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Home | Top Ten Tuesday | Top Ten Books I Plan To Read This Fall

Top Ten Books I Plan To Read This Fall

September 23, 2014 - Updated May 7, 2019 // 33 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday, as  always, is hosted at my other blog — The Broke & the Bookish

This week’s topic: Top Ten Books On My Fall 2014 To-Be-Read List

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1. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver: I KNOW I KNOW. I can’t believe I haven’t read this either. More embarrassingly  I bought this when it first came out.

2. The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth: I’ve had this book on my shelf for a while but I’ve seen some talk about this book being challenged or something and so I want to give my support and read it.

3. Vision In White by Nora Roberts: My lovely friend Jen sent this to me and it’s time to get to it! This cover is BEAUTIFUL.

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4. Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch: Been really digging fantasy so we’ll try a new release! A kingdom is conquered, its people are enslaved and magic is taken away. Until there is talk of a way to get the magic back!

5. Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future by AS King: A.S King is a brilliant writer and this one sounds so goooood. The main character develops the ability to see the infinite past and future — and the future looks AWFUL for the world. She doesn’t want this future to come true so she tries to figure out HOW to make sure it doesn’t.

6. Even In Paradise by Chelsey Philpot: This books just screams a Jamie book amirite? A girl becomes friends with the former senator’s daughter when she shows up as the new girl in school. She’s thrown into Julia’s world and sparks fly with Julia’s brother. Also, A SECRET TRAGEDY.

7. Forbidden by Kimberley Griffiths Little: LOVE STORY IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA. THAT IS ALL.

8. The Walled City by Ryan Graudin: A lawless labyrinth run by crime lords and overrun by street gangs and the main characters try to escape it!

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9. Playlist For The Dead by Michelle Falkoff: A boy tries to figure out why his best friend committed suicide by listening to a playlist that he left for him.

10. Twisted Fate by Norah Olson: The new boy next door brings very differing feelings to these two sisters — one crushes on him and one thinks his mysterious ways screams psychopath and tries to protect her sister. She finds herself drawn to him too and simultaneously right and wrong about the things she thinks about him.  Says for fans of We Were Liars & Mara Dyer soooo YAY.

 

 

So tell me…what books are at the TOP of your list to read for the Fall? What book do you think should be my priority??

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  1. Bekka @ Great Imaginations says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:26 am

    I recently read Glory O’Brien and yyeeeeeeeeeessssss. It was amazing. Amazing amazing. AS King is a genius. I think it might be hard to get past the characters (as they aren’t the MOST likable people in the world) but it is so worth it. And Glory is SO COOL. I cannot praise this book enough! Or the author! Each of her books are so different, it’s so hard to pick a favorite.

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  2. Chrissi Reads says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:58 am

    I have seen Snow Like Ashes around a lot this week and I have to admit… I’m very intrigued! Playlist for The Dead looks like it’s going to be an emotional, but amazing read.

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  3. Rosie says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:35 am

    I read Before I Fall at the start of the year and I loved it. Such a clear book. I’ve not read any of the others, so naturally I think that should be top of your list.
    Now you’ve reminded me about Lauren Oliver, Pandemonium is now top of my reading list.

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  4. Allie @ Little Birdie says

    September 23, 2014 at 6:30 am

    You’ll love Cameron Post 🙂 it was such a cool story and the writing had this whimsical quality to it. Definitely one of my favourite LGBT books.

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  5. Andrea @ Bookish says

    September 23, 2014 at 6:42 am

    Snow Like Ashes sounds simply amazing. I got to interview the author for a blog tour and it just made me so much more excited to read it! And my blog partner keeps telling me she cannot wait for me to read Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future. She raved about it so I’m really looking forward to that one too!

    My Fall Reads

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  6. Kimmy says

    September 23, 2014 at 6:59 am

    YAY Before I Fall! It was the first Lauren Oliver book I read, and still my favourite of all her works. I love love love that book!! Looking forward to seeing what you think of it. 🙂

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  7. Krystal @ Books Are My Thing says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Playlist for the Dead sounds an AWFUL LOT like Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Just saying.

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  8. Kate says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:42 am

    I was thinking the same thing Krystal 🙂

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  9. Patty @ Patty's Book Corner says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Ooooo definitely some on here I want to read. I haven’t heard of Twisted Fate but I love Mara and I really want to read We Were Liars so I’ll definitely be having a look at Twisted 🙂

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  10. Crina @ReadingAddict says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:06 am

    You picked up such amazing books and I’m excited because some of them are on my tbr too. Happy reading! 🙂

    My TTT: http://readingadd.blogspot.ro/2014/09/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-books-on-my.html

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  11. Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Ooh, great picks Jamie! I’m really excited to read Forbidden. I enjoyed Even in Paradise, I hope you like it too 🙂 I plan on reading SLA VERY soon; I’ve heard nothing but great things about it!

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  12. Melody says

    September 23, 2014 at 9:07 am

    So excited to start reading A.S King soon! Definitely high on my list!

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  13. Rachel says

    September 23, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I recently read GLORY O’BRIEN and omg it is soooooo good. Sometimes it felt a little heavy-handed BUT I love Amy and I love all her books and think it is a fabulous addition to my AS King shelf 😉 I do have to say please please please put BEFORE I FALL first!!!! It is AMAZING and one of my favorite books ever. a TOTAL Jamie book, but not only that it’s like Mean Girls meets Groundhog’s day 🙂

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  14. Katie says

    September 23, 2014 at 10:13 am

    I love the Bride Quartet series by Nora Roberts!! I just wish I could find another book of hers like I like as much as those…

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  15. Imogen says

    September 23, 2014 at 11:19 am

    These are some great books! Excited to see what you think of Before I Fall. I just read my first Lauren Oliver book and I’m interested in her others now.
    Imogen’s Typewriter <3

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  16. Jacque says

    September 23, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Great list!! I haven’t read Before I Fall yet, but I loved Lauren Oliver’s Delirium series and Panic. Even in Paradise is another book on my TBR list. I hope you enjoy all of your fall books.

    Here is my TTT: http://www.jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/09/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-fall-to-be.html

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  17. Quinn @ Quinn's Book Nook says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Ooo, I liked Vision in White. I used to love reading Nora Roberts, and although I don’t read them much any more, I would like to get back into her books. I love that cover, too!! All four books in the series have pretty covers.

    Happy reading!!!!

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  18. Sarah @ What Sarah Read says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    FORBIDDEN! Ack…I am soooo excited for that one to come out. It sounds SOOOOO good! Great list here…so many amazing books!

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  19. cait @ Book Love says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Oooh, Forbidden looks really good! I can’t wait to hear more about that one. Great list!

    Reply
  20. Dreams says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Great list. Some of those I haven’t heard of, but the look good.

    Reply
  21. Michelle @ Michelles Minion says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Twisted Fate is new to me. I’ll add it to my giant tbr list. I have Snow Like Ashes and Glory O’Brien on my list, but I wish I could have done a top 20 this week because I forgot about quite a few books. I’d definitely add The Walled City. Before I Fall is my favorite book ever, so I hope you like it. It changed the way I look at the world around me. Happy Fall reading!

    Michelle @ Michelle’s Minions

    My TTT

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  22. Lisa is Busy Nerding says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    I’m so excited for you to read BEFORE I FALL (which I think is a totes Jamie book) and to read SNOW LIKE ASHES (because I think it’s a total Lisa book and want to see your thoughts pronto)

    HAPPY READING

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  23. Miss Print says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    For some reason I assumed you had read Before I Fall already (not that I’ve read it either). I’ll await your thoughts on the other titles 🙂

    Reply
  24. Jennifer from YA Book Nerd says

    September 23, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Great list! I’m really looking forward to Snow Like Ashes too.

    Reply
  25. The Avid Reader says

    September 23, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Before I Fall is all kinds of amazing, I can’t wait to hear what you think of it. I’m looking forward to Snow Like Ashes and The Walled City. Love your list, adore the cute dress/book pics!

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  26. Rachel says

    September 23, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Yay for The Miseducation of Cameron Post! I’m offering the chance to win it in my Banned Books Giveaway – http://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2014/09/21/banned-books-week-giveaway/ I think the story is that it was banned in book stores and actually took off the shelves, so a local independent started giving them away for free for as long as stocks lasted to circulate it!!

    My TTT: http://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/top-ten-tuesday-my-autumn-tbr-pile/

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  27. Jennifer @ Feminist Fairytale Reviews says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Playlist for the Dead looks (and sounds) so interesting. I haven’t read any of these authors except for Nora Roberts. I really want to try Vision in White soon. Happy reading!

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  28. Ashley @The Quiet Concert says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I am really looking forward to Snow Like Ashes and The Walled City. I have to check out some of the other ones, I have not heard of them!

    Reply
  29. Tracey @PrintedWordsAnd says

    September 23, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Oh wow, I love those photos you’ve taken for this post. That’s some effort!! As for your choices, I haven’t heard of many of them but there they go, onto my TBR list.

    Happy reading!

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  30. Sue says

    September 24, 2014 at 3:03 am

    Before I Fall is beautiful. I haven’t read any of the others, but I do have The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Snow like Ashes in my pile – must get to them.
    Looking forward to reading your reviews 🙂

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  31. Megan C. Stroup says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I’m creating my list to link up now! 🙂 And I’ve been putting off Before I Fall for way too long, too. Ugh! Gotta get to it.

    Reply
  32. Morgan @ Gone with the Words says

    September 24, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I can’t wait for Snow Like Ashes! I love fantasy and I’ve heard such great things. Plus the coverrrr *drooling*. Forbidden sounds amazing, I love historical fiction in lesser-known time periods. Ancient Mesopotamia will be fascinating 😀

    Unmade and Blue Lily, Lily Blue are at the top of my list, along with a bunch of books I bought over the summer. Must start reading!

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  33. Sofia da Costa says

    September 25, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I stopped reading Nora Roberts’s novels a long time ago because when I was a teenager I read about 30 from her, so I needed a break! But a couple of years ago I bought Vision in White, I think that very same edition (with the textured paper/worn edges?) because it really looked so beautiful! I’ve had it on my desk for months now, I should really just read it already.

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A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
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In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
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Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
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I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
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Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

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A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

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Now - Deep in Providence (thank you @fiercereads ): I’m about halfway through after I carved out some time to read early this morning and I’m enjoying this story of grief, love and magic. I’m nervous about these girls trying to resurrect their dead friend though! When I put it down today I was getting a little creeped by some things happening.⁣
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Next - The Kiss of Deception: I’m rereading the first book in this YA fantasy series because it’s been forever and I really wanna finish the trilogy. I’ve been really wanting to go through series I’ve left unfinished for years (not for lack of interest but because I suck at juggling all the series I start) so this is one of them. I remember loving it so I’m excited to dive in and binge. 

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Braved the downpour to get my library holds. I hop Braved the downpour to get my library holds. I hope they are worth it! Please tell me they are!⁣
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This is also, before I get to the stack,  an appreciation post for my tiny library and wonderful librarians.⁣
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They normally open at 9am during the week —except Fridays. Did I remember that? Nope. So I was I was SO proud of Riley and I for getting our butts in gear to be for around opening time to drop off a stack and get my new ones.⁣
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And alas, I go to open the door and it’s locked. Now I’m holding Riley’s hand, two tote bags full of books, an umbrella that I’m trying to keep over the both of us, mind you. I’m thoroughly confused until it hits me that it’s Friday.⁣
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So I’m like, welp, guess we are just dropping off in the bin so I try to grab my books out and put them in one-handed while juggling the umbrella and less than enthused Riley.⁣
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Mercifully the door opens and  our children’s librarian takes pity on us and lets us in to drop off and pick up the holds.⁣
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Is this what being a VIP as a celebrity feels like?? Sure feels like it to me 😆 for real though, it pays to be a regular and have a cute kid in tow who is being pelted with rain.⁣
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Anyways excited about this stack but especially Wahala, Daughter of the Moon Goddess and How High We Go In The Dark the most.⁣
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Also have been meaning to snag The World Gives Way after @jordys.book.club recommendation!⁣
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Have you read any of these? Any that you think were definitely worth the rain-soaked journey for??⁣
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Alright now I’m off to curl up and read on this rainy, dreary day which is really what I think a day like this is meant for.
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“Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — “Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — she says as she is surrounded by piles on piles of books on the floor and desk and packed on her bookshelf and book cart. (Partner @berkleypub - thanks for the review copy).⁣
⁣
I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
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I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
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Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
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Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
⁣
But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
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With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
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In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
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Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
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Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
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And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
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But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
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Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
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Just me orrrrrr?⁣
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No but for real. If you love YA fantasy, go start #theprisonhealer so you can be caught up when The Blood Traitor comes out in June (and be my emotional support person for the duration of reading it). I love these characters and I dying to see what happens next. 

Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
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But y’all Black Cake is so good!! I’m almost halfway through and I know it’s A Choice to declare it one of the best books I’ve read all year but I’m feeling bold based on how it’s going.⁣
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I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
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In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
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Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
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I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are becoming movies/tv shows soon! And one of them is out TODAY!⁣
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The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
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Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
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No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

Also, for the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of books becoming movies/tv shows for the year. Head to my bio to check out the list! I try to update it weekly and keep on top of it all but life ya know 😆 but I try!
Is this a book club? I think we just started a boo Is this a book club? I think we just started a book club. Or maybe just a @jenniferesmith appreciation club?? (partner @randomhouse )⁣
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Either way, after loving Jennifer E. Smith's YA books for years, it's been a real treat to also read her debut picture book with Riley (we loved!!) as well as her adult debut out in 3 weeks!⁣
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⁣So let me tell you about that adult debut — The Unsinkable Great James!!

This one just was the perfect warm-hearted read for a cold and gloomy January.

A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣

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