Top Ten Tuesday (#66) (08/19/14)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten Eight Books People Have Been Telling You That You MUST Read

This is really hard because almost nobody tells me that I must read a book.  I am usually the one that doles out recommendations.  But here are my best efforts.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan

I know this is middle grade, but people have told me that it's amazing.  I love Harry Potter, so I'm sure I would love this too.

Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Last week people said to give this one a chance.  I know people love it, maybe one day.

Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna #1) by Kendare Blake

Another book that has been highly recommended to me.  I will read it eventually.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

People have told me that this book is amazing.  One day I'll read it.

 

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

I've heard that this book is absolutely beautiful.  I've been meaning to get to it for years.

Catching Jordan (Hundred Oaks #1) by Miranda Kenneally

If there was ever a book that was exactly my type, this would be it.  I have been told by numerous people that I would love it.  It has been on my short list of books to read for 3 years running.  I will get to it at some point.

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

I've been told that this book is awesome and that I would love it.  I will get to it eventually.

Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1) by Cassandra Clare

I've read the first couple of books in the Mortal Instruments series, and I've been told these are just as good.

Top Ten Tuesday (#49) (03/04/14)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten Popular/Prolific Authors I've Never Read

I have read a wide variety of authors, but there are some popular authors where I've never read a single book they've written.  Some of these only have a few books, others have a ton.  Some of these authors are more popular than others. Most of these I'm ashamed I haven't read any of their books.

Amanda Hocking

She's written a lot of books.  Some are really popular, both those that were self-published and those that were picked up by major publishers.  I own half of them, I haven't read any yet.

 Jackson Pearce

I may be more ashamed that I haven't read any of her books than any other author on this list.  The reason?  I've met her, I own every single one of her books, and I follow her on twitter.  I have no excuse.

James Dashner

The Maze Runner series was popular, and now he has a new series coming out.  He's also been on the NYT best seller list forever.  I've just never read any of his books.

 Jen Calonita

She's written a few series, and I own many of her books, I just haven't read them yet.

 Jennifer L. Armentrout

This is one I'm kind of embarrassed about.  Her books are insanely popular, and I own a few.  I just need to read them.

 Julie Kagawa

Her books are really, really popular and beloved.  I own many of them, I've read none.

 Kiersten White

She's on her second series, and I haven't read any books in either series.  I own several, but just haven't read them.

 Lauren Myracle

She's written a bunch of YA books as well as MG, and children's I have read none of them.  Once again, I own a bunch though.

 Rick Riordan

In my defense, these are more middle grade books.  They were published long after I was reading MG, and I never caught up.  I've heard they're awesome though!

Tamora Pierce

She is beloved and prolific.  I haven't read a single book she's written.