Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Best Books I Read in 2021

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

This week's topic is typical to round out the year. When I used to read more books than I have time for now, I actually gave out virtual awards. I might get back to that one day, but right now, I am just glad to have surpassed my Goodreads goal of 40 books. I know some people don't count children's books or books under a certain page count, but I always have, so I don't feel like I am cheating. I will finish at least one more book before year's end. 

Top Ten Best Books I Read in 2021

Probably no surprise that mysteries, suspense, police procedurals, and true crime make up a good portion of this list. Here are a few honorable mentions:

What are some of the great books you read this year? Do we share any of the same books?

Book Review: Intentional by David Amerland

 

Intentional by David Amerland is a fascinating resource that empowers you to live life intentionally. It brings together all those pieces of our brain that can hold us back so that we can understand motivation, direct our actions, and live life with meaning. 

Though at the start of 2020, I committed myself to living intentionally, I've found it hard to create a life filled with clarity and purpose. I still can't keep a journal going past March. I still don't reach many of my goals. I still don't exercise three times a week. Why is that?

Intentional helps the reader understand why we often don't hit the mark, but rather than give this topic a brush stroke, Amerland digs deep into the science of our brains; our identities, different types of motivations and how to discover our real desires, and how our values and beliefs impact what we do. 

I can't say this is an easy read. It's not a self-help, step-by-step guide. I'm sure I have to go back and re-read some chapters to fully set a plan into action. What will be helpful in that is the summary at the end of each chapter that shares points to remember, followed by questions that the reader answers, and ending in the author providing a top tip. 

No journey to improve is instantaneous. It requires purposeful planning. Intentional can help you get there.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Line Books (June 23, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844811697
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844811694

I received a paperback copy from the author. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

You can purchase Intentional: How to Live, Love, Work and Play Meaningfully at Amazon and Bookshop.org.