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Books For Those That Don’t Love Reading | TTT

Nov 2, 2021

This week I’m sharing the books for those that don’t love to read. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday was a lot of fun. As a bookseller, it’s my job to recommend books to my customers. And I recommend a lot of books to those that don’t read a lot. So today I share some of the books that I think are great for those that don’t love to read.

From romance to graphic novels and more, here are the books that I think are perfect. As always these are in no order.

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas | Punderworld, Volume 1 (Punderworld #1) by Linda Šejić |The Duchess Deal (Girl Meets Duke #1) by Tessa Dare | Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper #1) by Alice Oseman.

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo | Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes | The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune | The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde

And there we go! Those are the books that I think are good picks for those that don’t love to read. Have you read any of these books? Are you planning on reading these books? What are the books that you think are perfect for those that don’t love to read? Let’s Chat!

Books That Have Surprised Me Recently

Oct 21, 2021

I’ve read a lot of new-to-me authors and books this year so I thought it would be nice to share some of the books that have surprised me recently. My reading this year has been a wild ride. There are some books that I thought I would like but didn’t. And then there are some that I didn’t know that I was going to love. And when that happens, I love the book even more.

So today I’m sharing some recent reads that really did surprise me. As most of the books that I have read in 2021 have been romance, this list very much shows that. And most of them are Indie – which makes me even happier. Anyway, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order.

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout: This didn’t come as a surprise as such, but I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. I’ve really enjoyed all other Jennifer L. Armentrout books I’ve read over the years, but with the hype that this series has received, I’ve been hesitant. But I seriously had such a fantastic time reading and cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

Games We Play (One Night #1) by Dana Isaly: This one really did catch me by surprise. I enjoyed reading Scars but Dana Isaly, but this one took me out of my comfort zone. But I had such a great time reading it. This book will not be for everyone, so please check the content warnings before you do pick it up. I was very hesitant at the start, but by the end, I wanted more.

Rejected (Shadow Beast Shifters #1) by Jaymin Eve: This series has been on my tbr for a little while now, but I hadn’t had the chance to pick it up till recently, and I loved it. I hadn’t read a paranormal romance in a little while and it just reminded me of why I love it so much. Again this series isn’t for everyone. I understand why some people don’t enjoy it.

Lola & the Millionaires: Part One (Sweet Omegaverse #2) by Kathryn Moon: You have probably heard me talk about this duology and series a lot recently. And for good reason. I hadn’t read an omegaverse book before picking this one up, and I kind of feel in love with the world and characters that Kathryn Moon has created. Lola and the Millionaires have this great combo of being, sweet, sexy and dirty.

Queen Takes Knights (Their Vampire Queen #1) by Joely Sue Burkhart: This is another series that surprised me. I was very hesitant to pick this series up because it did have some elements that I wasn’t sure about, but this paranormal romance was fantastic. It’s a reverse harem with all times of paranormal creatures and monsters. And it just hits. Again this will not be for everyone, but each book is pretty short, so it’s a great one to just take a chance on it.

And there we go. Those are just some of the books that have surprised me recently. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Are you planning on reading any of them? What books have surprised you this year? Let’s Chat!

New Adult Books That Are Gateways into Reading Romance

Aug 12, 2021

Diving straight into romance from a young adult isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Or even the best option for you. Especially when you don’t read a lot of YA books with romance. So today I thought I would share some of the New Adult/Older YA books that I think are the perfect gateway to reading romance.

I read a lot of NA when I wanted to start reading more romances a few years ago. I think it’s one of the best ways to start reading romacne without jumping right into it. Romance is a massive genre and there are just so many different ways that they could go. But reading the wrong book and jumping in too quickly may put you off reading romance for a long time.

So today I’m sharing the New Adult books that I think are perfect when you want to start reading a little more romance. I have also included some books that are classed as young adult but I think could easily be NA. Anyway enough chit-chatting, let’s go. Like always these are in no order.

Nowhere But Here (Thunder Road #1) by Katie McGarry: I’ve always loved Katie McGarry and nearly all her books border Young Adult/New Adult. But I truly believe that series whole series could be NA. I also think it’s a great gateway to reading MC romances well. Things are a lot tamer in this series, but you get the feel of an MC. I seriously love this series so much.

Trust by Kylie Scott: I really enjoyed this one and again I think it’s a great way to get into romance. It’s a little bit darker, its themes and arc follow what most romance novels do. And it’s fantastic. This is also written by a romance author and that makes me love it even more. If you like this one you can go on to read some of her romances.

The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen: Romance authors know how to write NA. And this one is yet again another great book to pick up, especially if you love music. And while this was published as young adult, it could easily be categories as new adult. This one just has that feel.

It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood: This is another one that was published as YA, but I think is perfect for people wanting to read NA. It explores that last year of school before going off to university and beyond.

The Deal (Off-Campus #1) by Elle Kennedy: You all know how much I love reading Elle Kennedy, so I couldn’t do this post without mentioning the Off-Campus series. It’s one of those series that just screams NA and I think is perfect for getting into romance. It’s spicy and sexy. But it won’t overwhelm you.

Undeclared (Woodlands #1) by Jen Frederick: This is another one like Elle Kennedy that is perfect for those looking for some college romances. It’s a little heavier than some of the other novels. But, it’s a great way to get into either more college or military romances.

Who’s Afraid? (Supernatural Sisters #1) by Maria Lewis: This is a fantastic urban fantasy new adult novel that is perfect for those wanting to move into reading fantasy or paranormal romances. It’s dark but won’t slam you in the face. And I think it’s absolutely fantastic.

Play On (Lewis Creek #1) by Michelle Smith: I don’t talk about this duology enough, but if you haven’t read it – get on it. Play on is fantastic and while it is set in high school, I do feel it gives off more of a new adult vibe. It has that sports romance vibe and I think it’s the perfect step even before you read some new adult novels if you are nervous.

Wilder (The Renegades #1) by Rebecca Yarros: I mean I had to put a Rebecca Yarros book on this list. Not one is she one of my favourite authors, this series is fantastic. It is still sexy and off the charts hot. But it’s a little bit tamer than her other novels. This is one I got my sister to read – who doesn’t read a whole lot.

Getting Lucky Number Seven (Taking Shots #1) by Cindi Madsen: This is another book that is perfect if you want to get more into sports romances. I read this years ago, and I have done a few re-reads since. This whole series is also fantastic and worth a shot.

And there we go, those are some new adult and older young adult books that I think are perfect books as a gateway to romance. Have you read any of these? What books do you recommend to people wanting to read more romance? Let’s Chat!