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Reading List 2023
A look back at what I read in 2023, split into fiction and non-fiction books. You can see my previous years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
You can see my Goodreads Year in Books 2023 for the full list. I set out with the goal to read 30 books in the year and ended up reading 33, for a total of 12,241 pages, probably my most prolific reading year.
Fiction
Bloodmarked
The sequel to Legendborn, which I read last year. Enjoyable, but not quite as good as the first. The world building in the first book was interesting and with it already built this one was less captivating.
How to Sell a Haunted House
A bit all over, it starts stronger, gets a bit weird in the middle and an okay finish.
Clap When You Land
Audiobook - I'm glad I listened to the book, it was great to hear the rhythm and beats of the story as poem, a captivating story.
We Sold Our Souls
This one did not work for me. A good premise, selling out to a banal world; but the execution, conspiracy and story just didn't come together. I enjoyed his two more recent ones, Southern Book Club, and Final Girl Support Group.
One of Us Is Next
The follow up to One of Us Is Lying, I enjoyed it but not as much as the first one.
The Guest List
Audiobook - Quite enjoyable, good twists and turns. The story is told from several different point of views and I liked the audiobook has a different narrator for each.
Five Total Strangers
Audiobook - A fun listen and good thriller, especially for winter and stormy weather.
One of Us Is Lying
Enjoyable, I picked up because my daughter had a copy lying around. I'm glad I did, it was a quick read and enjoyable.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
A reread, finishing the series with my daughter.
Survive the Night
The overall story is a good premise, but the execution needs a few more passes. Many characters key actions did not match their motives or established personality. The three plot twists at the end is a bit much, and the ending wrap rather implausible. I enjoyed Riley Sager's Home Before Dark book, so I'll still give others of his a shot.
