Welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by the awesome people over at The Broke and the Bookish! I don’t know about you, but making these lists is one of the highlights of my blogging week.
Should I admit that? It makes me sound a little OCD/nerdy.
Then again, if you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you already know I’m nerdy. And you’ve probably guessed I’m a little OCD. So…I guess it doesn’t hurt anything to admit it.
So the topic for today is wonderful, because for once, I’m not going to struggle with my answers! If anything, I have too many answers this week. But summer is only so long, and my money is only so plentiful (or…not), so truthfully, it may be a stretch to even get to these.
I will do my best!
Top Ten Books On My Summer TBR List
(For the purposes of this list, I’m not including books I received for review. Which are plentiful, and will also get read. But these are the ones that are just for me.)
These are in no particular order. I will read them as they become available and the fancy strikes. Because sadly, I don’t own all of these.
For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund.
Guys. It’s JANE AUSTEN. Set as a DYSTOPIAN. In SPACE. Are you KIDDING ME?
Across the Universe by Beth Revis.
First, this book has been sitting on my shelf for what feels like ages. Second, it sounds like a freakishly awesome sci-fi story IN SPACE. Third…wait, I don’t need a third. “Freakishly awesome sci-fi story IN SPACE” was enough.
Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin.
Because it’s getting to be ridiculous that I haven’t read this yet.
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore.
Okay, I’ll admit this series is not “great literature,” but I really want to know how it ends.
The Kill Order by James Dashner.
WHY WERE THEY IN THE MAZE? I also need to read the two Maze Runner sequels sometime between now and the release of this book. So maybe I’ll know by the time it comes out why they were in the maze. But I’ll want to read it anyway.
The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab.
I’ve heard lots of great things about this book, plus it’s a new fairy tale, and fairy tales = GOOD.
Incarnate by Jodi Meadows.
This is another one I’ve heard great things about. Plus, I have so much cover love for this book. I’d get it for the cover alone. I could keep it on my shelf and never read it and it would still make me happy.
But I will read it, because I have heard great things.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
Because eventually the world is going to realize I haven’t read this yet, and they’re going to revoke my blogger credentials.
The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness.
I’ve got to admit, this book kind of terrifies me. I wanted to throw the first one across the room. But I need to know what happens. I need to know.
The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson.
Another fantasy that I’ve heard is awesome that I haven’t read. Time to remedy that situation.
And obviously, I have oodles of potentially awesome review books to get through as well. Hopefully I’ll be able to fit everything in. But if I don’t, I just have to keep reminding myself that I am no longer in school. If I don’t finish my summer reading during summer, I will not get a bad grade. (I don’t even think my fifth grade teacher will notice.) So I’m going to try not to sweat it if summer reading turns into fall reading.
What books are you planning on reading this summer?
I LOVED Girl of Fire and Thorns it was so so so good. YOu’ve got a ton that I’ve also been meaning of getting to. ooh so many good ones!
marissa
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I’m really excited for it! Putting it on my summer list is actually somewhat optimistic, since I’ve had it on hold at the library for MONTHS and am still not at the front of the waiting list, but I have hope 🙂
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Totally jealous that you haven’t read “The Fault in Our Stars” yet. I didn’t put “Incarnate” on my summer list but it’s definitely in my stack of to reads.
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Yes, really, my TBR stack is ridiculous and there’s a bunch of other books I am itching to read. These were just the ones near the top that actually will be available this summer 🙂
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I consider the book The Girl of Fire and Thorns, too. I forgot about The Kill Order. Does it come out this summer or in the Fall? Can’t wait to see how things got started.
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Great list! I chose For Darkness Shows the Stars as one of my picks, and my cousin has The Fault in Our Stars on her list. I hope that you enjoy A Game of Thrones; I loved the entire series.
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I’ve been putting it off just because epic fantasy series take so long to get through…but seriously, I just need to bite the bullet!
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I don’t typically read YA, but I think I’m going to have to make an exception for the Fault in Our Stars. I’ve heard really good stuff.
Agreed, the synopsis doesn’t sound like my typical reading fare either, but with all the great things I’ve heard, I’ll branch out!
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
I rally may revoke your credentials for not reading TFiOS! hahah it truly is a phenomenal read and I hope you get to it soon. For Darkness Shows the Stars is one I’ve been dying to read, I hear it’s a great book! And you can’t go wrong with Jane Austen + Space. How has that not appeared earlier?! Also, please please read Across the Universe soon! Such a wonderful book! That’s actually what got me into book blogging, so it’s got a special place in my heart 🙂
Happy reading 🙂
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See, that’s what I’m saying, no one’s going to take me seriously if I don’t read it ASAP!
I bought Across the Universe a while ago, and just haven’t seemed to have had a good time to read it. But I’m going to prioritize it soon!
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
Love your list, hugs from Anette in Norway 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
What a great list! I also have TONS of books to read this summer. From your list I’ve read The Fault in Our Stars (which is AWESOME) and Across the Universe. I watched the first season of Games of Thrones, but I have to catch up with the second (soon I hope 🙂
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Liza @ Reading with ABC recently posted..Top Ten Books In My Summer TBR List
I may attempt the GoT TV show after I do the books, but considering I’m having a hard enough time fitting the books in, it may be a while 🙂
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
I love so many of the books on your list! I could go on and on about how great “The Fault in Our Stars is ” (I have, actually) or how amazing ” The Near Witch” is, the intrigue of “Across the Universe” or how much I loved “The Girl of Fire and Thorns!” Buuuut, I’ll just let you figure that out for yourself 😉
I’m starting “For Darkness Shows the Stars Tonight” I can’t believe I’ve managed to wait this long!
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See, and this is why they’re all on my list! I can’t take that there’s so many great books out there I haven’t read! I’ll anxiously await your FTStS review 🙂
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
You have so many awesome ones on your list! I don’t even know where to start! I loved For Darkness Shows the Stars and The Girl of Fire and Thorns. I LOVED TFiOS!! Enjoy all your summer reads.
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Thanks! I’m pretty excited, not gonna lie 🙂
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
Move The Ask and The Answer up on your list (and add Monsters of Men). They’re both just as action-packed and filled with cliff-hangers as The Knife of Never Letting Go is.
Happy reading!
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I’ve actually got them both checked out from the library right now, I just only included the next one I need to read on my list – otherwise the list would have been completely overrun with sequels and follow-ups 🙂
Fire and Thorns is great, as is Across the Universe.
And I’m planning on reading For Darkness Shows the Stars soon! It sounds so good.
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I know right? I’m kind of drooling over it personally, and it’s taking all my willpower to keep it on the shelf for now so I can knock some of these review books out first.
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
Soooo…..now I have a bunch more books to read too! I like your list 🙂
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Not really. That would be sad. But a kind of awesome visual.
The Girl of Fire and Thorns is really, really good! You’re not the only one who wants to read Peterfreund’s Austen-inspired space dystopian YA. She such a great writer and the book sounds awesome. 🙂
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I haven’t read any of her other books yet, but I keep hearing such great things. I need more hours in my day!
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You got a great list, I have read several of those books and they are really good. I just recently read The Fault in our Stars and it was easily one of the most amazing books I’ve ever read. Hope you enjoy them all. 🙂
Good to know! I’m getting even more excited about these books after hearing everyone’s great feedback!
I feel the same way about Game of Thrones…although it is still on my WishList…hasn’t yet made it to the shelves 🙁
Great list! I can’t wait for The Rise of Nine and I still have to read Incarnate! Haha, Ten just isn’t enough for this list, indeed 🙂
Happy Reading
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Yes, the “real” list is MUCH longer than 10! Although 10 is probably realistic for “me books” just for summer, once you add in all the review books.
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
This is a great list:-)
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Thanks!
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I have The Near Witch and can’t wait to read it. I have a few of these already on my TBR list.
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I won a copy in a giveaway, and my blogger friends have all been urging me relentlessly to read it. It’s supposed to be great! Enjoy!
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You have an intense TBR list Lauren! I really loved diving into Game of Thrones and I love that I can discuss it with reader and non-reader friends alike. And try to convert them of course… Across the Universe is on my TBR list too, although this week I let my sister make one for me!
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That’s true, although I may find it somewhat infuriating after I read it to talk to people who have only seen the show. Then again, I haven’t seen the show, so maybe they’ll feel that way about me!
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
What a great list. I have read quite a few of those and they were all good. Girl of Fire and Thorns, Power of Nine, Across the Universe, and The Fault in our Stars are all awesome reads. Enjoy! my top ten http://jennreneeread.blogspot.com/2012/06/teaser-tuesday-14top-ten-4.html
Oh good to know! I don’t think I had talked to anyone who had read Rise of Nine yet, but I thought Power of Six was better than I Am Number Four, so I have high hopes 🙂
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
You need to read Across the Universe and The Fault in Our Stars soon. Two amazing books! I absolutely loved them. Hope you enjoy.
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I will! Probably Across the Universe first, since I already have that one, and am waiting on my library for Fault in Our Stars. Thanks for visiting!
TheHouseworkCanWait recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday (June 19) – Summer TBR List
Across the Universe is awesome! 😀
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Great! I’m excited about it.
Absolutely love your description of the first two books. Space books = Awesome. Throw in Jane Austen and that equals win! Woo hoo! Also, hadn’t heard of The Near Witch but now must check it out because like you said fairy tales = win. Also, the Girl of Fire & Thorns was good!
That’s what I’m talking about! And I honestly don’t know much about Near Witch, but some friends I trust said it’s amazingly good, so I’m excited to read it!
My husband is currently reading Game of Thrones, but I am so next in line!!!!
i loved reading The Fault in Our Stars by John Green! It was so engrossing that I was able to finish the book in one sitting! He’s one of my favorite authors of all time.
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