As we plan our reading goals for 2020, it is a good time to review our 2019 and make our
MR New Year's resolutions.
So, review your
2019 Challenge List, your
GoodReads Year in Books, or your book diary then make some suggestions for everyone here as we make our 2020 reading lists, figure out what threads to lurk in at the
Deals forum, and fill out our watch lists.
First, what books did you enjoy the most in 2019?- Is there a book that you have been thinking about since March?
- A book you couldn't put down or have re-read three times just this year?
- What books have you added to your "I'm going to re-read this" list?
- Did your favorite author finally release that long awaited book? My apologies (condolences?) to Martin, Butcher, and Rothfuss fans.
(I really wanted to reduce this list but, alas, no such luck. At least Butcher should come off the list next year!)
- What books did you tell your friends "you have to read this"?
Shameless plug: If they didn't read with you, feel free to suggest it in the New Leaf Book Club when an appropriate theme comes around. We'd love to read it with you.
- Speaking of which, did you have a favorite book club selection? From the New Leaf Book Club, the MR Literary Club or elsewhere?
Second, what wonderful books published in 2019 did you read?- Are there any contenders for your favorite literary/genre/other award?
- What would you have in a hypothetical MR slate for the Hugos?
- What debut author is now on your must buy list?
If it is hard to remember what books you really enjoyed this year,
issybird suggested making a "best of <year>" category at Goodreads (or wherever you track your reading) so you have it for next year.
If you want to see what some of the past favorites are check these out:
2018,
2017,
2016,
2015,
2014,
2013,
2012