As a book lover, there are always so many books on my to-read list that it can be difficult to get through them all in a year. Despite my best intentions, there are always a few books that I just don’t get around to reading. In 2017, there were several books that I had every intention of reading but, for one reason or another, just never got to. Here are the top ten books that I meant to read in 2017 but didn’t get to:

1. “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead – This novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2017, tells the story of a young slave who escapes from a plantation and embarks on a dangerous journey to freedom using the underground railroad.

2. “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas – This young adult novel tackles important issues such as police brutality and racial injustice through the eyes of a young black girl who witnesses the shooting of her friend by a police officer.

3. “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng – This novel, which explores issues of race, class, and motherhood, was highly praised by critics and readers alike in 2017.

4. “Home Fire” by Kamila Shamsie – This modern retelling of the Greek tragedy Antigone explores themes of love, loyalty, and terrorism in a post-9/11 world.

5. “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid – This novel follows a young couple who flee their war-torn country through a mysterious set of magical doors that lead them to different parts of the world.

6. “The Power” by Naomi Alderman – This speculative fiction novel imagines a world in which women develop the ability to generate electric shocks, leading to a shift in power dynamics between the sexes.

7. “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman – This novel follows the quirky and socially awkward Eleanor Oliphant as she navigates the challenges of everyday life and learns to connect with others.

8. “Sing, Unburied, Sing” by Jesmyn Ward – This novel, which won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2017, tells the story of a Southern family grappling with their past and present traumas.

9. “The Ministry of Utmost Happiness” by Arundhati Roy – This highly anticipated novel by the acclaimed author of “The God of Small Things” weaves together the lives of diverse characters in contemporary India.

10. “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman – This prequel to Hoffman’s beloved novel “Practical Magic” follows three siblings as they discover and embrace their magical heritage.

While I may not have gotten around to reading these books in 2017, I am still determined to make time for them in the coming year. After all, there’s no expiration date on good literature, and each of these books promises to offer new insights, perspectives, and experiences that will enrich my reading life. So, here’s to catching up on my reading list in 2018!