Best Friend TBR

This should have gone up last year but it’s been a time. But it’s here. Each year Ely, my best friend and I pick a few books for each other off our TBR’s and it’s a grand old time.

It’s one of the things I look forward to each year. It is always one of the ways we can push each other in what books we read. I am not going to lie I nearly sobbed reading Ely’s post about this because she is my best friend. I honestly don’t know what I would do without her. She listens to me when I need to rant. When I need to get everything out. Even if I don’t want an answer. She is the type of person who will go on food adventures with me and lets me cook while I am at her house. We can talk about anything and everything for hours on end. And I love it. And we can both be little chronic illness and pain buddies together. Basically, she is the best person to be my best friend. 

Okay, I think I have talked enough, let’s get into it. I had a very open TBR and Ely could pick whatever she wanted. And this is what she chose. 

Written (The Librarian’s Coven #1) by Kathryn Moon

Ely: Well since you got me into Kathryn Moon in the first place, I think it’s only fair that I make you read this in return. I’m being a little selfish with this one because I really want someone to talk about this series with and there’s no one better than you. I think you’ll enjoy it since it’s pretty light on the fantasy but it’s got those reverse harem elements too.

Angel: I’m really excited about this. I have loved every Kathryn Moon book I’ve read so far, so this makes me excited. Like Ely said it has elements I really enjoy in a lot of my books, so it’s perfect. Plus it’s on KU. 

Behind the Net (Vancouver Storm #1) by Stephanie Archer

Ely: As always, I’m using you as my guinea pig for this one. I’ve seen it around a lot and it sounds good, but you know how fussy I am. I trust your opinion more than anyone else’s so I know that if you don’t like this, I definitely won’t.

Angel: I like being the guinea pig haah. But this one has been one I’ve had my eyes on for a while now. I love some ice hockey romances, and I’ve seen some pretty good reviews so far. I have already downloaded it so I think I will be reading this one very soon. 

The Bridge Kingdom (The Bridge Kingdom #1) by Danielle L. Jensen

Ely: You’re probably not that surprised to see this on the list. This is one of my favourite reads of the year and I know it’s something you’ve been interested in, so here’s your push to read it. I know I’ve already warned you there are lots of snakes in here, but if you manage to get past that I think you’ll love it as much as I did.

Angel: Not surprised at all! And it’s been on my tbr for some time. I also think I have the indie and trad copies of this one. So I will get onto reading it. Noo snakes. Ah, I will have to deal with it I guess. 

And there we go! I am so excited to read all of these books. They have been ones I’ve been looking forward to reading and this is a great push to read these. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Don’t forget to check out Ely’s post and see what I picked for her. Let’s chat! 

Okay, so last year was a fail. I read maybe 2 books from my tbr. But this year I am going to do better. If you didn’t know Ely from Earl Grey Books is my bestie and for the past few years, we have picked 5 books for each other to read throughout the year. While we didn’t do great last year, I’m so excited for the books on this tbr. 

A quick rundown, we pick each other 5 books from our current tbr. We give each other an extensive list of the books that we currently haven’t read and just pick books for one another. Anyway, let’s get into it. Here are the books that Ely has picked for me this year. As normal these are in no order. 

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
Ely: I doubt that you’re that surprised that I picked this one…or probably most of the others on this list. You know that I absolutely adore Tiffany D. Jackson’s books and this was the first one of hers I ever read. Get some tissues ready because you know how we both are with books about best friends.

Angel: This has been on my tbr for some time now and I’m not surprised at all that this has made it on here. I think the main reason why I haven’t read this one yet is that I know I am going to cry and I don’t know if I’m ready for that. I cry very very easily and I know this book will make me sob. 

Desperate Measures (Wicked Villains #1) by Katee Robert
E: Again, probably no surprise here. You know I read Desperate Measures a few months back and then proceeded to freak out about it for ages. Since you’ve read Electric Idol now, you need something to fill that Katee Robert gap in your heart until the next one is released.

A: I honestly do need to fill that gap. I’ve read quite a few Katee Robert books now and really enjoyed all of them. And let me tell you. This series has been on my read list for months now, and I seriously can’t believe that I haven’t started it. I’ve heard so many fantastic things about this series, and the fact that you love it. Well, that just makes me want to read it even more. I’m going to have probably started this one before this post even goes live. 

Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
E: You introduced me to the Psy-Changeling series, so I think it’s only fair that I do the same for you and make you read at least the first Guild Hunters books. You already know Nalini is amazing, so I hope you’ll enjoy this one as much as the Psy-Changeling books.

A: The main reason why I haven’t started this series yet, as I have been waiting to buy a good chuck on the series. I binge-read the Psy-Changeling series, and I know I am going to do the same with this one. Now that I have the first 10 books or so, I am going to start it very soon. I am super excited to start this series. You love, so many people I know love it and that just makes me excited. 

Circe by Madeline Miller
E: I mean, I couldn’t pass this one up, could I? I know how much you love Song of Achilles, so it’s about time you got to this one honestly. I might even do a reread myself.

A: I’m honestly not sure why I haven’t picked up this one yet. As you said I adored Song of Achilles. But I was also left in a lot of pain after reading it. And I’m not sure how I’m going to prepare for Circle. Greek Mythology retellings are some of my favourite books ever and let me tell you, I will add so many books to my tbr because of it. I know I’m going to love it. I just need to do it. 

Kulti by Mariana Zapata
E: This is the only one that’ll shock you. But I’ve always been a little intrigued by this book. I know you love Mariana Zapata’s other books, so I want to know how you feel about this one and whether you think I’d enjoy it too.

A: I don’t have any reason why I haven’t picked this one up to read yet. As you said I’ve really enjoyed the other Mariana Zapata books I have read. This one is also a sports romance so it’s right up my alley. It does also have a lot of mixed reviews, so maybe that is why I have put off reading it for so long. But I am still excited to pick this one up. 

And there we go. Those are the five books that Ely has picked for me to read this year. Have you read any of these books? Are you planning to? Does your bestie pick books for you to read? Check out the books that I have picked for Ely to read. Let’s chat!