Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week you compile a list of ten books which coincide with that week's theme. You can find everything you need to know about joining in here!
There are a lot of readers out there who love science fiction and fantasy, and there are a lot of readers out there who love contemporary. I don't think I'm wrong in saying that most readers will try pretty much any genre once, but I've met quite a few people over the years, especially while I was at uni, who just couldn't get into SFF.
This isn't a bad thing. There's some amazing contemporary fiction out there just like there's some amazing SFF, and if you're comfortable in contemporary and you enjoy reading it then there's no reason you should change your reading habits. But, if you're a lover of contemporary who is looking to give SFF a try, whether for the first or the hundredth time, then today I have a few recommendations for you!
If you like Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, read Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
For readers who like: the '80s, music, high school and misfits.
If you like Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson, read Vivian Versus the Apocalypse by Katie Coyle
For readers who like: road trips!
For readers who like: road trips!
If you like Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan, read Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
For readers who like: food, small towns and aunties.
If you like Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, read Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona
For readers who like: nerdy heroines and fangirling.
If you like I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter, read Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
For readers who like: academies and girl power.
I also recommend:
by Rainbow Rowell
by Aprilynne Pike
by Rachel Hawkins
by Sarah Beth Durst
by Maggie Stiefvater
Which books made your list?
Nice list of books for this week's TTT post!! Here's a link to my TTT post for this week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/03/top-ten-tuesday-ten-books-for-readers.html
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Deleteoh what a great way to address this topic!
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DeleteNice approach! I love your layout. I'm a big fan of Rainbow Rowell, and I really enjoyed Ms. Marvel too!
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DeleteI don't usually read SSF novels, but I've had good luck so far; every novel in that genre I've read I have really enjoyed! Rebel Belle is one of my favorites, and I will have to check out some of these other books too.
ReplyDeleteBella @ Ciao Bella
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I read more SFF than I do contemporary, but I've definitely been reading more contemporary than usual in recent years. =)
DeleteI love that Vivian made both our lists, especially since it is kind of a random book! I have just added Signal to Noise to my TBR, because it sounds really unique (and also, I love the cover). And I must MUST read The Raven Boys and Landline ASAP! Very fun list, I think this is so creative, and such a perfect way to introduce these books!
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It's a great cover, isn't it? =D I'm reading it right now and it's really good so far!
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Great list Jess. I have read quite a few of these books! :-) I do love contemporaries. Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier!
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DeleteI read Eleanor & Park and I LOVED it! Now I want to read more books by Rowell! I seem to be on a contemporary kick right now, so all of these suggestions are great!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely read Signal to Noise if you enjoyed Eleanor & Park - I'm reading it at the moment and it's wonderful. =)
DeleteI love your choice of topic here! I'm also loving how you're recommending Ms. Marvel for fans of Fangirl! I'm glad both are getting the love they deserve - great pairings. :)
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Thanks! =) Well, I definitely think people who enjoyed Fangirl would enjoy Ms. Marvel!
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