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Books I Meant to Read in 2023 But Didn't Get To

 When I saw this TTT topic, I wasn't sure how many of these there would be since I don't worry too much about focusing on hot new reads each year. However, if I look back at my seasonal TBR lists from 2023 (excluding winter 2023-2024, since that's technically still not over!), there are some reads I haven't gotten to yet, as well as a lot that I did, or that I've already finished in 2024, like My Goodbye Girl.

Happy Top Ten Tuesday!

Books I Meant to Read in 2023 But Didn't Get To

  1. What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyama--I started it, but had to return it to the library before I finished, so waiting to get it again!
  2. Deacon King Kong by James McBride--Still listening to the audiobook; two more discs to go!
  3. Twelve Past Midnight by Tiffany Alexanderson (Fall 2023 TBR)-This one's a review book from LibraryThing. The premise, an ensemble timeloop in a fantasy world sounded interesting, but I didn't get pulled in right away, so I put it aside. Planning to try again. 
  4. Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman-(Summer 2023 TBR) Sounds like a fun genderbent Cinderella in 19th century London; just haven't gotten around to acquiring or reading this one.
  5. Greywaren by Maggie Stiefvater-(Summer 2023 TBR) I really want to read this last book in the trilogy and it's sitting in my Kindle for the perfect moment.
  6. Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld-(Summer 2023 TBR) Also, sitting on my shelf for the prefect moment.
  7. The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord-(Summer 2023 TBR) -Haven't gotten this one yet, but I know I'll enjoy it when I do.
  8. With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo-I'd almost finished listening to the digital audiobook when it automatically returned. I think I took it out twice and then had trouble getting it again.
  9. The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré-Sitting on my shelf.
  10. The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles-(Summer 2023 TBR) Sitting in my ebooks.

Comments

Lydia said…
You did a nice job with your list. Honestly, i had similar concerns about this prompt as most of what i read is older stuff.

Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
Susan said…
I've heard lots of great things about WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY. I'm planning to read it at some point, too. I hope you enjoy all these when you get to them!

Happy TTT (on a Thursday)!

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