holiday reading list 2023

Book lists are a happy tradition here at wonder | wander | world. All throughout the year we read, read, read. We enjoy compiling and sharing our summer reading and holiday book lists especially. 

As we prepare to celebrate Yuletide 2023, here is the 100 best books of 2023, according to Shepherd. Looking for the best books of 2023? 

discover their best recommendations here

Shepherd canvassed 1,200+ authors and super readers for their three favorite reads of 2023. With 10,000+ authors have shared five of their favorite books around a topic, theme, or mood. 

They up the fun so we can discover the books they love based on a book you love, an author you adore, or a Wikipedia topic that interests you. 

To thoroughly enjoy your reading experience, we share with our readers an insightful article by emerging Mumbai writer Anoushka Zaveri - "A Year of Reading Women," Unlearning and Rediscovering Literature.

only one of these 17 artists is a woman

Happy Holidays and happy reading to us all! May we each revel in our own realizations and revelations. 

space & silence

In a world of constant noise and distraction, we have forgotten the value of silence and solitude. We are constantly bombarded with information, from the news to social media to the latest gossip.

This constant stimulation adds stress, anxiety, and overload. wonder | wander | world pick of the week recommends the words and sage advice of author and podcaster Cal Newport of The Deep Life Movement.

photograph by Natalia Swarz

We need to create space in our lives for silence and solitude. This doesn't mean that we have to live in a cave or give up all forms of technology. But it does mean that we need to be mindful of how much information we consume and how much time we spend interacting with others.

When we make time for silence and solitude, we give ourselves a chance to relax, recharge, and reconnect with ourselves. We can start to see the world in a new light and come up with new ideas. We can also develop a deeper sense of peace and contentment.

It's not easy to create space for silence and solitude in our busy lives. But it's worth it. It's the only way we can truly find peace and happiness. ~ Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World