I read forty-six adult fiction books this year. Twelve were historical novels, ten were thrillers, and 24 I’ve categorized as “general” fiction (including contemporary novels as well as short story collections). Ten of these 46 were “five star” reads for me. Though I know others are more picky about giving five stars, I tend to err on the side of generosity. All these books, though by no means perfect, were excellent read that I’d recommend to others.

So, without further ado, here they are!