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Top Ten Fantasy Books with Blue or Green Cover on my Shelves

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl . This week's topic is a genre freebie so I chose Fantasy because I rarely read Fantasy books and I have a few nice ones with pretty covers on my shelves. If you want to see what others have posted then please check here . The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge | The Diviners by Libba Bray | The Lollipop Shoes by Joanne Harris | Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier | The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert | Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield The Devouring Gray by C.L. Herman | House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig | The Wide Starlight by Nicole Lesperance The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox

Top Ten Characters from Different Books Who Should Team Up

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl . This week's topic is a difficult one but also very interesting. If you want to see what characters other people have put together then please check here . I want to see Maud ( 1. An Elderly Lady is up to No Good ) and Miss Marple ( 2. Nemesis ) together, Maud with her usual sneaky devious ways and Miss Marple on her trail. They can be very good frenemies. I love Emma ( 3. Emma ) but she can be insufferable and a bit of a prude so I think she should be friends with someone scandalous from The Bridgerton series, Francesca ( 4. The Duke and I ), maybe? Robin ( 5. Career of Evil ) should leave Cormoran and form her own detective agency with Harbinder ( 6. Bleeding Heart Yard ). They will live their best lives in London and then be lovers, if they are into each other that is. I see how Cassidy ( 7. City of Ghost ) and Aveline ( 8. The Haunting of Aveline Jones) can be very good friends. They both seem to attrac...

Exciting 2023 Book Releases Part 2

I compiled a list of the most captivating 2023 book releases that personally caught my attention. As usual, the majority of these books fall into the genres of mysteries, thrillers, and some speculative fiction, making them a must-read for enthusiasts of these genres. Check out Part 1 and Part 3 24. Where He Can't Find You by Darcy Coates Release date, November 7, 2023 In a town plagued by eerie disappearances and macabre reappearances, Abby Ward navigates a world overshadowed by terror. People vanish only to be found dismembered and grotesquely reassembled, prompting Abby and her sister to live by strict rules aimed at self-preservation. However, when her younger sister, Hope, becomes the next victim, Abby's world shatters. Faced with an uncooperative police force, she divulges all she knows in a bid to rescue Hope. Racing against time, Abby and her friends engage in a high-stakes pursuit, caught in a harrowing game of pursuit and evasion. As they delve deeper into t...

Top Ten Books I Discovered through the Blogosphere

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl . If you want to see the popular books others are posting or just loves book related lists in general, then please check here . Make Me a Liar by Melissa Landers Liar's Beach by Katie Cotugno Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young Holly by Stephen King which prompted me to read The Outsider right away The Meadows by Stephanie Oakes A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller Starling House by Alix E. Harrow The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle by T.L. Huchu is the third book of Edinburgh Nights Series so I have added The Library of the Dead to my TBR

Book Series on my Shelves: Beginnings and Endings

There is an unparalleled joy in realizing that my current favorite read belongs to a series, knowing that the story will not end with just one book. It's like unlocking a treasure chest of endless possibilities, where I can continue to delve deeper into the lives of the beloved protagonist and witness their remarkable growth and evolution. With each new installment, I eagerly anticipate the chance to embark on new adventures with them, to meet new friends and face fresh challenges. It's a journey that tugs at my heartstrings, making me feel a sense of nostalgia as I revisit the familiar settings and cherished memories from previous books. Yet, amidst all the excitement, there is a bittersweet tinge as I approach the final book in the series. The knowledge that this is the last chapter of a captivating journey can leave a tinge of sadness, bidding farewell to characters who have become dear companions. But it is also a testament to the power of a well-crafted series, one that ha...

The Outsider by Stephen King
When an eleven-year-old boy's lifeless body is discovered, all evidence points to Terry Maitland, a well respected member of the community. Detective Ralph Anderson leads a swift and public arrest, confident in their seemingly ironclad case. However, as the investigation deepens, shocking secrets come to light, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. King's masterful storytelling builds intense tension and suspense, forcing us to question whether Terry Maitland is truly who he seems to be. This compelling and unsettling novel showcases King at his best, keeping readers enthralled until the very end.

Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano
Willow Stone's world is turned upside down when she discovers cryptic words written in her deceased son's bedroom, leading her to the mysterious Clifford Island. Determined to uncover the truth about her son's death, Willow finds herself trapped in a strange and isolated community with an eerie obsession with the year 1994. As she delves deeper into their strange rules and secrets, she realizes that something is amiss on the island. Meanwhile, high schooler Lily Becker, a native of Clifford, grows tired of the island's bizarre traditions and is determined to expose their falsehood. When Willow disappears, her brother Harper embarks on a dangerous quest to find her and uncovers the sinister reality behind Clifford Island. Faced with the island's dark secrets, Harper must fight to escape its clutches and reveal the truth before it's too late.