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 I’ve Read/Want to Read Because of Top Ten Tuesday — but I (unfortunately) don’t usually remember to keep track of where I first heard of a book, so I couldn’t be sure that the books I thought of were actually ones I learned of through TTT posts.
So… instead, I’ll just list some books that I became aware of thanks to other bloggers — through book review posts, cover reveals, “waiting on…” post, and yes, even TTT lists. Please consider this a THANK YOU to those who featured these books, even if I can’t quite remember specifically where I came across them!
My top 10 are:
- The Real Queen Charlotte: Inside the Real Bridgerton Court by Catherine Curzon (added based on review at Hopewell’s Public Library of Life)
- Love Theoretically (and other books) by Ali Hazelwood: I don’t think I would have considered these books without having seen all the raves on various blogs! I’ve read two of her novels so far, and I’m glad I did.
- The Unfinished Clue by Georgette Heyer: A review at Literary Potpourri convinced me to add this author’s mysteries to my TBR, when previously I’d only been aware of her historical romances.
- Various novels by Judy Leigh: This is an author whose books I definitely was not aware of until I started seeing bloggers talking about how much they enjoyed them. I’ve seen read two, and have my eye on a bunch more.
- Whalefall by Daniel Kraus: I first added this book to my TBR thanks to an early preview via Books, Bones & Buffy… and I can’t wait to read it.
- The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry: This book popped up in my feeds quite a bit, but it was a review by Jonetta at Blue Mood Cafe that convinced me to add it to my TBR.
- The Spectacular by Fiona Davis: This book wasn’t on my radar at all until I saw a great review at The Chocolate Lady’s Book Blog.
- Wildwood Magic by Willa Reece: Another one from Books, Bones & Buffy! I read Tammy’s review this week, and that was enough to convince me to add it to my TBR.
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: This book is everywhere (including all over the bestseller lists), but I know I first became aware of it via multiple TTT posts.
- The Celebrants by Steven Rowley: The only one on this list that I’ve actually read! I had skipped right by it originally, but after seeing a few posts featuring this as a “most anticipated” book for 2023, I had to know more… and I absolutely loved it.
Putting this list together makes me realize I should keep better track of where I first learned about the books I add to my TBR list. (I have a friend who keeps a huge spreadsheet for this, but I’m not quite ready to go that far just yet!)
What book did you read or add to your TBR lists because of other bloggers?
If you did a TTT post this week, please share your link!
Bookshelf Fantasies 
Fourth Wing has popped up on a few different lists this week! It sounds interesting.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
I wasn’t really sure that I’d want to read Fourth Wing based on the synopsis, but I keep hearing how good it is!
What a fab list! Fourth Wing!
That seems to be a big one! SO many people have raved about it… I’m going to have to track it down soon, I think.
I loved it. .and I’ve already reread it 🤣
I haven’t read any of these, but I’ve heard good things about Love, Theoretically, I hope you enjoy it! The Spectacular also looks interesting. Great post!
I have a library hold request in for Love, Theoretically and hope it comes in soon! I’ve read two other books by this author and really enjoyed them.
The Celebrants is on my TBR too. I truly can’t remember if I happened to find it or saw it on someone’s post but it’s there. 😅 Fourth Wing was on my TBR for a while but honestly the absolutely *massive* hype and oddly mixed reviews has me real scared so I took it off…for now. Great list! Have a good week!
I agree, Fourth Wing is SO hyped right now… I initially assumed (based on the synopsis) that it wouldn’t be for me, but I’m starting to feel like I should at least give it a try.
I love seeing Love, Theoretically and Fourth Wing on your list. Both fabulous reads for different reasons.
So glad to hear you enjoyed them both!!
The Real Queen Charlotte- now that looks amazing, need to look that up. And I read Fourth Wing because of other bloggers’ glowing reviews too – super enjoyable!
It makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed Fourth Wing! I initially intended to skip it, but after seeing so many glowing reviews, I think I do need to give it a try.
I came to the same realization about keeping track of who recommended what. I also just realized that I can use the “Private Notes” feature on Goodreads for this purpose. Lightbulb moment!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Ah, great lightbulb moment! I haven’t used that feature on Goodreads, but it’s a good suggestion!
Ooh, Wildwood Magic looks very enchanting.
After reading a great review, I was sold!
I hope you get a chance to read The Spectacular. I think you’ll enjoy it very much!
Thanks! Your review was very convincing! 🙂
I didn’t do a post, but I’ve added SO many books to my TBR because of blogs and social media. I hope we both get to read Whalefall soon😁
I hope so! I didn’t think to request an ARC, and I have a feeling there will be a long wait at the library, especially after seeing it featured so heavily in the NY Times this past week.
I didn’t name specific bloggers on my post, except in the few rare cases where I could remember where I had found them for the same reason, I hardly ever know exactly which blog I found a book on, it’s usually multiple different ones!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/08/08/top-ten-tuesday-432/
I know! I keep thinking I should keep track… but I never do. 🙂
🙂
I’m always envious of people who remember where they first discovered a book. I add it to my TBR if I think I’ll enjoy it.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/books-discovered-through-top-ten-tuesday-posts/
Same here — I add to my Goodreads TBR, but I never think to make a note of who recommended it.
I just loved Love, Theoretically and Fourth Wing.
That’s great to hear! I’ve enjoyed other books by Ali Hazelwood, and I’m also really eager to check out Fourth Wing.