With 96 books read, I exceeded my original Goodreads challenge of 52. Yet I had to narrow it down to my top 8. This called for a Book Smart Street Snark brainstorming session over a steady pour of wine.
There was one common trend amongst most books I loved. Women authors. Women main characters. Women supporting each other. Women standing for something. Women tackling challenges. Women not tolerating bullshit.
1. Watch Us Rise - sometimes all we need is a good playlist to power thru.
2. Queenie - surround yourself with people who will defend your honor when you lose your voice.
3. The Swallows - engage in open & honest communication with the next generation. Be who your teenage self needed to help them find their power.
4. The Giver of Stars - support other women without judgment.
5. Love & Other Words - always remember: love, grace, and gratitude.
6. Daisy Jones & The Six - be someone who others can lean on thru tough times. AND be comfortable with being vulnerable in the challenging moments with those who show up for you.
7. On The Come Up - do not back down from your beliefs - stand firm in what you know to be right.
8. Ayesha at Last - embrace differences and other cultures with open hearts.
Now time for my fave part: what books did you love this year?!
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