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This week's theme is 'Top Ten 2015 Releases I Meant To Get To But Didn't'. While I thought I did a lot better at reading books that were released in 2015 in 2015, there were still a few that managed to slip by me because I got distracted by other books or I simply wasn't in the mood to read them. Hopefully I can cross them off my TBR soon!
Mistress Firebrand by Donna Thorland: This is the one I'm most ashamed to have not yet read, as the author very kindly contacted me and sent me an ARC. I kept meaning to read it, and for whatever reason I didn't get around to it. I really want to cross it off my TBR soon, because it sounds so fun!
The Hourglass Factory by Lucy Ribchester: Yet more historical fiction that I didn't get around to, which is pretty bad considering I've owned my copy of this for almost a year. Hopefully I'll get to it soon, because I don't think I've ever actually read anything about suffragettes. That's something I need to change.
A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab: I know, I know. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person left in the world who hasn't read this yet. I've owned it since it came out, I just haven't gotten to it yet, but with the second book coming out next month I'm hoping to read it soon!
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho: I love historical fiction that includes magic, and as I've mentioned before the entire focus of my MA was on the representation of minorities in historical fiction, so the fact that the sorcerer at the centre of this book is a poc is pretty darn cool. I didn't discover this one until the last couple of months of 2015, so I didn't get around to it, but I do have a very pretty copy I'm hoping to read soon.
The Lake House by Kate Morton: I haven't read any Kate Morton, but after watching this interview with her I've been very interested in reading her most recent novel. Hopefully I'll read it soon!
The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan: I also haven't read Kirsty Logan's most recent short story collection, A Portable Shelter, and I'm hoping to read both books as soon as I can. I don't think I've read any books that incorporate Scottish folklore and this one sounds very magical.
Resistance Is Futile by Jenny Colgan: I enjoy Colgan's contemporary, so when I heard she'd written a book described as Bridget Jones's Diary meets Independence Day I had to have it. I just haven't read it yet...
A Thousand Nights by E. K. Johnston: I received this gorgeous book from the lovely Mikayla @ Mikayla's Bookshelf for Christmas. It had been on my radar for a while, but it wasn't until I saw Natalie @ A Sea Change's review that I knew I wanted to read it. I can't wait to dive in - it sounds magical!
White Trash Zombie Gone Wild by Diana Rowland: Last year I read the first three books in the White Trash Zombie series and thoroughly enjoyed them, but I still have to read the fourth, How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back, and this, the fifth. I'm looking forward to them; they're such fun reads and I recommend them to anyone looking for a new urban fantasy series.
The Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milan: This is about dinosaurs. Obviously I was going to get it. I just haven't been in the mood for it yet, but with the second book coming out this summer I'm hoping to read it in the first few months of this year.
Which books made your list this week?
Mistress Firebrand by Donna Thorland: This is the one I'm most ashamed to have not yet read, as the author very kindly contacted me and sent me an ARC. I kept meaning to read it, and for whatever reason I didn't get around to it. I really want to cross it off my TBR soon, because it sounds so fun!
The Hourglass Factory by Lucy Ribchester: Yet more historical fiction that I didn't get around to, which is pretty bad considering I've owned my copy of this for almost a year. Hopefully I'll get to it soon, because I don't think I've ever actually read anything about suffragettes. That's something I need to change.
A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab: I know, I know. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person left in the world who hasn't read this yet. I've owned it since it came out, I just haven't gotten to it yet, but with the second book coming out next month I'm hoping to read it soon!
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho: I love historical fiction that includes magic, and as I've mentioned before the entire focus of my MA was on the representation of minorities in historical fiction, so the fact that the sorcerer at the centre of this book is a poc is pretty darn cool. I didn't discover this one until the last couple of months of 2015, so I didn't get around to it, but I do have a very pretty copy I'm hoping to read soon.
The Lake House by Kate Morton: I haven't read any Kate Morton, but after watching this interview with her I've been very interested in reading her most recent novel. Hopefully I'll read it soon!
The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan: I also haven't read Kirsty Logan's most recent short story collection, A Portable Shelter, and I'm hoping to read both books as soon as I can. I don't think I've read any books that incorporate Scottish folklore and this one sounds very magical.
Resistance Is Futile by Jenny Colgan: I enjoy Colgan's contemporary, so when I heard she'd written a book described as Bridget Jones's Diary meets Independence Day I had to have it. I just haven't read it yet...
A Thousand Nights by E. K. Johnston: I received this gorgeous book from the lovely Mikayla @ Mikayla's Bookshelf for Christmas. It had been on my radar for a while, but it wasn't until I saw Natalie @ A Sea Change's review that I knew I wanted to read it. I can't wait to dive in - it sounds magical!
White Trash Zombie Gone Wild by Diana Rowland: Last year I read the first three books in the White Trash Zombie series and thoroughly enjoyed them, but I still have to read the fourth, How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back, and this, the fifth. I'm looking forward to them; they're such fun reads and I recommend them to anyone looking for a new urban fantasy series.
The Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milan: This is about dinosaurs. Obviously I was going to get it. I just haven't been in the mood for it yet, but with the second book coming out this summer I'm hoping to read it in the first few months of this year.
Which books made your list this week?
Sorcerer and the Crown and A Thousand Nights are both ones I still need to read as well! Oh and The Dinosaur Lords too! I did read ADSoM though and I LOVED it so I hope you get to that one soon!! Actually, here's hoping you get to all of these this year :)
ReplyDeleteI'm determined to tackle ADSoM soon - so many people love it! Thanks Micheline, I hope I manage to read lots of these this year too. :D
DeleteI haven't read any Kate Morton either, but I know I need to. I'm just never sure which book to try first! I have to read A Darker Shade of Magic one of these days too. Looks like you have a lot of great options!
ReplyDeleteLisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies
I own a novel of hers, The Forgotten Garden, which I think I might check out this spring - spring always puts me in the mood for gardens and flowers. :)
DeleteGreat list! I have The Gracekeepers, A Thousand Nights and The Hourglass Factory lurking on my TBR pile as well :) I'm another one that loved ADSoM so hope you enjoy it too!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I definitely need to get to ADSoM soon. I hope you manage to tackle your TBR!
DeleteI really hope that you manage to get around to these books this year. So many books, so little time!
ReplyDeleteSo true. D: Thanks, Chrissi!
DeleteWow, you're into a lot o different genres ! I'm reading Victoria Schwab's book called Vicious and it is pretty good, but I hear so much more about the ADSOM books.
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot of brilliant things about Vicious but, of course, I have yet to read that book as well. I really should make 2016 the year I tackle Schwab...
DeleteI can confirm that Sorcerer to the Crown, Gracekeepers and ADSoM are all wonderful in very different ways! I need to get around to my copy of A Portable Shelter as well!
ReplyDeleteHuzzah! With any luck I'll have them read soon.
DeleteThe only one I read on your list is A Darker Shade of Magic and I really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteMissie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Glad to hear it! It's one that a lot of people seem to love. :)
DeleteThe Dinosaur Lords looks pretty good!!! I didn't care for A Thousand Nights, but I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. :) Here's my TTT http://angelerin.blogspot.com/2016/01/top-ten-tuesday-top-twenty-2015.html?m=0
ReplyDeleteOh that's a shame. I hope you read lots of great books this year!
DeleteI've recently added The Lake House to my radar, so I would be really interested to hear what you think of it! I started The Hourglass Factory this year, but only got about twenty pages in before finals hit so I had to put it down, I would love to get to it this year though. Great list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by the The Local Muse
When I eventually get to it I'm sure I'll post a review. :) Hopefully I can cross The Hourglass Factory off my TBR soon, too!
DeleteYou must read ADSOM right now!! I am currently writing my review (well actaully dilly dallying) for the sequel A Gathering Of Shadows. It is sheer brilliance!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy these!
<3 Britt @ Please Feed The Bookworm
Oh yay! I'm glad to hear the second book isn't disappointing - clearly I need to get to ADSoM soon.
DeleteYou're definitely not the only person that hasn't read A Darker Shade of Magic - I haven't actually read ANYTHING by her yet, even though I've owned Vicious on my kindle for months and have three of her other titles (including ADSOM) on my wishlist. Oops!
ReplyDeleteA Thousand Nights is one I want to get to as well, I saw it in hardback for the first time a few weeks ago and that cover is truly gorgeous in real life. I've heard good things about it so I'm definitely planning to get to it eventually. So many books, so little time, right?! Hope you enjoy however many of these you get to this year!
*high five* Hooray, I'm not the only person in the world who hasn't read any Schwab. I've owned Vicious for ages too, so don't worry - I just have to be in the mood for superheroes. Or supervillains as the case may be.
DeleteIt's a beautiful book, isn't it? Thank you - I hope you have a fantastic reading year!
I really enjoyed A Thousand Nights! I have a different Donna Thorland book at home (Renegade I think) that I've been meaning to read. Oh my gosh, Kate Morton is my FAVORITE author!! I think you'll really enjoy The Lake House! It wasn't my favorite book of her but we're talking 4.5 stars instead of 5. Still excellent. I love how she crafts stories. I'm curious about A Darker Shade of Magic myself, I've heard so much about it. Happy reading!
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