I've enjoyed quite a few books in the past year, and here are a few of my favorites. Hopefully, this simple list can inspire you to some great reads in the coming year.

1. The Sense of an Ending, by Julian Barnes

2. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, by Susanna Clarke

3. The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern

4. Small Change (Farthing, Ha'penny, and Half a Crown), by Jo Walton

5. You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom, by Phil Rosenthal