Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, featuring a different top 10 theme each week. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books I’m Looking Forward To For The First Half Of 2017.
In no particular order, here are the books I can’t wait to read during the next six months:
1) The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian: This author’s books never disappoint!
2) Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs: It’s Mercy! The Mercy Thompson series is one of my favorite things ever. Simply cannot wait for the newest installment.
3) The Mother’s Promise by Sally Hepworth: Her previous novel, The Things We Keep (review) was heartbreaking and beautiful. I’m really looking forward to her newest.
4) Dusk or Dark or Dawn or Day by Seanan McGuire: Even the title of this novella gives me the chills.
5) A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn: The 2nd Veronica Speedwell mystery! I really enjoyed the first (review), and I’m delighted to have won this one in a Goodreads giveaway.
6) The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Wow, can this author write a love story! This new book seems like it’ll be very different from her previous works, and sounds amazing.
7) Martians Abroad by Carrie Vaughn: Who doesn’t love a good Martian adventure? I’ve really enjoyed the pieces I’ve read so far by this author, and this book’s synopsis sounds right up my alley.
8) The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden: I love the sound of this Russian-flavored fairy tale.
9) Almost Missed You by Jessica Strawser: Something about the description of this contemporary mystery really grabbed my attention.
10) Seven Stones to Stand or Fall by Diana Gabaldon: It goes without saying — last but not least! I can’t wait for this story collection, even though I’ve already read five of the seven stories. If it takes place within the Outlander-verse, I want it.
What books are you most eager to read in 2017? Please share your links!
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Thanks for sharing these. I’m excited for 2017!
Here’s my Top Ten!
Me too — so much to look forward to!
I haven’t read any of these books, but I hope you love them!
Thanks!
A very interesting list. I didn’t realize that they were publishing a collection of Outlander short stories this year. It’s going on my TBR today. Here’s my TTT: https://coffeeandcatsblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/13/top-ten-tuesday-december-13th/
The OL collection was announced pretty recently.Already on preorder!
Lovely list. Quite a few of these that I’m excited about – particularly the Bear and the Nightingale book.
Lynn 😀
That one really does sound terrific!
A Perilous Undertaking’s cover is gorgeous! I’m going to have to look into this author, thank you for bringing her to my attention!
I hope you enjoy her works! She writes mysteries as well as historical romances — I’ve been impressed so far!
Great list, Lisa! I love Seanan McGuire and I really need to start the Mercy Thompson and Outlander series. Thanks for bringing The Bear and the Nightingale to my attention – it sounds amazing!
I think I haven’t read as much Seanan McGuire as I should have — any recommendations? Mercy THompson is amazing and so worth reading!
Wow you are so organized! I just bumble through the months and pick whatever catches my eye at the time, but it’s fun to see what’s coming up for other readers. Happy reading!
Ha, it’s funny that you think I’m organized! 🙂 Just because they’re on my list doesn’t necessarily mean that I’ll end up reading them within the next six months… but at least I’m trying!
hahaha Of course the Outlander collection is on your list. 🙂 I’ve got a few of these on my list too and a few more I need to check out!
Wouldn’t be complete without an Outlander book! 🙂
Waiting for Kate 21 “Less than a Treason” maybe in 2017 according to the Stabenow newsletter on her website. http://createsend.com/t/r-1DA7DCA5EF17DF952540EF23F30FEDED
Ooooooh. I need Kate 21 NOW.
Me too!
Lots of these look great. The Bear and the Nightingale is definitely going on my wishlist!