10 Books I Want to Read Soon

After I got published and started writing more, I haven’t been able to read as much as I used to. This totally sucks, by the way. I’m hoping to do something about it but the truth is, I’m just not good at managing time. There are so many new-to-me authors whose books I want to try out and so many books that I want to read.

I wish I had more time to read. Oh, wait! I think my wish just came true…

Let’s talk about the books we are looking forward to reading this year (2020). I think I saw someone else do this type of post. I don’t exactly remember who, but I thought what a great idea to make a list of my top TBR books that I want to read as soon as possible. Perhaps, this list will prompt me to make more time for reading. Who knows?!

Top 10 Books on my TBR

Here are the books I hope to read soon.

1. That Girl From Nowhere by Dorothy Koomson

The story is about a girl who was adopted as a kid. Now she returns to her birthplace as an adult. There she finds out about her birth parents and the truth behind her adoption. Things are going to get serious, and she might decide that truth is not worth it after all.

This book is under contemporary romance fiction, and I have been planning to read it for quite some time now (years actually). Anyhow, I have finally purchased a hardcopy of this and bumped it up on my TBR list.

2. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Another book on my TBR that I’m dying to read! I want to read it before I watch the movie. So, let’s see when I get the chance to do it.

This is a Young Adult romance novel. The story is about a girl suffering from a rare disease that prevents her from having any contact with the world at large. Let’s face it, there have been a lot of YA books about people suffering from incurable illnesses and I’m not sure how original this plot will be. Yet, I want to read it, because I just love this kind of story.

3. The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Another YA novel from a new-to-me author. I have high hopes when it comes to Nicola Yoon. I think that I’m going to enjoy these books. So let’s see if that happens or not…

4. Friend, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith

This story is about a woman whose life choices are going to be influenced by friends, lovers, and temptations. This really sounds like a complicated romance novel. Exactly the type I enjoy most.

5. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

I know that John Green is a well-known author. I have watched a few movies based on his works and loved them. As far as reading goes, I have only read one of his books and I enjoyed that one. So, I wanted to take a chance on this one too. Let’s hope that I enjoy it and find my next favorite story between these pages.

The story sounds absurd, to be honest, but that’s exactly why I thought I’d love it. Colin always falls for the girls named Katherine but they always dump him. So far he has been dumped by 19 Katherines in his life. Now he is on a mission to find the answers behind this strange predictability.

6. The Zahir by Paulo Coelho

Another famous author and another interesting story, I’m really looking forward to reading this one. If it is written like The Alchemist then I’m definitely going to love it. I hope it will be a thought-provoking story that explains a few of the mysteries of human life.

The story is about a man on a quest to find his missing wife. He travels half the world and finds so much more than her.

7. Trading Up by Candace Bushnell

Okay, so this one I bought blindly. I have no idea who the author is and I have never heard of this book, ever. I just saw it on a shelf in an old-books store and grabbed a copy. I might end up hating it, but sometimes a little mystery in life is a good thing…

8. The Bride’s Farewell by Meg Rosoff

This story has intrigued me. It is a story of a woman who runs off a day before her wedding and starts a new adventure. Then she meets a guy who is a wanderer. Now they must determine whether they have a future together or not. Sounds fun!

9. Undying Affinity by Sara Naveed

So, Sara Naveed is not a new author to me. I have read her book Our Story Ends Here. I had enjoyed that book and now I am looking forward to reading this. It’s a romance novel and a bit of a taboo. The story is about a girl who falls in love with one of her professors. Not my favorite trope, but let’s see how this one turns out to be.

10. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts

There was a time when I loved Nora Roberts’s books. I’m not sure why but I got over them quickly. Anyhow, I just got myself a copy of this book and plan to read it in the hope of re-discovering my most favorite author.

Like many of her books, this one is also a romantic mystery. A young woman returns to her hometown and must uncover the mystery in her past. That’s the only way she can move on. It won’t be easy though. As the past skeletons come tumbling out of the closet, things are bound to get complicated…

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So what are the books at the top of your TBR pile? Do share and happy reading!

TBR: Books I’ve Been Dying To Read

My to-be-read (TBR) list is so long that it is practically impossible for me to read all those books. Does that stop me from adding more books to the pile? No, absolutely not. There are simply so many books out there and I want to read as many of them as possible. However, there are definitely some books that I want to read more than the others. I’ve compiled a list of books/series I want to read, hopefully, before this year ends and I thought I’d share them with you all.

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

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I already got all the four books and plan to read it very soon. Now only if I can find time for this. The problem is that I am a very impatient reader. I know that if I read the first book I’d want to keep reading and for that I need time. That’s why I have been waiting to start it. Let’s hope I get that chance soon. Sometimes other books distract me and I don’t get to read as I plan.

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I have only heard good things about this series and I’m really looking forward to reading it soon.

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Night World Series by L.J. Smith

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This is another series I planned to read, unfortunately, I just realized that I might never get around to it. As I was researching online I found out that not only is this an incomplete series, but also the last book in the series might never be published. I think it would be pointless to start it because then I’d just feel annoyed at not being able to complete the series. I pity the people who have been waiting for the final installment for over 20 years, just imagine!

I have read the Vampire Diaries series by the same author. I all honesty, it was a little disappointing. The series had started good but then it took a turn for the worst. I really didn’t like how that one had ended. Still, I wanted to give the author another chance. I have read some great review about Night world series and many readers claimed that it is much better than Vampire Diaries. That’s how it ended up on my TBR list and I even bought the book. Only to realize later that tenth and final book has yet to be published.

I am undecided actually, on one hand, I do want to read the series, but also I fear that in the end I’ll just be disappointed. As I said earlier, I am a very impatient reader and never ever willingly start a series unless it is already complete.

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All the Lives We Never Lived: A Novel by Anuradha Roy

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It’s a historical fiction set in India and Dutch-held Bali. The story is about a woman who chooses her freedom over parenthood, told by her son. I feel that this might be something I’d want to read although I don’t have really high hopes for this book. Mostly, because it is set in the turbulent time of war and I rarely like such books. Still, it is supposedly a bestseller this year so I thought why not give it a chance?

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The Crazy Rich Davenports by Shannyn Leah and Kelly Moore

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So, I have actually read the first two books of this series and they are great. It’s funny, mysterious, and so crazy that I couldn’t help but fall in love with these books. The story is told from different POVs and each character brings their own kind of craziness into the mix. A heartbroken widow, who tries to avoid all her problems by drinking and having sex with anyone and everyone. A lunatic mother who does her best to keep her daughter and grandchildren safe in a way she knows best. Two grandchildren who are sick and tired of their mother’s indifference and their grandmother’s craziness. Littles, kids who don’t know any better and their Nanny who is even crazier than all the Davenports put together. Each book ends on a cliffhanger. This is another series which is ongoing but I think the authors of CRD series are not going to let their readers down. I am looking forward to reading the next books. I hope that it continues to amuse me the way first two books have.

You can check out my review of book one here Books Eater

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The Siren by Kiera Cass

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This is another book that has been sitting on my shelf for quite some time now. It’s a YA fantasy novel and I’m really looking forward to reading it. Mostly, because I love fantasy novels but also because I have really high hopes for this one. The story is about a siren who falls in love with a human and that put them both in danger.

These are few of many books that I have been dying to read. Some of them I am sure I will read soon while there will be those I might never get around to read after all. That is how it is, you just keep finding new books to read and then you forget about the ones you were planning to read before them. let’s just hope that I get to read all of these and more.

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P.S. I’d love to hear what’s at the top of your TBR pile, so do share. Happy reading, readers!

P.P.S. So, how many of these books have you read and what are your thoughts? Were they worth reading or didn’t live up to their hype?