Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. It’s that time of year again, 2020 – which often seemed to last forever – is coming to an end. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump over the past month or so but I have read almost 60 books this year and some of them were pretty great.
Spain: The Inside Story of La Roja’s Historic Treble by Graham Hunter
This may be my favourite books of the year. It was such a fun trip down memory lane, reliving all the highs of Spain’s Euros and World Cup, there were anecdotes and facts and while some things I knew or remembered from watching the matches, there was a lot I didn’t.
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
I didn’t write a review for Clap When You Land but I did do an Instagram post on it because it really knocked me for six. This is the first book I’d ever read in verse and it was fantastic.
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott and Harmony Becker
This was a sad and frustrating graphic memoir but one that I think was really interesting and important.
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop Vol. 1: Anchor Points by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Michael Walsh and Jordie Bellaire
I read all three volumes of Hawkeye: Kate Bishop this year so this really counts as the whole series. It’s fun seeing Kate try and become a private investigator and all her new friends were nice additions.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
I’m a wuss so I very rarely read or watch horror stories, but I ended up liking Dread Nation far more than I thought I would. It’s action-packed and how it twists history.
Love in No Man’s Land by Duo Ji Zhuo Ga
This is one of my Read the World Project reads of the year. I thought it was a very descriptive and beautiful story about people who are so different to myself.
The Perfectionists by Sara Shepard
This was a very quick read about a prank got wrong and murder and girls standing up for one another. I’m still reading the sequel, The Good Girls, and I’m looking forward to how it all turns out.
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
This is a book I had for ages and I’m equal parts pleased I finally got around to reading it and annoyed it took me so long because I really did love it. I listened to the audiobook and it was fantastic, and I plan to read the rest of the series that way.
The Places I’ve Cried in Public by Holly Bourne
I think this was the saddest book I read this year and it really hit me in the emotions like a gut punch.
West Coast Avengers Vol. 1: Best Coast by Kelly Thompson, Stefano Caselli and Triona Farrell
I read both volumes of this in 2020 and it’s such a fun series with larger-than-life characters and great relationships between them all.
What are some of your favourite books you’ve read this year?
Elena Square Eyes 
Oh goodness, why have I not got round to reading The Lies of Locke Lamora yet? Everything about it sounds like I will love it!!
Great list! These were my favourite reads of 2020 if you wanted to check them out! Have a Happy New Year!
Haha I had it on my kindle for 5+ years before I got around to reading it so don’t feel too bad! Hope you have a great 2021!
The Gentleman Bastards are on my list as well! Happy holidays and happy reading! https://readwithstefani.com/top-10-books-of-2020/
I can’t wait to carry on with the series. Happy reading to you too! 🙂
I’m happy to see we both loved Clap! 🙌
It was my first Elizabeth Acevedo book and I was blown away by it. I can’t wait to read more of her work.
Fire on High is great, too! Enjoy!
Read the World Project sounds pretty cool, though also sounds like a gigantic challenge. Glad to see you’re juggling it all so well with everything else. 🙂 And of course, Locke Lamora is awesome.
Happy TTT and Happy 2021 in advance!
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Thanks! It’s taken up most of my reading over the past few years but I’ve read a load of stuff I never would’ve normally. Hope 2021 is off to a good start for you 🙂
Great list! I’m so glad you enjoyed Dread Nation—the sequel is so good, too.
Thanks! Yeah, it was really a great duology – and one of the few series I’ve read recently read in its entirety.
I really ought to read Clap When You Land sometime.
My post.
It was my first Elizabeth Acevedo book and I can’t stop singing its’ praises 😀
The Lies of Locke Lamora was awesome on audiobook! I hope you enjoy the sequel when you get to it as well.
Thanks! 🙂
Clap When You Land was so good! I can’t wait to see what she does next.
I’m definitely looking forward to reading more of Elizabeth Acevedo’s books now 🙂
Yay! The Lies of Locke Lamora! I love that series. I think book two is even better.
Ooh that’s good to know! I’ve got the next two books on audio ready to go so hopefully I’ll get to them soon.
Agh I need to check out The Lies of Locke Lamora, it feels like one everyone has read but me!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/29/top-ten-tuesday-296/
Haha! I had it unread on my kindle for a good five or more years before I read it so don’t feel too bad!
I won’t!
DREAD NATION is fun, isn’t it? THEY CALLED US ENEMY is one I definitely need to read in 2021. I’ve heard great things about it. I’m glad you found some great books this year!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Thanks! 🙂
Clap When You Land is one I want to read, so happy to see it made your top ten.
It was my first Elizabeth Acevedo book and I’m looking forward to reading more of her work.
For being in a bit of a reading slump—and I totally know how that goes—it does seem like you ended up finding some pretty great books to get through the year! The Places I’ve Cried In Public sounds fantastic … but I’m also a pretty emotional reader, so I might hold off on checking it out until I’m prepared for it.
Thank you 🙂 In the Spring I was reading 8-10 books a month and look at me now! 😀 Hopefully I’ll get back into the swing of reading again soon. Oh yeah, The Places I’ve Cried In Public didn’t make me cry but it did get me in my feelings so it’s one you should be in the right mind for.
I have Clap When You Land and really hope to read it soon.
Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Hope you like it when you get to it! 🙂
I read Dread Nation when it came out and loved it. I really need to get to the sequel! I hope you have a great New Year!
Thank you! The sequel is just as good and it does the characters justice I think.
I really liked Dread Nation too. Have a great 2021!
It was so good. Thanks! Hope you have a great year too 🙂
The Lies of Locke Lamora is easily one of my favorite books, glad to see it on here! I haven’t read any of the other books on here, but I’ve had my eye on quite a few, so I’ll have to check some out!
Yeah I can see The Lies of Locke Lamora becoming an all time fave for me too 🙂