I have to be honest with you. When I look at the books I’ve read, none of them stick out as books to be read in a particular season. Not any season. Some of them stick out as books to read around Halloween, or Christmas, but I connect them with occasions over seasons.
But I still wanted to do a post for Shanah’s Top 5 Tuesday. Therefore, I’m calling an audible, and I’m going to do the Top 5 Books I Want to Read This Summer.
Iron Gold
I’ve had this on my shelf since the week it came out. With the next book scheduled to come out at the end of this year, I definitely want to be ready for its release.
Nevernight
I have a little bookworm in my ear who’s been telling me I HAVE to read this for quite some time. As if I didn’t already want to read it really badly!
A Darker Shade of Magic
For about a year, I’ve been saying this book is at the “top of my TBR.” I have no excuses. I just need to do it already!
The Fireman
Previous Goodreads Choice Award winner, and I just feel like I have to read something Joe Hill. By all reports, the acorn doesn’t fall far from the King-Tree, but I want to see for myself.
Sleeping Giants
Sounds awesome, and another one of those books that I’ve had people saying, “You haven’t read this yet? What the hell are you doing?”
Same – I have to read A Darker Shade of Magic!
I’m sure we’ll both enjoy it
I don’t think The Fireman is the best Joe Hill to start with, I honestly DNF’d if. Try Horns or Heart Shaped Box.
You haven’t read Sleeping Giants yet? What the hell are you doing? 😝
I had a feeling you’d bring that up!
I am so predictable!
I’d never heard of Sleeping Giants until I seen this post…
Just had a look at it on Goodreads and it sounds SO SO good!!
Doesn’t it?! I’m looking forward to it.
WHY HAVEN’T YOU READ A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC YET? *head explodes*
I was going to do a “Top Summer Reads” post last week, but I’m having a hard time figuring out what summer reads are. When you see “summer reads” displays at bookstores it’s usually a table filled with girly stuff, usually taking place on the beach. Meh.
THAT’S WHAT I WAS THINKING!!
I haven’t read 5 books that take place on the beach or by the pool. What else qualifies as a summer read?
I have no idea! Books that make you want to drink margaritas?
Cocktail Recipe Books??
Oooh that’s a good one!
Your little Bookworm is SCREAMING at you to read Nevernight! Lol and The Fireman is one that I read in the summer last year and I would say that it fits the season perfectly. I may have even enjoyed it more than his fathers writing!
Thanks for participating – added you to the list 🙂
I need Iron Gold soon!!! And you definitely need to read ADSOM, I think you’ll love it!!
Maybe I should lend you my copy since I’m obviously waiting for something that’s not ever going to happen!!!
Some of these are on my TBR too!! You aren’t alone! lol But for real read Nevernight asap!! =D
You’re right… I think I need to make it my very next book. Still feeling ARC pressure, though
Story of our blogging lives, am I right? If you want to buddy read it, I’m planning on rereading it so let me know! We can help with the motivation lol
That’d be awesome!
If you’re up for it just let me know when it works into your schedule and we’ll make this happen!
We’ll just say these are intense summer reads Joe 😉
It sorta kills me that you haven’t read those first three books yet. I mean, I only know what you post on your blog, but I feel like they were written with your tastes in mind!
I’m pretty sure they were. If it makes you feel better, I own a copy of all 3, and they ARE HAPPENING SOON! #promise
I’m gonna find some way to hold you to that! Especially Iron Gold.
I started a reading challenge in January and all three of those books are in it. So worst comes to worst, I’m reading them by year’s end!