Welcome to my mid-year favourites where I am going to talk about my top 10 books, of which the majority are 5 star reads with a 4.5 star from January up to June. I really struggled to pick which 4.5 star book I was going to include because I have had 5 so far and they are all good in their own ways. One of my goals for 2026 was to branch out into genres that in previous years I wouldn’t typically read and I can happily say I have discovered some great books so far from setting myself this goal!
I have found myself deep in my romance era this year. My top genre I’ve read from currently is romance followed by fantasy. I have only realised whilst writing this post that all the books in my top 10 are starts or parts of series…
Anyway, lets get on to talking about my favourite books of the year so far in a little bit more detail…
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Book #2 in the ACOTAR series. It has enemies to lovers, found family, one bed and trauma healing. I absolutely loved meeting Rhysand… obsessed with him!
Leman Russ: The Great Wolf by Chris Wraight
Book #2 in The Horus Heresy: Primarchs series. This is a very rogue book to put in my top ten but as a 40K Space Wolves player, I absolutely loved this! For fans of Warhammer or science-fiction.
When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between by Ruth Jones & James Corden
This is a non-fiction book which I devoured in one sitting. I listened to it on Audible which I would highly recommend doing. Perfect for fans of the show!
Flawless by Elsie Silver
Book #1 in the Chestnut Springs series. This is a re-read for me. It has enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and a workplace romance. Loved it just as much as the first time I read it!
Heartless by Elsie Silver
Book #2 in the Chestnut Springs series. This is a re-read for me. It has single dad, grumpy x sunshine, age gap, and forced proximity. Loved it just as much as the first time I read it!
Powerless by Elsie Silver
Book #3 in the Chestnut Springs series. This is a re-read for me. It has childhood friends to lovers, sports romance, road trip, and a runaway bride. Loved it just as much as the first time I read it!
Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury
Book #1 in the Big Panda and Tiny Dragon series. Such a simple book but deep in meaning. Illustrations are beautiful and the messages are wonderful.
Starside by Alex Aster
Book #1 in the Starside series. It has enemies to lovers, deadly trials, forced proximity, and a morally grey MMC. I cannot get over how much I love this book. I still can’t stop thinking about it. Incredible!
Hopeless by Elsie Silver
Book #5 in the Chestnut Springs series. It has a fake engagement, tortured hero, virgin heroine, and forced proximity. Loved it just as much as the first time I read it!
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
Book #1 in the Heartstrings series. It has grumpy x sunshine, workplace romance, forced proximity, and he falls first. I really enjoyed this and can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
After reading this and seeing my taste in books, do you have any recs for me to try?
Have you read any of these books? If so, what did you rate them?
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