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Today's theme for Top Ten Tuesday is Books on my Fall 2018 TBR List!
Yes, more than 10! And a couple into 2019!
Another favorite topic of mine! Adding to the TBR listing!
The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams,
Lauren Willig, Karen White
I have yet to read a book written by either Lauren Willig or Karen White, though I know I own some. :)
I did read Williams' A Certain Age and loved it!
This book combines so much of what I love to read:
historical fiction,
a mystery,
interwoven lives of seemingly unrelated characters!
Since I know virtually nothing about the Lusitania,
I am anxious for this one!
Their first joint venture, The Forgotten Room,
looks to be a good one, as well!
She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
Catherine of The Gilmore Guide to Books
has rated this debut novel highly!
This just released September 11, last Tuesday.
Set in Liberia.
Historical fiction.
Magical realism.
Wow! My interest is certainly piqued!
Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll
To be released today!
This book sounds a bit "romancy" for me, but I'm willing to give it a try!
I find most of the Young Adult novels I read to be very satisfying:
Ana of California by Andi Teran, the Anne of Green Gables series
by L.M. Montgomery, The Cay by Theodore Taylor, Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell, Emory's Gift by W. Bruce Cameron,
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green,
My Side of the Mountain and On the Far Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George, Rascal: A Memior of a Better Era
by Sterling North, Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan,
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, and Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin
And never fear...I have read more than this, but these are the ones I have reviewed here!
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
A huge confession...I own 3 Kate Morton books and have yet
to read even one! [hides face in shame] Really!
I need to remedy that as soon as possible, especially since several readers have highly recommended her work to me!
I believe the page count may intimidate me a bit!
It seems none of her works are less than 500 pages in length.
This newest is to be released September 20.
From Goodreads: "Told by multiple voices across time,
The Clockmaker's Daughter is a story of murder, mystery, and thievery, of art, love, and loss." That's more than enough to interest me!
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
I admit to being extremely disappointed by the fact that there is a release event for this debut novel planned in Indianapolis, Indiana, and I was excited to receive an initial email about it weeks ago! But when I tried (and tried and tried--for a total of 8 times!) to purchase tickets, I couldn't get the purchase to finalize. I used that same card at least 5-6 times that same day, but I just considered it fate that I was not to attend this event. Even though his brother, and one of my absolute favorite authors, John Green, is participating in it! ARRRGGGHHH!!!
The frustration! But it's cool! I'm sure I'll live!
Besides, this is definitely a first-world challenge!
I am so excited for this one! It is scheduled to release September 25.
The Weeping Books of Blinney Lane by Drea Damara
Release date: September 27.
Goodreads descriptors:
Fantasy
Romance
Books About Books
Fiction
Magic
Adult Fiction
Time Travel
Paranormal
I just feel this is definitely worth reading!
The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain
This is due to be released October 2.
I have yet to read a book written by Chamberlain.
However, this one definitely grabbed my attention.
It is labeled as Historical Fiction AND Time Travel!
From Goodreads:
"A rich genre-spanning, breathtaking novel about one mother's quest
to save her child, unite her family, and believe in the unbelievable.
Diane Chamberlain pushes the boundaries of faith and science
to deliver a novel that you will never forget."
All You Can Ever Know:
A Memoir
by Nicole Chung
Release date: October 2.
A Korean child adopted by a white couple and raised in the US. This must be an intriguing autobiography!
An opportunity to learn so much!
November Road by Lou Berney
Release date: October 9.
Honestly, I have no idea how I heard of this book/author!
But, I notice that Lori Rader-Day,
one of my favorite mystery authors says it is
one of her favorite reads thus far for 2018!
Her recommendation: pre-order it now!
That is definitely enough recommendation for me!
And now I notice that Lori has just released her fourth book, Under A Dark Sky!
Definitely another must-read for me!
Oh, and in case, you're wondering about my using her first name, again, I have met her! And if you're ever able to attend an event in which she is participating--just DO IT!
She is a hoot! Very engaging and genuine!
Also on October 9, The Witch Elm by Tana French is released! Wow! October 9, 2018, is a great day for mysteries!
I will never forget the day I picked up In the Woods to read it. I worked at Borders at the time and had been eyeing this cover/book for what seemed to be ages!
I was a bit hesitant, thinking it might be too scary for me...
But it wasn't! And. I. Was. Hooked.
Her second release, The Likeness, is one of the best plotted and most unique story arcs among the mysteries I've ever read!
Point being: I am confident this will be just as enthralling!
I rarely read "romance" books.
But, for some reason, the plot of
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
caught my eye.
It is scheduled for release on October 16.
Confession: I have yet to read a Sparks novel.
Perhaps it is time to remedy that! I admit I am at the very least curious!
Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
Release date: October 16.
A five-star review from Roxane Gay
certainly piques my interest!
As if I needed another motivation
to anxiously anticipate this book!
The black experience in the US...
especially for males...
so much to discover and attempt to understand...
And now...for one of my very favorite series of all time!
Yet another, the 25th, installment in the Stephanie Plum series
written by Janet Evanovich!
I love these books so very much!
Look Alive Twenty-Five. Release date: November 13.
If I can at all, I schedule myself off work the day of release
of a new Plum novel, purchase from the nearest bookstore
that morning, and settle in for a fun afternoon!
I am neither Team Morelli nor Team Ranger!
I enjoy the fact that Stephanie has them both in her life
and hope it remains that way! :)
Wow. Rough transition here...
from Stephanie Plum to one of the women
I most admire in so many ways, Michelle Obama! :)
I am very anxious to read what she has to say.
She and her husband courageously survived and
even thrived despite so many challenges!
If only they were still heading our country! :)
Becoming is set to release November 13th as well!
I am ashamed to note that I have yet to read any books written by Barack Obama,
though I own two of them.
So hopefully I'll also get to reading those soon!
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Release date: January 8, 2019.
This pair also wrote The Wife Between Us, which I own...
but have yet to read.
(I know! No big surprise there, huh?) :(
I met them this past April at the Christamore House Guild's
2018 Book Author Event.
They are quite fun! It is amazing to hear them
describe their writing process!
They even live in different states and they make this work!
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
by Tomi Adeyemi is scheduled
for release March 5, 2019!
As you can see,
a cover image has not yet been revealed.
You might ask:
Why mention it now? Because...
It is the second book in the
Legacy of Orïsha trilogy!
I literally inhaled
Children of Blood and Bone,
the first of the three books planned
for publication when I read it in June!
Goodreads classifies this series as Young Adult, Fantasy, and of course, Fiction!
This is one of the most unique books I've read!
I loved the fact that each character is "black," "African," whatever word you select.
Character descriptions were rich in detail and I enjoyed creating an image for each of them.
This was a selection for two different book clubs to which I belong.
I was amazed at the difference between the two discussions.
One group was quite diverse in age, vocation, race/ethnicity, etc., while the other was very monocultural. Can you guess which group provided a more intense and deep discussion? :)
And, that is my Fall 2018 TBR listing!
Just 15 of the 6533 books on my Goodreads "Want to Read" shelf!
Oh, yeah...I definitely can't live long enough to read them all!
But that doesn't keep me from wishing I could! :)
Happy reading!!
--Lynn
Today's theme for Top Ten Tuesday is Books on my Fall 2018 TBR List!
Yes, more than 10! And a couple into 2019!
Another favorite topic of mine! Adding to the TBR listing!
The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams,
Lauren Willig, Karen White
I have yet to read a book written by either Lauren Willig or Karen White, though I know I own some. :)
I did read Williams' A Certain Age and loved it!
This book combines so much of what I love to read:
historical fiction,
a mystery,
interwoven lives of seemingly unrelated characters!
Since I know virtually nothing about the Lusitania,
I am anxious for this one!
Their first joint venture, The Forgotten Room,
looks to be a good one, as well!
She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
Catherine of The Gilmore Guide to Books
has rated this debut novel highly!
This just released September 11, last Tuesday.
Set in Liberia.
Historical fiction.
Magical realism.
Wow! My interest is certainly piqued!
Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll
To be released today!
This book sounds a bit "romancy" for me, but I'm willing to give it a try!
I find most of the Young Adult novels I read to be very satisfying:
Ana of California by Andi Teran, the Anne of Green Gables series
by L.M. Montgomery, The Cay by Theodore Taylor, Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell, Emory's Gift by W. Bruce Cameron,
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green,
My Side of the Mountain and On the Far Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George, Rascal: A Memior of a Better Era
by Sterling North, Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan,
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, and Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin
And never fear...I have read more than this, but these are the ones I have reviewed here!
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
A huge confession...I own 3 Kate Morton books and have yet
to read even one! [hides face in shame] Really!
I need to remedy that as soon as possible, especially since several readers have highly recommended her work to me!
I believe the page count may intimidate me a bit!
It seems none of her works are less than 500 pages in length.
This newest is to be released September 20.
From Goodreads: "Told by multiple voices across time,
The Clockmaker's Daughter is a story of murder, mystery, and thievery, of art, love, and loss." That's more than enough to interest me!
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank GreenI admit to being extremely disappointed by the fact that there is a release event for this debut novel planned in Indianapolis, Indiana, and I was excited to receive an initial email about it weeks ago! But when I tried (and tried and tried--for a total of 8 times!) to purchase tickets, I couldn't get the purchase to finalize. I used that same card at least 5-6 times that same day, but I just considered it fate that I was not to attend this event. Even though his brother, and one of my absolute favorite authors, John Green, is participating in it! ARRRGGGHHH!!!
The frustration! But it's cool! I'm sure I'll live!
Besides, this is definitely a first-world challenge!
I am so excited for this one! It is scheduled to release September 25.
The Weeping Books of Blinney Lane by Drea DamaraRelease date: September 27.
Goodreads descriptors:
Fantasy
Romance
Books About Books
Fiction
Magic
Adult Fiction
Time Travel
Paranormal
I just feel this is definitely worth reading!
The Dream Daughter by Diane ChamberlainThis is due to be released October 2.
I have yet to read a book written by Chamberlain.
However, this one definitely grabbed my attention.
It is labeled as Historical Fiction AND Time Travel!
From Goodreads:
"A rich genre-spanning, breathtaking novel about one mother's quest
to save her child, unite her family, and believe in the unbelievable.
Diane Chamberlain pushes the boundaries of faith and science
to deliver a novel that you will never forget."
All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir
by Nicole Chung
Release date: October 2.
A Korean child adopted by a white couple and raised in the US. This must be an intriguing autobiography!
An opportunity to learn so much!
November Road by Lou Berney
Release date: October 9.
Honestly, I have no idea how I heard of this book/author!
But, I notice that Lori Rader-Day,
one of my favorite mystery authors says it is
one of her favorite reads thus far for 2018!
Her recommendation: pre-order it now!
That is definitely enough recommendation for me!
And now I notice that Lori has just released her fourth book, Under A Dark Sky!
Definitely another must-read for me!
Oh, and in case, you're wondering about my using her first name, again, I have met her! And if you're ever able to attend an event in which she is participating--just DO IT!
She is a hoot! Very engaging and genuine!
Also on October 9, The Witch Elm by Tana French is released! Wow! October 9, 2018, is a great day for mysteries!
I will never forget the day I picked up In the Woods to read it. I worked at Borders at the time and had been eyeing this cover/book for what seemed to be ages!
I was a bit hesitant, thinking it might be too scary for me...
But it wasn't! And. I. Was. Hooked.
Her second release, The Likeness, is one of the best plotted and most unique story arcs among the mysteries I've ever read!
Point being: I am confident this will be just as enthralling!
I rarely read "romance" books. But, for some reason, the plot of
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
caught my eye.
It is scheduled for release on October 16.
Confession: I have yet to read a Sparks novel.
Perhaps it is time to remedy that! I admit I am at the very least curious!
Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
Release date: October 16.
A five-star review from Roxane Gay
certainly piques my interest!
As if I needed another motivation
to anxiously anticipate this book!
The black experience in the US...
especially for males...
so much to discover and attempt to understand...
And now...for one of my very favorite series of all time!Yet another, the 25th, installment in the Stephanie Plum series
written by Janet Evanovich!
I love these books so very much!
Look Alive Twenty-Five. Release date: November 13.
If I can at all, I schedule myself off work the day of release
of a new Plum novel, purchase from the nearest bookstore
that morning, and settle in for a fun afternoon!
I am neither Team Morelli nor Team Ranger!
I enjoy the fact that Stephanie has them both in her life
and hope it remains that way! :)
Wow. Rough transition here...from Stephanie Plum to one of the women
I most admire in so many ways, Michelle Obama! :)
I am very anxious to read what she has to say.
She and her husband courageously survived and
even thrived despite so many challenges!
If only they were still heading our country! :)
Becoming is set to release November 13th as well!
I am ashamed to note that I have yet to read any books written by Barack Obama,
though I own two of them.
So hopefully I'll also get to reading those soon!
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Release date: January 8, 2019.
This pair also wrote The Wife Between Us, which I own...
but have yet to read.
(I know! No big surprise there, huh?) :(
I met them this past April at the Christamore House Guild's
2018 Book Author Event.
They are quite fun! It is amazing to hear them
describe their writing process!
They even live in different states and they make this work!
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
by Tomi Adeyemi is scheduled
for release March 5, 2019!As you can see,
a cover image has not yet been revealed.
You might ask:
Why mention it now? Because...
It is the second book in the
Legacy of Orïsha trilogy!
I literally inhaled
Children of Blood and Bone,
the first of the three books planned
for publication when I read it in June!
Goodreads classifies this series as Young Adult, Fantasy, and of course, Fiction!
This is one of the most unique books I've read!
I loved the fact that each character is "black," "African," whatever word you select.
Character descriptions were rich in detail and I enjoyed creating an image for each of them.
This was a selection for two different book clubs to which I belong.
I was amazed at the difference between the two discussions.
One group was quite diverse in age, vocation, race/ethnicity, etc., while the other was very monocultural. Can you guess which group provided a more intense and deep discussion? :)
And, that is my Fall 2018 TBR listing!
Just 15 of the 6533 books on my Goodreads "Want to Read" shelf!
Oh, yeah...I definitely can't live long enough to read them all!
But that doesn't keep me from wishing I could! :)
Happy reading!!
--Lynn
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