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. How it works is that each Tuesday the host assigns a topic and then posts their top ten list that fits the topic. Every blogger can create their own top ten (or 2, 5, 20, etc.) list as well and link to the host’s. The topic for January 22nd, 2019 is: Books I Meant to Read In 2018 but Didn’t Get To.
1. The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien
This was a failed buddy read with Jenna @ Falling Letters but I’m determined to finish it by the end of the year this time!
2. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
I spent a fortune on the UK hardback editions of this one and its sequel, Muse of Nightmares, so I hope they don’t disappoint!
3. The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzie Lee
I loved Felicity, the protagonist in this book, more than Monty in its predecessor, so I’m very excited to see what Lee does with this one and more so because Justine @ I Should Read That raved about it so much!
4. The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
I still have time for this one as it’s on my winter TBR and it’s still freezing out (not really though because I live in the tropics), but all the books in the series are now out and I’m running out of excuses now.
5. Circe by Madeline Miller
This one ended up on so many ‘best of 2018’ lists that I just can’t ignore it anymore! I’m especially eager about this one as it comes very highly recommended by fellow LotR enthusiast Marta @ The Cursed Books.
6. Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
I was fortunate enough to get approved for an ARC of this but haven’t gotten to it yet! Shealea @ Shut Up, Shealea (who has a shiny, new blog which is definitely worth a visit) screams about this often, so hopefully I can be shamed into picking it up soon.
7. The Gilded King by Josie Jaffrey
I received a review copy from the author a few months back but just haven’t felt motivated to pick it up as I’m a notorious mood reader. I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from my peers though, so I will give this a shot soon.
8. Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria
This book hasn’t got a lot of hype since its release, but I’m hoping it’ll surprise me. I first mentioned it in my fall TBR, so I have to get this done soon!
9. Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi
The world of Greek mythology is one of my favourites and as this book features an F/F romance, I’m even more stoked! This is another ARC that needs to be read very soon.
10. Time Crawlers by Varun Sayal
This is a short story collection that the author kindly sent me for review and one of the very few SFF books by an Indian author I’m aware of. It’s high time I sat down on a cold evening and breezed through it in one sitting!
Which 2018 book have you carried forward into 2019? What books suggested by your bookish friends are on top of your TBR? Let’s discuss in the comments section below!
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This is a great list! Coincidentally, I’d say 90% of these titles are on my list of books to read this year too!
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Oh that’s so cool! It’s really nice to know I’m not the only one behind, lol. Good luck to you! I hope you finish them soon. ♥️
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I read Outrun the Wind last year! It was a very unique read for me. I hope you enjoy it!
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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! It’s made me more excited to get to it. 😊
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I really want to reread The Silmarillion. I read it once years ago, and that was it!
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I hope you can make time for it in 2019! I’ve made up my mind to finish it in this year. 😅
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I’m hoping to read Circe this year, too.
This is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
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It’s so nice to know I’m not the only one who hasn’t read it! It seemed like everyone was raving about it last year. 😅 I hope you love it! Thanks for sharing, I’ll check it out soon. 😊
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I’ve seen Strange The Dreamer on a few lists. It hasn’t been on my radar but I may have to check it out. I hope you enjoy all of these.
Tina @ As Told By Tina
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Thank you so much, Tina! 😊 If you decide to read it, I hope you love it too! ♥️
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Circe is also one I have wanted to read since 2018 but I’m only now getting around to it (hopefully!) I hope you loooove Strange the Dreamer. Your copies must look so gorgeous!
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Oh yay, I really hope you enjoy Circe! ♥️ Thank you so much, I really hope I do too. 😅 Ooh yes, they are the metallic sprayed edges one that Illumicrate did, if you’re familiar. 😍
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Circe is everything! And the Strange the Dreamer duology is so amazing too!
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I’ve lost count of the number of people who have told me Circe is amazing. 😂 I really, really need to read that one soon. 😊 I’m glad you liked Strange the Dreamer! I abandoned it once because I wasn’t in the mood for it and I’m putting it off for no reason at all at this point. 🙈 But I’ll definitely read it soon. Thanks for sharing your opinions! 💖
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Of course – happy reading!
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I read and enjoyed both Circe and Strange the Dreamer. I would say out of the two I enjoyed Circe slightly more. I think because I enjoy mythology so much.
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I love mythology too! I think Rick Riordan really made me appreciate it and now I’m a sucker for anything of that kind. 😍 I’m glad you enjoyed them and thanks for sharing your opinion! 💖 Now I’m a little more excited to pick up those two. 😊
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Ahh, Nandini we have so many books in common. I can see this is gonna be a year of buddy reads for both of us (if I am able to read at all 😛 ). Strange the Dreamer, Lady’s Guide, The Bear and the Nightingale, Circe and Outrun the Wind.. all are on my TBR 😀
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I’m so glad we have them in common! ♥️ Yay, I’m always up for a buddy read with you, Sim! I’m a slow reader too. Hope we can manage it. 😅 DM anytime you want to read these. 💖
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You know which one….😉😍 The Gilded Wolves…you made me. 😋
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So many of these on my own TBR! Shadow of the Fox and Strange the Dreamer are big priorities. I loved The Bear and the Nightingale, hope you do too!
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Thank you so much! ♥️ It’s so nice to see these common books pop up. I hope you get to them this year and love them too! 😊
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You must read the Time Crawlers- it is great and while I did not like the Gilded KIng much, I hope you enjoy it!!!
I hope to read Circe this year too.
Happy Reading!!
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Thank you so much, Jayati! ♥️ Yay, now I’m more excited to pick up the book. I hope you love it too! 💖
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The Winternight Trilogy is such a beautifully written trilogy, I really loved it. Circe is definitely a great read as well.
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I really want to finish that series before winter dies out here! 😅 Thanks for sharing your opinion! Now I’m extra excited about those two. ♥️
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You’re very welcome.
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I hope you enjoy them when you get to them! I need to read Circe as well and should probably prioritize it. And Strange the Dreamer!
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Oh wow it feels like literally everyone has read those two. Glad we have that in common! 😅 And I hope you enjoy them as well. ♥️
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I’m cheering for you and The Silmarillion! 🥳 I hope you enjoy it at your own pace 🙂 I still need to read A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue…
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Yes, that’s honestly my main reading goal for the year. 🙈 Thank you so much, Jenna! ♥️ You should totally pick it up when you’re in the mood for something light and fun. I’ve heard the audiobook narrator is excellent, if you’re into that. Hope you enjoy it! 😊
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