Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that is now hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. “It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.”
At this point I think most of you know just how terrible I am at following TBRs!! I thought if I made this TBR include only books that I already own there might be a better chance that I will get to most of them.
The Boat People by Sharon Bala
I am hoping to read more books written by Canadians, and The Boat People sounds like a book that will be eye-opening and important. It is about Sri Lankan Tamil refugees coming to Canada. The reviews have been excellent, and this book is a high priority for me!
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
I have only heard good things about Dark Matter and Blake Crouch’s writing! This book sounds like it is right in my wheel house and I am really excited that to read it.
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
I read the first book in this series, Crazy Rich Asians, in February and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed. I am curious to see where the story goes in the second book! I miss these characters and their antics!
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
I have a confession- I did not love The Nightingale as much as it seems everyone else did. I think I have just read so much WWII fiction that it did not stand out for me and was overhyped. I do want to try reading another one her books. The Great Alone is set in Alaska after the Vietnam war, which is definitely not like anything I have read before. I have high hopes for this one!
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Whenever someone talks about their favourite classics I always see Rebecca mentioned! This book is so highly praised and I want to see for myself if it is as good as everyone says that it is. The story definitely sounds intriguing and I would love to fall in love with a new classic.
The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, Holly Corbett, Amanda Pressner
The Lost Girls is one of my IRL friend’s favourite novels and I want to read it asap so that I can talk to her about it. She is one of the only people that I know in real life who also enjoys reading so I always try to read the books that she recommends. I have never heard of this book before she mentioned it and I think that is so great!
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
An American Marriage is Oprah’s latest book club pick and I normally trust her judgment! I listened to a podcast talking about this book and it intrigued me even more. I have seen a lot of stellar reviews for it and I think it is something that I am going to enjoy.
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
I bought this book on Book Outlet back in December, and I have been meaning to read it ever since. There used to be a lot of buzz for this book but I do not hear a lot about these days. A lot of reviewers that I trust rated this book highly!
Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut
I have only read Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut but I really enjoyed it. I saw this short story collection at Value Village in perfect condition and I was excited! I have heard nothing about Welcome to the Monkey House but the reviews on Goodreads are excellent. I am going to a wedding out of town this weekend and I think this will be a good book to read on the plane.
Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
This is almost laughable because this book has been on every one of my seasonal TBR’s since I started blogging last May!! The third book, Obsidio, was released this month so now I have no excuse. I need to finally read this!
I am so terrible at following TBRs but I love reading other peoples’ TBRs! Please leave me a link to your TTT in the comments!
I actually haven’t heard of any of these but they look really cool! I am dying to go book shopping again, I have been without new book for far to long
There is nothing better than book shopping!!
Great list! I haven’t heard of it it, but The Boat People sounds very interesting, and it has a really gorgeous cover. I’ve been seeing Kristen Hannah’s books all over lately. I really need to read one of them. I hope you end up enjoying this one better! I’ve been meaning to read Rebecca, too!! It sounds super intriguing to me, and everyone I know who has read it, loves it. ☺️
Thank you! I am going to read The Boat People next so I will definitely let you know what I think about it! I’ve have high hopes for Kristin Hannah’s book!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts about them!! ☺️
Rebecca is one of my favorite classic.. hehe.. but seriously, I remember loving it so much when I read it last 2016. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it too. 🙂
Thank you! Everyone says that!! I need to read it!
I think it will be worth your time.. enjoy. 🙂
I really hope you love Rebecca as much as I do. I have The Great Alone on my wishlist. Dark Matter is a great read, I hope you enjoy it. Here the link to my list: https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/03/20/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-spring-tbr/
Thank you! I am excited for Rebecca and Dark Matter!
Dark Matter is so, so good! And I read Rebecca last year and loved it! Hope you enjoy all of these!
Thank you so much Angela!
I’m currently reading Bone Gap (not really enjoying at the moment, but personal opinion). I own The Great Alone and looking forward to reading that!
Oh that’s too bad about Bone Gap! I am curious to see what I think about it. I hope we both love The Great Alone!
Great list! An American Marriage is definitely on my list for this Spring too! Fingers crossed.
Thanks!! I hope we both read it and enjoy it!
The Bone Gap was such a fun read for me. I hope you enjoy it too! 🙂
Yay that is good to hear!
I also need to read Gemina! But will it happen? *begins shaking magic 8-ball*
Hahaha what is wrong with us?! Why haven’t we read it yet?
Masochism??
I loved Crazy, Rich Asians! They are making a movie now.. Of course, China Rich Girlfriend needs to be added to my TBR! I also want to read American Marriage. I’ve heard a lot of good things.
I love, LOVE the Illuminae Files! Please read Gemina and Obsidio! You won’t regret it, they are so good! 🙂
Here’s my TTT: https://booksarethenewblackblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/20/top-10-tuesday-books-on-spring-tbr/
I am so excited for the movie. I think it has the potential to be really good!
I have heard great things about An American Marriage too!
I am determined to read Gemina!!
Me too!! Great! I hope you enjoy Gemina! 😁
I’m adding The Great Alone to my TBR!
Oh good!! I hope you enjoy it
I am literally just focusing on the books I already own as well. I feel so guilty when I buy a new book when I have loads just sitting around, so this year I’m limiting myself to the books I buy and am focusing on what I already have. Love seeing Gemina on this list and I hope you enjoy that thrilling ride.
That’s what I am trying to do too but we will see how long that lasts!!
I am so convinced that I just need to pick Gemina up!
The Great Alone and An American Marriage are definitely on my spring tbr as well, I’ve heard so many wonderful things about both 🙂
Awesome! I hope we both love them!
First off that’s a very smart idea of making a tbr of books you own… I need to do that ha! Second we are both on the same brainwave because I want to start reading more Canadian literature too! That’s all I’ve been thinking about recently; one of my co-workers is really big into Canadian books and she inspires me!
That is so awesome that your coworker is in to Canadian literature! I need to find a list of the best books written by Canadians.
When you find this list, please pass it on! 🙂
Hello Kristin!
I just finished Rebecca this month and absolutely loved it 🙂 Daphne Du Maurier’s writing style is truly amazing. I also enjoyed Gemina as well. Happy reading 🙂
Thank you!! That is great to hear about Rebecca. I am even more motivated to read it!
Dark Matter is on my TBR and I’ve heard Bone Gap is really good!
I’m really excited to read them both!
Dark Matter is awesome! You will love it!
I am so excited about it!
I’m very intrigued about Dark Matter! The premise sounds amazing, so I hope it’ll live up to those expectations! I also have Gemina and Bone Gap on my TBR, so I hope you’ll enjoy both books😊.
I have heard so many good things about Dark Matter so I have high hopes! Thank you!
I am horrible at following TBRs too. Dark Matter is such an amazing book! I highly recommend reading that one.
I am so excited about Dark Matter. No one has told me that they didn’t enjoy it so I have a feeling I am going to love it!
I loved Dark Matter! In fact, it’s a book I really want to re-read. It’s an amazing read — I hope you love it! I also really loved The Great Alone — it’s beautiful and emotional and such a rich story. Enjoy your spring reads!
Thank you! I have a feeling I will love Dark Matter! That is great to hear about The Great Alone!
Really want to read Dark Matter at some point! And I loved rebecca!! And really enjoyed Gemina- so looking forward to Obsidio 😀
I need to read Rebecca. Everyone loves it! I think I am going to read Gemina next!
I absolutely loved Rebecca and gave it 5*. If you like mystery and thrillers then you’ll really enjoy it and 10 points to whoever figures out the true nature of a certain character.
Ah it sounds so awesome! I am planning to pick it up next!