Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different top 10 theme each week. This week’s topic is Books to Pull You Out of a Reading Slump. I’m not sure I actually have reading slumps — I mean, I can ALWAYS find something that gives me a reading energy boost! So, twisting the theme just a bit, here are ten books that make me happy (even though their stories are not only rainbows and kitties.)
1) The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon: Sure, terrible things happen to the characters throughout the series, but there’s just something so wonderful about spending time with them all, no matter how dire the circumstances.
2) The Parasol Protectorate books by Gail Carriger: Supernatural shenanigans plus Victorian manners — definitely a winning combination.
3) Alpha & Omega by Patricia Briggs: I love the Mercy Thompson series as well as the Alpha & Omega series by Patricia Briggs. This novella in particular is one that I love reading and re-reading. It’s short and sharp and just so perfect.
4) Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling — need I say more?
5) Pretty much anything by Jane Austen: I love them all, and they always make me smile. The audiobooks are sheer delight!
6) And also, anything by Georgette Heyer! I’ve read 6 or 7 of her books so far, but plan to read lots more! Just happy, fun reading experiences.
7) The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley: It’s been a while since I last read this one, but I know it always makes me happy.
8) Fables by Bill Willingham: Such an amazing graphic novel series. I’m definitely looking forward to starting again from the beginning one of these days.
9) The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: Such silly fun.
10) Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins: Not necessarily this book specifically, but sweet YA romances in general are sometimes the perfect solution to a gray and cloudy mood.
What books made your list this week? Please share your TTT link!
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Outlander is unexpectedly good. Although there’s always troubles but the characters always have never ending idea to overcome it all.
Outlander is one of my favorite books every, so I appreciate your comments! 🙂
Great list! I am desperate to read Gail Carriger’s books, I read one called Etiquette and Espionage and loved it, but never carried on with the series because I couldn’t get book 2 at the library. And Harry Potter is a favourite of mine, too. Here’s my list, if you’re interested!: https://sprinkledwithwords.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/top-ten-books-to-pull-you-out-of-a-slump/
Etiquette & Espionage is terrific! (Really, I’m a fan of ALL of her books). Check out Soulless, if you get a chance!
Great list! Soulless made my list this week, too, I can always count on Gail Carriger to pull me out of a reading slump. One of these days I’m going to get to the Outlander books!
I’ve just been listening to some Gail Carriger audiobooks, and they make me so happy! 🙂
We definitely share a few books – plus, I very nearly used the Parasol Protectorate. There’s a couple on here that I must look into given your similarity in book taste, for example the Georgette Heyer books.
Lynn 😀
Georgette Heyer is just so much fun — pure fluff, but really delicious.
Jane Austen books and movies always lift my spirits. There’s something about the familiarity and the happy endings that get to me.
Absolutely! Give me Austen books and movies on DVD any day!
Yes! HP and Pride and Prejudice are my two big ones!!
Ah, I love them so much! I can always pick up P&P or HP and know that I’ll be happy and fully immersed.
The Blue Sword is such a good read and I also love the book that comes before it, The Hero and the Crown.
Yes, that one’s great too!
Oh, great choices, Lisa!
Thanks! Even just thinking about these books makes me happy. 🙂
I have never read Outlander, but so many people tell me I need to pick up a copy. Harry Potter is a great series. Took me a while to read it, but so glad I did.
Outlander is really amazing — I just can’t say enough good things about the series!
Sweet YA can definitely get me out of a slump! Great list. 🙂
Thanks! Sometimes, sweet and light is just what I need. 🙂
YES! Harry Potter. That can always get me out of a slump. It’s my favorite series ever.
Me too! (Well, one of them… but definitely indispensable!)
I love that you added a graphic novel in there! Also, yes yes yes to Anna and the French Kiss! I loved that book so much!
Megan – My Top Ten Tuesday
Graphic novels are definitely a part of my reading diet!