Josie’s Best of 2023

I’ve kept a book list — specifically, a journal with one page per month listing the books I’ve read — for over two decades. A few years ago, I started adding the TV shows and movies that I watch to the journal. My motivation was these “Best Of” lists that we do each year.

As with last year, I read more than I watched. Some things were absolutely forgettable (Nine Perfect Strangers, anyone? What about The Menu?). Some were good (Bodies) but not great. Only a few deserve a spot on the coveted Josie’s Best Of 2023 list: