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Top Ten Books I Predict Will Be 5-Star Reads for Me

Happy Top Ten Tuesday over at That Artsy Reader Girl!

I'm in a terrible reading slump right now, so I'm actually having a hard time imagining five-star reads, although I would love to start one right about now! Here are some books I'm hoping will end the slump:

1. City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

2. The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

3. The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

4. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

5. The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman

6. The German Girl by Armando Lucas Correa

7. Strangers and Cousins by Leah Hager Cohen

8. Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

9. Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore

10. To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

I'm banking on some of my favorite authors to lift me out of this slump!




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Barb said…
I've not read any of these but I do hope you find something to take you out of your slump!
February 4, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Lydia said…
The Starless Sea does sound like a good read, but I haven't actually read it yet.

Good luck with your reading slump. Those are tough.

My TTT .
February 4, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Greg said…
Good luck with breaking the slump! I need to read more Rainbow Rowell, and To Be Taught is one I'm hoping will be 5 stars too!
February 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Lauren Always Me said…
Wayward Son made my list this week too. I know it's going to be awesome!
February 6, 2020 at 7:43 PM
Judy Krueger said…
I have several of these on my TBR. Lots to look forward to!
February 9, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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