As usual, I shall be partially ignoring the prompt because IT IS NOT SUMMER HERE. Winter has come. (Although it’s not actually that cold, which is pleasant for slightly bizarre humans like me who wish to go for 6:30am runs and doesn’t like to lose appendages to frostbite.) But I have just resurfaced from an intense week of writing. In that week, I read zero books.
NOT ONE.
I am the person who reads a book a day. I feel…odd. While I wrote, I cancelled a few library reserves, but all the review-copies decided to come and have piled up dauntingly during my bookish-fast. There was also an Amazon ebook sale. I have no regrets.
So this is the list of
BOOKS I WILL GNAW IN THE NEAR FUTURE OR FACE THE WRATH OF MY HUMONGOUS TO-BE-READ PILE
Which is a much catchier title than books on my TBR for summer. Bah. You’re welcome for my marvellously long post titles, by the way.
This Week’s Prompt: Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015
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1. UPROOTED BY NAOMI NOVIK
Isn’t it pretty!?? I requested this one purely on PRETTINESS. Okay, and also fairy tales. And DRAGONS. I think it was made for me, to be honest.
2. COPIOUS COMICS BY MARVEL
Because comics are awesome. I only read what my library has so, basically, no first volumes, and if I find an incredible comic with a cliffhanger? NO SEQUEL. It’s frustrating. But Marvel. I love them and I’m really into Daredevil at the moment. (Thanks to the show.) I haven’t ventured into DC yet, because I’m loyal. I am.
Although Batman.
I do love Batman.
3. STONE RIDER BY DAVID HOFMEYR
Another surprise review-copy. Seriously, my whole bookshelf is full of surprises. CHRISTMAS IN JULY! I assume this is an action-y book where people harness stones to use transport.
4. THE SOUND OF WHALES BY KERR THOMSON
There’s a whale in this boy’s stomach and I’m a little worried for him. This was a surprise review-copy and, well, doesn’t look like my kind of book. But who knows? Maybe this kid-who-eats-a-whale will be incredible.
5. MOLLY AND PIM AND THE MILLIONS OF STARS BY MARTINE MURRAY
This was a surprise review-copy from Text Publishing and it looks pretty much adorable. Apparently Molly’s mother turns herself into a tree. It seems awkward, but I’m up for this. Never underestimate a plant.
6. GRUNGE GODS AND GRAVEYARDS BY KIMBERLY G. GIARRANTANO
I’m a one-Netgalley-book-at-a-time kind of humanoid because I so often argue with my iPod about how annoying it is to turn pages every five-seconds. So I was inspecting Netgalley’s glorious selections and — this one really looked epic. Then I saw a rave review for it. SOLD. SIGN ME UP FOR GRAVEYARDS AND GRUNGE.
7. A STORM OF SWORDS (3) BY GEORGE RR MARTIN
So technically I haven’t finished A Clash of Kings yet. I’ve got, like, 80-pages to go or something. IT IS SLOW GOING, OKAY?! Regardless, I’m already gearing up to listen to A Storm of Swords on audio because I am, basically, addicted.
But everyone’s crying about the Season 5 show finale and I’m kinda freaking out. PLEASE NO SPOILERS. Erk. Facebook is determined to ruin it for me. (What is it with fandom pages being like “Oh lol we all see this” and then splattering spoilery posts everywhere?? Not everyone is up-to-date on all the fandoms!!)
PLUS. When I whine about how much pain I’m in from character deaths in book 1 and 2, everyone just laughs at me.
8. MAGONIA BY MARIA DAHVANA HEADLEY
So HarperCollins AU had a sale on Amazon ebooks. A ton of titles were under $3. You can buy a coffee for $3!! And even though I a) never buy ebooks, b) never buy books, and c) never buy coffee…I thought I’d splurge and spend $2.22 on Magonia. I’ve heard it’s magical. It’s pitched as Neil Gaiman meets John Green. LIKE HOW DOES THAT WORK?? I need know all the things.
9. A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC BY V.E. SCHWAB
I won’t lie: this picture is my favourite. And you know I said above that I don’t buy ebooks??? I BOUGHT THIS ONE TOO. It was, again, $2 and I loved Vicious so much. Plus, $2 for an ebook, peoples. Come on.
10. EXTRAORDINARY MEANS BY ROBYN SCHNEIDER
I don’t even know what it’s about. When your lungs become trees? From the tag line, I’m guessing people die. It looks very feelsy and saddening. But I recognise that font. It’s Amatic Small Caps! I don’t like recognising book fonts because, seriously, that’s the most popular font in the blogging world. REGARDLESS OF THE FONT, I’M STILL EXCITED. It’s pretty.
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so the real question is: what does your TBR look like?!! what are you really excited to start next?? also: WHICH OF THESE BOOKS SHOULD I EVEN TRY FIRST? gah. the picking is the hardest. (link me to your TTT posts, too!)
I swear your TBR pile is trying to take over the world. Mine’s not looking so small either. I’ve been so caught up in study that the books are actually gathering dust! That never happens! But only three months and I shall be practically free. I’m attempting to find a book to be enthusiastic about after the mind bending amazingness of the ninth Skulduggery Pleasant book. Why are there no more books? So to console myself I redesigned my blog and hid from the whole issue. that cover for Magolia is the most beautiful cover ever! You shall have to read that one pronto!
As someone who’s read all the ASoIAF books, people’s reactions over that season 5 finale is PRICELESS. (Though will probably have my poor little heart broken when I actually watch it.) Soooo looking forward to UPROOTED. I borrowed UPROOTED from the library recently, and GAH, IT LOOKS BRILLIANT.
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Your post is so beyond gorgeous in awe!!! I am definitely curious to check some of these out! Here is my list: https://cksreadingcorner.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/top-ten-tuesday-the-books-that-will-take-me-traveling-this-summer/
OooOOOOo SUCH PRETTY BOOKS. Molly and Pim looks really cute 🙂 OH and I also really need to read A Darker Shade of Magic. Because everyone raves about it 🙂
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Technically my TBR is only four books tall right now. I say technically because one of those is the Time Riders finale and I plan to re-read all eight (I think) previous ones before I get to it because I had a habit to scan through them at the beginning (they’re really heavy sci-fi and, when I first started reading them, most of it went right over my head). I’m thinking I’ll re-try City of Bones next, but I don’t know because, at the moment, I’m reading a really heavy epic fantasy involving Chinese Mythology and City of Bones struck me as really heavy urban fantasy. Perhaps Unmarked next? It’s kind of similar to City of Bones in terms of genre, but a whole lot lighter. Hmm. You’re right. Picking is hard. 🙁
Uprooted and Grunge Gods and Graveyards both sound interesting. I mean, what is a Grunge God? A God who listens to grunge? …Okay, so that was a bad guess…
I just finished my exams, which was TWO WEEKS of not-reading. And then I’m planning to do intense first-drafting this summer, so there’s another week gone I suppose. BUT I did get a new load of books hidden amidst next year’s assigned texts, so I will be reading so much this summer. I WILL. Just watch me burn that TBR.
Ooh, I see you’re getting addicted to ASOIAF. (It only gets worse for A Storm of Swords! Although I’m slightly worried you’ll dislike AFOC — you seem like that type of fan. But all the dragons are in ADWD. Sooooo.) I sympathise with the spoilers, even though I personally am caught up. But oh, the decision of whether to continue watching the show now that it’s overtaken the books. It’s a HORRIBLE decision. I can’t make it. AND OOH you have ADSOM! That’s like my favourite read of the year so far, so I eagerly await your thoughts.
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Uprooted, ADSOM and Storm of Swords – all fantastic books! So pleased you are enjoying ASoIaF. I’ve read the series twice and I REALLY want to read it again, it’s so bloomin’ awesome! Great list you have, some on there I really want to check out too. Happy reading! xx
Rhoda K recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday #19: My Summer TBR
The Australian cover of Uprooted looks stunning. I want it purely because of that. And brace yourself: Winter is coming in GoT! I also want to read Extraordinary Means because it’s gorgeous and sounds nice (i’m just shallow like that. want books because of their pretty covers xD).
Here’s my list https://ireadboooks.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/top-ten-books-on-my-tbr-for-summer-2015/
I am nearing the end of A Storm of Swords and it is EPIC!! I am also a fan of the show, and, yes, the ending was shocking and I was miffed to say the least. However, you will not find out what happens until you get to the fifth book for that! 🙂 I am looking forward to your reaction… 🙂 happy reading!
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Ahh two of my favourite books of 2015 (so far) are on your list! Uprooted and A Darker Shade of Magic. I really hope you love them too! and I agree, that edition of Uprooted is just so pretty and that picture you have of A Darker Shade of Magic is amazing, but then all your photos are 🙂 Just a heads up though, the Dragon in Uprooted isn’t actually a dragon, just wanted to warn you because I thought the same and it kind of disappointed me a bit. I’m interested to see what Grunge Gods and Graveyards is like so keep us posted please.
Looks like you’re going to have an amazing WINTER.
Happy Reading
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Rachel recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015
I haven’t read any of these, but both Magonia and Extraordinary Means (love the cover!) sounds like that kind of book that will make you cry. That must be good, then 🙂
Tiffany @ The Bookish Thought recently posted…Top Ten Books on My Summer TBR List
Ooh, you’ve got some good books lined up! As I’ve said in past comments, A Storm of Swords is incredible. The second half will take your emotions, caress them gently, and then rip them into tiny shreds, burn them, and dance in their ashes. It’s also some of the best writing I’ve read ever. I hope you enjoy it! I also understand your frustration in avoiding spoilers. The show has basically caught up with the books now so I have the difficult decision: do I wait for the next book to come out or continue with the show, at the risk of spoilers? AHHH!
Uprooted looks pretty interesting as well. I’ve seen a couple of really positive reviews and I’ve also read one of the author’s other books, Temeraire, which is an alternate history set during the Napoleonic Wars (with dragons) so I think I’ll definitely try and pick it up.
Happy reading!
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I have such a hard time turning down a good Amazon sale. But then half the time those books just sit on my Kindle – Oops! Anyways great picks. Extraordinary Means is one I really want – That cover is awesome and I think I like it better than the one I have seen – Enjoy your books!
Grace @ Rebel Mommy Book Blog recently posted…Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer
OH MY GOSH MAGONIA! I finished it a few hours ago and it was AMAZING!!
But that’s the only book on your list that I’ve read.
I want to read A Darker Shade of Magic, though. That cover is PRETTY!
Cassie recently posted…TTT: Books on my TBR for Winter 2015
Amazon really knows how to get under our skin! I can’t even count the number of books on my Kindle account that I barely even remember buying… I was in some Amazon-induced purchasing stupor. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, since I’ve acquired some pretty awesome books this way. Good luck on your TBR!
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Basically this list is made of awesome. (Also your titles, I am in love with your titles.)
Extraordinary Means is GORGEOUS, you will weep, and you will love it. (I hope, because it made me sob, so I’m hoping someone will join me on the tears train.)
A Darker Shade of Magic is also on my kindle, but not on my list this week, but I WANTS TO READ IT, Curse you insanely large TBR pile for limiting what I can read NOW.
After the season finale of Game of Thrones (don’t worry, I won’t spoil, just make sure you have about three boxes of chocolate to comfort eat after, that is all.) I’m back to the books again because I am SO BEHIND on the books. Working my way through Clash of Kings and LOVING IT ALL SO MUCH.
Plus I really want to read Uprooted, but haven’t managed to get my paws on it yet. SOON PRECIOUS.
As ever, awesome list!
My TTT
Rosy @ The Review Diaries recently posted…Top Ten Books on my Summer TBR Pile
As always, the photos you took are GORGEOUS. This summer I’m hoping to read some more classics, particularly Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, and something by Shakespeare. If you have any suggestions on where to start with Shakespeare, they would be greatly appreciated!! 🙂 Awesome TTT!
So many great books on your list. I have never read a V.E. Schwab book, but I feel like I must!
Cynthia recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Top Books I Will Read This Summer
SO MANY BOOKSSSSS!! Surprise ones, at that! ;P
I must warn you but Uprooted isn’t about Dragons. Just this dude’s name is the Dragon… but there are wizards and magic and insane woods! It’s awesomeeeee!!!!!
My friend recently read Magonia and was telling me about how AWESOME it was!! NEED TO READ!!
ADSOM is AWESOMMMMEEEEEE!! So much love!
READ THEM ALL AND GOBBLE THEM UP! Also, no books for a week but lots of writing?? I can nly write straight for like 7 minutes!!
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A Storm of Swords is my favorite of ASOIAF. I hope you will enjoy it and that you will encounter no spoilers.
A Darker Shade of Magic is on my list as well. And I’m also curious about Magonia. Such a pretty cover!
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I read the sample chapters of Magnolia because I NEEDED to see what all the hype was about, and I loved it. I think I’m going to save it for when I go on holiday. I dunno why, it just feels like it might be a good airplane book. I don’t know about you, but I’m always really wary when books are compared to John Green because SO many are, and so many are nothing like John Green.
The only book I’ve read which I would consider to be similar to John Green, is Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid, because that honestly reads like a John Green novel.
I don’t want to say I’m in a reading slump at the moment, but I’m finding it slow going with books at the moment. I think it’s because I’m so busy, that I feel like I’m being forced to fit reading in wherever I have chance, rather than enjoying it. Boo.
My TBR stack is currently “Oh, hey Kendra! Look at all the books on your shelves that you own and haven’t READ YET!!!” I’ve marked one such unread (well, now it’s read) off the list, still have twelve or twenty to go. Currently making my way through Eragon, because it’s been my “currently reading” book on Goodreads for three years now. #Smallproblemhere.
Um, of your books … Try Stone Riders. It has me curious. I want to know what you think of it. (Although your guess of using rocks for transportation – have you heard of the Edge Chronicles by … Oh, I forget their names off the top of my head, and Goodreads doesn’t want to talk to me this morning. But, basically, that’s one of the premises of the series. Rocks float. You can use them to make airships.)
My TBR is okay. I just didn’t have internet for two days and all the books got read. Like fairest and made you up and some others. I’m trying to alternate e books and physical books. I really liked extraordinary means! It’s about TB (and I’m a TB survivor even though I was like two when I had the surgery and stuff) It’s a bit romantic, but still. And magonia is also quite fun, and there are interesting fonts and poetic language. Good luck on a clash of Kings. Facebook is terrible when it comes to spoilers 🙁 And I’m dying to read a darker shade of magic. I would say read uprooted, because I’ve seen some reveiws and I’d love to know your opinion.
There aren’t dragons in Uprooted, sorry. >.< It is totally misleading, but regardless it is a fantastic book and you'll still like it without them! And you should read it first — Uprooted is one of my favorites this year.
Anne @ Lovely Literature recently posted…TTT: Books to read this summer!
I would just like to say that your book photos are becoming more and more gorgeous. Also, quite a few of these covers are drool-worthy.
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i have a Darker Shade of Magic on my Summer TBR too.. Some other really good books listed too. Extraordinary Means looks intense. Great list.
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I hope you like A Darker Shade of Magic! I read it back in April and was blown away by it (here’s my review of it – I’ll have to read Vicious soon. I’ll be on the same Game of Thrones book when I jump back into the series.
All of the others on your list sound great, especially Uprooted and Grunge, Gods, and Graveyards. I think I like the Australian version of the cover of Uprooted more than the American, by-the-way.
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Great list! Wow, that hardback of Uprooted is gorgeous, I am especially curious about the book now! I’ve also been meaning to pick up A Darker Shade of Magic but it might be a while before I get around to it xD
Oh man, prepare for the craziness that is A Storm of Swords. It’s like, all the feels and leaves you either wanting to scream or coil into fetal position, but I thought there wasn’t a dull moment in the novel, things just kept moving forward.
Happy reading! 🙂 My TTT
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My TBR list is long, and getting longer ever since I found Epic Reads. And we share Magonia as for books on our lists…I haven’t read anything fantasy in a few weeks, so hopefully it’s good.
And how are you getting all these ARCs? I must know this! I signed up for Netgalley, but I have two problems with it; A) I have to read the books on my phone because for whatever reason they can’t send ebooks to my Kindle Paperwhite, and B) None of the books are very good.
Aine recently posted…I must get my hands on these books this summer
Epic Reads is a terrible terrible trap. THEY MAKE ME WANT ALL THE BOOKS. And I love their videos. xD Aaaanyway. Ooh, we should compare thoughts on Magonia!
(I think I’m just on all the Australian publishers mailing lists these days? In the beginning I requested, but now they just turn up. XD It’s epic. Like Christmas all year round!)
I want to read A Darker Shade of Magic as well:D Diverse group of books and I hope you read them all!
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I hope so too!! I’m so excited for them all!
HAHA! Yup, you mean NOTHING!!!! ;’) I might have only got through book one so far, but I’m up to date on the TV show and there are far worse deaths to come!!!!! :'( :'( :'( A lot of these are ones I am desperate to read myself. FYI, your pictures are amazing *weeps*
Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookworm recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Books on my Summer TBR
I’M NOT OKAY!! NOT OKAY!!! I’m trying to read fast, but, gawsh, those books are SO BIG. And listening to audio makes me go slow, but I SHALL TRY TO CATCH UP ASAP.
OH THAT FINDING NEMO GIF MAKES ME WISH FINDING DORY WOULD GET HERE SOONER!
My TBR is pretty big for me right now.Okay so it’s only about 10 books but there are plenty in the bookshops that are calling to me right now. As i said in the other comment – I’ve finished high school now sp I’m desperately excited to start Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson, and All I Know Now by Carrie Hope Fletcher (the only YouTuber book I actually agree with).
Out of all the books – I’d suggest you read Extraordinary Means first. I’ve not read it yet but I read Schneider’s Severed Heads, Broken Hearts and that was pretty good. Happy Reading!
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Is Finding Dory a real thing?? BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS. And then everyone told me it wasn’t. And now I’m confused. I waaaant it to be real.
I literally just finished Extraordinary Means (aren’t I good? I DID WHAT YOU SAID. XD) and it was sooo good. I want to read all her books now! ALL OF THEM. Although my TBR is like 18 books right now and GULP. That’s a bit overwhelming. I need to eat faster.
Magonia and A Darker Shade of Magic have been on my radar for a while, the deal on the ADSOM ebook might mean a new purchase for my kindle. You’re a bad influence! I already own Magonia but due to the mammoth size of my TBR pile I’ve decided to start reading them in order of which I’ve owned the longest, alas Magonia shall have to wait.
I’ve wanted to start A Game of Thrones series for SO LONG! They’re just so big and intimidating and confusing! I bought the first one a few weeks ago in the hope that owning it would force me into starting but so far that’s not happened. I might have to try them in audio book form like you, see if it makes them any easier to digest.
I’ve recently discovered the beauty of Holly Blacks writing, so have a few of them to look forward to on my summer TBR. I loved this post! Well, I love all of your posts but it never hurts to say it!
Caitlin recently posted…Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015
Bad influence! And not ashamed! VE Schwab is just too incredible. XD And it’s so rare I like adult fantasies, but I looove hers. Agh, I hear ya on the mammoth tBRs, though. Mine is scaring me at this point.
OMG HOLLY BLACK IS MY FAVOURITE. I’ve read, ohhh, maybe 6 of her books?? I want more though. XD I’ve got her faerie trilogy to read sometime soon too!!
I was just thinking the other day that since blogging, I’ve been really good at recognizing and naming fonts. I don’t like it, either! That said, the cover of Extraordinary Means looks fantastic. I’m looking forward to seeing what you think of it.
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It’s too weird. *shudders* I prefer not to know the font, for some reason… I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHY THOUGH. Gah!
First of all, I TOTALLY RECOMMEND that you read A Darker Shade of Magic as soon as possible. I mean anytime in the next five minutes is acceptable. It was THAT GOOD. If you loved any of V.E. Schwab’s other writing, or if you just like good books in general, than you will love it.
I have heard about Magonia, but there are so many mixed reviews that I just cannot decide if I would like to read it or not. I hope you will review it so I can get your expert opinion.
My TBR has taken on a life of its own. Whenever I wake up in the morning there are at least five books on it that I do not distinctly remember putting on it. Either I have a problem with browsing Goodreads in my sleep or my TBR is plotting against me. I vote on the second one.
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I’m going to eat some of these review-copies first but then ADSOM HERE I COOOOOOME. It looks and sounds so so good.
Same with Magnoia! Some love it, some hate it. GAH. I’m too curious, though. I feel like the more mixed the reviews are, the more I want to try it!! I’m 100% convinced TBRs grow during the night. They’re sneaky little beasts.
Gahhhh your pictures are so pretty. I also need to read A Storm of Swords. I finished A Clash of Kings last summer and never ended up continuing with the third. They are just such beastly sized books that I need to mentally prepare myself. I spoiled myself for the season finale and it just intensified my need to finish the series. I choose to believe the show is all lies until I catch up in the books. lol
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THANK YOU!! XD I am so in love with my new camera atm. And oooone day I’ll even learn how to use the settings and things, hehe. Those GRRM books ARE huge. Omg. I think book 3 is like 1,000+ pages, right?! SCARY. I’m having a real hard time avoiding spoilers. >_< I don't even follow any ToG pages on Facebook and yet I'm STILL getting spoilers in my feed. NOOOOO.
I didn’t do TTT this week. I’m terrible with these posts about my TBR pile. I rarely read any of the books I say I’m going to, and then I just feel silly…
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I know that feeling!! I don’t like to plan my week too much, buuuut…omg, I’m so behind with my TBR pile right now. I need a kick to get into it. xD
OOOH. I have a couple books that are the same as yours on my list. As for what I’m excited to start reading, it depends on when my BOOKS WILL ARRIVE FROM THE LIBRARY. *pulls hair out*.
You can’t ask us what you should read! How about read everything at once?
Hilary recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Summer TBR
THAT IS GLORIOUS ADVICE. If only I had more eyes…gawsh. I could have an eye per book and think how much more I’d cover??? I NEED MORE EYEBALLS.
A Darker Shade of Magic and Extraordinary Means are on my TBR, too! But first, I’m currently reading Endangered, and looking forward to The Diviners and Tiny Pretty Things next. ASOIAF looks really interesting, but I can barely handle 600 pages, so I’m not sure if I can survive 1000 :/.
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I literally JUST FINISHED Extraordinary Means and it was so so good. *flails forever* OH!! The Diviners!! I want to read that and I actually won it so I should get onto it one day… AGh. Yes. The first Game of Thrones book is like 800 pages, but they just keep rising. I think the third is 1,000+ and I’m worried.
I see you are wanting to read ALL THE BOOKS too, then? ARGH SO MANY BOOKS.
I mean, don’t get me wrong – I love books, it’s just that I can’t deal with there being so many that I want to read at one time! (I’m also a slow reader compared to lots of people, but let’s ignore that fact…)
Also, I MANAGED TO GET TEN!!!!!
My TTT- https://hufflepuffthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/top-ten-books-on-my-tbr-for-summer/
Elly xx
Elly @ A Hufflepuff’s Thoughts recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday- In which I flail because I need to read ALL THE BOOKS
YAY YOU GOT TEN!! *tosses confetti over your head* There are way too many books. Omg. And even though I have an enormous stack to read right now, I’m spending a ridiculous amount of time making bookish wishlists. XD
GRUNGE GODS AND GRAVEYARDS, looks rather interesting (judging from the cover), I think I will have to check this out on netgalley (only problem is that my netgalley have about 12 books in my reading list right now xD)
Lindea recently posted…Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015
Netgalley CAN be addictive, right?! I used to be like that, but I’m really proud of myself for being so self controlled and doing one at a time!! XD
I saw A Darker Shade of Magic in the Amazon sale and I DID NOT BUY IT. Ridiculous.
OMG. YOU DID MISS OUT. Well, I can’t vouch for it yet, since I haven’t read it. But Vicious was just that good. I felt resisting ADSOM was futile.
I think I’m most excited to continue reading the Heroes of Olympus Series. Rick Riordan is an amazing writer: http://bookishrealmreviews.blogspot.com/2015/06/top-10-tuesday-top-10-for-summer.html
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AGREED. He is amazing.
I have heard of a total of ONE of these- that being said, I hope you love them all! I recently found out that the library in a neighboring city to me doesn’t suck! So I’m thrilled absolutely with that. Looking forward to reviews- and you fixing the whole privacy thing on your site. You know you’re the only blogger that I would refresh 20 times for.
Libraries that don’t suck are pure goldmines. I used to live in a town with a sucky library and I totally had NO IDEA libraries could be so epic. But now??? YOU CAN’T EVEN PULL ME AWAY FROM THE LIBRARY. I JUST LOVE IT SO MUCH.
(I’m still having trouble with that weirdness with the my-blog-is-going-to-blow-up-the-universe. Gah. >_>)
The cover of Uprooted is so pretty! I’m totally going to have to check it out. And I can’t stop laughing at ” I assume this is an action-y book where people harness stones to use transport”. I’ll have to read the book and find out if they do that.
Also, I just wanted to say, thank you so much Cait for reading my blog and commenting all the time. I can’t believe that you do it for me, and for everyone else who reads your blog. It makes my day every time you comment 🙂
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I’m totally hoping for harnessing those stones for transport. OTHERWISE, WHAT WIZARDRY IS IT GONNA BE ABOUT? Hmmm???!
AWWWW. I LOVE YOUR BLOG FELICITY!! Do I follow? Gawsh, I can’t even remember. I shall go over directly and make sure I am. *nods*
Thank you so much, Cait! 🙂 I don’t actually have a blogger following thing on my blog yet. I have tried to put one on but it didn’t seem to work… But I do have a follow by email on there.
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HAHAHA. Oh gosh, you have no idea how spot on THAT Kit Harrington gif is! But, yeah, some fandom pages are total suckers for spoiling stuff.
So Uprooted. Isn’t that just a bewitching cover? No, no pun intended. I think you’ll like it? I enjoyed it, but there were a couple of problematic parts. And EM! Gaaah. You lucky botanical bastard! I WANT! But also, that Amatic font commentary is on point!
PS. I’m so bad at Netgalley requests that most expire before I even get to them! Oops.
Shelumiel @ Bookish and Awesome recently posted…REVIEW: Uprooted by Naomi Novik
AGH. I’ve heard horrible terrible things about Jon Snow in S5 of the show SO I AM NOT OKAY. **cries for like two million years** AWK. I’m going to read your Uprooted review right now because I literally just pulled it off my bookshelf to read! I’M A BIT SCARED, but still. Dragons.
I am bowing down to your will to read GOT. I know I SHOULD attempt them at some point, simply to see what the fuss is about, but they seem so daunting. I do not like books that are dense (no matter how wonderful the story may be). Does the audio book make it easier to absorb?
Also, WHY YOU NO SHOW THE FULL PICTURE OF UPROOTED? I had to open a new tab and search for the supposedly beautiful cover. I’m happy to say that my mild exertion was well worth it. Beautiful cover! Can’t wait to see what you think of it!
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Yessss, omg. I cannot even imagine reading them myself. Maybe I’m a child (pfft, I totally am) but I can’t do the big books. I BELONG IN THE CHILDREN’S BOOK LIBRARY. So the audios totally make it less daunting, and easier to read, and understand. And I don’t have to struggle with any weird names. I recommend the audios 10000%. *nods emphatically*
BAHAHA. I should’ve shown more of Uprooted. It is so gorgeous.
ALL OF THESE YES. ESPECIALLY THAT WHALE BOOK. Because WHALES. I really want to see what you think of it because I am excited. AND DUDE I WANTED TO READ UPROOTED AS WELL. I doesn’t look as thick and intimidating as I initially thought. Hmmm. MAYBE I WILL BUY MYSELF A COPY ONE DAY. Or just borrow it from the library, haha.
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Really?!! I think it does look thick and scary. xD I actually thought it was going to be smaller…oops. BUT DRAGONS. I’m sure it cannot fail with dragons.
What is the coldest temperature you get in winter where you are? I too have ADSOM! It arrived on Monday. I traded for it. I want to read Magonia, too, but alas, we had no book specials here. I do however hope this means it will be one of the post-Christmas sale ebooks on Amazon. I might have to take a trip to Netgalley and have a look at that book with all the Gs. You read on your phone??? There are some dirt cheap Kindle ereaders now and Netgalley/Edelweiss books do not archive on a Kindle; you have them forevah! Ellen Degeneres bought the movie rights to Uprooted. I have seen it all over the place, but have not looked at a synopsis yet. I think it was on Netgalley and I think it might be one of those ARCs I will kick myself for not requesting. And moms that turn into trees and boys with whales in their stomachs? I will definitely be looking forward to your thoughts on those. Congratulations again on completing your Contemporary work. 😀
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Ooh, not very cold, probably. XD The lowest we get in the daytime is around 15C (60F) but it more hovers in the 19C (66F) range, tbh. I complain and whinge but we don’t have indoor heating!! SO THERE’S THAT. And at night it gets down to 1C (33F) so that’s cold. *shivers*
ARGH, yes, well, my iPod actually because *whispers* I don’t own a phone because phones are sort of evil. AGH. I have a phonephobia. Texting is life, though. ANYWAY, I DIGRESS. xD It’s super frustrating to read on the iPod, and any cheap kindles are in America and therefore postage kills it for me. 😐 (And I did just accidentally buy a camera which I’m recovering from, lol. bUT I’M SAVING FOR A PROPER KINDLE. Yes. Sanity will be restored.) But I keep all the netgally/edelweiss books on my kindle app on my iPod anyway!! So THAT is good.
Uprooted or A Darker Shade of Magic –> read these first!! I loved both and can’t wait to hear what you think. And yes, Uprooted is the most beautiful book ever. I just lent my copy to a colleague and I seriously considered not doing that because I don’t want anything to happen to it! But I let her have it anyway, good books have to be shared.
I saw Grunge Gods on NG, too, but decided to skip it for now, I want to see some reviews first 🙂 It sounds interesting, though!
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I have quite a few of these on my list too!
And can we just talk about Daredevil? Like hello was the casting for Matt ever so unexpectedly perfect? That face!
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Your TBR looks downright AMAZING! Mine is literally toppling and nearly hit me once. Or twice. (though half of them are textbooks I need to study…) School’s been so busy that I can’t afford reading any non-school books, which saddens me a great deal. Awesome books are too distracting. (But nothing can stop me from getting more of them, hehe. Speaking of which, EBOOK SALE? 2 DOLLARS?! How could I not know this…*mentally punches self* How do you know there’s an Amazon sale? 0_o)
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I seriously have nothing more constructive to add to this discussion than OMG UPROOTED. I read it earlier this month and I LOVE IT SO HARD. It’s *just* as amazing as the (stupidly pretty) cover suggests it should be and READ IT FAST READ IT NEXT.
That’s all.
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I want to read Uprooted so much!! I’ve heard nothing but good things. It’s really blown up in the community now 🙂 I need to start the Game of Thrones series soon… Enjoy your books!!
A Darker Shade of Magic! We should buddy read it! Just wait for me until I get my copy, will you?:)
I really want to read Magonia! It sounds beautiful, and I am always up for a book with unique writing style.
And man, the Game of Thrones spoilers! I don’t even see the show, but still I can understand the devastation of fans. Because, Jon Snow, really?
Oh, come on, Cait! You can’t be loyal to Marvel all your life:) Come to the dark side, we have cookies! Or better, we have batman!;)
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Uprooted is so freaking gorgeous! And I just reviewed it and hint: I really enjoyed it! And I totally approve of your Magonia purchase–it’s worth it, I promise. Plus the pitch is ACCURATE–I definitely got Neil Gaiman and John Green feels from it. 🙂 I NEED to read both ADSOM (I’ve heard the best things!! And I haven’t read Vicious either… Sadface) and Extraordinary Means (that cover edition in particular–want!). Happy reading, Cait!
Aimee @ Deadly Darlings recently posted…Review: Uprooted by Naomi Novik
I’m really interested in reading EXTRAORDINARY MEANS soon! I don’t think the American cover has the same design (but I’ve seen a cover similar to yours elsewhere on at least one other book blogger’s site) and the lungs really fascinate me just because they’re something I’m quite familiar with and I want to know more already. It’s rare that covers do that for me, so I don’t even know what I’ll think!
As it is, my TBR is mostly indie books that I got from going to an event at my library. So far I’ve read two, and they were not worth my time at all (which is sad), but hopefully I’ll have more to read, soon!
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Read Uprooted first because it is beautiful and also totally freaking awesome. (Also, I am noticing a theme about people becoming trees in your TTT – someone’s mother becomes a tree! lungs are trees now! Evil people-eating trees in Uprooted!) Anyway, I’m biased but that book is awesome.
I also want to read A Darker Shade of Magic. I started it a few months ago but ran out of time / energy and haven’t picked it back up since. But that’s a good one.
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I’m so excited for you to read A Darker Shade of Magic and Uprooted!
My TBR is continually changing based on what comes in at the library, but right now I’m reading The Martian and have Liars, Inc., The Invasion of the Tearling, and Under A Painted Sky waiting for me. I’m pretty sure there are a bunch more that will come in over the next few days, eeep. Sometimes I get overwhelmed. I’m way behind because I didn’t read much in Virginia.
YESSS Grunge Gods and Graveyards!! This makes me so happy! And Uprooted looks so good. I NEED it, but I need that cover because the US one is pretty gross, especially in comparison! ADSOM was good (quite good really) but took me awhile to get into. Extraordinary Means.. I liked, mostly. There are feelings I have to sort out though. Also, I did not like Magonia, but pretty much everyone else does, so you’re good 😉
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That Uprooted cover is so gorgeous for sure, it looks like a poster! And omg you’re starting Storm of Swords okay, here is a quick pain relief pack for you:
1) …..
2) …..
3) …..
THERE ISN’T ONE. I CAN’T HELP YOU WITH THIS, EXCEPT TO TELL YOU TO STOCK A BUNKER UP WITH TISSUE BOXES SO YOU CAN GO AND SCREAM FOR DAYS. TOO MANY DEATHS IN THIS ONE. BUT ALSO SO MUCH DAENERYS AWESOMENESS BUT SO MUCH PAIN TOO. IF YOU SURVIVE THIS, THEN YOU ARE ONE OF THE OTHERS YOURSELF.
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OH MY GOD CAIT READ UPROOTED ASAP!! Like as in right this minute. It is SO good! I have a strong feeling you’d love it. Also A Darker Shade of Magic needs to be read soon, too (but after Uprooted, okay?). LOLOLOL @ that Jon Snow gif. Some of these books don’t sound like “me” ones (and what’s with the whales growing inside people and others turning into trees?) so I’ll be on the lookout for your thoughts on them.
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I love your TBR! And like you, I rarely read/buy ebooks (I think the first ebook I read was Divergent, actually), but then my uncle bought me a kindle and I have about 150 books on there waiting patiently (impatiently) to be read. And then I have massive stacks of books sitting beside my chair, waiting to topple on my head when I least expect it. Right now, I’m rereading most of the books I own, which is almost a thousand, so this might take a few days. 😛 And, while I can read a book a day, I don’t normally have the time because I have work and write and LIFE (I know, so stupid, right?). Also, I’m reading Matched (have you read it–if so, what did you think?), and I’m sort of enjoying it, but mostly I just want to strangle Cassia for being such a terrible protagonist. Like, I want to rip her hair out and deny her chocolate cake for the rest of her life. Yesterday I was in a book store, and I bought twelve more books, and I saw the whole Game of Thrones series, but I didn’t have enough money on hand, so I figured if I get it I’ll buy it all at once. I’m curious to know your opinion of the series by the time you reach the end.
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YOUR TBR PILE IS HUMOROUSNESS. WHAT IF ONE MORNING YOU WOKE UP AND IT WAS ALL STACKED IN YOUR ROOM? WhAT WOuLD yOu DO!? O.O
If you haven’t read anything in over a week you don’t want to start off with a ton of feels, that would just, like, mentally destroy you. Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars looks super adorable STArt oN ThAT OnE! And after your done reading that one, only THEN can you let the feels consume your soul, so I would suggest Magonia or Extraordinary Means. GOOD LUCK GETTING THROUGH ALL YOUR BOOKS!!
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Gah, Uprooted looks so beautiful!! And same with Molly and Prim! I’m soooo behind on A Song of Ice and Fire…something about book 2 :/ And YES YES YES read ADSOM!
Lovely list, Cait! Enjoy your winter 😉
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I have seen so many AWESOME things about Uprooted. Everyone seems to love it, so
Erin @ The Book Archive recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Books on my Summer 2015 TBR
(sorry my computer did a weird thing and posted my comment in the middle of me writing it!) ANYWAY: so I put Uprooted on my TTT, too. I also NEED to get my hands on A Darker Shade of Magic. I love Victoria Schwab’s Archived books and ADSOM sounds SPECTACULAR! Not to mention Magonia…Gah, there’s so many books to read!
Erin @ The Book Archive recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Books on my Summer 2015 TBR
Wooow all those books look gorgeous. I want them. The TBR pile growls …okay I guess I don’t want them after all. We can do this. I’m actually pretty optimistic about this season, I’m going to get all my TBR done or get demolished trying! With this sort of determination we can tame all sorts of beasties.
And if you ever think you’re going too slow on A Song of Ice and Fire then I’ll let you know that I’m still on the first book. Yes, I know. I think I got scared of how hooked I would get to it. But I’ll be back!
Also: you go for runs at 6:30am?! How?! You superhuman, you. :O
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First off– your pictures for this TTT are gorgeous and I love the way that you formatted this page.
Of all the books on the list, I’m really curious as what you think of Magonia. I read it this month, after I received it in my subscription from Owlcrate. It was honestly just so bizarre and I won’t go into details without spoiling it, but I felt like I just couldn’t keep up. The thing about Magical Realisim is that to pull it off you really have to only alter one main aspect and keep everything else as realistic as possible, but that wasn’t quite pulled off in my opinion. Needless to say I tried awfully hard to enjoy the book, but it was just so darn confusing.
I hope you have a more successful experience than I did.
Mary @ Books In Her Head recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday | Summer 2015 TBR
I can’t wait to read MAGONIA I got it just haven’t read it yet. Great list!
The only one on your list I have read is ADSOM and I really enjoyed it, it was a bit slow at the beginning, but keep going!
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I think you will really like A Darker Shade of Magic, I didn’t like it but it’s high fantasy so I understand the hype. All of the covers look soooo prettyy though AND MAGNOIA! I look forward to reading your thoughts on these reads soon! Happy reading! <3
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I’m on a big high fantasy craze at the moment, so I should be good. xD MAGONIA IS JUST ABSOLUTELY MARVELLOUS LOOKING. I CAN’T WAIT TO START IT.