It's already Tuesday - it doesn't seem like it! This Memorial Day weekend really through me off. Thanks to all those who served. Anyways, the theme this week for Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, is Books I Plan To Have In My Beach Bag This Summer or Books I Think Make Great Beach Reads. I don't really have a "beach bag" or even go to the beach for that matter, I'm taking the first option. The books on this list are all books I plan to read this summer. Here we go, in alphabetical order:
All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka - I watched the movie adaptation Edge of Tomorow: Live Die Repeat with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt not too long and it was awesome. If the book has a fraction of that awesomeness it would still be great!
Cold Days by Jim Butcher - This is the fourteenth installment of The Dresden Files, one of my favorite urban fantasy series. I've just picked up this one and the next one, Skin Game, in paperback and I can't wait to continue Harry's adventure, especially since that ending in Ghost Story!
Downfall by Rob Thurman - This is the ninth installment of the Cal Leandros series, another one of my favorites of the urban fantasy genre. This series just keeps getting better and I can't wait to see where Thurman goes here!
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir - I just picked this new YA fantasy a short time ago and I'm interested in seeing what all the fuss is about.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke - I've head so many amazing things about this novel and I must admit the trailer for the tv show looks absolutely brilliant! I have to read this before I watch the show.
The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi - This sounds like the best kind of weird. And, just look at that cover!
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - I fully expect to love this!
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin - I need to continue this series!
Tricked by Kevin Hearne - This urban fantasy series is quickly becoming one of my favorites as well and I can't wait to see what's next for Atticus O'Sullivan here in the fourth installment of The Iron Druid .
Unbound by Jim C. Hines - I have enjoyed the Magic Ex Libris series so much - as I librarian myself I get quite a kick out of it!
What do you think of my list? Have you read, or want to read any of these books? Until next Tuesday!
I haven't heard of any of these, but I did the same as you with the topic and just listed books I plan to read this summer.
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DeleteOh there are so many books on your list that I want to read! Red Queen, Ember in the Ashes, and Jonathon Strange are at the very top of my own TBR, though they didn't make it to my own list.
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DeleteI haven't heard of most of these books, but I've seen An Ember in the Ashes EVERYWHERE!!! This book is just a must read for me this summer.. I can't wait :)♥
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've read Red Queen back in April? Something like that and LOVED IT!! You must pick it up soon!
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- Jumana @ Books by Jay
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ReplyDeleteI like that your list is so heavy on the fantasy/urban fantasy side of things. I always get pulled towards contemporary romance books in the summer but in the autumn I love a good fantasy book. I haven't heard of a few of your choices so I will go and check them out right now! I have read Red Queen though, but me and it didn't really get on. I am looking forward to reading An Ember in the Ashes though.
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What can I say, I have a major soft spot for fantasy and sci-fi. :D I've never been much for contemporary romance - there are some that I like, but they aren't generally my go to genre. I have heard that about Red Queen before but I'm still looking forward to it.
DeleteThe Red Queen is definitely on my TBR! Been hearing so much about it lately!
ReplyDeleteI have been too - both positive and negative. I'm hoping I love it and I hope you do too. :)
DeleteI've heard a lot about The Red Queen too. Still on the fence if I'm going to read it or not. (I like some fantasy, but mystery is my go-to genre.)
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We'll see what happens - I hope it turns out to be as good as it sounds like it will be. I love me some fantasy and sci-fi, and a great mystery myself. :)
DeleteI haven't read any of these books but my friend loved An Ember in the Ashes so I'm pretty sure I'll be reading it soon. Lovely list. :)
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DeleteAn Ember in the Ashes is an addictive read- hope you love it! I'm also tempted to read Mr. Norrell before seeing the show. I've heard really good things about the Dresden Files! Happy summer reading :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Dresden Files is one of the best urban fantasy out there! :)
DeleteRed Queen is AMAZING! Like, seriously amazing! I hope you enjoy it! I'm dying to get my hands on An Ember in the Ashes!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! Happy reading :D
Thanks very much!
DeleteOoo I really want to read the Iron Druids series! Also Jim Butcher <3
ReplyDeleteGreat list! Will have to check some of them out!
Thanks! You really should - both are fantastic!
DeleteI've tried to read Jonathan Strange several times but I just can't get into it. I don't know why. It's the kind of book I SHOULD enjoy, but I find it kinda slow.
ReplyDeleteIt's exactly the kind of book I should enjoy too so hopefully I'll get into it.
DeleteI've been hearing great things about Red Queen and An Ember In the Ashes, I hope you love them when you pick them up :D
ReplyDeleteSo do I! Thanks for visiting my blog!
DeleteA great list! I have heard of some of the titles. A new Japanese author is interesting and the Finnish author Hannu Rajaniemi I didn´t know of.
ReplyDeleteGeorge R. R. Martin is on my to-be-read-list. Susanna Clarke too. I wish you happy reading!
Thanks very much! I'm really looking forward to them.
DeleteGreat list! I agree with the ASOIAF pick - I flew through the first one but had to put the second one down halfway through because of exams.. But I'm definitely hoping to pick it up again ASAP! And I've heard interesting things about Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.. I'll be interested to hear what you think when you do pick it up!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Dashing Good Books
I can't wait to check them out! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteRed Queen was SO GOOD and I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI really want to get around to An Ember In The Ashes soon too! I was anticipating it so much, but sadly, I haven't been in a fantasy mood lately.
Hope you enjoy all of these!
Olivia @ Fluttering Pages
I hope so too. I'm pretty much always in a fantasy mood. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI have already read Red Queen and I will tell you one thing, IT IS AMAZING! All of the hype is justified with this book, especially if you love dystopian/fantasy books (which you have a lot on your list, so I am going to assume that you do).
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great summer full of good books!
Tessa @ Crazy for YA
That's great to know! Thanks so much!
DeleteI just finished reading An Ember In The Ashes and so I have to say READ IT IMMEDIATELY! It's so good! I've got a copy of Red Queen sat waiting for me to pick up sometime soon! You've got some great choices on your list this week! Happy reading :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I can't wait to read them.
DeleteI need to read my copy of Red Queen. It's been sitting on my shelf since February.
ReplyDeleteMine has too to be honest. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteThe Red Queen is on my TBR list too!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it!
DeleteRed Queen and An Ember in the Ashes both look great. I stared at both of them in Barnes and Noble last weekend and then walked out without either of them. Making decisions on what to read can be so difficult sometimes.
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Amanda
I know ex what you mean!
DeleteI didn't know Edge of Tomorrow was based on a book! I might have to check that out!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of it!
DeleteI definitely want to get to Red Queen and An Ember in the Ashes this summer. Great list!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope you like it!
DeleteRed Queen was really good, and I'll definitely have to read An Ember in the Ashes. Great list, and thanks for stopping by my TTT earlier. :)
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DeleteOoh, I hope you like the GRRM book! I'm only on Clash of Kings which has taken a while to warm up so far but eeeep, I'm excited. xD I seriously love the world building. And I want to try Ember in the Ashes SO SO BADLY!! *flails*
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I hope you'll like them! The world building is fantastic!
DeleteI'm planning on starting Red Queen this week! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and thanks for visiting me too! I hope you enjoy it.
DeleteLooks like a good list! I'm planning to reread Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell soooon.
ReplyDeleteHaving read any of these, expect Red Queen, which I loved! I do want to read Ember in the Ashes! Heard so many great things and you can never go wrong with fantasy! Hope you get to read all of these this summer!
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! Thanks for visiting my blog. :)
DeleteA Storm of Swords!! I just finished that a few weeks ago <3 I've read Red Queen and really enjoyed it, and I really need to catch up with the Dresden series. I've only read 5 of them so far. You're list is excellent! I hope you enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad you're reading the Dresden Files!
DeleteI really enjoyed Red Queen but I could not get through An Ember in the Ashes
ReplyDeleteMissie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
I can't wait to check them out for myself! :)
DeleteI know exactly what you mean - they're great but can be painful. :D
ReplyDeleteWow, FOURTEEN books on Harry the Wizard? :) I only managed one so far and I liked it - I have book 2 at home now and I'm planning on reading it soon. I like seeing people so committed to the series, though, it tells me it's worth continuing.
ReplyDelete15 if you count Skin Game! :)
DeleteGreat list! I haven't read any of these myself, but they all seem perfectly fun and full of action. Hope you get to read them soon.
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