I’m linking up with Top Ten Tuesday. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana’s blog!
Today’s prompt is actually “ten recent additions to my bookshelf,” but instead I’m looking at books I recently added to my Goodreads TBR. These are books I’m curious about but won’t necessarily read, but I wanted to share them anyway in case they look good to someone else. This is a very mixed bag, so you’ll see genres I don’t always read on this list. These are in no particular order, and I’ve linked the titles to Goodreads:
Saint Elspeth by Wick Welker is a small press/self published (?) book I saw reviewed on The Shades of Orange, and it was one of her top books of the year. This is a post apocalyptic story that sounds really good!
Joe Hustle by Richard Lange. I absolutely loved Lange’s Rovers a couple of years ago, and even though this is a completely different genre, I’m tempted simply because he’s such a good writer.
Dissolution by W. Michael Gear. Color me shocked when I ran across this Gear series that completely escaped my notice! I’m a huge fan of the author’s Donovan Trilogy, and I may need to track down a copy and read this!
The Deading by Nicholas Belardes. I don’t remember where I saw this, maybe on Instagram. I loved the cover so of course I added it to my list, and the story sounds good too.
Midnight by Amy McCulloch. This sounds like it could be a fun thriller, which takes place in Antarctica. I believe this comes out next month, so perfect timing for a story set in a wintery location.
A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland. I saw this on Mogsy’s blog and thought it sounded really good. The blurb is very vague, but sometimes that’s best:-)
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim. I love the title and the cover! This sounds very strange and right up my alley. Kim is a second generation Korean American, and I may have to check this out.
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay. I have never read Alex Finlay before, so I’d love to try his upcoming book. This sounds like an excellent thriller!
Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear by Robin Wasley. This is a YA fantasy that has some Buffy vibes, and I’m very curious. Plus the cover and title are really calling to me…
Lie Until It’s True by Jessie Weaver. This is a YA thriller/supernatural story that actually sounds really good. The blurb suggests there is a lot going on, but I may check this one out!
What a nice thing for you to do. 🙂
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My pleasure:-)
Wow, that cover for The Deading really is fascinating. I keep wanting to look closer to see more. And speaking of covers that really catch one’s attention, along with titles, The Eyes Are the Best Part leaves me with a sense of curiosity mixed with some serious unease. 🙂
I’m a little scared to read The Eyes Are the Best Part, lol.
This is certainly a great blend fitting your tastes to a T Tammy!
I think so too. Not sure I’ll read these, but who knows?? 😉
These are all new to me! The YA book (Dead Things…) looks like one to watch for. Great list!
Thanks Lisa!
Omg, I am simultaneously repulsed and morbidly fascinated by The Eyes Are the Best Part! I want to read it but I also don’t! Thanks for sharing it…I think. Lol!
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Ha ha I know, me too!
I want to read some W Michael Gear at some point. Sophia is reviewing Midnight and it looks good to me also.
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I’m going to check out Sophia’s review of Midnight for sure:-)
The cover for Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear really stands out to be and of course I’m always up for Buffy vibes!!
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I love that cover too, so eye catching!
Dissolution looks awesome and I still need to read his Donovan series. Midnight too.
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You would love Donovan!
I am looking forward to the new Alex Finlay book!
I can’t wait to try him:-)
The last three look super fun and intriguing. I hope you enjoy them all!
Thanks Jenni!
I love adding books to my GR lists. Even if I don’t actually ever read them, it’s a good way to keep track of titles I have some interest in. If you do read this, I hope you enjoy them.
Happy TTT!
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Exactly, I don’t want to forget them, just in case:-)
Lie Until It’s True sounds interesting. I hope you love these.
Thanks Deanna!
Per usual you have the coolest books. Loving the look of Saint Elspeth!
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Thanks Hannah!
For a moment, when I saw Michael Gear’s name on one of the covers I thought (hoped…) that it was the new Donovan book, but still this new series looks intriguing enough! 🙂
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I’m anxious for the next Donovan book too…but I’d love to try this series, it seems like fun:-)
So many thrillers! 🙂
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Yes! I really want to read more thrillers next year:-)
As always I found a few more to add. I have an arc of The Eyes are the Best Part and am anxious to read it.
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Oh cool, I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
Ooh, some interesting-looking books there! Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear catches my eye… Hope you enjoy these if you check them out!
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I almost flipped when I saw the Gear book before seeing it’s an older series lol. I want a new Donovan book so bad! And I have high hopes for A Sweet Sting of Salt! Selkies!
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I like the cover and title of Dead Things. Sounds pretty interesting.
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I was just scrolling through Netgalley and saw Lie Until It’s True, it looks good! I also need to read more by W. Michael Gear. Can’t wait to see your reviews of these!
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From what you said its not just me that adds books to their TBR that they’re in two minds about reading then I hope you enjoy any of these that you do pick up. I have the Buffy-esque one on my TBR but I’m kind of torn over it (I’m not sure why, maybe the last similar style book i read) and Midnight.
Ooh, I like very much the sound of Midnight.
Lynn 😀
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