Top 22 Book Recommendations: 2019

I have a process. Some might say I’m a bit weird. Some might be code for everyone. That’s fine, I have embraced my process-loving self.

Okay, back to the process.

I have a process. Whenever I get a book, I will read the book. Once I read the book, if the book meets my criteria, it is then allowed to take up shelf space. If the book does not meet my criteria, bye bye bookie. I am very intense with my shelf space. No shelf space wasted over here. You want shelf space? You better be a good book, worthy of that shelf space.

Once you make it to the shelf space, you will then be color-coded and organized, potentially several times a year. Don’t fear, you are welcome here my worthy, color-coded, nicely organized, book.

I love reading just as much as I love organizing, so it’s not surprising (to me) that my brain has combined these two things in this way.

I used to read so many books a week, I needed two library cards. Because I get sucked into books very easily and won’t put them down until I have finished, my propensity for devouring absurd amounts of books significantly decreased as I became an adult.

However, in the last couple of years, I have jumped back on the reading bandwagon.

It would bring me so much joy to share with you the books that have earned their rightful place on my bookshelf for 2019. If you purchase any of the books below via the links on this page, I will receive a small payment from Amazon that will help fund future book reviewing. I will also receive a small smile from myself. Okay, a big smile.

These are the books I read in 2019 that have earned, nay, DESERVE, shelf space in your home.

 

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Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history

Level: Hard

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Becoming

For: Everyone. Seriously, if this is your only takeaway from all of my posts, it was worth it. Buy. This. Now.

Level: Medium

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Childfree by Choice 

For: Social anthropology lovers, Those questioning the impact of having children

Level: Medium

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The Crown: The Official Companion (Volume 1)

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history, Fans of The Crown (Netflix)

Level: Medium

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Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history, Fans of the British monarchy/royalty

Level: Medium

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Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history

Level: Medium

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Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime

For: Those interested in forensics, Science lovers

Level: Medium

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From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death

For: Those interested in the study of death, Cultural anthropology lovers

Level: Medium

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Gung Ho!

For: Business people, Leaders,

Level: Easy

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The History of Death

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history, Cultural and Social anthropology lovers, Also makes a nice coffee table book

Level: Easy

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The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty

For: Research lovers, Social anthropology lovers

Level: Hard

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In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom

For: Human rights activists, Those interested in politics and international relations

Level: Easy

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Lady Bird: A Biography of Mrs. Johnson

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history

Level: Medium

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The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State

For: Human rights activists, Those interested in politics and international relations, Really anyone with a heart

Level: Easy

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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy’s Finest Hour

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history

Level: Hard

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Love & Gelato

For: Those going to Italy, Young Adult romance

Level: Easy

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Northanger Abbey

For: Fans of classics, Rainy days

Level: Easy

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Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history

Level: Medium

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory

For: Those interested in the study of death, Cultural anthropology lovers

Level: Medium

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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

For: Those interested in the study of death, Cultural anthropology lovers, Those wanting to be scared getting on an airplane as you’ll know at what height over water a crash will kill you (and what the official cause of death will be – bet you can’t guess!)

Level: Medium

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Twenty-Two on Peleliu: Four Pacific Campaigns with the Corps: The Memoirs of an Old Breed Marine

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history

Level: Hard

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The Ugly American

For: History lovers, Those who want to get into history, Those who love politics and international relations

Level: Easy

 

Have you read any of these books? Did this post inspire you to add any of these books to your list? I would love to know!

 

*All pictures taken from Amazon

Key for Levels:

Easy – Easy to stop & start, Quick read

Medium – Easy to stop & start, Extended read

Hard – Heavy material requiring concentration, Extended read

 

 

 

 

 

6 thoughts on “Top 22 Book Recommendations: 2019

  1. These types of posts are some of my favorite! I absolutely adore book recommendations (even though I’m embarrassed to admit how little reading I’ve done in the past year outside of school). Thank you for sharing this list! I still have to read Becoming.. that one is a must, I’ve heard! The forensics one is particularly intriguing to me too! Oh my goodness, you have read so many- and I love your diverse taste in books. Thank you tons for sharing. Bookmarking this to come back to throughout the year!

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