Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s challenge was to pick 10 books that have been on your TBR the longest, but last week’s was similar to that when I did 10 books I couldn’t believe I haven’t read, so I decided to go in the opposite direction this week!
1. Frozen Charlotte – Alex Bell
This is a YA horror story in which a girl is so afraid of bones that she tries to cut out her own skeleton? Sounds twisted enough for me.
2. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet – Becky Chambers
I was literally just told it’s a book about “gays in space” and clicked “want to read”. #notsorry
3. Amal Unbound – Aisha Saeed
This was in a recent list of upcoming MG/YA releases with positive Muslim rep, and it sounded so sweet, and the cover is so lovely, that I had to add it.
4. We Are Never Meeting in Real Life – Samantha Irby
This honestly just sounds hilarious.
5. Don’t Call Us Dead – Danez Smith
I feel like so many of my friends have been raving about this poetry collection lately.
6. Akata Witch – Nnedi Okorafor
I actually could have sworn this had already been on my TBR. Why it wasn’t, the world will never know… But it sounds awesome, and not only do I want to support more marginalized authors this year, but I also want to support more international authors! (Nnedi is Nigerian.)
7. We Were Eight Years in Power – Ta-Nehisi Coates
I occasionally get in the mood for a good nonfic read that’s going to make me rage and cry a lot, so this own-voice book about systemic racism, Obama’s presidency, and more should fit that bill. *grabs kleenex*
8. Speak: The Graphic Novel – Laurie Halse Anderson
Why the hell did nobody tell me that one of my favorite books of my teen years was being made into a graphic novel, by one of my absolute favorite GN artists (Emily Carroll)?! As soon as I saw this, I pre-ordered it RIGHT THAT MOMENT. (It comes out today, by the way!)
9. The Summer Children – Dot Hutchison
The finale to The Collector trilogy, which some of you may know as the series that started with The Butterfly Garden. I’ve been following the series since its inception and I can’t wait to see how it ends. <3
10. Sky in the Deep – Adrienne Young
I have no clue what this book is, where it came from, or why it’s getting hit so hard with the hype train right now, but it sounds pretty cool. I decided not to request an ARC because my plate is full, but I’m going to keep an eye out for trusted reviewers’ thoughts on it over the next few months!
What was the last book you added to your TBR?
Shayna
February 6, 2018I’m screaming a little that Speak is a graphic novel! I didn’t know that either. Thanks for sharing!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018You’re welcome! I can’t wait to read it!
Plot Monster
February 6, 2018The last book I added was Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018That’s a good one! I hope you enjoy it!
Cheryl Malandrinos
February 6, 2018I haven’t read any of these. The cover on We Are Never Meeting in Real Life is so funny. Thanks for sharing.
https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2018/02/top-ten-tuesday-books-that-have-been-on.html
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018It really is cute! Thanks! 🙂
ChrissiReads
February 6, 2018There’s a lot of books on here that look incredibly intriguing! The last book I added was a non-fiction memoir! Not my usual sort!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Oooh, I’ve been getting into memoirs a bit more lately. Some of them are really good!
Kathy @ Books & Munches
February 6, 2018We Are Never Meeting In Real Life is on my wishlist simply because of the cover.
That kitty is so cuuuute.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Lmao, isn’t it? It’s very eye-catching. I hear the author is hilarious.
Kathy @ Books & Munches
February 8, 2018Has to be with a cover like that? Seriously; it raises some high comedian expectations. I think. Something like that.
Ceri
February 6, 2018Oh my God, read We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and then buy her first book, Meaty. Samantha Irby is too hilarious and such a brilliant writer! 😀
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Ooooh wonderful! Bumping it higher on my TBR now. Thank you! 🙂
Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughts
February 6, 2018We are Never Meeting in Real Life.
11/10 would read this book based on the title only.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Isn’t it perfect? I swear, it called to my little introverted soul, lol.
Eve Langell
February 6, 2018Oh Sky in the Deep is one I have been eyeing myself. I hope you knock out these TBRs quickly! My Top Ten
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Thank you, Eve! Happy reading!
Annemieke
February 6, 2018The Long Way is amazing!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Awwww yay! I’m looking forward to that one. 🙂
Holly
February 6, 2018Oooh I haven’t read any of these! I’ll have to check them out 🙂
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018I hope you find some you like! 😀
Verushka, an editor (@SydneyEditor1)
February 6, 2018Amal Unbound sounds wonderful — thank you for the heads up!!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Any time! It really does sound amazing!
La La in the Library
February 6, 2018The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet is probably my favorite book from the last ten years. I hope you love it as much as I did. The cover for Amal Unbound is gorgeous. ☺
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Awww, what a rave review! That makes me even more excited to read it!
Astilbe
February 6, 2018Yeah, I’m curious about Frozen Charlotte but I’m also freaked out by the idea of cutting out your own bones.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Haha, same! It’s a pretty gruesome thought but I hope it translates well to the story!
iloveheartlandx
February 6, 2018Frozen Charlotte is a very creepy read, hope you enjoy! Last book I added to my TBR? An untitled circus contemporary by Akemi Dawn Bowman, I’ve been on an upcoming releases kick recently!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/02/06/top-ten-tuesday-145/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Ooooh I love Akemi. <3 I'm excited for all of her upcoming releases!
iloveheartlandx
February 7, 2018I haven’t read any of her books, but her upcoming one sounds so good that I’m going to have to change that!
coffeelovingbookoholic
February 6, 2018great list girl! my last book was “the eyre affair” ?
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Thank you! <3 Ooh, how was it?
coffeelovingbookoholic
February 7, 2018haven’t read it yet ??
Jackie B @ Death by Tsundoku
February 6, 2018Great list! The only one I’ve read on here is Akata Witch and I loved it. I haven’t read the sequel yet, but it’s on my TBR as well. There are quite a few books here which are on my TBR — the one I am most excited for it We Were Eight Years in Power. Essays for the win, right? *grabs tissues*
You can check out <a href="http://deathbytsundoku.com/wordpress/top-ten-tuesday-books-which-have-the-longest-shelf-life-on-my-tbr/" my TTT here
Jackie B @ Death by Tsundoku
February 6, 2018Haha. HTML gone wrong. oops! http://deathbytsundoku.com/wordpress/top-ten-tuesday-books-which-have-the-longest-shelf-life-on-my-tbr/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 6, 2018Thank you, Jackie! I’m so glad you enjoyed that one! And yesss, I definitely think Eight Years is one that would require tissues. <3
thebookdutchesses
February 7, 2018I have The Long Way sitting in my shelves waiting for me to pick it up, heard so many amazing things about it!
I’ll have to check out We Are Never Meeting In Real Life, sounds pretty good 😀
Carmen
February 7, 2018At one point I was so excited to read “The Long Way to A Small, Angry Planet”, but I realised that Sci-Fi is just not for me. I might still pick it up, but I don`t know if I`ll enjoy it at its full value since I dislike the genre. Good luck with your reading!
Carmen`s Reading Corner
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 12, 2018That’s understandable! I’m very picky about it, so I can definitely see not liking it at all, or rarely, even. 🙂 Thank you, and you too!
flippingthruthepages
February 7, 2018Wow, you have collected nice books recently. I recently saw Amal Unbound somewhere and I was instantly hooked by its cover. It definitely looks like a great read, so the others 🙂 I hope you enjoy all of your new reads.
My TTT: http://flippingthruthepages.com/2018/02/netgalley-arcs-tbr-longest-still-havent-read/
Ellyn
February 9, 2018I’ve heard great things about The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet so I hope you enjoy it whenever you get around to it! ❤️
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
February 12, 2018Thank you, I hope so, too! Maybe I can get to it sooner rather than later.