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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.

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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
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