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Top Ten Tuesday: The First 10 Books I Randomly Grabbed from My Shelf
This week for TTT close your eyes and grab ten books off your shelf at random. What are they? Have you read them? What did you think of them? I loved this idea so here we go…
1. Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston
Have I read it? – Not yet! Hopefully soon!
2. A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: I enjoyed Shea’s adult debut. It’s an interesting read. I do not agree with two of the character’s decisions at the end, but other than that I gave this I think 4-4.5 stars. And I listened to it as an audiobook and definitely recommend it on audio!
3. The High Mountain Court by A.K Mulford
Have I Read It: No, I just received this one from The Bookish Box a month or so ago.
4. Fire Heart by Emma Hamm
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: I loved it! I still need to read the rest of the series and I’m hoping to binge them soon!
5. Daylight’s Curse by Tyffany Hackett
Have I Read It: Not yet!
6. Last One To Die by Cynthia Murphy
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: It was okay, not as good as The Midnight Game by this author.
7. Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: I loved it! It was such an interesting read and Tom seems like such a nice, genuine person!
8. To Free The Rising Storm by C.N. Maxwell
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: A good fantasy read, plus a doorstopper all in one
9. The Liar’s Crown by Abigail Owen
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: I loved it! I can’t wait to read the second book.
10. The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe
Have I Read It: Yes
Thoughts: I enjoyed this one and devoured it quickly. Now I can’t remember what happened specifically in this one other than how it ended lol.
What books did you grab at random this week?
An interesting mix of books!
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I know! It shows how disorganized my shelves are 😆
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The Dark One looks interesting.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-the-first-10-books-i-randomly-grabbed-from-my-shelf/
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It’s a part of a spicy retelling series of Peter Pan!
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Is Fire Heart a new book by Emma Hamm? I’ve liked her writing this past, so definitely need to check this out.
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I think it came out in the beginning of 2022. I think it’s going to be a 5 book series but I’m not sure the 5th one is out yet. It was my first read by her and I’ll definitely check out her other books.
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I picked up a copy of Liar’s Crown at the library conference. Good to know that you enjoyed it.
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I really did which is nice since I haven’t read a lot of fantasy in the past year or two (despite what my shelf picks might seem like lol)
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These look like some great reads.
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I’ve read A HISTORY OF WILD PLACES. I wanted to love it and didn’t, but I liked it well enough.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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Shea Ernshaw’s books are always hit or miss for me.
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A History of Wild Places is on my TBR. It has been for a while ever since I got it in a BOTM Lol I just finished the Vicious Lost Boys series. The first three were great, but I disliked the fourth. I was so disappointed!
My TTT: https://www.mollysbooknook.com/top-ten-tuesday-my-husband-picks-my-tbr-with-bonus-picks-from-my-toddler/
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I put off reading A History of Wild Places for a while too because I wasn’t sure I’d like it but I’m glad I did finally read it! Yes! Ugh I really hated the last Vicious Lost Boys book. I even skipped over the *big scene* because I was bored.
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Glad to see you enjoyed Tom Felton’s memoir as that’s one that is on my TBR.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/05/02/top-ten-tuesday-418/
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I hear it’s great in audiobook as well!
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I have only just started it, but it is fun so far!
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Yes, Beyond the Wand was excellent. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Tom Felton himself.
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I have the audiobook now as well as the hardcover so I’ll have to do a reread.
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