Top Ten Tuesday, as always, is hosted at my other blog — The Broke & the Bookish
This week’s topic: Top Ten Books I’ve Recently Added To My TBR List
If you are a frequent visitor here you know I love sharing what I’ve recently added to my book/Netflix/music queues on a monthly basis with my New to the Queue posts so when I was coming up with topics for Top Ten Tuesday over at TBTB, I thought it would be fun to see what everyone else had recently to their TBR!
Here are some of the books I’ve added to my TBR list (both Goodreads & my physical — I count both) lately! I’ve added a lot of upcoming releases without covers so I’m going to skip anything without a cover because it will mess up mah flow.
Star Crossed by Elizabeth C. Bunce: I added it recently because I’ve been getting into fantasy lately (obviously) and it was on a “you may also like” for something I was looking up and it looked interesting! It’s an older series I haven’t heard much about!
Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab: I *thought* I had added this to my TBR at some point on Goodreads but it showed up in my OwlCrate and so now it’s OFFICIALLY on my TBR.
Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near: One of my favorite Aussie YA bloggers loved this one so I HAD to add it. Apparently it’s all sorts of fantasy/fairytale/gothic goodness.
Rules for 50/50 Chances by Kate McGovern: This one sounds like a heart-wrenching sort of contemporary. YOU KNOW I’M ALWAYS UP FOR THAT. When the main character turns 18 she can find out if she has the gene for an illness that has been killing her mother. Learn if you are going to die or just not know? Personally it’s going to be hard because Will’s dad passed away from ALS and sometimes it IS genetic and Will could find out if he has it or he could not (at this point he’s chosen not to).
Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke by Anne Blankman: I added this because I just read Prisoner of Night and Fog, the first book in this series (I don’t know if it’s a series or a duology or a trilogy), and I need to read this one soon! If you like historical fiction set in Nazi Germany, this one is great and told from the POV of a girl who was in the inner circle of the Nazis and begins to question everything and Hitler is her old family friend — Uncle Dolph.
Hotel Ruby by Suzanne Young: Love Suzanne Young’s The Program and this one sounds so intriguing from the synopsis. I don’t know much about it because the summary seems purposefully vague but I know the Hotel Ruby is an intriguing place that isn’t what it seems.
Sophomore Year Is Greek To Me by Meredith Zeitlin: It’s no surprise I love books set abroad and this one is set in GREEEEECE. Doesn’t that cover just scream BEACH READ?! When it showed up at my doorstep recently I hadn’t heard of it but it immediately made me yearn for nicer weather PLUS it says a la Anna and the French Kiss soooo you know that’s one of my all time FAVES FOR A LONG TIME.
Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed: This is actually going to be my next read! I accepted it for review and I’m super excited about it because I’ve only heard great things. I’m looking forward to delve into a culture I’m not really familiar with and to also learn a little more about arranged marriages which is the premise of this one.
Luck On the Line by Zoraida Cordova: SO I won a Kindle copy of this book at Eric Smith’s book release party and I was so bummed because I thought I lost the paper to redeem it. BUT ALAS..cleaning out my purse I found it and immediately redeemed it! I got to chat with Zoraida and she is awesome so I especially can’t wait to read this sexy New Adult title!
Last Year’s Mistake by Gina Ciocca: Looks like a super cute YA romance!
So tell me…what books have you added to your TBR list lately? Have you read any of these???
Rachelwrites007 says
I enjoyed STAR CROSSED and it’s sequel LIAR’S MOON quite a lot. I read them while studying abroad, homesick for America. (I just missed my friends and would go to the library a lot.) They are quieter fantasy but well written and a lot of fun. I also just put 50/50 on my list too! The other ones on your list here…I will have to check out 🙂 Good one, Jamie!
Bonnie @ A Backwards Story says
A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC. Yes please!!!! Wait wait, what is hits fairy tale book? Must know more!! WRITTEN IN THE STARS is on my list this week, too! Ooh,and Zoraida, yay. LOVE HER!! Also, STAR CROSSED, nice choice! I’ve read her Rumplestiltskin retelling and HAVE this, but haven’t read it…
Nicole @ Nicole's Novel Reads says
I’ve read Luck On the Line. I thought it was a fun read and enjoyed the book. I am not usually a big fan of NA but I love Zoraida’s writing so I gave it go.
Tanya (Read. Run. Study.) says
ADSOM is totally worth the hype!
Trina says
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this week’s topic! My video is uploading. Gave you a shout out because the first one on my list was added because of you! Bout to add some of these too… haha. I want to do this kind of recent TBR adds like every month because I love it so much.
Chrissi Reads says
I’m really looking forward to reading Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke. I found the first book to be so itnriguing and well written. I hope you enjoy all of these books Jamie!
Monica @ Tomes Project says
I really want to read ADSOM as well. It made my list as well! I think I am going to pick it up this next month!
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Ashley says
I was convinced I was the only person that hadn’t yet read A Darker Shade of Magic, so I am glad to see I am not alone! I just downloaded it tonight, so hopefully I can get to it next!
Bekka says
I recently downloaded a copy of Hotel Ruby from EW and I’m so excited to read it. I also really loved The Program, so I’m basically sold on anything she writes (I’m reading The Remedy right now and it’s so good!) Of course, Hotel Ruby doesn’t come out until November so I really should wait. *sob*
Lisa @ Captivated Reader says
Wow, I’m looking forward to checking out your book titles!!!
Here’s a link to my TTT post this week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/03/ten-books-you-recently-added-to-your-to.html
Rhoda K says
I’m sure you’ll love ADSOM, it’s a great read! I’m also excited about Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke, I’ve been desperate to read it since I finished book 1!
Cynthia says
Hotel Ruby sounds awesome!
Frannie Pan @ In Clouds of Pages says
A darker shade of magic is in my wishlist as well and I’ll probably read it this month, SO excited!! 😀
Jess @ Curiouser and Curiouser says
Great list! I still need to read A Darker Shade of Magic, too, and Fairytales for Wilde Girls sounds enchanting. 🙂
Holly @ Nut Free Nerd says
A Darker Shade of Magic is on my TBR list as well, only I don’t technically own it. I have it on hold at the library and I just really want to read it now! It seems like I’ve had it on hold for the longest time… or maybe I’m just a teensy bit impatient? 🙂 Great list!
Cait @ Paper Fury says
Ahh, my TBR is going to explode after I add half of these!! XD I hadn’t even heard of most of them, and omg, another book by Suzanne Young?! YES PLEASE. I’m a huge fan of The Program. ^_^ And I really really want to read A Darker Shade of Magic, too…and Vicious. Basically all the books by her. heeh.
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christine danielle says
I got darker shade of magic in netgalley and I cannot wait to read it. 🙂
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Jazz @ Jazmin Jade Reviews says
Two and Three are both on my extended TBR list. So many books so little time. Happy readings 🙂
Kristin @ Simply Bookish Things says
Last Years Mistake by Gina Ciocca looks so adorably cute! I have heard so many great things about A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, really need to read it.
Awesome list!
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Emma says
I really would love to read A Darker Shade of Magic too! I need more magic books in my life 😀 I haven’t heard about the others but I hope you enjoy reading them 🙂 Have a great day Jamie 🙂
Here’s my TTT @ Emma’s Bookery if you would like to check it out 🙂
Stormy says
AHHHH ADSOM! Good TBR add! I need to read Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke too–I have an ARC & I can’t believe I haven’t gotten to it yet because I loved Prisoner of Night and Fog so much! I’ve also had Fairytales for Wilde Girls on my TBR for awhile. . . must figure out a way to get a copy.
Fida says
50/50 chances got me intrigued! I’m also looking forward to Written in the Stars!
Katie @ Bookish Illuminations says
The Anne Blankman series is a duology so everything concludes at the end of Blood and Smoke. I think you’ll love it! I too still need to read A Darker Shade of Magic and Written in the Stars as well.
Jolien @ The Fictional Reader says
Great list! I’ve read Last Year’s Mistake as a review copy and liked it well enough. I had some troubles with the main character and the story wasn’t what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it. I hope you will too 🙂
Natalie @ Flowers in my Books says
I’ve seen ADSOM everywhere recently and on everyones TBR. I’m SO excited to read it and I hope I’m not dissapointed. I’ve heard such good things about V.E. Schwab’s writing.
Jessica @ a GREAT read says
Oooh very nice! Most of these are new to me, but a few I’ve seen around! So behind on sooo many reads! It’s hard to add new ones sometimes, other times, it’s very easy! LOL!
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Zoey @ Uncreatively Zoey says
Have a Darker Shade of Magic on my TTT as well! But OH MY GOD. SET IN GREECE. I look three years of Latin in high school and we learned so much about the ancient culture there and then started to delve into more modern stuff so I would looooove to read a book set there.
Michelle @ Michelles Minion says
Sophomore Year is Greek to Me sounds adorable! I’m looking forward to reading A Darker Shade of Magic (it’s still in NY tbr pile from a while ago), Hotel Ruby and Last Year’s Mistake. My tbr list is out of hand, I’m hoping to try to control it somehow. Yeah…wishful thinking! I really will make an effort, though.
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Krystianna says
Great list! Last Year’s Mistake is one that I’m pretty stoked for as well. It sounds pretty good! I still have to read A Darker Shade of Magic. Everyone seems to be loving it though, which makes me want to read it even more!
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Hana says
I really want to read Darker Shade of Magic!
Alexa S. says
Definitely read Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke! If you loved Prisoner of Night and Fog, then you’ll definitely want to find out what happens next for Gretchen and Daniel.