Mid-Year Reading Update

Goodreads says I'm still 10 books behind schedule. I still don't completely believe it. For one thing, several of the books on my list are collections, which means more than one book included. For another, I've also been reading some with kids and my Bible and some other edits that haven't released yet. So, I'm probably about on par, but whatever.
It's the middle of the year. Where are you on your reading challenge? What are some of the best books you've read this year? I've got to admit, this has been a really good year for reading. Want to know some of my favorites?

I'm going to list these in no particular order because it would be really hard to tell you my favorites. So, just take that for whatever it means.

Four of my editing book babies are definitely in the favorites list this year:
*Faith Moves Mountains by Jenny Carlisle is a sweet contemporary romance set in Arkansas. It's the second in her series and I'm looking forward to editing the next too. ;) Her fictional town makes you feel like you're coming home.
*Beyond Wounded Hearts by Cynthia Roemer is absolutely gorgeous. It's a historical romance set at the end of the Civil War and will give you all the feels as the characters deal with being on opposite sides of the battle.
*The Decision by Christina Rost was actually an award winner with my publishing company and I was blessed to be her content editor. It starts you out in the wilds of Africa and ends there, too, with some Texas thrown in. It's edgy and emotional and powerful with a perfect ending.
*Love's True Calling by Lori DeJong is a contemporary romance that released this week. It's her first novel, but it's really good. She took me through all the emotions and the message woven through the romance is powerful. Highly recommend.

Another two books I can't neglect are the first two in the Stained-Glass Legacy series. Heather Greer and Regina Rudd Merrick make me proud to be a part of this series. You definitely don't want to miss their stories before mine releases August 1st.

Other's I've very much enjoyed are as follows.
*Forever Home by Hope Toler Dougherty--all of her books are SO GOOD!
*Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong--laugh out loud
*Laurel's Dream and Heart of the Mountains by Pepper Basham--reminded me of Christy by Marshall. Did not want them to end.
*Plot Twist by Bethany Turner--laughed quite a bit
*Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham--SO MANY GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS ONE! It's one of my favorite tropes because they correspond for most of the book. It's funny and sweet and I absolutely loved it.
*Perfectly Matched by Liana George
*The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold--wow.
*Madness in Wonderland by Tabitha Bouldin--steampunk fairytale-style tale--so fun
*All that Really Matters and All That it Takes by Nicole Deese--I think I am now addicted to this author. Seriously good.
*Dear Henry, Love Edith--laugh out loud
*The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen--I always love hers
*Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White--loved this whole series

See what I mean about having lots of good reads so far this year? And I have quite a few more I'm looking forward to reading over the next six months. That being said, please feel free to add to to my TBR. What's one of your favorite books you've read in 2023? Which of the ones I've read sound most interesting to you?