Hola readers!
First off-I have some controversial topics in store for the upcoming weeks including Christian media, tattoos, body piecing, secular TV and content,  churches and just us as Christians and broken people. I feel God telling me that it's time to be controversial, to get messy, to say things that will make you uncomfortable and maybe think a little.
BUT today and throughout the remainder of this month I want to do some posts highlighting this 2016 as well as Christmas because right now that is on many peoples' mind (mine included).
I love looking over what I've learned, read, watched, done in the past year and I'm super excited to bring you a list of the top books I've read that were released this year.




I think this is one of the most inspiring books I read this year.. Literally-it is so good. Lacey gives a testimony of her life as a broken human being. She dealt with suicidal thoughts, an affair, having no father in her life and the slow process of healing.
I really just loved this book to pieces!!!


I love Denise Hunter and all her books inspire and challenge me, displaying real life, realistic relationships that I appreciate and LOVE. I think what got me about this book was that Riley struggled with PTSD and brokenness, and we learn a lot about God healing our hearts, minds, souls and bodies.
It was a PERFECT blend of romance and inspiring moments that weren't completely just feel good but real life!


Mark Batterson bleeds genuineness into his books! Every one of them makes me laugh, think, pray and look over my life to see where I need to adjust it to better my relationship with Jesus. In a Pit did just that for me and I could have reread it upon completing it-it's that good!



This isn't a light read by any means and my sister Korin questioned why I put this as one of my top reads. This book simply is because of the historical accuracy, the gut wrenching moments depicting what Hitler did to the world, and the beautiful yet sad ending. I wanted to cry so many times for what the Jews and others endured and I really and honestly saw what went on through this novel.
The author doesn't shy from the truth and she did her research so you know the events are close to truth as possible.


Don't let the title fool you - this book isn't near as dark as a murder mystery is and I found it to be more of a pleasant, light, read then anything else. It's so fun and is for any Sherlock fan whatsoever! Two girls are copy cats of Sherlock and John as they try to solve a murder mystery in their home country of Canada.
The romance is sweet but what really got me is the whit of the story. I LOVED it and look forward to reading book two!

What are your top five reads from this 2016? Did you read any of the ones I added to my list?

Have a blessed week!