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Top Ten Books on My Summer TBR Pile:
1. Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo – I featured this on my WoW the other day, and was so excited to snag a copy on Netgalley. Seriously, there’s something about Aussie authors and books that just blow my mind in the realm of contemporary. If this isn’t the perfect read on my TBR, I don’t know what is.
2. Fathomless by Jackson Pearce – This author never fails to succeed in her writing. Despite the fact that I’m not absolutely in love with the cover (so sue me), I really can’t wait to start reading this book this summer!
3. Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian – Contemporary fiction isn’t always a hit for me. This is no secret. However, there’s something so dark and nasty about the girls in this story that makes me want to read it oh-so-badly! I think it might be like watching a trainwreck. You just. Can’t. Stop.
4. Embers & Echoes by Karsten Knight – I know that some people were divided in their opinions of the first installment of this series but, hey, I loved it. I can’t wait to read book two, and you better believe this bad boy is on my summer TBR list!
5. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green – I don’t know why I’ve put off reading this book because I definitely have a copy of it. I think I’m always afraid to be done with his books…it’s like a little piece of my heart dying. So, naturally, I’m going to have to buckle down and really fall in love with another of his books. For shame.
6. Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty – Ok, I know that Bumped didn’t work for me, but this author has a legion of fans behind her, and I love her writing style. I’ve heard endlessly good things about this series, so I’m finally going to start it…this summer. Heck yes.
7. Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta – So many people have said they love this book. I’ve had it on my shelf forever, and I keep putting it off, but I think it’s time to finally buckle down and read it. I have this epic fear of being disappointed by great books…that’s my greatest fear!
8. Flock by Wendy Delsol – I swear this is one of the most underrated series ever. Not only is the author absofreakinlutely fantastic, but this series is so original and entertaining. I highly recommend it to everyone, and I’m excited to read this final installment.
9. Throne of Glass by Sarah Maas – Ummmm it has swords. And boys. And fighting. And love. Does it get much better than that?! Seriously, I’ve been waiting for this one for FAR too long. I cannot freaking wait to finally read it! Oh, and I have a couple copies to give away…jussayin’.
10. Beta by Rachel Cohn – Guys, I love me some dystopian. There’s something about broken down worlds that makes me appreciate ours so much more. I mean, that’s partially the point, right? Seriously though, this story looks epic…with just a twist of sci-fi. What could be better?!
I also received Love and Other Perishable Items and Throne of Glass. I'm hyped for these :D And I get the feeling of being afraid of being done with an author. I've put off reading some AMAZING books because I was afraid that they'd let me down. I haven't read The Fault in Our Stars yet, but I am definitely going to get to it! (I just need to get myself a copy!)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know I'm not the only one scared of finishing the works of an author! It terrifies me!
ReplyDeleteYou have a couple copies of Throne of Glass to give away? Eek!
ReplyDeleteI read Sloppy Firsts recently and feel like I'm the only person in the YA blogosphere who didn't immediately fall in love with it.
I'll be hosting the giveaway starting next week! I somehow was sent three copies, so I need to share the wealth! :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being disappointed by books. I always feel silly then if everyone loved a book and I didn't. I hope that doesn't happen for you with Jellicoe Road. It was my first Melina Marchetta book so it is definitely one of my favorites, but I had a hard time getting into it at first.
ReplyDeleteGreat list. The Fault in Our Stars in on my summer reading list too; I totally understand about not wanting to finish it. Jellicoe Road is one I too have heard great things about but keep putting off. Good luck getting through your list.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun summer! Some of those are on my (hypothetical) summer reading except that I will actually be reading books for the fifteen credits of literature classes that I'm taking over the summer :(
ReplyDeleteI hope so, too! It's the worst when you're the only one trying to explain why it didn't work for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know you'll be reading TFiOS, too! I can't wait to compare thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! Well, there will just be more for you to read AFTER that class then :)
ReplyDeleteThese sound great. I've read Throne of Glass and loved it! And I really want to read Beta, The Fault in Our Stars and Burn for Burn.
ReplyDeleteThe Fault in Our Stars is one of my all-time favorite books! I hope you will love it! Throne of Glass souds really good. I've been awaiting that one's release. Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteMy Top Ten Tuesday!
I struggled with Jellicoe Road, but I adored The Piper's Son and Saving Francesca - keep the faith with those two if JR doesn't work for you.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the blurb for Throne of Glass I just had to add it to my tbr. Teenage assassin just has awesome written all over it! I had no idea that Rachel Cohn had a dystopian coming out. I read all of her contemporaries and thoroughly enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteOkay, lets just say that I'm adding most of these books to my tbr mountain.
Get on the Fault in Our Stars ASAP! Just don't read it in public because you will have mascara running down your face. I've got Jellicoe Road in my Summer Top 10 TBR too. Been meaning to jump on it.
ReplyDeleteThe Jessica Darling series is one of my absolute favorite series! I actually read Bumped, because I was such a fan of the Jessica books, but I couldn't get into it either. I'm sure you will love Sloppy Firsts, though, its fab :0)
ReplyDeleteI hope you love Jellicoe Road. I always tell people to be really patient. It took me 2 tries to get through it and I didn't love it until almost 2/3 of the way through. After that, everything makes sense and it's incredible.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read Love and Other Perishable Items.
The Fault in Our Stars made it onto my list as well. I haven't read any on your list except for Jellicoe Road. I'll just say that I'm not a YA contemporary fan, and it took me a long time to get into the book (like 1/2 way through). But then I finished and reread right away and it really lives up to all the praise. I think you have to be resigned to the possibility of being initially confused and frustrated...but it's more than worth it. It's such a good book!
ReplyDeleteThrone of glass! YES!
ReplyDeleteI have to say your Burn for Burn is a real teaser. :) Gonna have to check that one out.
ReplyDeleteI'm meaning to read Sloppy Firsts this summer as well! I've heard nothing but good things about it from bloggers I trust, so I definitely feel like I should give it a try.
ReplyDeleteOh and Throne of Glass - YAY!
I actually liked Bumped/Thumped more than Sloppy Firsts. Ha.
ReplyDeleteI also put off reading The Fault in Our Stars, but once I started, I kicked myself for putting it off so long.
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