Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Top Ten Tuesday (5)

Top Ten Tuesday (TTT) is a weekly meme hosted by the ladies over at The Broke and Bookish.

Each week, there is a different topic, and all you need to do is give your answers in the form of a top ten list. They love making lists. I love making lists. It's a win for them, and it's a win for me. And it's a win for you because there is always the chance that you'll discover a new book that you want to read. And who doesn't love discovering new books?

Top Ten Books I Really Want To Read But Don't Own Yet

  • The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler - It won't be released until next year, but I want it now. The book is based on "The Little Mermaid." I love a good fairytale, and a retelling of one is always something that interests me. And I really love Sarah Ockler's writing style. It is fun, even when she writes about very realistic and serious subjects.
  • The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey - This is another book that's not yet released, although it's due out next month. There was a lot of hype about The 5th Wave, and rightfully so. The book was amazing, so I am excited for the rest of the series. I think I can wait until release day for this one because it's so close, but I will probably drive to Target right after work to buy it.
  • The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige - The cover was just recently released, and I am in love with it! I loved Dorothy Must Die almost as much as the odd looks I got from older folks while reading it in public, so I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of it. I need to find out what happens next.
  • Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick - I've been wanting to read this for a while, but I always put it back on the store's shelf because of the price tag. One of these days I'll get around to purchasing a copy of it, but for now, it remains on my TBR list of books I don't own.
  • Flawless by Sara Shepard - I read the first Pretty Little Liars book, and I really want to read the rest of them. But I own a hardcover of the first one, so I want a hardcover of this one so they look good on my shelves together. And of course, the TV show makes me more curious to see how they adapted these books. I know people have said the show and the books are very similar, but I want to see for myself.
  • The List by Siobhan Vivian - The Young Adult literature class the year after mine got to read this book because Ms. Vivian was supposed to come in and speak with them. From what I heard, she never did, but the book seemed interesting, so I want to read it. I'll probably grab a paperback from Target soon.
  • Poetry 180: A Turning Back to Poetry by Billy Collins - This is set up to give students a new poem each day during the school year, so as a teacher, I want to see if it's worth using one day in my classroom.
  • The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot - I still haven't read The Princess Diaries, and I feel like I should have in elementary school. These books have been around for a while now, but I just never bought them. To be honest, I didn't know the existed until right before the movie was released. 
  • Rooms by Lauren Oliver - It's not out yet, but it's her adult debut and I really think it'll be a great read. I do try to read as much adult fiction as I can because I'm twenty-five, and the synopsis of this book had me sold. I am probably going to pre-order it in the very near future.
  • Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton - I've always been interested in politics, and I've admired Hillary since I was twelve years old. This book appeals to me because I love to learn about the more recent things in the United States, and she witnessed quite a lot first hand.



12 comments :

  1. Awwww, a retelling of The Little Mermaid? I NEED THAT BOOK!! Poetry 180: A Turning Back to Poetry has caught my attention ♥ OMG I didn't know anything about the new book of Lauren Oliver!! ♥

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    1. I know, right? I can't wait until TSOCM is out!

      And Lauren also has a new YA book coming out in the spring. She's been a busy lady.

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  2. The Summer of Chasing Mermaids looks so good!

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    1. Definitely. When I saw the Tweet about it, I did a little dance. I want it now.

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  3. I can't wait to read 'The Infinite Sea'! And the cover for 'Rooms' is amazing! I'd love to read 'Wonderstruck', too!
    MY TTT

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    1. I'd pre-order The Infinite Sea, but Amazon never sends them so I get them on release day. I agree. I love the Rooms cover.

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  4. I can't wait to read The Infinite Sea and Rooms! When I saw the cover reveal to Rooms, I was mesmerised. There was no need to read the premise--I was sold. Hopefully she does well with this adult debut!

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    1. I hope she does well too. She has middle grade out too, but I haven't read it. But I have seen good reviews for Rooms so far.

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  5. I really want to read Wonderstruck and the sequel to Dorothy Must Die! Great post :D

    Alex @ The Book's Buzz

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    1. Thank you. I might go and buy Wonderstuck soon. It seems like the used bookstore near my house always has it.

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  6. Nice post :)
    I started Dorothy Must Die earlier in the month, and though my reading pace has slowed down due to an influx of work, it's really interesting so far! I love how it takes on a darker aspect of the originally very optimistic story.
    As for The Princess Diaries, I actually recently just read the first book. In all honesty I wasn't too impressed; it was a funny, light read but the narrator got on my nerves occasionally, and parts of it are cliche. I may finish the series in the future, though~

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    1. I loved Dorothy Must Die. I feel like a lot of people are hating on it just because it's a new take on Oz, but it's amazing.

      I'll probably still read The Princess Diaries. I feel like I kind of have to because they seem so cute.

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