2020 books

at the beginning of 2020, I was planning to reread a book series that I loved in high school, in addition to a few other books that I own and wanted to read again. little did I know that the local library would be closed/very minimally open for part of the year. I am so thankful for everything that they are doing during the pandemic and finding ways to help us still get our books! I prefer reading physical books, though I do listen to audiobooks, and my library system also offers digital loans.
I've now become accustomed to calling the library once or twice a week to have my books available for pickup in their entryway. (I've been reserving books for years and years and have had my library card memorized since I was twelve.) that may seem a bit frequent, but here's the deal. as a preschool teacher, my to-read list on Goodreads is currently just under 900 because I subscribe to a blog that posts the covers of all of the new picture books. even though my classes haven't been running for nearly a year, I'm really trying to not let the list get too much more out of control. there are also books on that list that aren't picture books, but it seems like most of them are not at my reading level. I really do love reading picture books though because the artists and authors are so talented.
anyway, all that to say that here's a list of the (non-picture) books I read in 2020.

1. Not Hungry by Kate Karyus Quinn; 1.1
​2. Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Sharpton, & 639 Others; 1.1-5.8*
3. I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa by Charles Brandt; 1.2-1.15
4. One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus; 1.15-1.19

5. The Conference of the Birds by Ransom Riggs; 1.20-1.24
6. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW; 1.24-1.29
7. Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum; 1.30-2.3
8. The Clique by Lisi Harrison; 2.5-2.8*
​9. Best Friends for Never by Lisi Harrison; 2.8-2.11*

Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell

10. Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell; 2.11-2.17
​11. Revenge of the Wannabes by Lisi Harrison; 2.12-2.14*
12. Invasion of the Boy Snatchers by Lisi Harrison; 2.15-2.17*
13. The Pretty Committee Strikes Back by Lisi Harrison; 2.18-2.21*
14. Dial L for Loser by Lisi Harrison; 2.21-2.23*
15. It’s Not Easy Being Mean by Lisi Harrison; 2.24-2.25*
16. Sealed with a Diss by Lisi Harrison; 2.26-2.28*
17. Bratfest at Tiffany’s by Lisi Harrison; 2.28-3.2*
18. The Clique Summer Collection: Massie by Lisi Harrison; 3.2-3.3*
19. The Clique Summer Collection: Dylan by Lisi Harrison; 3.3-3.4*
20. The Clique Summer Collection: Alicia by Lisi Harrison; 3.4-3.5*
21. The Clique Summer Collection: Kristen by Lisi Harrison; 3.6*
22. The Clique Summer Collection: Claire by Lisi Harrison; 3.7-3.8*
23. P.S. I Loathe You by Lisi Harrison; 3.8-3.12*
24. All You Need to Know About the Music Business (Ninth Edition) by Donald S. Passman; 3.9-7.25
25. Boys R Us by Lisi Harrison; 3.12-3.17*
26. Charmed and Dangerous: The Rise of the Pretty Committee (The Clique Prequel) by Lisi Harrison; 3.17-3.19*
27. Cliquetionary: The Wit and Wisdom of the Clique by Lisi Harrison; 3.19*
28. These Boots Are Made for Stalking by Lisi Harrison; 3.20-3.23*
29. My Little Phony by Lisi Harrison; 3.24-3.27*
30. A Tale of Two Pretties by Lisi Harrison; 3.28-3.31*
31. Looking for Alaska by John Green; 4.1-4.5*
32. Alphas by Lisi Harrison; 4.6-4.9*
33. Movers and Fakers by Lisi Harrison; 4.10-4.13*
34. Belle of the Brawl by Lisi Harrison; 4.14-4.17
35. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling; 4.15-5.26*
36. Top of the Feud Chain by Lisi Harrison; 4.18-4.21
37. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green; 4.22-4.26*
38. The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant; 4.27-5.1
39. Paper Towns by John Green; 5.2-5.6*

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

​40. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon; 5.7-5.9*
41. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green; 5.10-5.13*
42. Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland; 5.14-5.18*
43. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green; 5.28-6.4*
44. Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide by Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark; 6.5-6.13*

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

possibly my favorite Fred & George quote

45. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan; 6.14-6.19
46. Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle; 6.20-6.26
47. The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery; 6.27-7.7
48. the princess saves herself in this one by Amanda Lovelace; 7.18-7.25*
49. A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal Sutherland; 7.26-8.10*

All You Need to Know About the Music Business (Ninth Edition) by Donald S. Passman

50. A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green; 8.11-8.26
51. Crappy to Happy: Love What You Do by Cassandra Dunn; 8.27-9.2
52. Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan; 9.5-9.20
53. milk and honey by rupi kaur; 9.17-9.22*
54. Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy; 9.20-9.23
55. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli; 9.24-9.27
56. The Stylist by Rosie Nixon; 9.28-10.7
57. the sun and her flowers by rupi kaur; 10.4-10.10*
58. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman; 10.8-10.14
59. break your glass slippers by Amanda Lovelace; 10.12-10.14

60. Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple; 10.16-10.24
61. Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart by Courtney Peppernell; 10.16-10.25
62. Mosquitoland by David Arnold; 10.26-11.3
63. Dressing Barbie: A Celebration of the Clothes That Made America’s Favorite Doll and the Incredible Woman Behind Them by Carol Spencer; 10.26-10.28
64. Pillow Thoughts III: Mending the Mind by Courtney Peppernell; 10.29-11.4

​65. The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James; 11.4-11.13
66. Pillow Thoughts IV: Stitching the Soul by Courtney Peppernell; 11.10-11.25

67. Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West; 11.14-11.20
68. Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer; 11.21-12.1
69. Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella; 12.1-12.11
70. Devotion by Madeline Stevens; 12.12-12.19
71. Breathless by Jennifer Niven; 12.20-12.27
72. The Cousins by Karen M. McManus; 12.28-12.31

* denotes reread