Dammit.
I totally was going for a quick, short list of my favorite reads of the year so far. HA!!!! I swear this started out as a Top 10 list… But just like with last year, a Top 10, Top 15, Top 20, Top 50 etc just wasn’t enough. I just kept adding more and more books that I loved from this year and pretty soon I lost count and honestly didn’t want to take any off the list. I loved them all for different reasons — some of them made me feel so strongly that even just thinking back on them brings a lump to my throat, some of them made me laugh (or cry) so much that I could barely see the page through my tears, some were just so refreshingly different and unique that they stood out to me, some were beautifully written, some were off-the-charts HOT, and some were a blend of all of the above.
Bottom line, all of these books rocked my world this year and I feel like they all deserve to be showcased. So I just gave up on the idea of a short list and decided to feature them all. So here they are… my favorite books read since Jan 2013 🙂
Tiffany H. (@a_tiffyfit) says
ARGH! I haven’t read ANY of these yet. But now I have a bunch to add to my TBR! 😀 I BOUGHT “Going Under” already but I haven’t had a chance to read it…and if I’m being totally honest, while I really want to read it, I’ve also heard the warnings about the intensity of a certain section. o.O I HAVE to finish my book tour review readings and some NetGalley’s I’m behind on and then I’m diving in!
Natalia says
OMG!!! Read 6 of them…your recommendations of course, the rest are on my top to read list!!
Kim Box Person says
I freaking LOVE this!!! Okay I have some, read some and need some ~ oh I need a BOOK VACATION like ASAP ~ You freaking ROCK my dear 🙂
Kim says
I still have a few on your list to read but agree on all the ones I have read that is almost all of them.
sabriena says
The only ones on your list that I’ve read is Reckless and I’m currently 75% through Walking Disaster. I didn’t like Reckless at all and thought it didn’t live up to the other two books in the series and I’m not very fond of Walking Disaster either.
Your list is good though, it’s funny to see a best books of 2013 so early but why the heck not make it quarterly?!
Janae says
I haven’t read half of ur list! I trust your judgement! I guess I have some reading to do.
Angie McLain says
Totally agree with the ten on your list that I have read, will add the others to my TBR list. But two of my personal favorites didn’t make your list….Beauty From Pain, Georgia Cates, Collide, Gail McHugh :-)!!! Keep up the great work. I love your blog, follow all day long!!
Shelby I. says
Gosh dang it Aestas! I always end up with a new book every time I go through your blog and I hate not having the time to really immerse myself into the good books you’ve suggested. I totally agree with your take on Vain and reading about her “punishment” in Africa. Wow. And Fisher Amelie writes well and I got transported with Sophie and Ian. Gaah! And for Connected! OH. MY. GOD! That last part! Those last parts! Gaaaaah!! I almost, ALMOST, threw my iPad while reading.
Susan Staudinger says
I’ve read pretty much all of those books, and I have to agree with your selections. I might even add a few more lol. Plus, there are tons of other books on my TBR list for 2013… my Amazon pre-orders average at least two per month and that doesn’t even include those books that are unavailable for pre-order… looks like 2013 will be a great year for reading and that I’m going to be VERY BUSY!!
Ruby says
You should read me before you ! And add it to your favourite list too lol !
Bianca S. says
This list seems right up my alley and I am so excited for some new romance novels in my life 🙂 I can see you devour books like I do so I thought I would recommend a fantastic love story that I just read (and perhaps you can add it to your next list!).
The book is called Shanghai Love, by author Layne Wong (http://laynewong.com/). It is an unlikely love story between a Chinese herbalist and a Jewish refugee looking for safety from Nazi Germany. The herbalist, Peilin, was betrothed to a man who was killed before their wedding but tradition and honor forced the marriage along anyways. She is sent to Shanghai to manage his family’s herbal shop. Shanghai is also Henri’s destination as he has graduated from medical school as Hitler is rising to power. He flees to Shanghai where he’s befriended by Ping, Peilin’s brother. Through her kindness, Henri becomes fascinated with Chinese herbs as well as the exotic culture surrounding him. New surprises emerge throughout the story – it’s an enthralling page-turner! 🙂 I hope you will give it a read!
Ashley W. says
I think your list is 100% spot on! I wouldn’t make a single change to the order. Especially the top three books are definitely amazing!
StacyHgg says
Thanks for the recommendations!
Ali says
I’d also add
Music of The Heart by Katie Ashley &
REAL by Katy Evans
Ali says
The Kathleen Turner Series– my favorite by far this year! Love them!
Ali says
The Kathleen Turner series, my favorite my far this year. Love ’em!
pauline says
12 so far for me 😉
Rachael says
I think Twister Perfectcion by Abbi Glines was an excellent one too
Albina says
One of my favorites is “Me before me” . This one is an emontional love story that will stay in your hearts forever! Please read it and you will add it to your top list.
Marta says
I’ve read almost all of those and I have to say I didn’t like Own The Wind, they way the characters expressed themselves… I couldn’t relate to any of them, even though I tried really hard to like it, I just couldn’t find it in me to feel connected to the writing.
BUT
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED : Vain, Light in the Shadows & Wait for you.
And if you haven’t read it already, I thought WAITING FOR YOU (Shey Stahl) was AMAZING. As in the best of 2013 for me up until now. I swear that author can write.
Cristal says
Have you read Taken by Kelli Maine? I think you will love it!
Valerie D. says
Every single one of these books I’ve loved except for 2 that I haven’t read. Guess what I’ll be doing thus weekend Aestas??? Thanks for the lists. You never steer me wrong…
KELLY H. says
As always, I love your book suggestions but I have to make a recommendation that literally had me reading and finishing a trilogy within a week! The Royals Series by Danielle Bourdon is seriously hot, great story (lots of twist and turns) and HEA. Knowing how similar are likes are with your blog, this too will be a new fav on your list. Heres the link on Amazon for the 1st book which is free btw…http://www.amazon.com/Heir-Untamed-Royals-Book-ebook/dp/B00ALY6PEK/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1369461810&sr=1-1
Lenette says
So many books – so little time 🙂
I am looking forward to spend some long nights with many of the recommended books in front of me.
Thank you for the reviews.
Myriam Pate says
I can’t keep up!! so many books and not enough time in my day, week, month, year to read them all… I wonder if I get lost if my kids will notice?? I just need to run away for about a straight week and I can catch up, lol 🙂
Lisa Haines says
Loved the Blackstone Affair trilogy but did not care for Captive in the Dark, the writing was fine but I could not enjoy the pain really. It was far fetched although I started relating to the characters more at the end, just too dark for me I guess, that poor girl!! I have also read 40 Shades of Pearl that was good! Loved your sight and will try some of your suggestions! Thanks!
Leslie C says
That is an awesome list! I’m always so impressed that we have such similar tastes – I’ve read or want to read almost all of those books!!!
Aestas says
Thanks! 😀
Dawnette says
I love your reviews and recommendations, I have yet to be disappointed! I keep coming back for more 🙂 I just finished Fixed On You wow hot sexy and mind lowing emotional roller coaster! Loved it! Ow to decide what to read next…….I have read sooooo many on your list! Thak you again for bringing reading back into my life! I guess I better go to your reviews and pick 😉
Aestas says
Thank you so much!! I loved that book too! Happy review hunting 😛
Stephena says
OMGosh I have 41 of these books and I have read 36 of them. I really think I might have a problem. But hey its okay as long as im reading
Ash says
I absolutely love that you have Karina Halle’s Sins and Needles in there! Shooting Scars, her second in the series is equal, if not surpassing, in the grittiness and excitement. Heck, she has a couple series out that are amazing! Love her writing style.
S.C. Stephens is just awesome! Love her head.
You have good tastes, Chick! Can’t wait to dive into some of the others on this list.
jessie says
Mm new here but I need good books 🙂
jessie says
New here but love to read 🙂
Betul E. says
Definitely a great list, many of my favorites are on it! keep up the great work!
Inge says
Because of your convincing I’m reading Bully right now. Even though it’s so cruel I’m still loving it, it’s highly addictive.. And now I’m already looking for the next top read recommended by you.
Aestas says
woohoo!! It’s an amazing read 🙂
Jennie Eire says
Oh my god… There are only 2 I havent read and I will buy them before the week is out. Your site is the kind of site that makes things worth while. Just reading down through the excerpts gives me goose bumps for some of the books. Thanks for all you do… Im off to read beautiful disaster, Rule and Tangled again for the memories. Thanks for all you do!
Aestas says
Thank you so much!!!! Happy reading 🙂
Bella says
Well not only are there some GOOD ones there are some I need to add to my TBR list and get to reading because I have already!!!!!!!! Glad you had a GREAT 2013 girl can’t wait till 2014!! Happy New Year!!
Aestas says
Happy New Year!!
Darlene says
I’ve recently finished “Broken” by Kelly Elliot. If that book doesn’t make you hot under the collar then nothing will!!! Great characters, great storyline, and hot, hot, hot!!!
Aestas says
I’ve heard it’s a great read!!
Jen says
I’ve read the majority of this list and I agree with most of it. A couple not so much but truly look forward to your reviews. Hate going into a book blind. LOVE the sale alerts!!
criz says
I love your list. Some of the books on your list are on my list too. I actually searched some on this list and added them on my ‘to-read’ bookshelves on Goodreads. I love your reviews, and I added you as a friend. 🙂
Jenn @ Book Beats says
Love this list! Thanks for taking the time to put it together (quotes and all). I agree with many on here — especially Vain, Four Seconds to Lose and Making Faces. And many of these are on my TBR list. And I may very well be addin a few more ;p
Have a great New Year!
Toni @ My Book Addiction says
Fabulous list! There are so many on there that I own, but just haven’t read yet. I hope to get to all of them this year!
I knew my Favorite Reads of 2013 post couldn’t be limited either. Stop by and take a look if you feel so inclined. 🙂 http://mybookaddiction.com/favorite-reads-of-2013/
Happy new year!!
Sheila Ryals says
Took me forever to find where to leave a blog post! Wish was a bit easier to find. After all that searching. I finally saw the top where you had 57 comments. So hopefully I am in the right place! I saw a couple of books I put on my TBR list! Thank you!
Aestas says
Sheila – if you’re ever searching for it again, you just have to look on the top bar of my blog – there’s an image called “RECOMMENDATIONS” and the list for 2013 is listed right at the top of that page. Alternatively, there’s a link for it in the right side bar along the blog 🙂
Marsha says
Absolutely an amazing list. You help to supply me with nearly all of my favorites. In fact, except for one, I whole heartedly agree with your list! Happy New Year!
Angieleigh @ Once Upon A Book says
Ruin SLAYED me. It took me a good few weeks to get over it. Then she killed me with Elect lol
Emancipating Andie was hands down one of my favorite reads of 2013! Priscilla Glenn has definitely joined my favorite authors list.
Savita Naik says
Loved so many of these books! I especially loved In the Fields, by Willow Aster. I think you missed one th0ugh, True Love Story, by Willow Aster. Amazing read! Those I haven’t read, are on my to read list….;)
Alexis L says
Thanks for the giveaway, Happy New Year!
Mick Murphy says
Favorite books of 2013:
Mine & Remy – Katy Evans
Eyes Wide Open – Raine Miller
Entwined With You – Sylvia Day
Rock With Me & Safe With Me – Kristen Proby
The Edge of Always – JA Redmerski
Finding It – Cora Carmack
Wethering the Storm – Samantha Towle
Playing With her Heart – Lauren Blakely
Just to name a few… Thanks for the giveaway!
Wendy S says
I’ve only read 3 of the books on your list. I have several others but haven’t read them yet. I totally agree with you about Kristen Ashley. Almost EVERY book of hers ends up on my favorites list.
Trena says
I have read 62 out of the 75 you have on your list. I agree with most of them being 5 star reads. The ones I haven’t read are probably rock star romances, which I don’t read. I just can’t get into them.
Cyndy Taroli says
WOW! I was surprised that I missed a few books on your list…but that is OK because now I have them on my TBR list!
Nandar says
Wow, that’s quite an extensive list!
I’m going to try to read all the books you listed!
Thank you Aestas~
Lindsay says
I looooved the Crossfire series and even more than that the Fixed series. Do you have any other series you would recommend along those lines?! Thanks :).
América Mauricio says
I’ve just read three of those! But I can say that those three are really amazing. So, I’m going to follow your list and try to read the rest!
Hugs.
janeene keifer says
I have read all the Paullina Simons books and agree with you. I like romantic books that have some kind of background story like Paullina’s books. That is why I liked the
Sylvain Reynard books that centered around Gabriel and a background of Dante. I have also read the two books Bound and Unwound by Lorelei James. I am looking for a new set of books with an underlying story. I am looking for at least 2 or a series that has this kind of theme that is romantic. Can you suggest anything for me. I have read and reread TBH series several times as I am addicted to these books. Just one more thing if I may. Have you read one thousand white women by Jim Fergus. I thought it was an amazing book and still am not sure its not a true non ficton book.
shabnam arora says
I have been a fan of your blog and thank you for this chance to win.☺
Camille says
Hey, your “my review” link for Eversea takes you to Making Faces. Can you share your review of Eversea please. Thanks!
Aestas says
Oops, I fixed it! 🙂
Remember though, if you’re ever looking for any reviews, just go to REVIEWS on the top menu and you’ll find all of them listed alphabetically for easy access!