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December 31, 2023

My Top 10 Worst Books of 2023 – Novels I DNF’d or Gave Low Ratings

Unfortunately, not every book you pick up will be a winner. Come find out the top ten worst books I read this year.

Welcome, book friends!

If you’d prefer to listen to this book list, you can check out the full episode on The Bookmarks ‘n Blankets Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or listen below. 

I’d love to know your thoughts on any of these books if you’ve read them. I invite you to hop over to my Instagram or X (aka Twitter), where you can comment.

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My Top 10 Worst Books of 2023

10. The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

Read/Listen to the full review here.

9. When I’m Dead (Black Harbor #3) by Hannah Morrissey

Read/Listen to the full review here.

8. Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches by Michel Guyon

Read/Listen to the full review here.

7. Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

Read/Listen to the full review here.

6. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

Full review coming soon.

5. Marchwood by R.A. Lorensen

Read/Listen to the full review here.

4. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Read/Listen to the full review here.

3. The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

Read/Listen to the full review here.

2. A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

Read/Listen to the full review here.

1. Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

Read/Listen to the full review here.

Wrap-Up

Alright, those are all the books that couldn’t win me over. They just didn’t do it for me, and I wouldn’t recommend any of them. But again, if you read them and enjoyed them, I’m glad your reading experience was better than mine.

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