Top Ten Books That Made Me Smile This Year

The Top Ten Tuesday topic of “books that makes me smile” makes me think of feel-good books, which we could all use a little more of these days, right? For me, that’s a book that might not make me laugh or smile all the way through, but leaves me smiling by the end, even if it’s through a few tears.

I’ve picked my list only from books that I’ve read within the past year.

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (Print and audio combo)

A heartwarming young adult crossover

Beach Read by Emily Henry

These two rival authors might be falling for each other.

Big Sky by Kate Atkinson (Audio)

Jackson Brodie #5. Period.

Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers

Perfect comfort read for the pandemic!

The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory

Loved this not too light and fluffy romcom!

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones (Audio)

Paranormal mystery romance! ❤️

An Innocent, A Broad by Ann Leary (Reread)

I don’t reread a book very often!

The Interruption of Everything by Terry McMillan (Audio)

Why did I wait so long to read my first Terry McMillan?

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (Audio)

Restyled Rumplestiltskin fairy tale

The Princess Beard by Delilah S. Dawson

Humorous fantasy along the lines of Terry Patchett

What have I missed? What book has made you smile recently?

Today’s Top Ten Tuesday Link-Up hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl

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lydiaschoch
lydiaschoch
4 years ago

I really need to read With the Fire on High! It’s been on my TBR for ages.

My TTT .

nbiblioholic
4 years ago

I haven’t heard of some of these, which I love 😀
Great list!

Here’s my Top Ten Tuesday post.

susanblogginboutbooks
4 years ago

I’ve seen WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH on lots of lists today. No wonder. It’s a great choice. Even if it’s not all light and fluffy, it definitely puts a smile on your face in the end 🙂

Happy TTT!

Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com

theburstingbookshelf
4 years ago

The Wedding Party was one of my favorites from Jasmine’s Guillory’s series. So cute! I’m dying to read Beach Read – glad you enjoyed it!

My TTT

A ROOM OF MY OWN
4 years ago

Kate Atkinson is a favorite of mine

My TTT https://mrscalloway.blogspot.com/2020/07/top-ten-tuesday.html

Terrie
4 years ago

Loved your list – I read Spinning Silver last year and really enjoyed it….kind of out of my usual fare, but maybe that’s what made it so great! You can see my list at https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/top-ten-tuesda-books-that-made-me-smile Hope you see something intriguing there. 🙂

Marg
4 years ago

With the Fire on High is such a great book! And Spinning Silver was great too.

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