Hands up if you'd like to read more in 2020? One of the easiest yet most rewarding New Year resolutions to implement, I've already got the bug and have a To Read list as long as my arm. Not sure where to start? Take a look at the Top 5 best selling books of 2019, compiled from a cross section of lists including Amazon, Waterstones and The Sunday Times.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - Charlie Mackesy
If you don't already follow @charliemackesy on Instagram, treat yourself... his account is beautiful and full of heartfelt everyday inspiration. If you love that, you'll adore his recently published book, already a Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller. Described as 'a book of hope for uncertain times' and 'the new Winnie the Pooh', it recounts conversations between four unlikely friends with beautiful illustrations and simple, poignant messages. Charlie's words and pictures already hang on hospital walls and have been turned into wall art and tattoos. His book is loved by humans of all ages from children to adults and rightly so.
Pinch of Nom: Everyday Light - Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone
Everyday Light, the second cookbook from Pinch of Nom, is packed with 100 brand new delicious everyday recipes, featuring family favourites and speedy midweek meals. Almost half are vegetarian and all come in under 400 calories. I'm loving the sound of Pizza Loaded Fries and Firecracker Prawns... if any of my friends fancy giving them a whirl?!
The Family Upstairs - Lisa Jewell
Lisa Jewell ventures into psychological thriller territory in her latest novel, a compulsive read featuring two entangled families and a house full of secrets - with multiple storylines, an unreliable narrator, a sociopath, several mysteries and many murders. Both menacing and compelling, let's just say there’s a whole lot going on!
Veg, Jamie Oliver
Jamie's latest cookbook includes every recipe from his Channel 4 series, Meat Free Meals, with a tonne of vibrant, flavoursome inspo. Aimed at anyone who wants to embrace the odd meat-free day, lives a vegetarian lifestyle, or just fancies trying some new lush flavour combinations. Roasted Tomato Risotto with fennel, crispy thyme, garlic, vermouth and parmesan - YES PLEASE! Ditto Aubergine Lasagne with sweet tomato sauce and a cheese & almond crunch. This is actually making me hungry...
The Activity Journal, Mrs Hinch
Described as a book shaped slice of you time, Mrs Hinch's Activity Journal is all about taking time out of busy lives to relax, de-stress and plan with a series of fun activities. Penned by the hugely popular 'cleaning goddess' who rose to fame on Instagram by posting about her daily cleaning regimes and currently has 3 million followers in her #HinchArmy - that's more than Kylie! Not sure this one would be my cup of tea tbh but one heck of a lotta people love it!