Top 5 Reads of 2020 - So Far!

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The Book Bag with Hannah - The Top Five

Today, we're doing something a little different! I'm ranking my top five favorite reads of 2020 so far. Up to today (August 17th), Goodreads is showing that I've completed 37 books (my goal is 50!). I've had a great time exploring new genres and authors this year. 

Number one!

Jo and Laurie by Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz

I loved this book so, so much. I've shipped Jo and Laurie since I first read Little Women and I think Stohl and de la Cruz did a great job getting into Jo's head. I'm never opposed to good fan fiction - but this is great. I've re-read it once and I'll probably re-read it again before the end of the year. 

Number two!



I understand that this one is only new to me. BUT, I went through the whole trilogy and the first season of the show. Harkness has a gift for weaving history and fantasy seamlessly together. I absolutely loved following Diana Bishop (and I imagine I'll re-read these in the years to come!). I'm pretty sure there's a new one out about Galloway (um, yes, please) so that's on my TBR. 

Number three!


I had a hard time getting started in this book. But, Farrow did an amazing job of combining narrative with information. This was horrible and gripping. I didn't want to look away. Absolutely worth the time to read it and do more reading and research on the subject. 

Number four!


This romcom was so cute (I've been trying to read all the Christina Lauren I can find!)! I loved My Favorite Half Night Stand and Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating. I love good banter and strong characters (with some flaws). Lauren delivers! 

Number five!

The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Lessons Down on Mischief Farm by Hillarie Burton Morgan

I'm a sucker for a good memoir and I loved One Tree Hill years ago. Hillarie Burton Morgan is so vulnerable and shares such human stories in her book. I absolutely fell in love with her community and her farm. The way she explains gardening and eating made me want a cup of dandelion tea. But, when she describes her struggles with infertility and the struggles she and her husband have had in their marriage, Hillarie brought me to tears. She's a fantastic storyteller and I loved getting a peek into her world.

So that's my top five reads of 2020 so far! I'm trying to mix up my reading currently (I've been in a very recent romcom rut and I'm trying to dig myself out!), so I just finished The Cove by Catherine Coulter. Absolutely unrealistic, absolutely so fun to read. 


Location: Charleston, AR 72933, USA

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