on my list is “A Light between Oceans” by M L Stedman in which a couple that is living alone on an island managing a lighthouse and suffer numerous miscarriages. Then one morning, a boat with a baby washes ashore and they keep her as their own. I was suffering my own infertility journey as I read this and I was riveted by the moral questions and thinking what I would do or could be capable of doing. Another book I have read 4 times now is “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel. The movie is fantastic, but the book, as always, is so much better. I love Pi Patel and his narrative of all the religions he discovers and practices way before he and his family board the boat. Then alone with the tiger, Richard Parker, on the ocean, his tale of survival is incredible. I totally believe the tiger!
Thanks for the list!
Wendy says
Such a great list. My most-recommended book is The River Why, by David James Duncan. It’s a coming of age story set in the 70s. Starts out a hilarious family tale, ends up philosophical and introspective. I read it at exactly the right age (18), but I think it holds up well.
And now I have kind of a dumb question–how do you create a collage of book covers like you have in this post?
Natalie says
Awesome! I’ll have to check it out!
For the collage, I use PicMonkey. Actually for all of the editing and design of images on our site, we use PicMonkey (www.picmonkey.com). It’s free, but you can also upgrade to some other editing and design options. We love it!
Laura says
Love this list and the comments, thank you! The half or so I’ve read from the list are mostly “keepers” on the bookshelves of this public library aficionado. If I love it enough to own it, it’s gotta be great, so I can’t wait to read the rest! I just stumbled on a fun one, Unraveled by Julie Daines. Enjoy!
Carol says
so many great books! One I always recommend that isn’t already mentioned is The Art of Racing in the Rain by (I think) Garth Stein. It tells the story of a family through the eyes of their dog, who believes that he will become human in his next life if he progresses enough in this one.
Lindsey says
Great list of some great reads. Here are some other great reads. The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown is an excellent non-fiction on the 1936 American Olympic rowing team. The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen and the The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas.
Colette says
I love reading a great list like this. I read through the comments planning to add “Boys in the Boat”. It is truly the best book I’ve read in the list year and probably moving into my top five of all time ☺
Jeanette Walker says
great list and great comments. I was surprised that Jeannette Wall’s memoir “The Glass Castle” did not make the list. Another book I often recommend. So many books, so little time…
Ann Reynolds says
Wonderful list. I have read quite a few of these along with our book club. One I have read and reread and shared with book club is The Far Pavilions by M. M. Kaye. It is a long book, but takes you to India at the time of the great rebellion and through the life of an English child who was saved by his nurse. Romance and intrigue in far off India and Afghanistan. Her other books are good, also. Some historical fiction, and some fluffier mysteries. Just for fun, I love the Cat mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun. Clean and funny with wonderful cat characters.
Heather says
I’m so excited to pick some of these up this summer! I haven’t even heard of most of them. My most recommendable book is probably The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. It’s the only book where I have refused to watch the movie because I know it won’t do it justice. Alice Sebold also wrote a memoir (the name is escaping me right now) that was captivating and made it difficult to put the book down.
Robyn Buckwalter says
My all time FAVORITE books are on your list. We are kindred readers! I am excited to read the few on this list that I have not read. Oh, I do have one to add: I would bet millions of dollars that it will make your top 31 🙂 It is an autobiography written by two unlikely friends: a homeless man and a wealthy art dealer who indeed become friends. “Same Kind of Different As Me” by Ron Hall and Denver . It changed my life; all my bookclubs have read it (the various ones I’ve been in around the country) and we even went to hear the authors speak in Fort Worth, where I lived, and where the story takes place. I’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts, if you by chance read it and think of emailing me 🙂 Seriously, it’s the most amazing true story.
Natalie says
That sounds amazing! I’ll definitely pick it up and read it. Especially if we’re kindred readers! 😉
Katrina Stonoff says
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is one I recommend often.
Lesser well-known favorites are Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant (a beautiful story told by a mentally challenged narrator) and Touch by Alexi Zentner (a brilliant literary story set in northern British Columbia and described by the author as “mythical realism”).
DeAnn says
I’ve read all but 4 of these books, and I agree that most of them are wonderful books to recommend to others. I would add the Big Stone Gap trilogy of books, and in fact all of the books written by Adriana Trigiani, who is a fantastic storyteller. I’d also recommend “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and “Travels With Charley” by John Steinbeck, his most accessible work. Kate Mulgrew’s “Born with Teeth” is a new memoir that is brilliantly written and as warm and wonderful as the actress herself.
Marilyn says
Thanks for the list. I can tell we have similar taste in reading. I also loved many of the books on your list and now have a few more to look forward to. It’s hard to find good clean books without a recommendation. Another one of my favorites that I have read lately is “Second Suns: Two Doctors and their amazing quest to restore sight and save lives” by David Relin. It was very inspiring. I also recommend any of the Molly Murphy or Constable Evans mystery series by Rhys Bowen.
Kari says
I read “A Man Called Ove” (pronounced Oo-vuh) by Fredrik Backman several months ago. I recommend it to everyone, and can’t stop talking about it. I probably annoy people at this point. Truly a wonderful book!
Sarah says
Great list! I would add The Glass Castle, The Thirteenth Tale, The Help, and any Jane Austen book.
Sarah says
whoops! Also, “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn”
Lenita says
Wonderful books, all! I echo votes for The Help, and if Jane Eyre made the cut, then Jane Austen must be included. As someone else said, anything by Jane Austen is great, but my favorite has to be Emma. The book I have recommended highly recently is Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger. Men, women, young, older–everyone who reads this book loves it.
Carinne Gee says
Ran across your post…and as I’ve read the majority of the books on your list and loved them (all except Book Thief…tried twice and couldn’t finish. Didn’t care for the movie either). I’ll add a few. I’ll second The Help, A Light Between Oceans, Poisonwood Bible, Thirteenth Tale, Cane River, A Thousand Splendid Suns, all Kate Morton, Jane Eyre, Far Pavillions (one of my favorites), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (again, one of my favorites), Glass Castle is really good, but no recommendable as there is a lot of language in it.
My 5 star recommendations that I’ve read recently (or many times):
Gifted Hands by Ben Carson, Peace Like a River, Gilead, City of Tranquil Light (amazing!!!!!), Cold Sassy Tree (so good), The Robe
Other really good ones for various reasons:
I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I want to be Your Class President (I laughed through the whole thing…a bit of middle school bathroom humor, but it tickled me…a must for the audiobook); Saving CeeCee Honeycutt (great southern, women’s fiction); Flavia de Luce mysteries
Classics…or older books:
Little Women, Gone WIth the Wind, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Gene Stratton-Porter, My Antonia, Elizabeth Goudge
There are others I have loved, but I wouldn’t concider ‘recommendable’ to a wide audiance.
Sandra Steely says
Try The Book Thief again. It took me a few tries but it was worth it.
Lyndsay says
I highly recommend The Tea Rose trilogy. The books are historical fiction and they are all excellent. I like recommending them because most people haven’t heard of them.
Also, for an outstanding nonfiction read, I recommend Columbine.
Mel Allred says
One of my favorites is, “The Sparrow”, and it has a terrific sequel, “Children of God”. Sorry,I forget the author, female.
Sarah says
Thank you for this list – I will add it to my To-Be-Read list. You may enjoy The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. If you know Hamlet, you’ll know how this ends, but it remains worth reading for the language and the shifts that include dogs as characters and rural America as the setting.
Kourtney Harding says
Does no one like fantasy? Well Lord of the Rings was there thanks goodness. I have read most books on this list but I would also recommend some fantasy. Anything by Brandon Sanderson is great, a quick easy one is Elantris. If someone wants to take on a long series, the Wheel of Time is fantastic, I cried when it was over (it was two years of my life). Also the list forgot Life of Pi.
Tami Allen says
One of my favorites of all time is Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo. One of the greatest stories ever told, with so many wonderful life lessons woven throughout.
Kim says
Thank you for a good list. You had some of my favorites, plus now I have some new ones to discover. Two of my favorites not listed are “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtaney and “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell.
Becky says
Thanks lets-get-together! This is such a great source, I just jotted down seven books and cant wait to get started. I would add “Till We Have Faces” by CS Lewis, and a book by Ann Patchett called “State of Wonder”
Laureen says
I LOVED “Till We Have Faces” – such a sleeper of a Lewis book – no one has ever heard of it!
Amen to that one.
Shannae says
Thank you for the great list! I’ve read a few of these and can’t wait to read the rest! I would also suggest A Thousand Splendid Suns. Another similar book I would recommend is Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji. I loved reading this book tremendously. It will make you laugh and at the same time it will break your heart. You won’t be able to put it down.
Shannae says
I have one more to add to your list. It’s Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. It’s a quick but fun read. It’s a variation on Cinderella. I loved it when I was growing up and I still do. They made a movie by the same title in 2004, but skip it and read the book instead.
Laureen says
What a great list – and more great ones in these comments!
Our book group read “A Girl Named Zippy” by Haven Kimmel – it’s a quintessential memoir of a girl growing up in the 60’s in a little town in Indiana. I loved her voice, her wit, her spirit, her kindness.
One of my favorites ever is “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. It’s ridiculous to say how caught up I was in the lives of… rabbits. But it continues to be in my REAL top 10 – not the 50 that pretend to be in my top 10. 🙂
I also loved “Enchanted April” by Elizabeth Von Arnim. It is beyond charming, and is such a lovely little lesson of winning over difficult personalities with the atypical response – kindness. I loved it. Also, if you can’t afford an April in Italy, this is a lovely substitute escape.
Thank you for your list – so many on it that are among my favorites. Amen to the comment, “So many books… so little time” !!!
Liz says
What a great list, thank you! I loved These is My Words and loved her newest book, My Name is Resolute, just as much. I also love The Blue Castle, by L.M. Montgomery, Education of a Wandering Man, by Louis L’Amour, The Woman in White, by Wilkie Collins, The Law of Moses, by Amy Harmon, and A Tale of Light and Shadow, by Jacob Gowans.
And thanks for all the suggestions in the comments!
Mickey says
The books that I’ve read on this list as some of my favorite, so I’m excited to read the others. Another great Markus Zusak book is I Am The Messenger. I’ve read it once a year for the past 4 years and have enjoyed seeing how it impacts me differently as I grow. Another book I’d recommend to anyone is A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller.
Kaitlyn Murray says
I’ve read a lot of these but then there are some that are on my to read list and a bunch that I hadn’t heard of yet! There are two books that I always recommend to people now, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith.
GraphicsKat says
Thank you for compiling this! And since you asked…
I’m sure you’ve discovered it by now, but The Girl on the Train was a suspenseful and intriguing read. Told from three viewpoints, it tells the story of a woman whose only joys in life consist of drinking and watching a particular couple from her daily train. What happens to all involved is unexpected and thrilling.
I also love everything by Sarah Addison Allen – mystical and lyrical; Marisa de los Santos – displaying the truth that friends and community are just as much family as relatives are; and Liane Moriarty, most notably, The Husband’s Secret and Big Little Lies.
Christy says
Great recommendations! I became an Agatha Christie fan early on, as well. Have you tried The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce series)? A British mystery with a young female chemist as the lead, it is witty and entertaining!
Natalie says
Yes! Isn’t she funny? That’s a really enjoyable series. Love it.
Amber says
Any chance of a 2016 or 2017 list of recommendable books? I still love this list (and the comments) and have read almost all of them by now. Just looking for some new recommendations.
Natalie says
Hi Amber! I’m so glad you love this list. I love this list! I’m hoping we’ll have a follow-up list soon. Because so many good books! Right?! Let us know if there’s any others you’d add to a second list!