This week's topic is a bit tricky because I read a lot of genres, so I will comfortable in most of them. I have read a few books outside of my usual genres in the past year or so that I really loved. I also have some on my TBR that I'm hoping to get to really soon! The read section links to reviews, and the TBR section links to goodreads!
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Read
1. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Memoirs aren't something I read too often, but I really enjoyed this one. I want to make it a point to read more nonfiction this year, including memoir so hopefully this genre will move into my comfort zone this year.
Memoirs aren't something I read too often, but I really enjoyed this one. I want to make it a point to read more nonfiction this year, including memoir so hopefully this genre will move into my comfort zone this year.
I don't read a lot of nonfiction in general either, and if I do they are often biographies. This is a look at the lives and challenges faced by women around the world. It was informative, horrifying, and hopeful all at once. I highly recommend this one.
I've read quite a few graphic novels in the past two years, but this one was something I wouldn't normally pick up. It's a space/Apocalypse type story that is totally confusing, but really interesting at the same time.
YA contemporary is far from my favorite genre, and I read it pretty sparingly. This one is written in verse though so it was such a quick read. The topic of Siamese twins was fascinating and I flew through this in one sitting.
5. Tracks by Louise Erdrich
I read this one for my American lit class, and I'm so glad I was introduced to it. I would have never even heard of or picked this up without that class. It's about Native Americans and has stunning magical realism. I need to pick up some more Erdrich in the very near future.
I read this one for my American lit class, and I'm so glad I was introduced to it. I would have never even heard of or picked this up without that class. It's about Native Americans and has stunning magical realism. I need to pick up some more Erdrich in the very near future.
To Be Read
6. Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Stittenfeld
I LOVE P&P, but contemporary romance is not my favorite genre! I hardly ever feel motivated to pick anything in this genre up, but I really want to read the Austen Project because I love Austen. This one has gotten really good reviews, so I'm willing to give it a try.
I LOVE P&P, but contemporary romance is not my favorite genre! I hardly ever feel motivated to pick anything in this genre up, but I really want to read the Austen Project because I love Austen. This one has gotten really good reviews, so I'm willing to give it a try.
7. Girl Before a Mirror by Liza Palmer
Another one that falls in the adult contemporary genre, this one has been floating around and caught my eye. It looks like a light, pick-me-up read that could be a lot of fun.
Another one that falls in the adult contemporary genre, this one has been floating around and caught my eye. It looks like a light, pick-me-up read that could be a lot of fun.
8. Hold your Own by Kate Tempest
I LOVE poetry! (See my top ten favorite poems here) but I have not read a lot of contemporary poets. To me, the feel is very different and I can't quite get into the current poets I have tried. I have heard great things about Tempest though, so I am really eager to read her work and give current poetry a shot.
I LOVE poetry! (See my top ten favorite poems here) but I have not read a lot of contemporary poets. To me, the feel is very different and I can't quite get into the current poets I have tried. I have heard great things about Tempest though, so I am really eager to read her work and give current poetry a shot.
9. Illumiane by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman
I don't read a lot of science fiction, but this one looks amazing! I have been trying to find the time to get to it forever, but I haven't yet. I will be reading this one for sure this year.
I don't read a lot of science fiction, but this one looks amazing! I have been trying to find the time to get to it forever, but I haven't yet. I will be reading this one for sure this year.
I have One coming up fairly soon, so I'm pleased to read that you enjoyed it. I also want to read Illuminae, although it is outside of my comfort zone!
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I bought Half the sky last year and haven't gotten to it yet, so happy to see it on this list and hear you enjoyed it. Now i really want to pick it up very soon :)
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It's a really great read! Hope you enjoy!
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I haven't read any of these, and while I am really interested in reading Illumiane, I am nervous. The hype is vast with that book. And, well I am worried that the interesting and unique format of the book is the only thing truly special about it. I don't have a lot of shelf space, and books are expensive but borrowing this book as an eLibrary book isn't how I want to enjoy that book, because I do think a large part of what people like about that book is how stunning it physically is, and it is a stunning book. Maybe since I've already heard and read so many praising reviews I should read some negative reviews?
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I agree, I think this is one you need to read in physical form to enjoy. The hype around this one is pretty big, but it could be justified; I haven't seen any negative reviews that I can remember!
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Illuminae was good I thought, it lived up to the hype mostly but I didn't love it as much as some people did. I thought it was a solid sci fi adventure. YA contemporary is also something I don't read a ton of, although as I look back I have read more of it than usual the last year or so...
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I've got a copy of ILLUMINAE and really need to read it soon. Have heard good things. And I don't often read sci-fi either.
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I love poetry too! I have to check out Hold your Own by Kate Tempest. Btw, I love the name of your blog!
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I loved Eat, Pray, Love, though it's been a looong time since I read it! Half the Sky looks really interesting, I will be sure to check that one out. I hope you like Illuminae, sci-fi isn't really my thing either, but I ended up really liking it!
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Half the Sky was a really poignant and informative read.
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I saw Eat, Pray, Love when it came out, but I don't think I could read the book. It was a little much for me.
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I've heard good things about Eligible as well - will definitely add it to my TBR. I love that you've added a poetry collection to your list! I love reading poetry (and share some of my favourites on my blog), but I actually need to be better about reading collections as a whole instead of just random poems each day. I think it's so interesting to experience a poet so fully through a collection and it's something I want to do more regularly.
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I have seen you talk about poetry on your blog! I love to read other's thoughts on poetry.
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I've recently read East of West, Vol. 1, too and I liked it quite a bit. Illuminae is easily one of my favorites! :)
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Glad to hear you enjoyed Illumiae! I'm hoping to pick it up over spring break!
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