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And yet, my TBR list of books that I own is pretty intimidating. In a good way. But uh, it’s a lot. (And let’s not talk about the TBR list of books I don’t own, but want rather badly—that list is out of control.)
I’m pretty positive I won’t read all of the books I own before the end of the year. But despite that, I’ll continue to buy more at every opportunity (and will do so with a smile on my face. Some might call it an addiction. I call it a passion).
Here are just a sample of some of the books at the top of said list:
- Half Wild by Sally Green (pre-ordered, so don’t have it yet, but still technically owned)
- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (also pre-ordered)
- Heartsick by Caitlin Sinead
- A Vault of Sins by Sarah Harian
- The Star Thief by Jamie Grey
- The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey
- Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
As I’ve spoken to a rather large sampling of bookworms online, I know this happy epidemic of buying or borrowing books despite owning many many many unread books is a laughably common thing. And the funny thing is, the more I read every year, the more the list grows (probably because I buy books more quickly? I don’t know).
As this seemed like a rather fun discussion, I thought I’d turn the table over to you guys. Do you have an owned TBR list? What are some of the books on the top of yours?
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Let's see ... I have INKED by Eric Smith, CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander, SCARLET by A. C. Gaughen, WITHER by Lauren Stefano, COMPULSION by Martina Boone, LEVIATHAN by Scott Westerfield, and THE DARKEST MINDS by Alexandra Bracken.
And that's just what's on my Kindle. Somebody please take that one-click buy away from me. (But not really.)
I currently have 19 physical TBR books staring at me from my office corner...including but not limited to BOSSYPANTS by Tina Fey, BELLMAN & BLACK by Diane Setterfield, SWEET UNREST by Lisa Maxwell, LOOP by Karen Akins, THE HUNDRED THOUSAND KINGDOMS by N.K. Emission, and THE LOVELY AND THE LOST by Page Morgan.
That''s not even counting what's on my Kindle!
I have a really big pile... I always insist that I read a copy of my book before I put it on the shelves, so a lot are rereads. It includes books like PRETTIES by Scott Westerfeld, and the second Vampirates book. I also have a bunch of eBooks to read, but the books I'm most excited about are SIX OF CROWS by Leigh Bardugo, LION HEART by A.C. Gaughen, and THE WORLD FORGOT by Martin Leicht which I have preordered.
And when I was buying things I forgot I needed to preorder WINTER by Marissa Meyer because whooooo can bear to live without knowing what happens having all the ships live happily ever after. D:
I know that with my religious background I hear a lot (from other people; not my family) that cursing/sex/drugs are to be avoided in writing, but, like you said, it's something I see right through. The people who don't see right through it probably haven't spent a lot of time with teenagers. And yeah, some kids curse so much that what could have been a three-word sentence is fifteen words, but writers also have a story to keep telling. And if cursing or sex or drugs is what it takes to make the story the story, then I'll accept it—and reading about the act is not the same as doing the act. Ya don't get drunk from reading about alcohol (although that would be interesting).
I definitely agree that reading about cursing/sex/drugs/what-have-you does not equate to doing all or any of those. Nor does it encourage people to take part of something they wouldn't have otherwise taken part of (which is an argument I sometimes hear).
What a coincidence, I'm reading Inked right now! Compulsion is on my buy list, but I haven't picked it up yet.
Also, I know what you mean lol.
I just counted my physical TBR (not counting Nook books) because you made me curious, and apparently I'm at 21. Heh.
I haven't heard of many of those, but Bossypants I've heard pretty good things about and Loop looks interesting. :) Happy reading!
Yes! I have a separate section for unread books, too—I won't shelve them in place until I've read them. Which makes shelving my books after I've read feel special. :)
Six of Crows! Oh man, I am so so so excited for that one. I've also heard quite a bit about Pretties and Marissa Meyer's books, though I haven't read either...
Six of Crows... I'm so curious. I've just been reading the companion fairy tales to the Grisha Trilogy (try reading Witch of Duva all alone in somebody else's house at midnight, heh) and I'm super excited to see what she comes up with next. The Uglies series is close to my heart, just because it was one of the first books that really made me think about my own society; Marissa Meyer... I don't know. If you ever read them, you'll have to tell me what you think.
They are on my radar, so hopefully I will eventually get around to them! So much to read, so little time...
Sure do. http://jessicavaskobooks.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-owned-tbr-list.html
At the top of my list are VANISHING GIRLS by Lauren Oliver, WHERE SHE WENT by Gayle Forman, and LET IT SNOW by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle.
I was curious so I looked at your full list. I've read HOURGLASS (which is a fun read!), LOSING IT (which was my first NA—and I really enjoyed it!) and HOOKED, which I think I reviewed here? Or at least I mentioned it...anyway that one has some interesting points.
I keep eyeing the cover of VANISHING GIRLS. I'll have to take a closer look!
I haven't read any NA yet, maybe I'll move that one to the top of my list! I need something a little quicker and more upbeat after NEVER LET ME GO.
LOSING IT is definitely a fun (and funny) read. I enjoyed it, and I'm glad I read it because I totally love NA now. :)
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