Top Ten Tuesday

Tuesday, November 29, 2011






Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. The feature was created because they are particularly fond of lists over at The Broke and the Bookish. They'd love to share their lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

Each week they will post a new top ten list that one of our bloggers at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.
Top Ten Books On My TBR List For Winter:

1. Article 5 by Kristen Simmons - Dark and gritty dystopian? Check. A world that's ravaged and falling apart? Also check. I'm a huge fan of dystopians, and it's no wonder this is at the top of my list.

2. Arcadia Awakens by Kai Meyer - First off, that cover is stunning. Snakes? Sold. Plus, that premise is highly intriguing, and it sounds completely original - a rarity in the YA market.

3. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver - I really enjoyed book one, though it wasn't without flaws, and needless to say, I'm totally excited to continue the journey. I love me some series - especially dystopian!

4. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - I know, I know. It's already out. I'm behind the times. Yadda, Yadda. Here's the dealio...I'm stepping way out of my comfort zone to read this one, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

5. Torn by Cat Clarke - I just love the cover, first of all, but also, the premise is so dark and raw that I'm sold on both. I love the drama. I really, really do.

6. Catch & Release by Blythe Woolston - You know what this one has that so many books really don't seem to have these days? Quirk. This one sounds so fresh and odd, that it could very well be a winner.

7. The Girls of No Return by Erin Saldin - There's something fresh about this contemporary that makes it stand out from the others. Perhaps it's the emotional layer, or the character flaws, but I'm liking the sound of it.

8. Partials by Dan Wells - Heck yes. It's like Terminator meets Contagion. I can't wait for another dark rollercoaster of doom in a dystopian. I'm messed up, eh?

9. Bewitching by Alex Flinn - Ok, you all know how much I enjoyed Beastly, right? Well, this is the story of Kendra, and let's be honest, she's even more exciting than Kyle Kingsbury.

10. When the Sea is Rising Red by Cat Hellisen - It sounds like a potent blend of magic, mystery and power that could make for an immensely intriguing read...it also doesn't hurt that the cover is phenomenal.

20 comments:

  1. Ahh, you have Article 5! I'm dying to read that one. Looks like we have Arcadia Awakens and When the Sea is Rising Red in common! Can't wait to hear what you think of all the books on your list! :)

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  2. Yes, you must read Lola! I think of your list, I am most interested in Torn and Bewitching.

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  3. I am adding Bewitching to my list of must reads for the winter. I have read all of Alex Flinn's retelling and this one sounds great.

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  4. Loving your list! I wish I was able to participate in this one! I have a tour stop on my blog today so I couldn't but I love the author AND her books so it's all good!

    Magical Urban Fantasy Reads
    bookluvrmindy

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  5. Pandemonium is a great follow up! Definitely prioritize that one when you start thinking about where in this pile to start.

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  6. I have Pandemonium and Partials galleys and they've been staring at me forever! I'm glad that they're on a lot of people's lists so I know they're good! As far as Lola and the Boy Next Door--I think you'll really like it! It's a simple plot with a really fantastic story--and Stephanie Perkins does NOT disappoint! :) Enjoy your reading!

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  7. I think you will be pleasantly surprised with Lola :) I know these sorts of contemps aren't your cup of tea.. but this one is a keeper! I actually enjoyed it more than Anna and the French Kiss.

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  8. SOOO many great books! I think you listed pretty much every one I've got on my (mental) list. And Article 5? At the top. I think I'll start it next, actually!

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  9. this is a great list & we share so many common reading interests, but i REALLY want to tell you that i just finished When The Sea Is Rising Red just yesterday and i'm pretty sure YOU WILL LOVE IT.

    "mystery, magic, and power" is exactly right!

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  10. I haven't read Lola yet because it's constantly checked out at my libraries, which is almost always a good sign. I tried to come up with a list but I get too distracted and I've yet to clear up my summer/fall tbr pile. *Facepalm* I suck, I know.

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  11. PARTIALS and ARTICLE 5 and... and... okay, almost all of those are in my TBR pile. Great list, Melissa!!

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  12. Oh wow, you've got some I've never heard about. God I hope Santa is generous with a gift card or I find a job! You are always spending my money!LOL

    Heather

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  13. Yes on Pandemonium, I can't wait to read it :)

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  14. Great top ten! I'm so jealous of Partials and Pandemonium - you've got a awesome reading material for this winter :)

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  15. Loved this list. Just got Article 5! I'm excited for When the red sea is rising!!

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  16. Great list! Pandemonium is on my list too!

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  17. Wow, you just added a ton more books to my TBR pile! Awesome list. Can't wait to hear what you think about Pandemonium--I'm so excited for that one!

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  18. *does happy dance* I'm so glad you're going to bust out LOLA! I really do love her (more importantly, I love Cricket) and I hope you love her, too!!

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  19. Awesome list! Lola is definitely awesome and Pandemonium would definitely be on my list too, can't wait to read it!

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