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When it comes to reading off TBR reads, I’m sure all bibliophiles can agree that the list just goes on and on… and on and on. Naturally, coming up with just ten books I’d recently added to my TBR was fairly difficult considering the fact that I add books to my TBR pile on a day-to-day basis (I seriously have little to no self-restraint and this is why I will never get that pile down). Even as I type this up, I’ve added more. So, this isn’t really accurate. These are merely the ones I could think of off the top of my head. Because, hey, if I can remember them, then I really must want to read them.
Edit: I also happened to type this post up way too early because I ended up knocking out four books on this list already. Again… Whoops.
Top Ten Books I’ve Recently Added To My TBR
(okay… there are twelve here… sue me)
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
- More Than This by Patrick Ness
- I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
- The Dream Thieves by Maggie Steifvater
- Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
six impulse buys + a borrowed book = more additions to the TBR pile
- Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
- Six of Crows by Leigh Barduga
- Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
- All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
- Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
BONUS RE-READS:
- Coraline by Neil Gaiman (reread)
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
HONORABLE MENTIONS (finished this past week):
- Cinder by Marissa Meyer
- The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
- Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Backlist Babe 
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I really do need to read Cinder – My TTT
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I was surprised that I ended up liking it as much as I did. I have a thing for retellings, and this was definitely up there with the fresh ideas it brought to the table. If nothing else, it’s also very quick read (which is always nice)!
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that does help lol
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I loved both More Than This and Six of Crows! Although I will say that there’s a stretch of exposition in More Than This the beginning that’s rather slow and a hurdle to get over but I found the rest to be incredibly thought provoking! So I do hope you enjoy it!
Cheers,
Joey via. thoughts and afterthoughts.
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I’m really looking forward to More Than This ever since I finished up Ness’ The Rest of Us Just Live Here. He has a fairly likable writing style (that seems to fit well with audiobooks). That being said, I get what you mean about that beginning. I put off reading more of More Than This after reading the first place. I suppose I must slog through to get to greatness!
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I’ve only read More Than This, Six of Crows and All The Bright Places from this list and all of them were amazing so you will probably have a great time reading them. I haven’t did my post yet but Simon vs the Homo Sapien agenda will definitely be on there. I’m dying to read it!
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I cannot wait to get to those. I’m currently reading Ness’ The Rest of Us Just Live Here, and I’m really digging his writing style. Simon vs. the Homo Sapien Agenda has been popping up EVERYWHERE, and I am weak to the pressure to read it.
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I read The Rest of Us Just Live Here and I thought it was a bit disappointing to be honest but I hope you like it more than me.
I KNOW RIGHT! It seems like this book just came out of nowhere!
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I think what made it better for me (since everyone thinks it’s the literal worst) is that I experienced it in audiobook format. The guy who read it was PHENOMENAL… I’m also realizing that I’m having a life moment where books like The Rest of Us Just Live Here resonates with me and makes me feel all of the things.
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I don’t think it’s the literal worst, just a little disappointing but I still enjoyed it. Sometimes it might just be the format you experience the book in, but if the story if you can related to the story and connect with it than of course you’re going to enjoy it loads!
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I’m terrible about reviews, but I loved Dream Thieves. Six of Crows is a great start to a new series, if a bit wicked at the end. Persepolis is a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in time, and Dumplin’ is funny and brave. Happy reading!
I’m working on Simon vs. …, and All the Bright Places made my TBR recently, too!
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I cannot wait until my library gets Six of Crows back in its possession. I’m pretty much reeling from the suspense of finally getting to read. Also, I’m happy to hear such good things about Persepolis. I don’t usually get into the serious graphic novels, but I couldn’t pass it up when I spotted it in the bookstore last month.
Happy reading to you as well!
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Persepolis is wonderful! I just finished reading it myself.
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That’s so great! The art style is definitely one I know I’m going to gush over. I’m trying to decide when to read it. It’s just been casually chilling out on my bookshelf for about a month now.
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I want to see your review of More Than This! My TTT
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I really hope it’s a good one. I just picked up my first Ness book this week– The Rest of Us Just Live Here– and I’m loving it so far.
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I’ve been told that’s his weakest book, so be interested to see your review.
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