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21 Sept 2021

Top Ten Tuesday (22): Top Ten Books on My Fall 2021 To-Read List

21 September 1 Comments

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. See all the posts every week by clicking on the link to read their blog!


I'm a week behind because I had a blog tour last week but I thought I'd share what's on my to-read pile!

Today's post is all about the books I want to read during this fall season. I have a bunch of books I want to get through before the end of the year, so here's what I have on my TBR!

I don't really like spooky or horror books so I tend to not have too many of them on my TBR ever, but especially not during the spooky season!




What is on your TBR this fall? Any books that match - let me know and we can buddy read!
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7 Sept 2021

Top Ten Tuesday (21): Top Ten Books Guaranteed to Put a Smile On Your Face

07 September 0 Comments

  

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. See all the posts every week by clicking on the link to read their blog!

Today's Top Ten Tuesday theme is all about books that I think will put a smile on your face, which means they put a smile on mine! I tried to give you a mix of genres and even ones that put a smile on my face AFTER it crushed my soul, so enjoy those!
 
 

What books always make you smile?
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24 Aug 2021

Top Ten Tuesday (20): Top Ten Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time

24 August 9 Comments

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. See all the posts every week by clicking on the link to read their blog!

Today's prompt for Top Ten Tuesday is "Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time" and I have sooo many of these! I always wish I could forget books once I finish them or a series so I have the joy of reading them all over again.

Sometimes I wonder, though, if I read a book again and didn't remember it, if I would like it as much as the first time around. What if I didn't like it the next time.

These books are a mix of nostolgia for some books that I read when I was younger, or some books that really changed my perspective, and others that just changed the course of a story.

With that existential crisis in mind, here's the list of books I wish I could read again!

 

Spotlight on...

AIR AWAKENS

Author: Elise Kova
Series: Air Awakens #1
Source: eARC provided by publisher
Publisher: Silver Wing Press
Publication Date: August 27, 2015
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Summary:
A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond...

The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.

Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world.

Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined.
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Why I Wish I Could Read It Again for the First Time...

I think this is a bit of nostalgia for me. Air Awakens is one of the first indie series that I read as a blogger and I absolutely loved it! The world building, the romance, the magic - all of it was so lush and wonderful. I have read it again since reading it for the first time and it still holds up for me.

I loved that this mixed so many aspects of fantasy together to create the world. The premise felt a little like Avatar: The Last Air Bender to me but I loved that show so I obviously had no difficulty with that. I thought the pacing of the book was really good, it started off very quickly and while Vhalla tried to slow down the inevitable of being a sorcerer, her magic kept blossoming and growing. I liked the idea that magic was seen as something to fear rather than something that everyone celebrated. 

Since then, I have followed Elise Kova's career - even being the Rivet Guild lead for THE ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM and starting a Goodreads Fan Club for Air Awakens. I absolutely love everything that has come since, and Kova's work has only gotten stronger over time culminating with her Married to Magic series.

I highly recommend checking out this series, Kova's work, and working through her extensive body of works. Each is better than the next, so I hope you enjoy!

What are some books you would like to read again for the first time? Do any of our books overlap?
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17 Aug 2021

Top Ten Tuesday (19): Top 10 Favourite Places to Read

17 August 1 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. See all the posts every week by clicking on the link to read their blog!

Today's prompt for Top Ten Tuesday is "Favourite Places to Read" and I struggled with thinking of more than a few. But here's where I enjoy reading the most!
  1. My bed while I am waking up for the day or unwinding for the night.
  2. My couch while I take my lunch break.
  3. In the car while on a road trip or just getting groceries (is there really a difference in this year of COVID lol) - audiobooks for the win!
  4. My office while I'm doing some blogging or playing video games.
  5. Any outdoor space that is covered by shade, especially if it has a nice seat.
  6. While I'm working so the days go faster - audiobooks for the win!
  7. While relaxing in the bathtub, usually with a bath bomb and a nice glass of wine.
  8. Any waiting room while I have to wait for an appointment and can sneak even a few minutes in.
  9. In my kitchen at the table while I have my morning tea.
  10. Literally anywhere I can!

Where do you like to read?
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