Top Ten Tuesday (#98) (07/07/15) Top Ten Hyped Books I've Never Read

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Top Ten Hyped Books I've Never Read

So so many books that could be added to this list.  Some I want to read and I just haven't gotten to, and others will remain unread.  Here are my 10.

Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) by Kristin Cashore

I've heard so many good things about this book, and it's been sitting on my shelf and on my Kindle forever, I just don't know when or if I'll ever get to it.
 

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

I can't believe I haven't read this book yet.  It seems like the kind of read I would love, I just never got around to it.

Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth

I am actually half way through this book, I just completely lost interest.  I pretty much know what happens, so I don't feel like I'm missing too much, it's just kind of a thorn in my side that I never finished it.

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

I read the first few book in the Mortal Instruments series, and then I lost interest in reading the rest of them.  I know people love this series, I just don't know that I'll ever get to it.  Sadly I own this both in print and as an ebook.

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

I have a confession, I've only ever read two John Green books. This and Paper Towns could be interchangeable in that I haven't read either one.  I do plan on reading both at some point.

Going Bovine by Libba Bray

Another book that I can't believe I haven't read yet.  I have really enjoyed the other Libba Bray books, so I'm not sure why I never read this one.  Maybe one day.
 

I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore

Never going to happen.  I doubt I will ever read this book despite owning it.

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1) by Laini Taylor

 Another series where I've heard amazing things.  I really have no excuse for not reading this series, particularly because it is so loved. Maybe one day.

Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu

 See above.  No excuses except for lack of time.

Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

At some point I will read this book only to get it off my list of books I haven't read.  It seems like every time this book ends up on it.  People LOVE it, and I did read the first few chapters, I just got distracted by something else before I got beyond that point.  One day.

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

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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 (#65) (08/12/14)

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Top Ten Books I'm Not Sure I Want To Read

There are some books that people love, and I should read them, I'm just not sure that I would love them as well.  Feel free to make a case of any of them in the comments below.

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1) by Laini Taylor

 There is a common thread among many of these books.  I have heard amazing things about this series, I just don't see myself reading it.

 Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) by Kristin Cashore

 People seem to LOVE this book, and I often feel like the only person who hasn't read it.  However, it just doesn't seem like the type of book I would like.

Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu

 Another book that people seemed to love, I just couldn't get interested in reading it.

Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky #1) by Veronica Rossi

I feel like I missed something big when I skipped reading this series.  Maybe one day I'll get to it, heck, I've even met the author, and have a signed copy of this.

 

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas

 Another book that just doesn't seem that interesting to me, even though I've heard really good things about it.

The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns #1) by Rae Carson

The positive is that I've heard the first book is the best one in the series and it goes downhill.  It makes me kind of happy that I probably won't be reading it.

The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran #1) by Nancy Farmer

This book has won a ton of awards, it just doesn't make me want to read it.

I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore

I think I've avoided this one on principle.  Maybe it's good.  I have no desire to see the movie either.

The Iron King (The Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa

I don't like Faeries.  People seem to LOVE this series, but my distaste for faeries has kept me away.

Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

It's the aliens.  It just seems like it would be too out there for me, even though it's an incredibly popular book.

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

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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.

Stacking the Shelves (#3)

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews where bloggers share what they got throughout the week!

 I didn't get to post this last week because I was out of town, so this is two weeks of books.

Won:

Recalled (Death Escorts #1) by Cambria Hebert
From The  Reader Girls Blog

Crewel (Crewel World #1) by Gennifer Albin
From Bailey @ IB Book Blogging

Forty Days (Neima's Ark #1) by Stephanie Parent
From Angie @ Pinkindle Reads & Reviews

Famous Last Words by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski (ARC)
From Tara @ Hobbitsies

Opal (Lux #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout And TONS of swag 
From Misty @ Kindle Obsessed

Never Gone by Laurel Garver 
From Brandi @ BLKosiner's Book Blog

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
From Susan @ The Book Bag

Flight (The Crescent Chronicles #1) by Alyssa Rose Ivy
From The Paranormal Sisters

Tons of ARCs and Swag Including:
Starting From Here by Lisa Jenn Bigelow
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
Surviving High School (Surviving High School #1) by M. Doty (I've already read this, it's cute)
Skinny by Donna Cooner
My Own Revolution by Carolyn Marsden
Operative (Ganzfield #5) by Kate Kaynak 
From Book Sellers Without Borders

 

For Review:

School Spirits (School Spirits #1) by Rachel Hawkins 

From the Library:

Let the Sky Fall (Let the Sky Fall #1) by Shannon Messenger

 

Bought for my Nook/Kindle:

Nightshade (Nightshade #1) by Andrea Cremer
The Prince (The Selection 0.5) by Kiera Cass
Cruisin' by Sarah Mlynowski
Radiate by Marley Gibson
The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back by Sariah Wilson
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (Love this book)
The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding
Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend by Becca Ann
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Belles (Belles #1) by Jen Calonita
Unbroken (Cedar Cove #1) by Melody Grace (It was o.k.) 
The Lost Soul (Fallen Souls #1) by Jessica Sorensen
Wait for You (Wait for You #1) by J. Lynn, Jennifer L. Armentrout
Darkness Before Dawn (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy #1) by J.A. London