Books To Read By The Pool/At The Beach (Summer 2018 TBR)

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together.

This week’s list is all about books that we want to read by the pool or at the beach. It also serves as our Summer TBR. I don’t think I’m going on a beach-y holiday this year, but I’m hoping for some sunshine all the same. I’m not fussy if I’m reading in my back garden! Here are some books that I would like to tackle this summer time. Most are contemporary because although I like them all year around I find them perfect for summer!

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Yes, I need to catch up with Kasie West’s books. I really enjoy her writing. It’s easy to read. She releases books so quickly though!

This book has been on my radar for a while. It’s all about a summer romance! All for that in summer time!

I love David Levithan’s writing. Looking forward to this one!

This doesn’t have a light, summery feel to it, but I’ve been eagerly anticipating it for a while now so it needed to be added to the TBR!

Another darker book, but I feel like it can’t be all light reads this summer!

I’m looking forward to getting to this book after really enjoying the first!

I think this could be a particularly engaging read! Love the cover. Definitely gives me summer vibes.

I am determined to get around to this book this summer. It has been on my TBR forever!

What are you hoping to read this summer? Let me know! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by.

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Ten Books That Awaken The Travel Bug In Me

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together.

This week’s list is all about books that awaken the travel bug in you. I found this list particularly tricky for some reason. I guess I just haven’t read many books that do that to me!

Love & Gelato

I absolutely adore the setting of Italy in this book. I’ve only ever been to Sicily, but I’d love to go to Italy. I really would!

Open Road Summer

I love the idea of touring with my best friends! 🙂 We love a road trip now even if we’re not particularly going anywhere exciting.

Anna and The French Kiss

I need to get to actual Paris one day. I’ve only been to Disneyland!

Wanderlove

I pretty much think this book is perfect for anyone that’s interested in travelling!

The Statistical Probability of Love At First Sight

I love the travel element to this story. It’s so adorable! 🙂

Books that are on my TBR that might awaken the travel bug in me

The Alchemist

I have heard great things about this book and can’t believe I’m still yet to read it!

Charlie, Presumed Dead

I have heard so many mixed reviews about this book that I’m cautious to read it, but it still remains on my TBR!

Wanderlost

This is one I’ve heard lots about. I think I’d love it.

Meant To Be

I know this includes a trip to London which isn’t far from me, but I’m not fussy. A trip to London is a good day for me!

13 Little Blue Envelopes

This book has been on my TBR forever. I should really attempt to read it soon! I love the concept of it!

Nobody’s Girl

I enjoy Sarra’s writing, so I’m intrigued to see what this one is like!

What are the books that awaken the travel bug in you? Let me know! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

 

Ten Books I DNF (Did Not Finish)

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together.

This week is all about those books that we gave up on too easily. I decided to spin the topic and talk about books that I didn’t finish reading for one reason or another. Now, I don’t like to be too negative on my blog, so please remember that these books just didn’t work for me. I don’t think they are bad books at all. It’s just I found something about them problematic personally. You may have loved them!

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This one might shock a few people because I know it’s quite well loved! I found it to be a bit of a slow burner and a little predictable.

I found this book lacked depth when it could have had so much!

This was a sweet enough story but I really didn’t connect with the characters.

I was so disappointed with this book!

The pacing of this book really affected my enjoyment!

I know others have really enjoyed this book, but it really didn’t work for me.

This story didn’t engage me like I wanted and I didn’t connect with the characters.

I really didn’t enjoy the second half of this book and promptly gave up!

I feel bad for featuring this book as I know so many love it, but the series really didn’t work for me.

I know a lot of my blogging friends adore this book, but again, it didn’t work for me. I think my main problem was Lila! I just didn’t connect with her as a character.

How have you taken on this list? Feel free to leave me a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Ten Bookish Worlds That I’d Never Want To Live In

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s Top Ten list is all about bookish worlds that we’d really hate to live in! This is a fun one!

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The Program– Suzanne Young– Suicide being an epidemic is not a nice world at all.

The Selection series– Kiera Cass- I just hate every single thing about this world!

Matched- Ally Condie– This one is just a no no for me. I hate the idea of being matched with someone else and having to live with them forever! What if you hate each other?! I couldn’t cope.

The Chemical Gardens trilogy– Lauren DeStefano– This again is a very scary world. People not living past their twenties? People can’t live to see the children they have to pop out for Science!

Not A Drop To Drink– Mindy McGinnis– This terrifies me. A world where there’s no water? Wah.

Panem– The Hunger Games– Suzanne Collins– No. Just no. The amount of fighting? Worst nightmare.

Unwind– Neal Shusterman– The idea of harvesting body organs and decisions about that being made my parents… I would NOT want to experience that, thank you very much!

Delirium– Lauren Oliver– The idea of being inoculated against love really makes me sad.

Divergent– Veronica Roth– I don’t like the idea of this world either. It scares me!

1984– George Orwell– I haven’t read this book (I know, I know. I’m reading it this year!) but I definitely don’t like the sound of it.

Which worlds would you really not like to live in? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Ten Best Character Names

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is quite a fun one! It’s all about character names. Here are some of my favourites!

In no particular order:

1. Aria– Pretty Little Liars- Sara Shepard- I may not have read the books (and don’t think I will) but I really like the name Aria.

2. Veruca Salt– Charlie and The Chocolate Factory– Roald Dahl- She’s a disgusting character, with quite a disgusting name. So fitting!

3. Luna Lovegood– Harry Potter– J.K. Rowling- I love alliterative names and Luna is one of my favourite Harry Potter characters.

4. Atticus Finch– To Kill A Mockingbird- Harper Lee- Such a strong name for a wonderful character.

5. Ebeneezer Scrooge– A Christmas Carol– Charles Dickens- What a name!

6. Philip Pirrip (Pip)- Great Expectations- Charles Dickens- Pip! Love that name. Alliterative full name too.

7. Lyra– His Dark Materials– Philip Pullman- I think it’s a really pretty name.

8. Albus Dumbledore– Harry Potter– J.K. Rowling- It’s just a legendary name, right?

9. Coraline– Coraline– Neil Gaiman- I really like the name Coraline!

10. Matilda- Matilda– Roald Dahl- Every single time I hear the name Matilda I think of my favourite Roald Dahl book. 🙂

How about you? What are your favourite character names? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Ten Books I Disliked But I’m Glad I Read

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is all about books we disliked/hated but we’re glad we read. It was interesting to have a think about this. Most of the time, it’s totally the hype monster that ruins the reading experience for me. I’ve decided to go for dislike because most books I’ve hated I’ve given up on and I’m sad not glad I read them!

As ever, click on the book titles to get to the Goodreads page!

Those Girls- Lauren Saft

I really didn’t like this book but I’m glad I persevered with it, so that in my review, I could clearly explain my reasons why.

Shopoholic To The Stars- Sophie Kinsella

Reading this book proved to me that my favourite authors don’t always get it right.

Follow Me Back- Nicci Cloke

It’s good to read books that experiment with different formats even if they don’t work for me.

The Nao Of Brown- Glyn Dillon

I love graphic novels and like to explore new artists. This one didn’t work for me, but I’m glad I read it.

Grow Up- Ben Brooks

I’d heard a lot about this book. It wasn’t quite my sort of book, but I’m pleased that I gave it a chance.

Fifty Shades of Grey- E.L. James

I did read the whole trilogy. I’m pleased that I did read it, so I can discuss it with so many others. It’s just not my sort of book at all!

Alice Hartley’s Happiness- Philippa Gregory

This is another one of those moments when you realise your favourites can write a bad book…

When She Woke- Hillary Jordan

I’m glad that I read this because it had an interesting concept.

Concentr8- William Sutcliffe

I loved the idea of this book, it just wasn’t executed as well as it could have been, in my opinion!

Ballistics- D.W Wilson

Another one that had an interesting premise, but I didn’t quite ‘get’ this book.

How about you? What have you read that you disliked but you’re glad you read them? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

 

 

Ten Books With My Favourite Colour On The Cover/In The Title

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

I really like the prompt this week! It’s all about book with our favourite colour either on the cover or in the title. My favourite colour is pink and I especially like pastel pink!

I haven’t necessarily read these books, they’re just pink covers I’m aware of! 🙂

I’ve seen this book around and I think I want to read it!

I hadn’t heard of this book before but I love the pink-y hue.

I love this edition. So beautiful! ❤

This is such a simple cover but it makes such a statement.

I love a purple-y pink. I’m reading this soon and I’m super intrigued!

Pretty, pretty colours. I love this book cover!

I really enjoyed this book. It’s about a girl who was disfigured after a tragic accident.

I love the colours used on this cover. The story is super cute too.

I love simple and a touch of pink!

I adore this pop of pink!

What did you do for your list this week? Leave me a link and I’ll stop by!