The short list: all of them.
Whoa, wow, that was quick and efficient. Okay. I guess we have time for ice cream or something?
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is Fall TBR* lists! Because our TBRs aren’t weeping enough, and there’s no such thing as too many books.
And if you repeat that mantra enough times, it’ll maybe come true and you won’t die a horrible death when your TBR revolts and smothers you. Just saying.
*TBR = to be read. For those of you who don’t speak bookdragon. Or crazy. Really, it’s very similar.
I have all the best plans for what I hope to read this fall. Now, how much will I get through? Eh. Who knows? It’s one of the great mysteries of life.
I also totally cheated with this list because that’s how I roll because I have more than ten items. But my TBR refuses to be condensed, okay? It’s like trying to pack a suitcase that’s a teensy bit too small with one too many books. Obviously, you need a bigger suitcase. So this is my bigger suitcase.
((What, did you think I was going to suggest leaving a few books behind? I’m not a monster. Gosh.))
1. Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts
This is my first Nora Roberts book, but my grandmother loved her romance books. Since I don’t do romance, this sounded great, and I’m looking forward to it.
2. The Color of Bee Larkham’s Murder by Sarah J. Harris
I’ve always had a bit of a fascination with synesthesia, so a main character who happens to have it? Yes, please. Also, I’m a big sucker for coming-of-age stories, and I do enjoy a good murder. Fictional, obviously. *cough*
3. The Unbinding of Mary Reade by Miriam McNamara
Female. Pirates. Need I really say more than that? No. But I will anyway. It sounds like an LGBTQ romance, some bad-ass female leads and, obviously, mutiny. So much yes.
4. The Anomaly by Michael Rutger
I am such a big sucker for archaeologist adventure stories. Probably to make up for the fact that I never became a paleontologist, like I had dreamed. Everything about this just sounds right up my alley, and I can’t wait to read it.
5. Damsel by Elana K. Arnold
Okay, fine, I confess: the cover got me. How could I not read it with that cover? Also, dragons? And threats? And secrets? Really, all it took was a pretty cover and dragons, because I am a shallow, shallow person.
6. In The Night Wood by Dale Bailey
This could be either really good or really bad. I’m willing to take that gamble. It sounds like a deliciously dark, eerie, philosophical fantasy, and I am so there. I just hope that’s what it actually ends up being.
7. Daughter of Light and Shadow by Anna McKerrow
I am third generation Scottish American whose family kept just enough Scottish pride and culture where I am always suckered into reading books that focus on some aspect of Scottish lore. I can’t help it. It was instilled in me by my second generation Scotch-Irish-American grandmother and my first-generation Scottish-American grandfather, who practically raised me. The summary also is giving me Wintersong/Labyrinth vibes, and I’m liking the way that sounds.
8. I Can’t Date Jesus by Michael Arceneaux
I like to always have at least one nonfiction work on my TBR lists. I have no idea who Michael Arceneaux is (which, in my mind, makes this more interesting, but maybe not), but the premise sounds fabulous and relatable. Also, that title definitely caught my attention.
1. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
This one’s for my monthly book club, so I didn’t choose it, but it actually looks good? This book club ends up being more misses than hits for me, but I’ve got a good feeling about this one.
2. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
I was threatened told that I need to read this by a friend. Who also informed me that it will break my heart, wither my soul, and take my feels hostage, so … maybe I’m a little questioning how much she actually likes me?
3. Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
Hi, yes, I am hopelessly behind on books, so while the third one in this series is coming out, I’ll be reading the first. I’m not late; I’m fashionable, thank you very much.
4. Moonrise by Sarah Crossan
I’ve never read a book in verse before? So while the plot definitely interests me, I’m also very curious about how it’ll be pulled off and whether the story can be fully told in verse or if it’ll feel like something is missing. Jury’s still out on that, but I’m looking forward to it.
1. Apricots and Wolfsbane by K.M. Pohlkamp
Okay, let’s be honest. If you’ve read anything I’ve written, like, ever, you know I’m a big fan of assassins and stabbiness and death. It keeps life interesting. But what do I like even more than that? A murderer with a passion for her art. Because it’s important to love what you do, obviously. This main character caught my attention right away.
2. Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee
I started this months ago, and I ended up setting it aside because things came up, and then I just haven’t picked it up again. I did, however, really enjoy the part that I read, so I’d like to go ahead and finish it already.
3. Bob by Wendy Mass
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: my daughter and I do not make good reading partners. Something about short attention spans? I don’t know, I wasn’t paying attention. We’re something like three-quarters of the way through this book, and I’m determined to finish it, even if I have to tie her down and read it to her. Or maybe hubby will have to tie us both down and read it to us? Whatever it takes.
Haven’t read any of those, but I did watch the movie for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The Anomaly sounds good. I haven’t read Stalking Jack the Ripper yet either.
Ha, so glad I’m not the only one so behind on releases. xD I love Sherlock-esque books, though, and everyone says it’s good! How was the movie for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? I didn’t realize there was one.
Yes, read Stalking Jack the Ripper. I love that series so much. I also highly recommend Moonrise. 🙂
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I’m excited to hear you like it! Everyone’s talking about the new one and I feel left out, because it sounds brilliant but there’s two that I suppose I should probably read first. xD I’m glad to hear you liked Moonrise. I’ll probably be picking it up soon, since it looks like a pretty quick read. 🙂
1. Heehee, I like you a lot. I have to make sure your TBR list is well-rounded! And a little heartbreak will make you stronger, no?
2. Orphan Train is supposed to be really good. There is a mid-grade level version I previewed for the oldest child and it was good. Sad, but good.
3. The Husband can blame you for the books I’m now throwing into my amazon cart…
1. I … I don’t think that’s how breaking things works? Like, I’m pretty sure if you break your leg, it makes it weaker, not stronger. xD
2. Is it? Yay! Because I couldn’t finish last month’s book.
3. I feel like that’s fair? HI, HUBBY. It was an accident, I’m sure. She tripped and the books fell into her cart. It happens sometimes.
I hope you enjoy these! Moonrise is on my TBR list, but I don’t own a copy yet.
I happened to see it sitting on my library’s new books shelf, so I snagged it! I hope you get to read it soon. I’m almost done with it, and it’s really good. 🙂
Curious to see what you think of Nora Roberts. I read a few of her JD. Robb books and really liked those. It has some romance but mostly is a mystery set in a futuristic setting.
So far, it’s been … eh. I’m not terribly impressed, because the characters are soooo painfully cliche and hard to relate to. The writing, though, is fabulous. But I’ve been looking at some other reviews, and even some die-hard Nora Roberts fans said this one was problematic, so maybe I chose the wrong one to start with?! xD We’ll see!
I might have to try J.D. Robb. It feels more my genre, and I don’t mind romance. I just don’t want romance to be the only thing the book has going for it. 🙂
Same. I’m not a romance reader either. I am also very curious about Year One, a dystopian by her that was released last year. I just got the translation and I am hoping to read it next month. I’ve heard good things by Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb fans so fingers crossed.
Oooh I do love me some dystopian! I’ll have to keep my eyes out for when you start reading it and see what you think, and I might have to snag myself a copy. :3 I haven’t heard of it, but I think it’s neat to see her branching out after writing so many novels.
Good luck with your TBR! Damsel is excellent, but tough going.
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Thank you! I finished Damsel, and I agree that it was good. I loved the writing! My biggest issue with it was that I’m not a fan of how it’s marketed, because I had NO IDEA what I was getting into. The blurb seems a bit misleading, as does the marketing as YA.
Oh yeah it is a lot darker than the marketing suggests. I had a heads up from someone and I’m so glad because wow. Dark.
I had none of that. xD And when he whipped out his “yard” and peed to mark his territory, I thought it was hilarious. And then we got to admiring horns and more yards and I was like … oh. Well, okay then. And it was about that time that another blogger posted a review and I happened to see it and I was like ooooh. Well, that makes sense. xD