September 18, 2018
Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Fall TBR
Today I’m linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Fall TBR. and Top Ten Books By My Favorite Authors I Intend To Read (eight of the authors on my Fall TBR fit this category of authors whose new books I intend to read). If you’ve clicked over from That Artsy Reader Girl, Welcome!
Fall Reading Season
***As the fall reason season progresses. I’ll add updates here as I read the books***
Welcome to my ambitious list for fall reading! (as usual I couldn’t narrow it to 10!)
*Listed in no particular order*
*Pumpkin images from Pottery Barn*
The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton (release date: 10/9)
I’ve read some mixed review on this, but I’m a loyal Kate Morton fan so I’m eager to give it a try.
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Full Review Here.
Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan (release date: 10/2)
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. Full Review Here.
The Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny (installment #14 in The Inspector Gamache Three Pines series…they get better and better) (release date: 11/27)
You know what I’ll be doing in lieu of on-line Christmas shopping!
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. Full Review Here.
The Color of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith (installment #19 of No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series) (release date: 11/6)
***UPDATE: 3.5 Stars. A comfortable read with old friends! Full Review Here.
Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak (author of The Book Thief) (release date: 10/9)
***UPDATE: 2 Stars. A disappointing read. I’m not recommending this. Brief Goodreads Review Here.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (debut author) (pub date: 8/14)
I’ve read almost all glowing reviews of this one! It’s my most anticipated fall read which I’ll be reading and reviewing soon because my library hold just became available!
***Update: 5 Stars. Unforgettable character. (Full Review Here)
Virgil Wander by Leif Enger (author of Peace Like a River) (release date: 10/2)
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars A memorable read. Brief Review Here.
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor (co author of Last Christmas in Paris…one of my favorites this year) (release date: 10/9)
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 stars on Goodreads). Hazel Gaylor does it again! I loved this story. Full Review Here.
Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce
(pub date 7/3)
***UPDATE: 3.5 Stars. A light hearted read. Full Review Here.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
(I’ve read some mixed reviews on this one….histfic is my fav genre so I’ll see for myself) (pub date: 9/4)
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Memorable and compelling. Full Review Here.
Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo (Newbery Award author) (release date 10/2)
Occasionally, I enjoy a great Middle Grade read! Looking forward to this one!
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. Memorable and unforgettable. Brief Review Here (scroll down page).
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff (author of The Orphan’s Tale) (release date 2/5/19)
This should be on my winter TBR except that I recently received an ARC (advanced reader copy from NetGalley/Park Row Books), so I’ll be reading and reviewing this in the fall.
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Goodreads Review Here.
I have three unread books from my Summer TBR …. I’m not sure if I’ll add them to my Fall TBR list or put them back on my general Goodreads To Be Read (at some time) shelf.
Happy Reading Book Worms!
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Looking Ahead:
I’ve recently finished reading three ARCs (advanced reader copies) of The Lieutenant’s Nurse by Sara Ackerman and Virgil Wander by Leif Enger (author of Peace Like a River) and Hard Cider by Barbara Stark-Nemon. Look for my reviews of all three on Friday’s blog post.
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Let’s Discuss
Which book are you looking forward to reading most in fall? Do you plan your fall reading? Which books are on your list?
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Reading Ladies 
A wonderful list. I really hope that you enjoy these books.
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Thank you! And thanks for reading and commenting!
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Great post! Sadly, I’m not familiar with a lot of the titles you mentioned. But good luck with tackling your TBR!
🌟 TTT: Fall 2018 Asian science fiction & fantasy releases to fall in love with
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Thanks for stopping in and commenting! We probably read in different genres! Happy reading!
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I absolutely loved (!) Hard Cider. I’m not sure why it resonated with me so much – but it did. Enjoy!
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Thanks for your endorsement and for stopping in!
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I haven’t heard of any of these! I’ll have to look in to them. I’m sure I’ll be adding to my tbr! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday
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Thanks for stopping in and commenting! Happy reading!
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz sounded interesting when I heard of it before.
My top book for this season is definitely Wildcard. I’m reading it today when I get home, so technically it will still be summer, but that’s a book I’ve been waiting for since early spring.
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Thanks for stopping in and commenting! Book anticipation is the best! Happy reading!
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Ah The Tattooist of Auschwitz sounds really good, I hope you enjoy it!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/09/18/top-ten-tuesday-177/
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No problem 🙂
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You have a marvelous Fall reading list.
I have only read THE CLOCKMAKER’S DAUGHTER, but have Pam Jenoff’s book in my TBR. The rest sound marvelous. I have seen them around.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the kind words! I’m excited about the list! I’m sure we’ll be reviewing some of the same books! Thank you for stopping in and commenting!
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I preordered Bridge of Clay, and I’m so excited for it! I’ve been waiting for that book since 2011, when it was originally supposed to come out.
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I’m also so eager to read it! We’ve been waiting a long time! Thanks for commenting!
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What a substantial list Carol!! I think you’ll be tucking in and really giving it a go to get through all these! Most interesting to me is Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Will be fun to see how it plays out. Did you see the movie (early 1990’s) Shadowlands?? Wonder how it compares. And lots of familiar authors–Kate Morton, Louise Penny, Marcus Zusak, Virgil Wander, Kate DiCamillo. And the Dear Mrs. Bird sounds like it could be lots of fun. You’ve really got me adding to my To Read list!! I jus can’t keep up! thanks Carol– you know I love your blog! xo
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It’s going to be a fun reading season! I hope there are some great reads on this list! Thanks for following along! So fun to share books with you book buddy! (Yes I did see Shadowlands)
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It looks promising! xo
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I finished Virgil Wander….it’s very well written but not plot driven like Peace Like A River.
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I’m curious Carol. I’d like to get a copy. Just sent the link to you blog to our Lit group. Was telling Jenni (our fearless leader) about it at lunch today. hugs!
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