This annual blog post has become a favorite because I’m sharing MY favorite reads from the year!!!!! 2017 has been a wonderful reading year. I’ve added several new all-time favorite books to my “shelves”, met some amazing new authors both through their books and on social media, and been blown away by story multiple times. At latest count, I’ve read 58 books! Whew! Comparing genres, I’ve read quite a few more contemporary stories versus historical, and my list here is representative of that slant. Most of these books were published in 2017, but a few were new discoveries I can’t believe I waited this long to read!
But first, some ground rules: in an effort to NOT be long-winded and wordy, I’m choosing to share 3 things that describe each of these stories along with a link to Goodreads and my review. (Click each title to visit Goodreads).
Historical
The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green | Review
Poignant. Fleur-de-lys. Scars.
A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz | Review
Immersive. Frontier. Growth.
Many Sparrows by Lori Benton | Review
Epic. Grace. History.
A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White | Review
Loyalty. Books. Romance.
High as the Heavens by Kate Breslin | Review
Spies. Secrets. Tenacity.
With Love, Wherever You Are by Dandi Daley Mackall | Review
Letters. Love. Sacrifice.
The White Feather Murders by Rachel McMillan | Review
Friends. Mysteries. Toronto.
Contemporary
Jane of Austin: A Novel of Sweet Tea and Sensibility by Hillary Manton Lodge | Review
Tea. Sisters. Colonel Brandon.
True to You by Becky Wade | Review
Bookish. Romance. Forgiveness.
Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham | Review
Redemption. Fairytale. Chocolate.
Reclaimed by Jennifer Rodewald | Review
Grace. Country. Pickle.
The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner | Review
Honesty. The Sound of Music. Humor.
All This Time by Melissa Tagg | Review
Belonging. Security. Family.
Hometown Girl by Courtney Walsh | Review
Farmhouses. Siblings. Introverts.
Charming the Troublemaker by Pepper Basham | Review
Laughter. Trustworthiness. Closets.
Life After by Katie Ganshert | Review
Bittersweet. Peace. Letting go.
The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay | Review
Bubble gum. Connection. Growth.
The Esther Paradigm by Sarah Monzon | Review
Desert. Obedience. Strength.
Contemporary Action/Adventure (with romance, of course!)
Unblemished and Unraveling by Sara Ella | Book 1 Review | Book 2 Review
Disney. Twists. Enchanting.
Conspiracy of Silence and Crown of Souls by Ronie Kendig | Book 1 Review | Book 2 Review
Adventure. Dynamic. Heroes.
Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey | Review
Suspense. Puzzles. Action.
Rescue Me by Susan May Warren | Review
Tension. Reconciliation. Encouragement.
Novellas
The Message in a Bottle Collection Romance Collection by Heather Day Gilbert, Amanda Dykes, Maureen Lang, Jocelyn Green, and Joanne Bischof | Review
Hope. Strength. Nautical.
I’ll Be There by Susan May Warren | Review
Faith. Spark. Peace.
Right Where We Belong Collection by Deborah Raney, Melissa Tagg, and Courtney Walsh | Review
Quaint. Lighthearted. Happiness.
Then Came You by Becky Wade | Review
Epistolary. Patience. Family.
Christmas Stories
Ordinary Snowflakes by Jennifer Rodewald | Review
Hot cocoa. Friends. Familiarity.
A Cliché Christmas by Nicole Deese | Review
Dimension. Unconditional. Gloves.
WHEW! That’s it! These favorites are ones I can highly recommend and gush about for days. Have you read any of these? What are your favorite books of 2017? If you have a favorites blog post, share your link in the comments!
The Green Mockingbird 
2017 was a great year for fiction! Many of these were also favorites of mine and there are some others still on my TBR. My very favorite book this year is From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon.
Yay for shared favorites!!! I’ll have to look up that book, too!
Courtney! Thank you so much–there are awesome books on this list. I’m so honored that you included me! ❤ ❤ ❤
Your stories DESERVE a spot!!!! You’re very welcome.
So many of my favourites on this list! My list will be coming in a few days 🙂
We have great taste, don’t we ;)! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of your favorites this week!
Soooo many books!! Soooo little time!! I want to read a slew of the ones on your favorites list! Thanks for including mine!!!!!!!! And thanks for joining me on this journey, Courtney!
I hope you find some new favorites on my list, Pepper!!!! I’m privileged to be your reader and friend :). Thank YOU!
Many Sparrows and True to You made my list as well. (It posts tomorrow.) You’ve added some books to my need to read list. Thanks for sharing.
Both of those were major favorites of mine!!!! I enjoyed your list too, Becky. 2017 was a great reading year!
I love these lists. #sohelpful and I really love the three word descriptions!!! #dothatagain
Thank you for “visiting”, Megan! I do hope you found a book or two to add to your to-read list! And, I’m very glad to know the three word descriptions were helpful. I will plan to do that again!
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Great lists, Courtney!!! I see a few that are on my wishlist and lots of my favorites!!! 😍
Thank you, Beth! My list seems so long, but I really do LOVE so many of the books I read! I hope you get your wishlist soon ;).
The Austen Escape was a great read! I also loved The White Feather Murders, just like the rest of the series. 🙂 A few of these are already on my TBR, and I found some that I need to add to my list. Great list!
YES The Austen Escape!!!! I could talk about it for along time. And Rachel McMillan’s whole series is forever a favorite. I can’t wait to read her upcoming 2018 novel!!!!
Thanks so very much for including Blind Spot on your list!
You’re quite welcome!!!! 🙂
Many Sparrows has my heart. Absolutely loved it!
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