My top 10 books of 2023
Two years ago, I decided to reduce my phone and social media usage and started reading again. This decision greatly benefited my mental health and I will never go back.
For now, I read about 1 to 2 books every month, and my goal is to read even more in the future. This year, I managed to read a total of 27 books, and here are my top 10 picks.

If you're a book enthusiast looking for some captivating reads, I've got you covered! Here's a list of highly recommended books from different genres (to purchase, click on the title):
- Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas: This forbidden romance will take you on an emotional rollercoaster as a young woman falls for her boyfriend's father.
- The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose: Dive into this gripping suspense thriller that explores the secrets and lies within a seemingly perfect marriage.
- Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez: A heartwarming and charming story of love, loss, and second chances that will leave you with a smile on your face.
- November 9 by Colleen Hoover: Colleen Hoover's captivating writing style shines in this emotional love story that unfolds on the same day every year.
- Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: If you're a fan of nostalgic coming-of-age tales set in small-town America, this book is a must-read.
- Confess by Colleen Hoover: Prepare to be captivated by this unique romance that revolves around anonymous confessions and the power of forgiveness.
- The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros: This gripping novel intertwines a forbidden love story and a mystery that spans decades.
- Too Late by Colleen Hoover: Buckle up for a dark and gritty ride as Colleen Hoover explores the complexities of love and redemption.
- The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros: This emotional military romance will tug at your heartstrings and leave you reaching for tissues.
- Never Never by Colleen Hoover: Co-written by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, this gripping mystery follows two teenagers who wake up with their memories erased, and must uncover the truth together.










Whether you're in the mood for romance, mystery, or a thought-provoking thriller, these books will definitely keep you entertained. Happy reading!
For my other book recommendations, please visit top reads of 2022.
Until next time, keep calm and disappear in a book.
x, Dijana

I read The Perfect Marriage! It was pretty good. I usually read fantasy themed stuff but like to take a break with real people stuff now and then lol
I can’t get into fantasy at all 😔 do you have any recommendations to ease me in?
I really liked the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. It's set in Ireland and involves fairies. I'm not sure if that one is easing though...more like jumping in lol. I like the ones that are set in real life mostly. It's harder to get into the ones where it's a different world and you have to learn a million different names for stuff.