As an avid reader and book lover, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of adding new books to my collection. With the start of the new year, I decided to treat myself to some fresh reads to kick off my reading list for 2020. Here are the ten most recent additions to my bookshelf, all of which I can’t wait to dive into:

1. “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid – A thought-provoking novel that explores issues of race, privilege, and class through the story of a young Black babysitter and her white employer.

2. “The Starless Sea” by Erin Morgenstern – This enchanting and whimsical novel weaves together multiple storylines that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.

3. “Normal People” by Sally Rooney – A compelling and emotionally resonant novel about the complexities of love and relationships between two young people.

4. “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng – A gripping novel that delves into themes of motherhood, identity, and privilege through the story of two families in a small town.

5. “Circe” by Madeline Miller – A reimagining of the myth of Circe, the witch from Homer’s Odyssey, that brings her character to life in a powerful and compelling way.

6. “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood – The highly anticipated sequel to Atwood’s dystopian masterpiece, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which continues the story of Gilead through the perspectives of three different women.

7. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett – A moving and beautifully written novel about family, memory, and the ways in which our past shapes our present.

8. “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates – Coates’ debut novel tells the story of a young man with a mysterious power who becomes involved in the underground railroad.

9. “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson – A lyrical and evocative novel that explores the intergenerational impacts of love, loss, and identity.

10. “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow – A captivating and imaginative novel that celebrates the power of storytelling and the magic of worlds beyond our own.

With these ten new additions to my bookshelf, I have no shortage of intriguing and compelling reads to keep me entertained and enlightened in the new year. Each of these books offers a unique perspective, an engaging story, and the opportunity to escape into different worlds and experiences. I can’t wait to lose myself in the pages of these novels and discover the worlds they hold within.