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Books I Read Because of a Recommendation

Oct 20, 2020

This week I’m sharing the books that I loved that I read because of a recommendation. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I’m always open to reading books recommended by others. Whether it’s from other bloggers, booktubers, friends or even customers at work. It’s a fantastic way to pick up a book that you know someone loves. So today I’m sharing some of my favourite books that I read because of a recommendation.

Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh: Nick is the main person that recommended I started this series, but it has been on my radar for years. It’s one of those series that so many people talk about and love. And let me tell you I have become one of these people. Check out part one of my series review for more.

Only When It’s Us (Bergman Brothers #1) by Chloe Liese: There was no real one person that this recommendation came from, but I kept seeing it pop up with romance bloggers and I knew that I had to pick it up. And I’m so glad that I did because it’s fantastic. You can check out my full review now.

The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn: This one has been recommended to me for years, especially after I started reading more historical romance. One person that has pushed me to read is Bec. I read this one the other day and now I want the whole series.

Romanov by Nadine Brandes: I can’t remember who recommended me this one, but I adore retellings and this was fantastic. It has magic, romance and explores the fight for family on the backdrop of war. Full review.

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas: This is another one that wasn’t recommended by one person in particular. But by multiple romance bloggers and booktubers. Penelope Douglas is one of those authors that is always recommended and I’ve glad that I did pick this one up. Because I did enjoy it. Check out my review now.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: This is another one I read because of a recommendation for my love for retellings. And it’s one that I’m always recommending to others now. It’s fantastic. The writing is amazing, the characters are captivating and I cried so much. But it’s so well done.

Unearthly (Unearthly #1) by Cynthia Hand: I read this one a while ago now so I can’t remember who gave me the recommendation, but I do know that Ely really enjoyed the series and pushed me to read it. This series is fantastic and still holds up pretty well even though it was published a while ago now.

Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers #1) by Lisa Kleypas: When I started wanting to read historical romance Lisa Kleypas was one of the most recommend authors for me to pick up and now I’ve read 3 of her series and plan to read more and more.

Trial by Fire (Worldwalker #1) by Josephine Angelini: This is another one that I now recommend to people because of how much I love this series. I can’t remember who got me to read this as it was years ago now. But this series is so interesting and I wish more people read it. This series is underrated for sure.

Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits #1) by Katie McGarry: I first read this in 2013 so I can’t even remember who gave me the recommendation. But I just love this series and every few years I will do a re-read. I think this is one of the series that got me reading the romance I do now.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday! What are some of the books that you have loved reading from a recommendation? Do we share any that is the same? Have you read any books because of me? Let’s Chat!

Books With Super Long Titles

Oct 13, 2020

This week I’m sharing the books that I love with super long titles. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I either love or hate books with long titles. They either work or they are too cluttered and long that it’s hard to remember them. So today I’m sharing some of the books that I like and love with longer titles. Here we go.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: I couldn’t do this post without including this beautiful. It’s one of my favourite books of all time and I have so much love it. And the title for this is perfect. It not only works so well for the book but it sounds great.

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata: This is a great sports romacne that hits the right spot. It’s a slow-burn for sure and the book is longer than most contemporaries but still really good. It’s different because of the length and it makes it stand out for me.

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim: I love saying the title of this one. It’s fun and just so true. Plus this book is fantastic. It’s an empowering novel that explores family, mental health and trying to find your own feet

Making Friends with Alice Dyson by Poppy Nwosu: This is another one that is just a fun book to read. It’s a sweet story that looks at friendships, the most adorable romance, and the strength of opening up. It’s also brilliant and soft and I just love it.

The Understatement of the Year (The Ivy Years #3) by Sarina Bowen: This isn’t just a great read, but one of my favourite Sarina Bowen. It has so much that I love and add to that it’s an M/M sports romacne and it is just fantastic.

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: I love this book so much and I don’t want to stop talking about it. This book made me feel so many things from anger to hope. From sadness to being proud.

The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand: This book made me cry so much. It hurt. But it was so beautiful. It basically left me as a mess, a happy mess, but still a mess. If you haven’t read this book, please do it’s fantastic.

It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood: An honest and heartwarming coming of age novel. This book truly captures all those feelings of leaving high school and the anxieties of what to do with life as an ‘adult.’

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time by Kylie Scott: I’m always in the mood for a Kylie Scott. She is just able to write books that I can fall in love with and just enjoy reading. And this one is no different, and look at that title.

The Girl from Everywhere (The Girl from Everywhere #1) by Heidi Heilig: I really wish more people would pick this one up. It’s such a fun read that has not only an amazing romance but an awesome found family.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. What are some books you love with super long titles? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!

Book Covers That Give Me Fall Vibes

Oct 6, 2020

This week I’m sharing the covers that give me fall vibes and colours. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

While we are in Spring here in Australia, I do love Fall or Autumn as we call it. So today I’m sharing covers that give me fall vibes, from the colours to things that are on the covers. I just went through all my read books and picked. Enough of all this, here are the covers that I just love and remind me of fall.

Circe by Madeline Miller: As soon as I thought about this post, this cover jumped right out at me. It’s the contrast of the orange and the black that gives me the fall vibes for sure.

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo: This is another one that as soon as I saw it, I knew it was perfect of the post. It’s the dark purple with the orange that gets me. And the contrast of all the colours.

Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes: The colour and orange and fall just go together and this cover is all orange for me.

Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: If this doesn’t scream fall I don’t know what does. From the colours contrast to the falling autumn leaves. It all fits for me. I love the use of the green here as well, it breaks up the orange of the hair and leaves.

On the Rocks (Becker Brothers #1) by Kandi Steiner: The way the sun hits in this book just reminds me of fall right away. The way that it hits the people on the front, the glow.

It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers #2) by Lisa Kleypas: This reminds me of fall for many reasons including the fact that it has autumn in the title, but also the colours used, the way that the garden looks. It’s pretty stunning if you ask me.

Long Way Home (Thunder Road #3) by Katie McGarry: I love the contrast of pinks and oranges here. It fits the fall theme perfectly for me. Again the sun plays a part is casting some gorgeous colours.

Boundless (Unearthly #3) by Cynthia Hand: Again I don’t think I need to say too much about this one. It’s all fall for me. The colours, the leaves, it’s fall through and through.

When Dimple Met Rishi (Dimple and Rishi #1) by Sandhya Menon: There is something about orange and all that always works and it’s again present here. I like that it isn’t all orange, but there’s enough to make it stand out.

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick: I’m not too sure why this reminds me of fall. Maybe again it’s the way that the sun hits the book and the shadows of the flowers/tree. It just works for me.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. What are some the covers that give you fall vibes? Do we share any that is the same? So let’s chat!