Every few months or so I like to share some of the books that I recommend. For this post of 20 books, you should get cozy and read this winter. I included some books that I’ve recently read, some of the books I’m excited to read next year and a few just awesome books that you should check out to make 2017 a great year.Â
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I have included links to the books so that it will be easy for you to find them and.  Then I included the Goodreads rating. I keep track of my books on Goodreads and lots of people use the site so this gives you a good idea of how people feel about the book on average. Most books have lots of ratings and it’s out of 5 stars.Â
Recent Favorites
Here are a few of the books I’ve read in the last couple months and really enjoyed. I’m only 2 books away from hitting my goal of 52 books in 2016. I know I will read those last two before December 31st. I’ve read a lot of great books this year and I love being able to share some of them on my blog.Â
1 Heartless by Marissa MeyerÂ
Goodreads rating:4.11/5
2. Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna KendrickÂ

Goodreads rating:4.06/5
3. Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist Â
Goodreads rating:4.11/5
4. Carry on Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton
Goodreads rating:4.21/5
5. The Selection by Keira CassÂ
Goodreads rating:4.16/5
6. The Elite by Keira Cass
Goodreads rating:4.02/5
7. The One by Keira Cass
Goodreads rating:4.22/5
8. The Heir by Keira Cass
Goodreads rating:3.88/5
9. The Crown by Keira Cass
Goodreads rating:3.82/5
10. Â Island of Glass by Nora RobertsÂ
Goodreads rating:4.39/5
11. Talking as Fast as I can by Lauren Grahm ( Just finished this book and it is so fantastic.)Â

Goodreads rating:4.18/5
On my to read List
Even though I have read a lot this year there are still so many great books out there to read. I’m constantly adding more to my list. That way I will never run out of books to read. I thought I would share a few of the books that I really want to read soon.Â
12. Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren GrahmÂ
Goodreads rating:3.47/5
13. Small Great Things by Jodi PicoultÂ
![Small Great Things: A Novel by [Picoult, Jodi]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ixQ2O3aoL.jpg)
Goodreads rating:4.41/5
14. Two by Two by Nicholas SparksÂ
![Two by Two by [Sparks, Nicholas]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51eAfpclqRL.jpg)
Goodreads rating:3.93/5
15. 50 Ways to Yay by Alexi PanosÂ
Goodreads rating:3.64/5
16. Â Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle MeltonÂ
Goodreads rating:4.22/5
Books to help you do your best in 2017
Here are a few books I’ve read over the years that have taught me something. Â I really learned lessons and ways to improve my life from reading them. So if you are looking to improve yourself in 2017 these books are great choices.Â
17. You are a Badass by Jen SinceroÂ
![You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by [Sincero, Jen]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51OnErKGDtL._SY346_.jpg)
Goodreads rating:4.07/5
18. Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoÂ
Goodreads rating:3.77/5
19. Eat That Frog by Brian TracyÂ
Goodreads rating:3.82/5
20. Girlboss by Sophia AmorusoÂ
Goodreads rating:3.73/5