Books I’ve Read in 2024
Today’s post is for the books that I read this last year. Now let me be clear: I'm not an avid reader. And that’s okay. I don't read like some people can read 50 books, 70 books in a year. That's just not me. But I still value it and love it and just do what I can. My goal in 2024 was to read one book a month (besides my daily devotional books in the morning). And guess what? I did that! And some months I even read more than one book…which ended up being 28 books in total!
This goal helped me be more aware and intentional of how I spend my time. Rather than scrolling mindlessly on my phone, I would pick up a book. I’d pack it along in the car while I was waiting at school drop off. I’d read a chapter to relax before I went to sleep. All these acts really helped develop a good habit!
And icing on the cake: I didn’t track it, but I did listen to TONS of podcasts. I have a lot of drive time in the car getting the kids to school each day, running errands, and even at home when I’m doing chores like vacuuming, doing dishes, baking, etc. So I’m really proud of myself for using that time wisely to listen to things that help me learn and grow (and be entertained).
Anyways, I typically like to read two books at a time: one fiction and one nonfiction. The fiction makes for a nice “escape” while the nonfiction helps me to learn new things. It’s a fun balance that works for me!
So let's look back to 2024 where I'll share with you all the books that I read…they were all winners!
Fiction:
The Breakaway
Class Mom
The Wife Between Us
None of This is True
You’ve Been Volunteered: A Class Mom Novel
Local Woman Missing
The Housemaid
Part of Your World
The Idea of You
Life’s Too Short
The Perfect Marriage: a completely gripping psychological suspense
Just for the Summer
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
Nonfiction:
Established Home: Creating Space for a Beautiful Life with Family, Faith, and Friends
Raising Amazing: Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes without Being Asked
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms
Stuffocation: Why We've Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More Than Ever
The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living
Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be
Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
The Food Babe Way
Feeding You Lies: How to Unravel the Food Industry's Playbook and Reclaim Your Health
Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses
Food Triggers: Exchanging Unhealthy Patterns for God-Honoring Habits
Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
40 Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion
That’s it. That is my list of the books that I have read in 2024. It has been a great year of books for me and I’m really excited to keep reading. Hopefully, this gives you something really good to read whether it’s a parenting or health focused book, or just a good story where you can’t stop turning the pages.
“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book. ”