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!
This week's theme is all about our Autumn TBRs, and if you've been following my blog for a while you'll know I love me a seasonal TBR. Even if I don't get around to all of the books on my TBR, and I often don't because I'm very much a mood reader, I really enjoy making themed lists because I'm that sad.
As I'm sure a lot of readers do, I love to read spooky books in the autumn close to Halloween, but something about the autumn also always puts me in the mood for books set in the 19th century. I don't know what it is; I guess it's rare to come across a summery 19th century book, most historical fiction set in this era likes to portray it as cold and gloomy and it makes for ideal autumn reading.
The Good People by Hannah Kent: Considering how much I loved Kent's debut, Burial Rites (reviewed here), I definitely should have read this one by now but I haven't been in the mood to pick it up yet. It sounds like it'll make for a great autumn read, though!
Things Half in Shadow by Alan Finn: Set in 19th century Philadelphia, this novel follows a crime reporter who sets out to expose the spiritualists of the city as frauds, but when the city's only supposedly genuine medium is murdered mid-séance he sets out to catch the killer. This sounds like the perfect book to read around Halloween.
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood: I've been meaning to read this one for years and still haven't, but I'd love to read it this year - especially as there's a new adaptation, starring Anna Paquin, coming to Netflix in September!
Falling Creatures by Katherine Stansfield: This 2017 release is right up my alley: it's historical, it's based on a true murder and it's set in Cornwall. The paperback is being released in October and I'd like to get my hands on a copy, unless the kindle edition becomes a little cheaper beforehand...
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt: This one sounds fairly similar to Alias Grace, again focusing on a 19th century murderess, but in See What I Have Done Sarah Schmidt has chosen to explore the famous Lizzie Borden. I've received an eARC from NetGalley that I really want to read and review, but I haven't been in the mood for a book this dark yet - the sun's shining too brightly!
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry: I've owned a copy of this since its publication and have heard amazing things about it, and I think it's the hype that's made me hesitant to read it thus far but it sounds like it'll be a great autumnal read!
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho: I've owned this one for a while now and still haven't read it because, unfortunately, I haven't seen great reviews so far - I'm still very interested in it, though!
The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Moreno-Garcia's debut, Signal to Noise, is one of my favourite novels and I really enjoyed her sophomore novel, Certain Dark Things, too. Now Moreno-Garcia's third novel is a Fantasy of Manners and I can't wait to dive into it!
A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain: I haven't seen the best reviews of this one, but it's about an FBI agent who finds herself in the 19th century after stumbling into a stairwell. Forced to adapt to the time period until she can work out how to get back to her own time, she can put her skills to good use when a young woman is murdered. I'm really intrigued by the idea of a modern day FBI agent dealing with a historical murder case.
Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng: Firstly, that cover is gorgeous, and secondly, this novel is about missionaries in the land of fae. Why wouldn't I want to read it?
Which books made your list this week?
As I'm sure a lot of readers do, I love to read spooky books in the autumn close to Halloween, but something about the autumn also always puts me in the mood for books set in the 19th century. I don't know what it is; I guess it's rare to come across a summery 19th century book, most historical fiction set in this era likes to portray it as cold and gloomy and it makes for ideal autumn reading.
The Good People by Hannah Kent: Considering how much I loved Kent's debut, Burial Rites (reviewed here), I definitely should have read this one by now but I haven't been in the mood to pick it up yet. It sounds like it'll make for a great autumn read, though!
Things Half in Shadow by Alan Finn: Set in 19th century Philadelphia, this novel follows a crime reporter who sets out to expose the spiritualists of the city as frauds, but when the city's only supposedly genuine medium is murdered mid-séance he sets out to catch the killer. This sounds like the perfect book to read around Halloween.
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood: I've been meaning to read this one for years and still haven't, but I'd love to read it this year - especially as there's a new adaptation, starring Anna Paquin, coming to Netflix in September!
Falling Creatures by Katherine Stansfield: This 2017 release is right up my alley: it's historical, it's based on a true murder and it's set in Cornwall. The paperback is being released in October and I'd like to get my hands on a copy, unless the kindle edition becomes a little cheaper beforehand...
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt: This one sounds fairly similar to Alias Grace, again focusing on a 19th century murderess, but in See What I Have Done Sarah Schmidt has chosen to explore the famous Lizzie Borden. I've received an eARC from NetGalley that I really want to read and review, but I haven't been in the mood for a book this dark yet - the sun's shining too brightly!
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry: I've owned a copy of this since its publication and have heard amazing things about it, and I think it's the hype that's made me hesitant to read it thus far but it sounds like it'll be a great autumnal read!
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho: I've owned this one for a while now and still haven't read it because, unfortunately, I haven't seen great reviews so far - I'm still very interested in it, though!
The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Moreno-Garcia's debut, Signal to Noise, is one of my favourite novels and I really enjoyed her sophomore novel, Certain Dark Things, too. Now Moreno-Garcia's third novel is a Fantasy of Manners and I can't wait to dive into it!
A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain: I haven't seen the best reviews of this one, but it's about an FBI agent who finds herself in the 19th century after stumbling into a stairwell. Forced to adapt to the time period until she can work out how to get back to her own time, she can put her skills to good use when a young woman is murdered. I'm really intrigued by the idea of a modern day FBI agent dealing with a historical murder case.
Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng: Firstly, that cover is gorgeous, and secondly, this novel is about missionaries in the land of fae. Why wouldn't I want to read it?
Which books made your list this week?
Omgggg the Essex Serpent an Sorcerer to the Crown (which I really want to read too, haha) have SUCH GORGEOUS COVERS I CAN'T STOP STARING.😍😍 And that's so cool you do a seasonal TBR! I always fail at those. 😂 I'm so indecisive about what I feel like reading haha.
ReplyDeleteSome books are very lucky in the cover department - they are beautiful!
Deleteoooooh Alias Grace is also one I've been meaning to read for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteNow that the adaptation's coming out it's the perfect time! ^_^
DeleteOh, read A Murder in Time! I love it so much - and the sequel. I don't know if I've seen many reviews for it, so that's a bummer you haven't seen that many good ones. I think you'd like it though!
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www.shootingstarsmag.net
Glad to hear you liked it - I'll try and get to it soon! =)
DeleteI have the Essex Serpent and the Sorcerer to the Crown in my TBR pile on my dresser. They are hopefully going to get read before the end of the year. Thanks for stopping by my blog too.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know I'm not the only person who hasn't read The Essex Serpent yet!
DeleteOh, wow, so many pretty covers, especially in that second row! Looks like a lot of good ones for the fall season. I hope you enjoy them all!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope so too! ^_^
DeleteOh these look so extraordinary *.* Great picks! Hope you'll enjoy them :D Especially Sorcerer to the crown caught my eye.
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xx Yasmine
Thanks! =D
Deleteim excited for the essex serpernt as well. Awesome picks! There are so many fall releases I am excited about and so many series I want to continue/start!
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
My Fall TBR picks
It's good to know I'm not the only person left who hasn't read it. ;) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteAlias Grace was a wonderful story. Enjoy it! I'm looking forward to the Netflix adaption of it as well.
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Ooh, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it - I'm hoping to get to it soon!
DeleteWow, there are so many intriguing looking books on your Autumn TBR, I do hope you enjoy them! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chrissi! ^_^
DeleteThat's a great list! I loved Alias Grace and The Essex Serpent. The Good People is an interesting read too, and should be a good choice for the autumn.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you enjoyed them - thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThe second group there looks amazing! Such gorgeous covers for sure :) I hope you love it them all...
ReplyDeleteThank you! ^_^
DeleteSeasonal TBR's are the best. :) Falling creatures looks great, and a Cornwall setting? Nice. Under the Pendulum Sun is new to me, but missionaries in Fae certainly sounds unique. I keep hearing good things about Silvia Moreno-Garcia's books too.
ReplyDeleteNice list.
I love a Cornwall setting, it's all that Daphne du Maurier. I definitely recommend checking out Moreno-Garcia's work, she's brilliant. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI've never read any of these books, but they sound interesting!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my TTT!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Thanks for stopping by! ^_^
DeleteI have just added Falling Creatures to my list! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! =)
DeleteThe Good People! I've heard such wonderful things about Kent's previous book, so I'm interested to see if people like this one just as much. Also Essex Serpent *all the heart eyes* I've heard nothing but praise and that cover is gorgeous.
ReplyDelete-Monica @ Tomes Project
I loved Burial Rites - I definitely recommend reading it when the weather's cold!
DeleteAh, I just got a copy of the new Hannah Kent book! I was going to start right away, but I think my book group might end up choosing it for a spring read so I may wait. So excited for it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit ashamed that I've had it since its UK publication and still haven't read it, but I'd rather read it when I'm in the mood for it - hopefully I'll get to it soon. =) Thanks for stopping by, Lisa!
DeleteI had no idea there was an adaption of Alias Grace coming. I'll have to bump it up my list.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to the adaptation - just need to read the book first!
DeleteLove this list! All of the books have such autumnal covers too! Like you, I also crave nineteenth-century (and 18th c) historical fiction this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read The Good People, and The Essex Serpent is at the top of my fall TBR list. I read Alias Grace a few autumns ago, and absolutely loved it. It is a perfect atmospheric, autumnal read for sure. I'm counting down the days until the miniseries comes out. Happy fall reading!
My TTT: https://dwellinpossibilityblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/top-ten-tuesday-fall-tbr-list/
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Alias Grace and that it's a good read or the autumn - I'm looking forward to picking it up even more now. ^_^ Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI hope you enjoy all of these!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/top-ten-tuesday-125/
Thank you! =)
DeleteUnder the Pendulum Sun has such a beautiful cover! I'm tempted to read it just because of it, haha 😅
ReplyDeleteThe cover is gorgeous! I'm looking forward to reading it soon. ^_^
DeleteAw man I still need to read the last book-turned-adaptation bwahah. ::Adds to list:: I really want to read Sorcerer to the Crown and Beautiful Ones too. I read See What I Have Done, and I am VERY curious about your thoughts on it! Great list, hope you love them!
ReplyDeleteI remember you didn't like it as much as you were hoping to! I'm aiming to read and review it soon, thanks for stopping by, Shannon. ^_^
DeleteI've seen Alias Grace around as promo for the Netflix series but haven't read anything about it as its book. I'll have to take a closer look since the series sounds interesting. Happy fall TBR-ing, Jess!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland. :)
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DeleteLots of gorgeous covers on your list! Fall is the perfect time to dive into a historical fiction novel, especially if there's murder involved! I'm interested to hear your thoughts on Alias Grace. It's the next Atwood novel I plan on picking up when I can get around to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to read and review it soon, I'm definitely in the mood for a historical murder mystery right now. Thanks for stopping by, Mallory!
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