January
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman was a good mystery read with a not-quite believable ending.
February
I read How to Write a Book That Doesn’t Suck and Will Actually Sell: Your No B.S. Guide to Learning How to Write a Nonfiction Book by Michael Rogan for further research on refining my writing.
March
Travels with Grace by Erma Note highlights the cultural delights of Mexico City.
April
An interesting paranormal romance, Saving Cassie by L.A. Remenicky was a little outside my usual picks, but that’s the point of the challenge right?
May
I chose Job by Ben Avery and illustrated by Jeff Slemons, as my graphic novel for the year.
June
Middle-aged female nomad on the loose in Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World by Rita Golden Gelman. You’ll not want to miss her adventures!
July
Immigrant Secrets: The Search for my Grandparents by John Mancini was a lovely tale of one man’s family history quest that mixed speculative fiction with fact.
August
I belong to an online book club and This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel was the selection of the month. What a discussion we had about this book about a transgender child coming of age. A thought-provoking story!
September
A random free book download led to an amazing new thriller series with Probably Dead by Ed Church.
October
November
I read several books this year about health issues, but the one that stood out the most was The Seven Graces of Ageless Aging: How to Die Young as Late in Life as Possible by Jason Elias.
December
Todd by Adam J. Nicolai was my survivalist/science-fiction pick for the year.
C.E. Flores 