Often times people ask me for book suggestions, and after I recommend my own books I usually launch into a list of my most recent and favorite reads. So, I decided to keep a running list here on my website. Below you will find the books I have read (or listened to via audiobook) and very much enjoyed so far this year (2024). Behind each title is a link for Amazon and Book Shop. If you choose to purchase the book through one of these links, I will make a teeny, tiny commission through their affiliate program. Consider it a mini-thank you, to me, for the reading recommendation. For some of the titles, I have also listed my favorite local bookstore - Birdy’s Bookstore (if it is in their stock). No matter where you buy your books, I hope you enjoy them!
Happy reading! - Amanda
P.S. You can check out my archived lists from 2019, 2020 , 2021, 2022 and 2023 too!
P.P.S. If you see FCF listed after a title, it means that you can listen to the first chapter for free on my YouTube channel! You’re welcome! :)
2024
Creating Super Fans by Brittany Hodak - Adult Business Improvement (AMAZON / Bookshop)
The Woman in Me by Brittany Spears - Adult Memoir (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Project F by Jeanne DuPrau - MG Speculative/Environmental Fiction (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven - YA Romance (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver - SUPER Spicy Adult Thriller (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Batter Royale by Leisl Adams - MG Rom Com/ Graphic Novel (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow - YA Realistic Fiction (AMAZON/Bookshop)
Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up by Jenn Bishop - MG Realistic Fiction (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Learning in America by Yuma Mufleh - Adult Nonfiction/Educational Reform (AMAZON/BOOKSHOP)
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - Adult Fantasy (AMAZON/BOOKSHOP)
The Lost Tomb by Douglas Preston - Adult Adventurous Nonfiction (AMAZON/BOOKSHOP)
Reign (American Royals: Book 4) by Katherine McGee - YA Realistic Fic./Alternate History (AMAZON / Bookshop)
Enemies in the Orchard by Dana VanderLugt - MG/YA Historical Novel in Verse (AMAZON/Bookshop/ 1st Ch Read Aloud + Author Interview)
Eb and Flow by Kelly J. Baptiste - MG Realistic Fiction Novel in Verse (AMAZON/Bookshop/1st Ch Read Aloud + Author Interview — COMING SOON!)
Finaly Donovan Rolls the Dice (Book 4 in the series) by Elle Cosimano - Adult Humorous Mystery (AMAZON/Bookshop)
Currently Reading:
What I Carry by Jennifer Longo
Growing up in foster care, Muir has lived in many houses. And if she's learned one thing, it is to Pack. Light. Carry only what fits in a suitcase.
Toothbrush? Yes. Socks? Yes. Emotional attachment to friends? foster families? a boyfriend? Nope! There's no room for any additionalbaggage.
Muir has just one year left before she ages out of the system. One year before she's free. One year to avoid anything--or anyone--that could get in her way.
Then she meets Francine. And Kira. And Sean.
And everything changes.
Purchase here: AMAZON / Bookshop
** I will continue to add to this list, so check back for new titles! **
