TOP TEN BOOKS I READ IN 2018

Happy 2019 Book Lovers!

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly Meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. 

This week’s meme is: Best Books I Read in 2018!

I can’t believe 2019 is here so fast! This past year seemed to just fly by. I didn’t read a lot, but fortunately I did discover some books that I loved. Take a look at my list below. It was very hard narrowing the list down to 10 only! Clicking the book covers will take you to Goodreads.

The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware – I loved the writing in this book. The mystery wasn’t completely obvious and Hal was a great character. 

The Vanishing Season (Ellery Hathaway #1) by Joanna Schaffhausen – I loved the main character in this book. She is a survivor and she doesn’t care whose feathers she ruffles as long as justice is served. The mystery portion was well done. 

Blood Type (Blood Type #1) by K.A. Linde – I was unsure about this book when I first started it. The more I read, the more pulled into the story I got. It’s not your typical paranormal romance that’s for sure. 

Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb – This was a very atmospheric gothic style read. I enjoyed following Kate on her journey and seeing the outcome of everything play out. 

Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren – This was my top read of 2018. It was a very cute friends to lover romance. It made me laugh and smile all throughout the book. 

 Hate Notes by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward – This romance was as laugh out loud funny as it was sweet and swoon worthy.

Risk: Part 1 by Nina Levine – This one is a romance quickie. Shorty and steamy. I loved the two main characters and I cannot wait to see what happens in Part 2.  

                                            

Fight or Flight by Samantha Young – This hate to love romance was so much fun to read. Caleb and Ava stole my heart. Their banter and chemistry kept me turning pages. 

Midnight Wolf (Shifters Unbound #11) by Jennifer Ashley – I fell in love with the two main characters. They are both headstrong and capable of handling themselves, yet when they are together it works perfectly. This paranormal romance was so easy to devour. 

                                                                                                                                                            

Promises & Primroses (Mayfield Family #1) by Josi Kilpack – I adored this historical romance. The main character is strong and independent, especially for that time period.  

Murder Notes & Murder Girl (Lilah Love #1 & #2) by Lisa Renee Jones – I love this series. The mystery aspect is well done and the romance is not overdone.

Top Ten Tuesday: 2017 Debuts I’m Excited For

It has been quite a while since I last participated in Top Ten Tuesday. I thought why not start again in 2017. There are so many books releasing this year that it almost seems impossible to keep track of what I want to read. This week’s list focuses on the top ten 2017 debuts I cannot wait to get my little hands on. The books are in no particular order. Clicking on the book image will take you to Goodreads. Are any of these books on your list??

F.Y.I: Top Ten Tuesday is sponsored by The Broke and the Bookish.


1. Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George. There is no image for this book yet. It sounds like a cool retelling of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.

 

      

 

Top Ten Tuesday: My Summer 2013 TBR List

Summer is fast approaching and what better way to spend it than by soaking up the sun, drinking ice tea, and reading a good book. For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, the list will focus on my TBR list for the summer. Books shown below will be released from June 21^st through September 22^nd.  This list was a hard one for me! I didn’t realize how many books that I want to read are coming out this summer, so my list has 11 books instead of the normal 10. J

F.Y.I: Top Ten Tuesday is sponsored by The Broke and the Bookish.

    

     

     

       

     

Top Ten Favorite Books I Read Before I Became a Blogger

 This weeks Top Ten Tuesday is about my favorite ten books that I read before I became a blogger.

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish blog. 

As a warning I will admit now that some of the books I am listing below will have shown up on previous lists. To me they are just that awesome. 

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - This book has come up a few times in my TTT Lists, but I cannot help it. It is one of my all-time favorite reads. Jane Austen rocks.

The Coffin Quilt by Ann Rinaldi - A book involving the feud between the Hatfield and the McCoys? I was sold. It’s a children/teen historical fiction book, but I still love to re-read it. 

The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer - (I know, I know, but don’t judge me!) I resisted to read the books and watch the movies for so long. Then thanks to a friend, I got hooked on the books. What can I say?  I enjoyed them a lot. 

Burned by Ellen Hopkins - This was the first book I had ever read by Ellen Hopkins. The story and the characters felt real and I liked it so much I was pimping it out to all of my friends shortly after I finished it. 

Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. I love to shop, so naturally a book about a girl living in London who is obsessed with shopping was right up my alley. 

A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly - Here is another book making a repeat performance on my list. I loved Mattie and her thirst/love for words and knowledge. 

Gabriel’s Inferno & Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard - Words cannot express how much I truly adored these two books. A story about love, forgiveness, healing, and much more. I loved them. So excited about book three releasing in December!

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - I thought Beautiful Disaster was just awesome sauce. Enough said. 

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Little Women is a great classic that I believe everyone should read at least once in their lifetime. 

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater I read this book after I became a blogger, but I had wanted it beforehand, so I went out and bought it as fast as I could. I didn't have any intention of blogging it, but because I loved the Raven Boys so much I had to. Blue is a great character and I am very, very excited to get The Dreams Thieves when it releases in September.

Top Ten Books I Recommend The Most

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, is about the top ten books I recommend the most to just about anyone and everyone that I can.
As a reminder, Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish blog. 
So here is my list, in no particular order!

 Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

 The Gemma Doyle Series by Libba Bray

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

 

A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly

Burn by Ellen Hopkins

Pivot Point by Kaise West

The Oath by Frank Peretti

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones

Gabriel’s Inferno by Sylvain Reynard

That was my list, what is yours?? Show me your links below! J