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This is last week’s Top Ten, but I like it better than this week’s: Top Ten is “Top Ten Books I’m Not Sure I Want To Read”
1. The Shiver Trilogy
I read Shiver several years ago, and was unimpressed by it. However, after reading Steifvater’s The Raven Cycle series I revisited Shiver and reviewed it here in February. In the aftermath of the recent release of a companion novel Sinner, there has been recent talk about this trilogy. From what I’ve heard, Stifvater’s writing style really progresses with this series and Sinner is supposedly fantastic. I’m apprehensive to continue with this series because of my initial thoughts about the first book, but feel compelled by the promise of author growth.
2. Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
I have wanted to read this book since I was in 4th grade, and now I feel like it’s too late. I don’t read that many Middle Grade books anymore, and I worry that I won’t enjoy it because of that. Still, I feel compelled to check a book off my TBR from 2009.
3. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
My history teacher recommended that if I read one book this summer it would be this one. Summer is coming to a close, and even though I now own a copy, I’m questioning whether I want to read it. I thoroughly intrigued to find out why she thought that this was the book for me to read, but it’s an Adult book and so different from what I usually read. Way out of my comfort zone.
4. Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
I started reading this when I was much younger than I am now and put it down very quickly because of an early, erm, scene that made me uncomfortable. Now that I’m older I’m sure that the scene would no longer bother me, but I’m still holding back. I did at one time see the movie, however remember nothing about the plot. I feel like this is a book that I really would like, I just need to push myself to read it.
5. The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith
I don’t exactly have the best track record with Smith, (I hated This is What Happy Looks Like) and Willa’s recent review didn’t exactly give this book any props. However, I drawn to the concept and feel like I need to try it out for myself. We’ll see.
6. The Host by Stephanie Meyer
I don’t know why I’m apprehensive to read this book. I loved Twilight (the first one) and this book is supposed to be better. A friend has even lent me her copy. I just need to sit down and read this book.
7. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Have I mentioned that I’m afraid of classics? Okay not afraid–no I’m really afraid. I don’t know why, because all of the classics that I’ve read I’ve loved. I even own this book. I just, I don’t know. I want to read this so bad, but am waiting for the right time. I’ll probably read it this winter, when I’m all cozy with a soft blanket and snow outside.
8. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
It’s amusing to me that I’m worried about reading this play, because I love Shakespeare. Maybe I’m just worried that it won’t live up to my expectations because it’s undeniably his most widely known piece?
9. Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
I saw this movie a few years ago with friends (not knowing that it was first a book). After I found out, of course I was upset and now am worried that if I read it I will have movie-brain and won’t be able to judge for the piece of literature that it is.
10. Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan
This is my best friends favorite series of all time. She is utterly obsessed with it and the author and the protagonist who she wants to marry. I’m terrified to read it because if I don’t like it I’m afraid that it would ruin our friendship. I’m not even kidding. She’ll wear my down eventually but I’m seriously nervous.
I hope that you liked my Top Ten books! What do you think about my reasons for not being sure about reading them?
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