Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
There are so many Things That Make Me Instantly want to Read a Book ( it doesn’t take much)
but here are the top ten
Another Top Tuesday and another Top Ten- this week is about things getting in the way of my reading.
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Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Another Top Tuesday and another Top Ten- this week is about things getting in the way of my reading. So apart from the usual work, daily chores and routines Here are the things in the way of my reading.
There are so many great TV shows that I can’t stop watching and with streaming they are all episodes are available at any time- so The Last Kingdom, The Mandalorian, The Diplomat and Queen Charlotte are now officially the top thing getting in my way of reading right now.
Read more: Top Ten Tuesday- Things getting in the way of my reading.I love booktwitter and not normal angry twitter but once I start scrolling I cant stop
I enjoy the smell and relaxing feel of baking but it stops me reading, maybe I need to invest in a few audiobooks.
I’ve joined a local singing group, an new activity I enjoy but it stops me reading
I’ve tried to run,once, listening to audiobook but got so caught up in the story that I forgot to run.
The there are so positives in being a book blogger but the reviews must be written, linked, formatted, shared etc.
There are so many amazing podcasts out there that I do tend to listen to these instead of perhaps an audiobook
Or just looking at lists of books on Kindle, looking at books in a bookshop, looking at books in a library or books on NetGalley- you get the drift.
I enjoy reading other bloggers review but there are so many of them- then I have to add the books to be to read list or wish list that leads back to the point above.
I really enjoy TTT but by the time I’ve had a think about the prompt,written the post and then read everyone else’s TTT (and added more books to my TBR list) , there isn’ts much time on a Tuesday to read.
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It’s another Tuesday and another Top Ten- top ten self-published or indie books
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
It’s another Tuesday and another TTT. This week theme is my Top Ten Indie/Self-Published Books. I was surprised at how many of my reads over the last two years were subpub or indies- books I never would have come across if I hadn’t started blogging
So in no particular order, here are my top ten. Click on the title for my review and why I like them. Blurbs from goodreads
Read more: Top Ten Tuesday- Top Ten Self-Published/Indie BooksFortune’s Fool by Angela Boord (Fantasy)
Kyrra d’Aliente has a bad reputation and an arm made of metal. Cast out of the luxurious world of silk to which she was born, played as a pawn in a game of feuding Houses, and blamed for the war that destroyed her family and the man she loves.Kyrra disguises herself as a man and navigates a dangerous world of mercenaries, spies, and smugglers. Only one thing keeps her going: she believes her missing lover is alive, and she will stop at nothing to find him. But when Kyrra is offered the chance to assassinate the man who betrayed her and put the wheels of war in motion, the seductive draw of revenge changes everything.
In a world of scheming gods and precarious loyalties, vengeance comes at a deadly cost. Now Kyrra must choose between killing the man who took everything from her…or rescuing the man who gave her back her life.
Widdershins by Helen Steadman (Historical Fiction)
Jane Chandler is an apprentice healer. From childhood, she and her mother have used herbs to cure the sick. But Jane will soon learn that her sheltered life in a small village is not safe from the troubles of the wider world.
From his father’s beatings to his uncle’s raging sermons, John Sharpe is beset by bad fortune. Fighting through personal tragedy, he finds his purpose: to become a witch-finder and save innocents from the scourge of witchcraft.
Inspired by true events, Widdershins tells the story of the women who were persecuted and the men who condemned them.
The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies (Fantasy)
Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted.
Quen’s job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved city’s destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens—and Kayl is his number one target.
To ensure Chime’s future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayl’s divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands.
For a city that bows to cruel gods, it’ll take godless heathens to save it.
The Jane Seymour Conspiracy by Alexandra Walsh (Historical Fiction)
London, 1527
Jane Seymour arrives at court to take her place with Queen Katherine. Discovering a court already beginning to divide into factions between Katherine and, Anne Boleyn..When King Henry VIII succeeds in his pursuit of Anne, Jane witnesses the unravelling of his interest in the new queen as she fails in her task to deliver a son. Jane has no ambition for the throne, but when the king begins seeking her out, Jane realises the decision may be out of her hands…
Pembrokeshire, 2020
When The Pentagram Manuscript makes its way to Perdita and Piper at Marquess House, they find they have a new mystery to unravel. The manuscript is the tale of five women on a quest to find true love, written while Anne Boleyn was queen. As Perdita begins to unravel the text, she discovers a code that leads to a whole new outlook on Henry’s relationship with Jane Seymour.But before they have a chance to reveal all, the twins find themselves under threat from a different source.
Dead at False Creek by Sarah M Stephens ( Historical fiction/timeslip)
Vancouver, 1897. Jack Winston refuses to let his bloodline decide his vocation. Keeping his family connections secret as he joins the Constabulary.When he investigates a missing young lawyer, he’s shocked to find his own journal connects him to a woman claiming to be from the future.
Vancouver, 2017. Riley Finch adores history. With life pulling friends and family further away, the archivist throws herself into her new position cataloging police files from the nineteenth century. And her excitement with her research bears thrilling results when she finds a way to contact a policeman from the past.
Despite his well-founded suspicions, Winston struggles to wring answers out of his list of prime suspects. And as Riley risks her job to unearth useful information, she’s inexplicably drawn to Jack’s great-grandson but forced to keep both men in the dark. Can the pair forge a partnership across decades and solve an impenetrable crime?
The Boy with Fire (due to be republished as The Pheonix King) by Aparna Verma ( Sci-fi fantasy)
Yassen Knight was the Arohassin’s most notorious assassin until a horrible accident. Now, he’s on the run from the authorities and his former employer. But when Yassen seeks refuge with an old friend, he’s offered an irresistible deal: defend the heir of Ravence from the Arohassin, and earn his freedom.
Elena Ravence prepares to ascend the throne. Trained since birth in statecraft, warfare, and the desert ways, Elena knows she is ready. She only lacks one thing: the ability to hold Fire. With the coronation only weeks away, she must learn uickly or lose her kingdom.
Leo Ravence is not ready to give up the crown. There’s still too much work to be done, too many battles to be won. But when an ancient prophecy threatens to undo his lifetime of work, Leo wages war on the heavens themselves to protect his legacy
Pretty Deadly by Kelsey Josund ( Fairytale retelling)
For years, Cinna has been forced to serve her wealthy cousins rather than attend society events alongside them. She has waited for the chance to prove herself and exact revenge. When a ball at the castle is announced, promising to bring many powerful people to town, she seizes the opportunity to strike.
She bets her best friend, Johann, a small-time thief and con-man, that she can land a greater score the night of the ball than he can. They embark on parallel heists. But as their plots unfold, things begin to unravel: by the end of the night, the castle’s on lock down, a duchess is dead, a mansion has burnt to the ground – and Cinna hasn’t even stolen anything.
Or has she captured something far more valuable than gold and jewels?
Orphan Planet by Rex Burke ( Science-fiction)
A seventeen-year colony-ship voyage – a straight shot to a new planet. Handpicked, single-minded crew, and a thousand settlers in hypersleep. No children, no families, no fuss.
That was the plan, anyway.
Captain Juno Washington commands a ship of loners and oddballs. The teenagers of the Odyssey Earth didn’t ask to be born, and face an uncertain future. And Jordan Booth really didn’t want to be woken up early.
After an unexpected change of course, relationships are tested like never before. If they listen to advice, pull together and stop squabbling, they might just make it.
Yeah, right. Good luck with that.
May Day by Josie Jaffrey ( Urban Fantasy)
f the murderer you’re tracking is a vampire, then you want a vampire detective. Just maybe not this one.
It’s not that Jack Valentine is bad at her job. The youngest member of Oxford’s Seekers has an impressive track record, but she also has an impressive grudge against the local baron, Killian Drake.
When a human turns up dead on May Morning, she’s determined to pin the murder on Drake. The problem is that none of the evidence points to him. Instead, it leads Jack into a web of conspiracy involving the most powerful people in the country, people to whom Jack has no access. But she knows someone who does.
To get to the truth, Jack will have to partner up with her worst enemy. As long as she can keep her cool, Drake will point her to the ringleaders, she’ll find the murderer and no one else will have to die.
Body bags on standby.
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It’s another Top Ten Tuesday and this week it’s books on my Top Ten Tuesday.
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Here are the books on to read list for this Spring.
Read more: Top Ten Tuesday-Books on my Spring 2023 to read listPerilous Times by Thomas D. Lee
I enjoy any retelling of Arthurian tales, so this one featuring a modern and diverse cast sounds perfect.
Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong
I wasn’t too sure about the first part of this duology- a fantasy Romeo and Juilet retelling in 1930’s Shanghai but I do want to find out how their story ends.
Dark Rise by C.S Pacat
This YA featuring magic and battles of good and evil sounds right up my street.
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
I’ve read a few reviews for this book, but I have to confess to wanting to read this on the basis of the title alone.
The Surviving Sky by Kritika H Rao
This science-fiction based on Hindu philosophy sounds intriguing
The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart
I can’t wait for the third book in this inventive series.
The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Laksminarayan
This high tech sci-fi set in the future with a privileged 10 per cent of society somehow doesn’t seem that far-fetched.
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It’s another Tuesday and another Top Ten- this time it’s my top ten bookish ( and blog) goals
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
This time the topic my top ten bookish goals but I am going to add some of blog goals as well as they are related ( somehow).
Beat the backlog. Again
I tried to do this last and was doing so well until life and work got in the way. So I am going to again in 2023 and read those eBooks vegetating on my kindle,
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday- Top Ten Bookish Goals 2023”It’s another Tuesday and another Top Ten- this time its my Top Ten Most Anticipated releases in the first half of 2023
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Here are my anticipated releases in the first 2023 in no particular order ( blurb and image from goodreads)
The Launch Party by Lauren Foley
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday- Top Ten Most Anticipated releases in the first half of 2023”It’s another Tuesday and this week the theme is my most anticipated releases in the second half of 2022
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday- My most anticipated releases.”It’s another Tuesday and another Top Ten Tuesday. This time it’s Top Ten Books on my summer TBR list.
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
It’s another TBR list, my favourite TTT. So in no particular order here are the Top Ten Book I want to read this summer.
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday- Books on my summer TBR list”It’s another Tuesday and another Top Ten Tuesday. This time it’s Top Ten Books with units of time in the title
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
This week is a little more complicated – title with units of time in the title( or something related tom time. So in no particular order.
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday- Titles with units of time in it ( something related to time)”Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
It’s Top Ten Tuesday again and this week’s theme is Authors I discovered in 2021( that were new to me). 2021 was a good reading year( for me anyway) and I discovered so many great authors via book blogs or Twitter. I think it will be a challenge narrowing this down to ten but here we go, in no particular order
The Bone Shard Emperor’s daughter ( review here) was one of the first few books I blogged about. I loved the far Eastern-influenced fantasy with a unique magical system starring my favourite smuggler turned reluctant hero.
The Tarot Card sequence series( review here) rekindled my love for urban fantasy and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. This urban fantasy is based on the fact that tarot cards are based on magical people from Atalanta who have now created a new home in the USA-how could I not love a premise like that!
I was hooked by Dead by False Creek ( review here), an intriguing timeslip/historical murder set in Canada which I read via NetGalley. This author has been added to my ever-growing list to keep track of.
I have to confess I really enjoyed Luke Arnold’s role in Black Sails a tv show with sexy pirates, so this may have had an influence on me picking up Last Smile In Sunder City ( series review)but I’m so glad I did. The Fetch Philips series is an urban fantasy with a touch of noir.
I picked Obsidian ( review here) on the amazing cover but I stayed for the story, world-building and the amazing heroine. I look forward to reading this author’s future books
Forging a Nightmare( review) was a genuinely diverse book with an unusual biblical theme. Anaba, a warrior forged from the combination of a human soul and hell horse was one of the most complex characters I have read. So anyone who can create a character like Anaba is a writer worth following.
I don’t think I have to go into too much detail about why Freya Marske is a great writer but A Marvellous Light ( review here) was one of my favourite reads- a touching romance at its heart, a genuine-pick-me up in these dark covid times.
I haven’t read any of other Mike Brooks but in Black Coast ( review here ), he manages to create a story of acceptance and belonging on a background of intrigue, dragons and lots of cultural misunderstanding.
Black drop ( review here) was my favourite historical fiction from last year and I hope we see more Laurence Jago, the reluctant spy.
Silas Quinn became my favourite detective last year after I read the Mannequin House ( review here) and I’m slowly making my way through the other books in the series.
The Boy with Fire( review here) stole a little piece of my reading heart with its epic scale, its blend of science fiction and fantasy and Indian inspired world-building. So yes, I am now quietly Twitter stalking the author’s Twitter account to be sure I don’t miss the next book in the series.
Are any of these authors on your list?
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