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Winter 2020 TBR #TopTenTuesday

December 15, 2020

Winter Reading Season TBR (2020-2021) #TopTenTuesday

Winter TBR 2020/2021 (image: a small flocked tree with a burlap wrapped pot sits on a white hardback book

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As usual, most of the titles on my TBR are a result of the wonderful recommendations I receive from fellow bloggers or new books by favorite authors!

I never plan more than ten titles for my quarterly TBR lists because I need to leave time for mood reading and review commitments. These ten books are a priority on a much longer general TBR.

What is your most anticipated read this winter?

I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Winter To Read List.

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Winter 2020-2021 TBR

The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner (Pub Date: February 2, 2021)

The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner (cover) Image: blue-toned picture of a woman and young girl holding hands and walking down railroad tracks with backs to camerai

A new book from favorite author, Susan Meissner. I’m still waiting to see if I might receive an ARC.
***UPDATE: Yes! I received an arc! Great story….possibly Meissner’s best. My review of Fragile Things here.

The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson (Pub Date: January 26, 2021)

The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson (cover) Image: a small boat floats down a lazy river in the countryside

I loved Meet Me at the Museum, so I’m eager to read the newest women’s fiction from Anne Youngson.
***Update: Still waiting for my library to purchase this….moving it to my spring TBR.

The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles (Pub Date: February 9, 2021)

The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles (cover) Image: a woman sits on a wall with her back to the camera overlooking the Eiffel Tower in the distance

 This histfic is a rec from Modern Mrs Darcy and it sounds great!
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. A wonderful WW11 story of saving the library. My review of Paris Library here.

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

Wintering: The P:ower of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May (cover) Image: black text over a large, white outlined leaf on a salmon colored background

 This NF memoir is another rec from Modern Mrs Darcy and it sounds great! Nicki @ The Secret Library Book Blog also loved it.
***UPDATE:  2.5 Stars. I didn’t love this as much as others have. (not reviewed)

The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain

The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain (cover) Image: a gazebo and a lake in a snowy setting

 This Christmas romance is a rec from Jo at The Book Jotter.
***UPDATE: Still waiting for my library to purchase this…might have to keep my eyes peeled for a kindle sale and save it for next December!

The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett

The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett (cover) gold text on a royal blue background

This murder/mystery is a rec from Jo at The Book Jotter and Nicki at The Secret Library Book Blog.
***UPDATE: Still waiting for my library hold. I’m moving it to my Spring TBR.

I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird by Susan Cerulean

I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird by Susan Cerulean (I(mage: one large and one small bird looking for food)

This NF memoir is a rec from Annie B. Jones @ From the Front Porch podcast.
***UPDATE: Still waiting for my library hold. I’m moving it to my Spring TBR.

January Netgalley ARC Commitment

You Have a Match by Emma Lord (Pub Date: Jan 12, 2021)

You Have a Match by Emma Lord (cover) Image: a teenage boy and girl sit in sepate boats on a peaceful lake

I’ve read Tweet Cute and this new YA romance sounds good (another rec from Modern Mrs Darcy)
***UPDATE: 3 Stars. Cute but I liked Tweet Cute more. My review of You Have a Match here.

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (Pub Date: February 2, 2021)

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (cover) Image: gold and white lettering over a golden wheatfield and a night sky

 A new histfic from Kristin Hannah, author of The Great Alone, The Nightingale, and The Winter Garden.
***UPDATE: I’ve decided NOT to read this book because I don’t think it’s a match for my personal tastes.

The Great Escape From Woodlands Nursing Home by Joanna Nell

The Great Escape From Woodlands Nursing Home by Joanna Nell (cover) Image: a tree, a bench, and a dog....black text on white background

I couldn’t resist a quirky, light, women’s fiction rec (with senior citizen rep) from Shelley at Book’d Out.
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. A very fun story! My review of Great Escape here.

QOTD:

Do you have a Winter TBR?

What is your one most anticipated read this winter?

Last Minute Gift Idea For Your Book Worm!

Book Recs For Gifting

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If you celebrate, I hope your Christmas is merry! I’m sharing a favorite song with you! Enjoy!

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Happy Reading Book Buddies!

“Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke

“I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.”
~Denise J Hughes

“Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones.”
~Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

“I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection! Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.”
~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text

Looking Ahead:

My Best of the Year post is coming soon!

My Fall TBR:

I have almost finished my Fall TBR! (waiting for one more library hold)

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60 comments

  2. I have read both the Anne Youngson and the Joanna Nell, and they both wonderful Carol. I really want the Susan Miessner, but I haven’t been approved for her yet! Happy reading Carol. ❤📚

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    • Thanks for the feedback! I was going to include your rec of Christmas With the Teashop Girls but I had difficulty finding it on Amazon. I’ll keep checking!

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  16. Just went through your good list Carol – read the reviews on Amazon and added to my library request list! Most looking forward The Nature of Fragile Things. (we have kids in SF). thanks thanks!

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  18. I’ve got an e-ARC of THE NATURE OF FRAGILE THINGS. I’m excited to read it – I just haven’t gotten to it yet. I did read THE FOUR WINDS. It’s sad, but it’s very atmospheric and thought-provoking. I learned a lot from it. YOU HAVE A MATCH is another one I’m looking forward to as well. So many great books! Enjoy.

    Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!

    Susan
    http://www.blogginboutbooks.com

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    • I’m hoping for an arc of Fragile Things! I was on the fence about Four Winds for a while….so we’ll see how it goes! I’m hopping over to read your post now.

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  19. What a great list. I haven’t read any of them, but I am making notes here as I read to go and check them out.

    Some great books coming out in 2021, therefore it must be a better year than this. And if not, we all just remain indoors reading all the great books.

    Elza Reads

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