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Top Ten Books I'd Like for Hanukkah

Happy Top Ten Tuesday over at That Artsy Reader Girl!

Today's a TTT freebie, so since Hanukkah is in a couple weeks and I know some folks rely on this list to know what to get me, here's my wish list :-P

Top Ten Books I'd Like for Hanukkah

1. Guided journals like Good Days Start with Gratitude

I'm almost finished with Embrace Your Weird by Felicia Day, and I am finally here for the guided journals!

2. Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg

This is the best guide to writing I've ever read, and I'd like to have my own copy so I can read it again and refer to it when needed.

3. The True Secret of Writing by Natalie Goldberg

And I wouldn't say no to the sequel as well.

4. Man Fast by Natasha Scripture

I read this earlier this year and really loved it (except for the title). I definitely want to read it again and again.

5. We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

Such a perfect little book. I can't stop thinking about it.

6. Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman

This is the hot go-to cookbook this year, and...it's very pretty :-)

7. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

I liked certain aspects of The Night Circus, but I have a feeling I'm going to like this one better.

8.  The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York by Claudia Roden

Food history, with recipes! Sign me up!

9. The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman

More Lyra, please! We've been enjoying the His Dark Materials show on HBO too.

10. Chanukah Guilt by Ilene Schneider (the first Rabbi Aviva Cohen mystery book)

I'm intrigued, and I want to support this!

Comments

Lydia said…
I hope you get all of these books. Happy (early) Hanukkah if I comment on your blog again before it starts!

My TTT.
RS said…
As a tongue in cheek outsider who is going entirely off your post content with no prior or supplemental knowledge: Wait, so writing down to the bones is NOT the true secret of writing?? What are you playing at, Goldberg. Why was the true secret held for a second book deal. How am I supposed to trust.

On another note, guided journals are so enjoyable and would definitely make a great gift. As would We Are Okay -- it's still on my TBR, but it's one of those books that just looks unusually promising, and seems like it would be wonderful to receive. Especially if you already know you love it.
Judy Krueger said…
Such a great wishlist! I have practically worn out my copy of Writing Down the Bones. Yes to Pullman and The Starless Sea! Have a wonderful Hanukkah.

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