Favorite Books of 2020

I find it illuminating every year to look through what I’ve read and watched and, based on my gut reactions and what has stuck with me, select my favorites.  They’re all stories that are my first time experiencing them, since I do a lot of re-reading and decent bit of re-watching.

It’s not surprising to see that these lists are full of escapism. With the exception of Stamped, they’re stories that were captivating and often brought me to other worlds, or at least ones that felt very different from my own. They are all well told with strong characters and voices.  I’m still too exhausted to try to process the collective and individual griefs of the year, but I do know that whatever could hold my attention this year felt all the more precious.

Any favorites we share in common? Any recommendations to start 2021 off right?

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