My Complete 2023 Reading List: Every Book I Read in 2023
All ages of voracious readers and book lovers are invited! Ever
wonder what reading has to offer besides entertainment and
education?
Books may help with everything from preserving your mental health to learning new words!
The number of books one should read every year depends on personal preferences and goals, but reading a minimum of 12 books is recommended. At least a book a month.
Here are my stats for the year 2023!
Let’s begin, so I read – 64 books
- Total Pages - 16231
- Genres covered – Crime, Historical fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Horror, Memoir, Mystery/Thriller, Non-fiction, Romance, Short Stories, psychological thriller, Magical Realism.
- Formats covered – Paperbacks, Hardbacks, Ebooks, Audiobooks
- Average rating – 3.66
- Average Book length –254 pages
- Shortest Book – Galatea by Madeline Miller (20 pages)
- Longest Book – The Outsider by Stephen King (561 pages)
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Unique Book Recommendations to help you find your next read
Lumberjanes by N.D.Stevenson
All girls-scouts team of five, in the wilderness, ready for some mischief and adventure late into the night. When trouble hits they all team up to face the monstrosity and give lessons in unity and distinctiveness with a lot of fun and laughter.
The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
A very powerful historical event and pivotal role some women played in it, although the book is fiction the characters and event seem to have been real. The narratives of the three sisters Diana, who marries a fascist leader named Mosley after divorcing her wealthy husband, are used to tell the story. Unity, who travels with Diana to Germany and eventually develops a very intimate relationship with Hitler. Nancy is a book writer who starts to have doubts about her sisters' excursions to Berlin and Munich.
How to talk to anyone by Leil Lowndes
Develop your communication skills and stand out from the crowd. That’s what this book teaches us. And communication is not only through spoken language, but body language as well.
A very practical book with easy to understand examples in every chapter..
The Ramayana by R.K.Narayan
Narayan has employed the skills of a master novelist to replicate the thrill and happiness he experienced in the original Ramayana, taking his cues from the poetry of an eleventh-century Tamil poet named Kamban. Enjoy this exciting story of kidnapping, combat, and courtship played out in a cosmos full of heroes, goddesses, and demons..
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Transcendent Kingdom is a story about faith, science, religion, and love that paints a profoundly compelling picture of a family of Ghanaian immigrants devastated by addiction, sadness, and bereavement.
Heartstopper I by Alice Osman
A sweet gay love story between Nick and Charlie. This volume explores the deeply growing friendship between the two and how the two of them are so different and yet so similar.
Heartstopper II by Alice Osman
The friendship grows and becomes stronger, but at the same time Nick and Charlie are making some discoveries about their family and friends that are astonishing.
Smokin Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
A Rom-Com plus murder mystery that could also be categorized as a cozy mystery. It won the Goodreads choice award in the best mystery and thriller category in 2011.
Night-Time Stories by Yen-yen Lu
There are ten stories written by various authors that investigate the night-time in very unique ways. My favorites of the lot were Whose Lounge? Where the author uses a camera to record the night in her living room and feels a calm watching the video.
Global by Eoin Colfer
The book explains and discusses a very important theme – Global Warming, in a simple, realistic and profound way and with beautiful sketches and illustrations.
The Forest of Enchantments by Chitra Divakaruni Banerjee
Understanding a story through the perspective of a character opens us up to new perspectives and new possibilities, this book explores the perspective of Sita.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
This book collects and organizes the pieces of wisdom Naval Ravikant has shared through Twitter, blog posts, and podcasts, and shows you how get rich and be happy in life.
The Ballad of Bant Singh by Nirupama Dutt
In this compelling book, journalist and author Nirupama Dutt narrates the story of Bant Singh, highlighting the profound divisions in Punjabi and Indian society while also serving as a biography of an exceptional person.
Dangerous Women by Hope Adams
An engaging read describing a sea voyage and 100 odd days on the sea with no living thing in sight. Reading about the convict women and their past lives gave the novel a human touch and made it all the more intriguing.
Heartstopper III by Alice Osman
This volume finds Nick and Charlie enjoying a school trip together and also opening up about their relationship to more friends and family.
Heartstopper IV by Alice Osman
The themes of Heartstopper include mental illness, love, friendship, and loyalty. It includes all of the little tales from Nick and Charlie's lives that, when put together, form something more significant and human.
Why Stories Work by Somdev Chatterjee
Everyone must read this book, because each one of us relates to stories. But it is especially useful for people in the writing or entertainment field.
Elevation by Stephen King
A very simple but riveting story by the master storyteller, that talks about a weird disease.
Sitayana by Amit Majumdar
Amit Majumdar tells the story of Ramayana starting from the Ashoka Vatika where Sita has been imprisoned by Ravana. And then he brings a tale that is ingenious and powerful and speaks vibrantly through its numerous characters.
The Outsider by Stephen King
Gripping all the way, but the end, a little far-fetched. Goodreads Choice award winner for best mystery and thriller in 2018.
Baluta by Daya Pawar
When Baluta, the first Dalit autobiography, was first published in 1978 in Marathi, it created quite a stir. It became a bestseller in Hindi and other major languages and soon became a classic of contemporary Indian literature.
Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawagushi
What would you change if you could travel back in time? Four stories where four visitors go back in time through a café and alter the decisions and relationships that changed their course of life.
Inquilab Zindabad by Ikroop Sandhu
Inquilab Zindabad is a graphic biography of Bhagat Singh, an Indian revolutionary, written by Ikroop Sandhu. Right from how he was driven into the freedom movement with inspiration from his Uncle to the day he was hanged and the after-effects in the country post his death.
Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny
A collection of short stories with deeper meaning in the seemingly simple stories. Most readers will enjoy at least a few stories.
A Gujarat here, A Gujarat There by Krishna Sobti
The journey of a young spirited woman during the partition era, who is determined to make a new life based on her terms.
Annihilation of caste by B.R.Ambedkar
A motivational work of political writing in India’s history that speaks about casteism openly and unabashedly.
The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher
The book is a collection of ten essays about the world’s many beautiful things – gemstones, silk, perfume, mirror, sea shells, marble, glass, and so on that focuses on their dark history and how these objects affected the author’s life.
The Bedroom Window by K.L.Slater
A domestic thriller about dysfunctional family dynamics with an unexpected twist.
The Easy Life in Kamusari by Shion Miura
A coming-of-age story set in a small Japanese village that takes us away from the trappings of city life to the simplicity delight and charms of village life.
Monstrous by Sarah Meyer
A graphic memoir about the coming-of-age of a transracially adopted kid that everyone must read. The graphics are mind-blowingly well done.
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
Best YA fiction Goodreads Choice Award winner for 2021. A Japanese American girl finds out about here royal heritage and wants to get to know more about it and so decides to travel to Tokyo.
Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy T. Matthews
The story the explores the bond of sisterhood while simultaneously handling themes like illness, death and love.
Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood
The English setting, the amateur detectives, the whole cozy country vibe, and the lust for money and titles make it a perfect, twisty read for fans of Agatha Christie or The Thursday Murder Club.
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
A very personal and moving account of the journey of a race into America, that is bold and daring and witty at the same time.
Quiet by Susan Cain
Change your perception about introverts and quiet shy people through this book.
24 Hours with Gaspar by Sabda Armandio
Weird, entertaining, futuristic Indonesian novel that happens over a day in the life of Gaspar.
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Small Worlds explores the father-son relationship in the most endearing and expansive way.
The Hen who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-mi Hwang
After reading this story you will never forget Sprout, the hen. Perfect book for fans of Animal Farm.
When I Opened The Door by Abhinav Bansal
"When I opened the door" is a metaphorical depiction of opening the door of your heart and talks about how the poet transformed his life.
Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung
A collection of short stories with themes ranging from science fiction to horror to magical realism.
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
A collection of short stories that are incredibly funny sometimes ridiculous and yet very realistic and full of common sense.
The Bullet Train by Kotaro Isako
A few highly trained assassins on board a bullet train and some serious chaos ensues. Expect some fun twists and turns in this unstoppable read.
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
An ordinary couple’s life turns extra-ordinary after the wife turns vegetarian, in the literal sense. It’s the classic Metamorphosis applicable to plants.
Boat Number Five by Monika Kompanikova
A very moving and under-rated novel set in Slovakia about a lonely twelve-year-old girl who wants to embrace a family of her own.
Galatea by Madeline Miller
Retelling of an old myth involving Galatea – a statue turned into a beautiful woman and Pygmalion, the sculptor who brought her to life but now also has her imprisoned.
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Realistic romance? Ever heard of that term. Well, this one comes close enough. A good rom-com set in a fishing village, with a lot of fishing vocabulary.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
An uplifting read that emphasizes the classic romantic myth that someone somewhere is made for you. Even for especially abled person such as Don.
The Text by Claire Douglas
A message meant for one person sent to another can change life so drastically. Interesting concept, worth a read.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Compulsive YA read. Bad girl disappears, good boy is blamed and then good boy commits suicide. How and when did things go so wrong, Pippa wants to find out and find out she does.
The Vengeance of Samuel Val by Elyse Hoffman
A Jew looking for revenge on the Nazis after his family is completely and utterly destroyed during a Nazi raid.
Babel by R F Kuang
Kuang's ability to create a rich and immersive world, coupled with her incredible storytelling prowess, makes this a must-read for any fan of fantasy or historical fiction.
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
The House on Mango Street is a series of short stories that depict moments in the everyday life of young Esperanza Cordero, a poor Mexican-American girl.
The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
Thi Bui's first graphic novel memoir, The Best We Could Do, offers an insider's account of a family's journey from their war-torn home in Vietnam to their new homes in America. examining the suffering caused by immigration and the long-term consequences of uprooting a youngster and her family.
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Wait for this story to develop and ripen and you’ll surely enjoy it immensely. A story that explores gay relationships and loneliness with dark comedy.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The perspective of a person with Asperger's or Autism and the daily striggles they go through are worth a read.
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
Dysfunctional family dynamics written with some good twists.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Ghosts of extreme violence and emotion haunt the Blackwood household and continue to pester the surviving sisters in human form.
Dear Amy by Helen Callaghan
A twist I never saw coming. Agony aunt for a local newspaper receives a strange message from a person believed to be abducted many years ago. But then there’s another abduction very similar to the earlier and strange events are set into motion.
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner
POV of a woman in county jail facing two life sentences and the injustice of it.
Yellowface by R F Kuang
A compelling story from a fantastic writer, but a little overhyped for me. A story very close to people in the publishing world that raises plenty of questions on authenticity, diversity, racism and so on.
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Some interesting pointers to free yourself from the 9 to 5 grind.
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
A chilling true story about an organized American network of civilians bent on killing a tribe for their wealth! The book proves the point that truth does not stay hidden for long
Boo edited by Shinie Antony
BOO is a collection of 13 horror stories meant to send a chill down your spine. With a charismatic line-up of Indian authors like Durjoy Datta, Jerry Pinto, Janhavi Barua, Shashi Deshpande, and so on, I was expecting a chill down my spine. Unfortunately, none of the stories impressed me enough.
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