Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new theme is suggested for bloggers to participate in. This week’s prompt is Books Guaranteed to Put a Smile On Your Face but it’s only been about a year since I did a similar prompt, Books That Make Me Smile. And since I’d probably just be repeating myself, I decided to do something different.
Hello Readers! I’m not sure how I feel about it already being September. Here in the US that means the end of summer. And while I’m ready for cooler weather, cups of warm tea, and all things pumpkin-flavored, I don’t feel ready to let go of my summer reading. There are a few books I didn’t get to. Maybe I can still squeeze them in?? Here in Texas, it won’t actually feel like fall until at least October. 😉
While I didn’t get to ALL the summer reading I had planned, I did spend the summer reading mostly off my backlist, which means I read a lot of older books that I didn’t feel the need to review on the blog. BUT, I still wanted to share my thoughts on them, so I’m going with a part 2 on a TTT prompt we did not too long ago, My Ten Most Recent Reads I Didn’t Review. (The books on today’s post are from oldest to most recent.)
(Link to Goodreads synopsis through book title.)
- Opposites Attract by Camilla Isley – Cute, witty, and entertaining
- The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary – Funny, heart-warming, and quirky
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller – Intimate, soul-crushing, and perfect
- One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus –Twisty, solid, and quick
- Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Disappointing, cliché, and predictable
- The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han – Tenderhearted, angsty, and light
- It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han – Somber, dysfunctional, but captivating
- We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han – Well-written, satisfying, but forgettable
- The Geography of Lost Things by Jessica Brody – Sweet, heart-wrenching, and hopeful
- Well Met by Jen DeLuca – Adorable, fun, and steamy
What’s your favorite most recent read? Did I include any of your favorites? Let me know in the comments!
Happy Wandering!
I really liked Jessica’s book as I remember; I’ve read two of the three ‘Summer’ books by Han, and like them but there no TATBILB; and I still really do need to read “The Flatshare.” Sounds good!
Yes, Han definitely improved with TATBILB! I hope you enjoy The Flatshare as much as I did. <3
I’m planning on reading Opposite Attract soon! The rest of your reads sound amazing! I’ve been seeing The Song of Achilles literally everywhere!
Oh I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! The Song of Achilles packs a real punch. It’s gorgeous, but heart-wrenching, too.
You are the crowned queen of three word reviews. Amazing job summing it up
Haha! Thank you! Sometimes I wish all my reviews could just be three-word ones. 😉
I love Well Met and Song of Achilles is definitely intimate and crushing. I absolutely adore that book so much and have been thinking of a re-read soon! 💙
Yes! Song of Achilles was ALL the feels. I have it on ebook, but it’s one I will definitely want to add to my physical shelf someday. Now I just need to read Circe. 😉
I haven’t read any of these, but I’ve been curious about Well Met. I also love your three word mini reviews! Such a great idea.
My TTT this week
LOVED Well Met! I’m anxious to continue the series. I definitely picked up the three-word reviews idea somewhere else, but I’ve forgotten who it was. I like the challenge of not repeating a word. 😉
That would be a challenge for sure! I know I’d have trouble not repeating words.
My favorite book I have read most recently is Pepper Basham’s A Mistletoe Countess.
Oooh, I’ll have to check it out! <3
I really loved Well Met. It was a surprise hit for me last year. 🙂
Yes! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. And now I’m eager to pick up the rest of the series. 🙂
I have not read any of these books, but a few are on my TBR. Looks like a nice list, Dedra.
Thanks Carla! <3