Top Ten Tuesday (#69) (10/14/14)

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

 

Ten Places Books Have Made Me Want To Visit (whether fictional or real)

One of the things that I love the most about books is how they take me to a new place, and they teach me something about a place that I have never been before.  On the flip side, sometimes a book will make me long to revisit a place I've been before, just to see it through the eyes of the characters.  Here are my favorites:

Paris

I've been to Paris, and I loved it.  This book is such a love letter to Paris, that I want to go back and see everything that I missed the first time.

The Hamptons

I've never been to the Hamptons, but man this series made me want to go immediately.

New York City

I've been to New York a bunch of times, too many to count at this point, however there is always something new to see. I don't think I've been back since I read this book, and every time I think of this story, it makes me want to get in my car and take a drive and explore the city a little more.

Amsterdam

This is another place I've been before, however I only spend one day there, and it wasn't even a full day. There is so much more to see that when I read this book, I just wanted to go back so I could finish exploring the city.

Australia

I want to go to Australia SO badly. Many of the books that I've read haven't glamorized Australia, they are contemporaries, so they are just slices of life, but still, every time I read a book set in Australia, I want to go even more.

Hogwarts

Being a muggle, I will never get to go to Hogwarts, but how cool is the Wizarding World.  I mean, besides he who must not be named, and all that ugly stuff.

All of Europe

I love Europe, I have had such amazing trips no matter which country/city I've been to. This whole series makes me wish I had the time and money to explore Europe even more. 

London

I absolutely adore London.  If I could figure out a way to live there, I would in a heartbeat.  It's EXPENSIVE though, so I can't imagine being able to afford it.  In the meantime, every time I read a story set in London, I have an absolute longing to go back.  

Italy

I keep a list of the 10 countries I want to visit.  It's my own bucket list of travel.  There are two separate places in Italy on my list.  Although I didn't love this book, it made me want to go to Italy all over again.

Greece

I realize this is a very Europe heavy list.  I always wanted to see Greece, and after reading this series, my longing increased a ton.  It sounds so amazing and beautiful. 

Top Ten Tuesday (#38) (12/10/13)

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Top Ten Books On My Winter TBR

There are a lot that I mentioned in my previous posts.  So if a book ended up on both of those lists, ahem Evertrue and Ignite Me, it won't end up on this one.  As ever, I am also limiting this to books that are scheduled to be published during the winter solstice:  December 21, 2013-March 19, 2014.

Killer Frost (Mythos Academy #6) by Jennifer Estep

This was mentioned in my sequel list, but I love this series, and I can't wait for this one.

Cress (Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer

I have the ARC, I just have to read it.  I love this series.

Enders (Starters #2) by Lissa Price

I feel like I have waited forever for this book to come out.  It seems as if I read the first one 10 years ago.  I may have to refresh my memory.

Fragile Spirits (Souls #2) by Mary Lindsey

Like Enders, this book seems like it has taken forever to come out.  I have to refresh my memory for the first book.

Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott

Another ARC I have that I need to get to reading soon.  I can't wait.

Me Since You by Laura Wiess

Another ARC just waiting to be read.  I love a good contemporary, and I hope this lives up to my expectations.

Panic by Lauren Oliver

I was disappointed how the Delirium series ended, but I look forward to reading this one.  I have the ARC, not I just have to read it.

The Shadow Prince (Into the Dark #1) by Bree Despain

I really enjoyed her last series, and I look forward to reading this one.

Wayfarer (Tales of Beauty & Madness #2) by Lili St. Crow

I found the first book in this series to be very interesting.  I didn't love it, so I hope this book ends up being better.

Kissing in Italian (Flirting in Italian #2) by Lauren Henderson

Another book that feels like I have been waiting for.  I actually remember a lot about the first book, so this one better be worth it.  




 

"Waiting On" Wednesday (#23) Kissing in Italian (Flirting in Italian #2) by Lauren Henderson

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

Kissing in Italian (Flirting in Italian #2) by Lauren Henderson
Expected publication: March 11th 2014 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers

From Goodreads: 
In addition to her studies, Violet loves the arts, the shopping, and the friendships she's found in Italy. But secretly, her main objective is to learn about her true identity and family history. She never imagined she would fall in love with handsome Italian Luca. And he feels the same about her. But there are certain rumors circulating, that if proven to be true will forbid that they end up together. They need answers, but are they prepared for the truth?

Why I'm Waiting:
Finally!  I have been waiting for this for what seems like forever.  As soon as I finished the first book, I was ready for this one.  I need answers to this mystery too.