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!

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!
Deacon King Kong by James McBride--Still listening to the audiobook; two more discs to go!
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.
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.
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.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld-(Summer 2023 TBR) Also, sitting on my shelf for the prefect moment.
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.
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.
The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré-Sitting on my shelf.
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.

January 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM

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)!

January 25, 2024 at 8:57 AM

Books I Loved But Never Reviewed

Reviewed is a strong word. I've mostly stopped doing formal book reviews except for author requests and/or when I feel like it, but I usually give some description and or opinions of books I'm reading, usually multiple times, through weekly and monthly wrap-ups. I do find that it' s more difficult to review my absolute favorite books than books I either disliked or engaged with strongly on an intellectual rather than emotional level. For example, I rarely review poetry beyond "I loved it'" or "Meh." It's much easier to explain criticism of vocabulary usage or a plot device than explain how the book felt like a snug little snow globe. So, for this Top Ten Tuesday , I'm listing books that I loved, didn't give a formal review, and (I think) didn't discuss too much. Books I Loved But Never Reviewed A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman We Are Okay by Nina LaCour The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. J...

Cozy Snowy Books and Books I Want for Hanukkah

As usual, it's that time again to adjust the Top Ten Tuesday topic because tonight is the third night of Hanukkah. Hanukkah always starts on the 25th of Kislev but that sometimes needs some adjusting on the Gregorian calendar. Happy third night to my fellow celebrants, and happy almost-winter and/or winter holidays to everyone else! Since I also missed last week's topic, I've decided to share some cozy snowy reads--the topic was books set in snowy places but Jana added cozy and I like that as well-- to get into the wintery mood as well as some books I'd like for Hanukkah. Books Set in (Cozy) Snowy Places Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliott--This one is set during Hanukkah in Maine and NYC, so lots of cozy snow and wintry scenes in this evocative Hanukkah romance--and yes, it does involve a lot of food... The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis--Narnia is, of course, not an entirely nice place when the Pevensie children enter it, yet Mr. Tumnus, Mr. and Mrs....

Books That Conjure Up Happy Memories

Happy Top Ten Tuesday! I'm trying to get back in the swing. This one is asking for a bit more work than usual since I can't just pull up Goodreads, which I've only had as an adult. I do still have some of these on the shelves at least. Books That Conjure Up Happy Memories The Source by James Michener-- Going to Barnes & Noble with my grandpa who wanted to pick out this book for me since he thought I would enjoy it (he was right) Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares--My friend lending me the first 2 books at camp The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis--Reading these aloud with my dad The books by she who must not be named--Reading these aloud with my brother A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle--Finding this in the children's section of a library I went to as a kid The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler--Reading this as a kid, teaching it as an adult, and sharing with other adults who appreciated it in one of my book clubs Last Day on M...

Space Station Mir

Search This Blog