Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Books People Have Been Telling Me That I MUST Read

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted at The Broke and the Bookish.

This week's topic is Top Ten Books People Have Been Telling Me That I MUST Read.  I don't get that many book recommendations, really.  Not personal ones, anyway.  Here are the top ten books that I've gathered (through reading online reviews, comments, etc.) that I really should read:

All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill - I wanted to read this one, but NetGalley wouldn't let me.  Boo.  I did get a freebie of the audiobook (unabridged), but I think I might prefer to read it rather than listen to it.  I've heard mostly positive reviews about this book; it sounds amazing!

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - Yeah, I know, I know.  Why haven't I read this one yet?  Well, I had it from the library as an e-book, but I didn't get through it in time.  So I bought it in paperback, thinking I'd finish.  But I didn't... and now I can't remember what I already read, so I'll have to go back and start from the beginning.  I really should do that...

Carrie by Stephen King - Confession time: I have never read a Stephen King novel.  *ducks incoming tomatoes*  I've been meaning to do so for years, but books like The Stand and Under the Dome are just too intimidating.  Seriously... I don't want to have to take up bodybuilding just to hold up a book.  So I thought I'd start a little smaller and go back to the beginning.  (Please note that I have read some stuff by Stephen King, including some short stories and his non-fiction book, On Writing.  I've just never read one of his full-length novels.)

Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor - I've read the first two books in the series and loved them (four-and-a-half ladybugs... yay!).  So I've got to finish this trilogy.  Most people who've read the whole thing seem to have enjoyed it.

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker - Here's another book I started and -- for some reason -- never finished.  I've read such good reviews of it.  I don't read a ton of adult literature, so I'd really like to finish this one someday.

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - I started this one, but then got sidetracked.  It's been sitting in a pile, gathering dust, ever since.  I've heard it's good, and I really should read some steampunk-ish books.  I enjoyed Stupid, Perfect World, a novella by the same author... so I don't know why I wouldn't like this one.

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - This book hasn't been in my TBR pile for long.  I picked it up after reading some glowing reviews.  I never gave it much of a second thought before; the cover looked super cheesy to me.  But it sounds like it might actually be a good story.

Plain Kate by Erin Bow - I've heard such good things about this book... and yet, I've let it sit in my e-book TBR pile for years.  I'd like to get around to reading it soon.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Okay, fine.  Any Jane Austen novel.  Can you believe I've never read even one of them all the way through?  I've read half of Pride and Prejudice and half of Sense and Sensibility.  I really need to learn how to push through and finish one of these.  I'd like to be able to say I've read the books.  (As it is, I only know the stories from watching numerous film adaptations.)

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - I've tried.  I really have.  More than once.  But I just can't do it.  Everybody is so unpleasant, and I just want to punch them all.  I didn't even like the film adaptation I saw of this a couple of years ago.  All these characters need therapy.


What are some books people have told you that you MUST read?

12 comments:

  1. Ok yes, I definitely recommend Obsidian (my favorite YA series EVER) and P&P!

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

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    1. I'm hoping to get to Obsidian soon. I just have to restrain myself and not get sidetracked by some other new, shiny book...

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  2. The Book Thief is a great book! It's a little slow at first but the narration and ending are totally worth it!

    My Top Ten

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    1. Maybe the next time I try to read it I'll make it through to the ending! It shouldn't be a problem, now that I don't have a time limitation.

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  3. Definitely give Obsidian a shot! I was very skeptical going into the book at first, but I ended up loving it. Onyx and Opal are even better in my opinion :) And I really need to read Daughters of Smoke and Bone, I've seen so many awesome things about it. Great list :)

    My TTT

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    1. Daughter of Smoke & Bone and the sequel were really good. I'm almost finished the third book. Review coming soon!

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  4. OMG - Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorites!

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    1. It's one of my favourite classics that I've never read! One day, I will get through a Jane Austen book.

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  5. I just finished reading The Book Thief and gave it 5 stars. I've already reserved the movie from the library and can't wait to see it. You should definitely finish the book.

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!!

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    1. Yeah, I definitely want to finish it... and see the movie! But I want to read the book first.

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  6. I haven't read any of these except All Our Yesterdays which was good but not great. I wish I had waited for the free audiobook. Sometimes it's easier for me to get into the audiobook version.

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    1. I'm not a huge fan of audiobooks (they tend to put me to sleep, and then I have to go back and find my place). I'm a little hesitant to try to work my way through a nine-and-a-half-hour listening experience...

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