Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Top Ten Tuesday - My TBR List Hates Me!!


This is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. They feature a different top ten list every week. This week's topic is recent books I added to my TBR . . . also known as even more books added to my ever-growing TBR list. 

 I have put a temporary moratorium on buying any more books so I haven't purchased any of them yet. But soon . . . 

1. The rest of the Lunar Chronicles series - after recently reading Cinder, let me just say this: I get the hype. I absolutely loved this book and I can't wait to read the rest!

2. Hollow City - another continuation of a series. I finished Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children last week and it was so amazing. I need to read the sequel!

3. 17 and Gone by Nova Ren Suma - I really loved her book The Walls Around Us and I have heard great things about this one as well.

4. Not Otherwise Specified by Hannah Moscowitz - a story about a black lesbian struggling to fit in

5. Little Peach by Peggy Kern - Shannon from It Starts At Midnight talked up this book so much that I must read it. It's about a runaway girl lured into prostitution.

6. Made for You by Melissa Marr - a suspenseful novel about a girl who wakes up from a car crash, able to foresee others people's deaths when they touch her.

7. Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum - Book Riot has really been talking up this book. It's about a married American living in Switzerland who begins having an affair. 

 8. Made You Up by Francesca Zappia - a book about a girl struggling with schizophrenia

 9. The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson - a story about a boy struggling with his identity and his desire to be a girl

 10. Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed - a story about a woman struggling to resist her parents and an arranged marriage
What books have you recently added to your TBR? Have you read any on my list? Any recommendations on which ones I should read first?
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  1. Captivated ReaderMarch 31, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I want to read Hausfrau!! Here's a link to my TTT post this week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/03/ten-books-you-recently-added-to-your-to.html

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 11:18 AM

      Oh yes Captivated Reader, I saw that on your list! I have heard so many great things.

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  2. Joy March 31, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I don't blame you one bit about The Lunar Chronicles. It truly is an addictive series. I recently added a couple to my TBR list: Everything, Everything and The New Neighbor. Both are review copies.

    Good luck!

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      Joyous Reads, I have Everything, Everything on my TBR as well. It looks so good!

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  3. Lois TinúvielMarch 31, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I need to read the Lunar Chronicles as well. I've kept putting them off but I should just get them done. :)

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      Lois, I had Cinder on my Kindle for the longest time and can't believe I just read it. I hope you get to it soon!

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  4. NicoleMarch 31, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Ah enjoy reading the rest of The Lunar Chronicles! Personally I think the story gets better with each book! And Little Peach was a recent add for me too but I'm going to need to mentally prepare for that one since its such a difficult subject.

    Nicole @ The Quiet Concert

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      Nicole, you are so right about Little Peach. I am sure the book is awesome, but I know it's going to be so incredibly heavy.

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  5. Tracy March 31, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I recently bought Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children so I definitely need to read that one soon. I hope you get to all of these soon!

    Here are my Top Ten!

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      Tracy, I do hope you get to it soon! I had it on my Kindle for well over a year and can't believe I just read it last week. Did you know they are making a movie based on the book? I think that is what inspired me to go ahead and read it.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Great list!! We've got The Lunar Chronicles in common! The cover of Made For You is so pretty!

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 6:43 PM

      Thank you! I am really looking forward to reading the rest of The Lunar Chronicles. Cinder was so good!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Great list! I hope to get around to the other books in the Lunar Chronicles at some point (though at this rate with all the other books in my TBR queue, it'll probably be once the series is completed xD).

    My TTT

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    1. CynthiaMarch 31, 2015 at 6:44 PM

      Ha, I know what you mean. My TBR is crazy long! I am surprised I was able to start it already. But Cinder has been on my Kindle for a while. :)

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  8. ChrissiReadsMarch 31, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Yay! You've got some amazing books on your list! <3 I hope you enjoy them all. Thanks as ever, for stopping by my blog!

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  9. SusanMarch 31, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    The Lunar Chronicles series is the best. One of my absolute favorites. I hope you love it and all the rest of your books!

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:25 PM

      Thanks Susan! If the rest of the series is anything like Cinder, I am sure I will love it.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    I love the Lunar books, and I also still need to read Hollow City. Looks like you have some great books to read -- hope you enjoy them!

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      Thank you bookshelffantasies! I am very excited to read Hollow City. I am sure I will enjoy all of these books.

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  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    I hope you get to the Lunar Chronicles soon! Although, it wouldn't be a bad idea to prolong it just a tad bit, since the final installment will be released in November :P

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:27 PM

      Thanks Claudia! And you are very right. I was thinking about waiting until closer to that time and then binge read the rest of them at once. I don't want to wait months and months for the final one!

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  12. C.J.March 31, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Curses! Now you make me want to add more books to my TBR. :P Little Peach sounds really gritty and interesting. You also have a lot that are also on my TBR, although not my top ten. 17 & Gone has been chastising me from my bookshelf for like a year.

    C.J.
    My TTT

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:27 PM

      Thanks C.J.! That is the bad thing about these top ten lists: looking at everyone else's posts always add even more to my TBR.

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  13. Alex BrennanMarch 31, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I'm so glad you are liking The Lunar Chronicles! I absolutely love them. :D Hollow City is one of those books that I have to get to, it's been sitting on my shelf since it came out! Maybe I'll read it next month. Great list!

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT.
    Alex @ The Book Banner

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks Alex! I really can't wait to read the rest of The Lunar Chronicles!

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  14. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    The Lunar Chronicles are SOOO good and I can't wait for Winter! New follower!

    Lizzie @ lizziethesarcasticblonde.blogspot.com

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks so much Lizzie! If the rest of the series is anything like Cinder, I am sure I will love it. :)

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  15. Mallory @ The Local MuseApril 1, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    I will have to add The Art of Being Normal to my TBR, it looks great and I love all the gender themes happening in YA right now!
    Thanks for stopping by The Local Muse

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks Mallory! The diversity when it comes to gender and sexuality this year in YA is awesome! So many great books to look forward to.

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  16. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    I hope you enjoy the other Lunar Chronicles books! Scarlet is my favorite, with Cress a close second. I love that series so much!
    I also really enjoyed Made You Up. :)

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:31 PM

      Thanks Danielle! I have a feeling I will love the whole Lunar Chronicles series. Cinder was fantastic!

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  17. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightApril 1, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    Aw thanks for the mention! It is a very important book, I still think about it when I see stories on the news and such. Also, I am right there with you needing to finish The Lunar Chronicles! I can't wait to read Written in the Stars (in fact, I should add it to my Amazon wish list, thanks for reminding me!) and I am reading Made You Up soon too! Off to check out 17 & Gone, because I really did love the author's writing, even if I wasn't sold on the book ;) GREAT list!
    Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:32 PM

      Thanks Shannon! The bad part about all these top ten lists is adding more to your TBR or wish list. Glad I could add a few more to yours. :)

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  18. CG @ Paper FuryApril 1, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Made For You is AWESOME. I mean, in a psychotic scary way. xD I was on the edge of my seat the whoooole time.
    I want to read Little Peach but it does sound really depressing...
    OMG YES READ THE LUNAR CHRONICLES ASAP. I'm so excited for the final one! Although I hear it's the size of a small planet. Still! I WILL SURVIVE.

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

      Thanks Cait! I am so happy that you enjoyed Made for You. I love books that can be a bit psychotic. And if the rest of The Lunar Chronicles series is anything like Cinder, I am sure I will love it!

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  19. Loony LiterateApril 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    OOOOH great choices - YES to The Lunar Chronicles!!! I also can't wait to read Made You Up - it sounds so amazing :)

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  20. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I haven't read quite a few books on your list -- but a lot of them I've marked as to-be-read. I LOVE the Lunar Chronicles, though! They are brilliant. Also, Made For You was CREEPY, but good.

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed Made for You. I love creepy books!

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  21. Laura Plus BooksApril 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I need to get on with the Lunar Chronicles as well! I've read the first and second book and the fourth one is coming out already! Time really flies. Hope we can both continue it soon!

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    1. CynthiaApril 2, 2015 at 2:35 PM

      Thanks Laura! I was thinking I might wait unit Winter comes out before I read the others in the series. That way, I won't have to wait to finish the series! :)

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  22. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)April 1, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Love seeing what's on everyone's lists. One day I'll get to the Lunar Chronicles :D

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  23. Lyn KayeApril 4, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    I just bought Not Otherwise Specified for Kindle, and I am so super excited!

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    1. CynthiaApril 4, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Lyn, I hope you enjoy it! I am very excited to read it as well. :)

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