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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Top Ten Tuesday: Thirteen Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2026
It doesn't seem to matter how many hundreds of unread books are loading down my bookshelves, my head still swivels when I see a shiny, new release! I haunt NetGalley and Edelweiss, always on the lookout for my next great read. If you are like me, then today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is one you've been looking forward to as well: Top Ten Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2026. (As always, Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl.) Thanks to the websites mentioned above and generous publicists sending me physical ARCs, I've actually already read a lot of my most anticipated new releases for July-December, including:
Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox (July 7) - ***1/2
Our Marriage is Murder by Carol Goodman (July 21) - ****
How to Kill a Crime Writer by Sarah Lotz (July 21) - ****
The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen (August 4) - ***
Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty (August 4) - ***1/2
The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society by Lindsay Currie (September 15) - ***1/2
A Map to Murder by Michelle Chouinard (September 22) - ****
The Velvet Knife by Maureen Johnson (September 29) - *** 1/2
Dive Bar at the End of the Road by Kelley Armstrong (October 6) - ****
The ones I have not been able to get my hot little hands on yet are on my list today. And because I really can't resist them, I have thirteen new releases instead of ten. #TheStruggleIsReal
Top Ten Thirteen Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2026
- in order of release date -
1. Everything She Didn't Say by Jane Casey (July 16)—In this standalone mystery/thriller, two friends are enjoying a month-long holiday on the Irish coast. One morning, Ruth wakes up, covered in someone else's blood. Maura is nowhere to be seen. Ruth becomes the number one suspect in her friend's murder, but she's also the only witness. What happened to Maura? Does Ruth know more than she's telling?
2. The Unknown by Riley Sager (August 4)—Actress Marin Keane is stunned when she secures a role in what promises to be a blockbuster movie. The gig requires a month of research on location at New Avalon, Vermont, where five women mysteriously disappeared 100 years ago. As Marin and her castmates settle in on the island, they notice weird noises and strange symbols that seem to confirm rumors that something supernatural took the missing women. When the island's occupants are stranded there, things get even more sinister. What is happening on New Avalon? Is someone trying to sabotage the movie or is something even more nefarious at work?
3. A Thousand Little Goodbyes by Lucy Gilmore (August 11)—Gilmore's newest is receiving mixed reviews, but I'll still give it a go. It's about two lifelong friends who decide to finally take the road trip they've been planning for forever. As the journey goes on, it becomes apparent that it's about more than having fun—it's about saying goodbye.
4. My Killer Family Reunion by Dinesh Thiru (August 11)—Jayshree Devi's family reunions are never without drama. She's still shocked, though, when her wealthy Grand Mom has an accident that looks suspiciously like something much more sinister. With the help of her irritating cousins and their hot friend, Jay launches an investigation, one that will unearth long-buried family secrets on the way to finding out who was behind her grandmother's "accident."
5. My Sister is Going to Kill Me by Nina Simon (August 18)—For this year's sisters trip, Liv and Mandy Chisolm have booked a rafting excursion through the Grand Canyon. Although they will be traveling with a group of strangers, they're looking forward to bonding with each other while enjoying an incredible adventure. The two get more than they bargained for when one of their number is found dead and another body is discovered in the water. Trapped on a raging river with a killer and a bunch of people they don't know, all of whom seem to be hiding dangerous secrets, Liv and Mandy have to unmask a murderer before it's too late for all of them.
6. Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty (August 25)—The much-anticipated sequel to Moriarty's well-loved Big Little Lies, this novel is set ten years after the events of the previous book. The moms are back and all of them are dealing with their own challenges and troubles. When the principal of the high school their children attend receives a severed human finger in the mail and a strange man is spotted lurking around campus, the parents are up-in-arms. Confronting this new problem will mean facing secrets from the past, secrets they hoped their children would never have to know. But now? The stakes are too high to keep hiding...
7. Find Me by Holly Craig (August 25)—Two years ago, Pete went missing in the Tasmanian wilderness after visiting a mysterious commune whose members enact rituals to appease a malevolent presence they say dwells in the mountains. From her deathbed, Pete's mother begged his estranged sisters to work together to find their brother. This is easier said than done as they navigate the mountain, the issues between them, and another perplexing disappearance.
8. The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon (September 8)—Inspired by a real Irish sea captain, this historical novel tells the story of Grace O'Malley, the proper daughter of an Irish clan chief who defied all the odds and became a famous pirate.
9. Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult (September 15)—After her mother died in the 9/11 tragedy, Molly Fitzgerald developed a fear of disasters. Now the director of the Rhode Island Department for Emergency Preparedness, she channels her anxiety into saving others in crisis situations. When an unexpected crisis descends on Molly and her husband, their lives turn upside down. Can she save herself from disintegrating under the pressure of her own disaster?
10. We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman (September 15)—This book is actually #1 in terms of 2026 releases I've been looking forward to. I adored We Solve Murders, so I'm stoked for this sequel. This time, Amy, Rose, and Steve team up to solve the case of a suspicious death at a private villa in the Italian hills. Everybody is hiding something. Whodunit?
11. The Undercover Bookshop by Katherine Reay (October 6)—Book lover Gemma Brown has just moved to a sleepy village in the Cotswolds, where she runs the town's first-ever bookstore. Finding it difficult to fit in, Gemma is thrilled to make friends with the enigmatic local baker. It's not long, though, before she begins to suspect that her new pal is a spy. It's 1950; anything is possible. Or is Gemma's fiction-fueled imagination running amok? Soon, she finds herself embroiled in an international intrigue the likes of which she's never seen outside of a book.
12. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder by Ally Carter (October 13)—The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year was a super fun read. This companion novel (as far as I can tell, it's not a sequel) sounds equally as entertaining. The story revolves around a billionaire's son and the housekeeper's daughter, who have been rivals since childhood. When the former goes missing, leaving only a pool of blood behind, it's up to the latter to prove he's alive—and find the person who desperately wants him dead. Sounds confusing, but entertaining.
13. A Reunion to Die For by K.J. Whittle (October 26)—When a group of classmates gather for a reunion, talk turns to the school bully who tortured all of them with his cruel taunting. As the drinks flow, the victims joke about ways they could get revenge on the guy who made them all so miserable. The next day, the bully is found dead, killed in a way that is suspiciously similar to the hypothetical plans made by the classmates. When a recording of that conversation is given to the police, the group members become suspects. Desperate to clear their names, they scramble to solve the murder they unknowingly planned.
There you go, thirteen books releasing in the second half of 2026 that I want to read. Have you read any of them? What did you think? Which up-and-comers are you most excited about? I'd truly love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I will gladly return the favor on your blog.
Happy TTT!
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A Quirky, Cozy, Entertaining Little Murder Mystery
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I'm loving all the quirky, cozy-ish murder mysteries that have been popping up lately. I've read a bunch of them recently, and they just make me laugh. A Cute Little Murder by Molly Harper is no exception. It's a fun, light-hearted, Scooby-Doo kind of romp. I loved it!
The story goes a little something like this: 17-year-old Lainey Piper doesn't believe that her father's suspicious accident was accidental at all. Her doubts about what really happened, combined with her natural talent for sleuthing and an innate desire to see justice done, lead her to a reluctant collaboration with classmate Harlow Drake. The host of a web series centered on local crime, Harlow is known for taking big risks and angering the locals with her bold accusations. Lainey isn't a limelight kind of person, but she can't seem to resist getting caught up in Harlow's schemes, even when it means scaring her mother, annoying local law enforcement, and becoming a pariah in her small town.
Fifteen years later, Lainey is a work-from-home forensic accountant who lives alone with her cat. Her business isn't exactly booming, so when she receives an offer from the True Crime 24/7 network to investigate a historical cold case with Harlow (whom she hasn't spoken to since high school), she can't afford to say no. When she steps foot onto an island in the middle of Lake Michigan, spies her creepy murder hotel accomodations, and notes that her old friend is, if anything, even more self-absorbed than she used to be, Lainey begins to doubt the wisdom of accepting the offer, no matter how lucrative. It doesn't take long, though, for her to get wholly caught up in the mystery of solving a Prohibition-era disappearance as well as a much more contemporary ones. Soon, the job isn't about finding a long-ago killer or even helping an unrepentant Harlow make a comeback; it's about staying alive on a remote island, surrounded by strangers she's not sure she can trust, with no way to call for help. Even armed with her "crime-fighting Mary Poppins bag," Lainey might not be able to sleuth her way out of this one...
A Cute Little Murder combines a lot of my favorite murder mystery tropes: an isolated setting; a probably haunted house (hotel, in this case) full of tantalizing secrets; a colorful cast of characters, all with axes to grind; an absorbing treasure hunt; and a banter-y background romance. Since this is more of a cozy than a Gothic thriller, the setting isn't all that creepy, but it is atmospheric. The ratty old Crossings hotel is a character unto itself, complete with the hidden depths that make all story people more life like. Although Harlow is not one of them, her production team is full of likable characters, even including the clueless tech bros who are more oblivious than purposely offensive. Although the historical mystery Harlow and Lainey are on-location to solve really isn't the focus of the novel, it adds another layer of interest to the story. The relationship between Harlow and Lainey is the real focus of A Cute Little Murder, and it's interesting to see how the latter has evolved while the former really hasn't. I would have liked a deeper dive into Harlow's character in order to understand her better, but this isn't really that kind of story. As for the present-day murders, I did identify the killer before Lainey, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment of this entertaining book. It's a fun one that kept me turning pages and made me smile.
Readalikes: A Cute Little Murder has a similar style/vibe to Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery, The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, the Ernest Cunningham series by Benjamin Stevenson, and the Vacation Mysteries series by Catherine Mack.
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language (a handful of F-bombs, plus milder invectives), violence, crude humor, and innuendo
To the FTC, with love: I received an e-ARC of A Cute Little Murder from the generous folks at Penguin Random House via those at NetGalley. Thank you!
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
The Bookish Books Reading Challenge: October Book Ideas and Link-Up for Reviews
Happy October! I'm not sure how exactly it got to be October already, but oookkkayyy. Fall is my favorite season, even if we don't get a traditional one here in the Phoenix area. It's still over 100 degrees outside. Maybe if I crank up the air conditioning, cuddle up with a fuzzy blanket, and read some good Gothic novels I'll be able to convince myself it's REAL Fall. Wish me luck.
How did you do with reading bookish books in September? I ended up reading eight, way more than I thought I would, mostly because I didn't realize a lot of them had bookish elements in them. What a happy surprise! Since there are so many of them, I'll skip the book jacket photos and the plot summaries and just link the titles to my Goodreads review. Why yes, yes, I am feeling a little lazy this evening.
Christmas Crimes at the Mysterious Bookshop by Otto Penzler (editor) - 3 1/2 stars
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton - 3 1/2 stars
An Uninterrupted View of the Sky by Melanie Crowder - 5 stars
Things We Didn't Say by Amy Lynn Green - 4 stars
Look in the Mirror by Catherine Steadman - 4 stars
Murder at the Library by Ellen Jacobson - 3 stars
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose - 4 stars
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter - 4 stars
This month, I'm mostly going to be working on making progress on my reading challenges and reading books for the Cybils Awards. I don't know how many bookish books I'll actually get to, but here are a couple I have my eye on:
Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop by Emmeline Duncan—This cozy mystery sounds like lots of fun. It's set in a Halloween-themed town in Oregon and stars Bailey Briggs, who manages the local bookstore. Just as the festive Halloween season is kicking off, someone is murdered. The police have damning evidence that points to Bailey as the killer. She'll have to play amateur sleuth in order to clear her name.
Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber (available October 22, 2024)—Another cozy, this one centers around Allie Catt, a caterer and personal chef who creates feasts inspired by literature. When a woman is murdered at one of her parties, Allie turns to her favorite fictional detectives to guide her own amateur investigation into the crime.
Even though I despise cutesy character names, I still think this one sounds entertaining.
How about you? What bookish books are you planning to read in October?
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: My Fall TBR List
Edited to add: I always comment on every blog that is linked to the main Top Ten Tuesday post. Today, I keep running into errors that I think are related to "not secure" blogs. The blog "times out" when trying to load its main page or when trying to process my comment. Very irritating. If you don't see a comment from me on your TTT post today, that's why!
It's been a hot minute since I've participated in my favorite weekly blogger roundup! Between my FamilySearch Center volunteering gig and grandbaby sitting, Tuesdays are busy for me. The seasonal TBR list prompts are my favorites, though, and I didn't want to miss out on this week's: Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR List. Even though it's still over 100 degrees here in the Phoenix area and doesn't feel much like Autumn (I just heard the term "Hautumn," which is much more fitting), I'm looking forward to the cozy season for lots of reasons.
As always, Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl.
Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR List
1. My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara—I'm about a third of the way into this children's classic that I don't *think* I've ever read before. I need to read a book set in Wyoming to complete the Literary Escapes Reading Challenge and one with the word "friend" in the title for the Disney Animated Movies Reading Challenge, so My Friend Flicka seemed like a good double-duty choice. The story is about a boy and the wild horse he wants to tame. Not gonna lie, it's slllloooowww. Hopefully, it will pick up soon. It's supposed to be a beautiful, heartwarming book. We'll see.
2. The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose—My book club is meeting on Thursday night to discuss this novel. We all loved The Maid when we read it last year, so we're excited to experience the sequel. This time, Molly, a neurodivergent hotel housekeeper is investigating the murder of a well-known mystery writer. There are suspects aplenty, including Molly herself. If she can't clear her name, she'll be cleaning in jail instead of at her beloved Regency Grand.
3. Murder is Bad Manners by Robin Stevens—This middle-grade series opener qualifies for the "Book Written During NaNoWriMo" PopSugar Reading Challenge prompt, plus it just sounds fun. It's about two schoolgirls who form a detective agency. When one of their teachers dies in a suspicious accident, the duo determine to prove it was murder.
4. The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods—It's 1894 and young women are disappearing mysteriously in Minneapolis. When a young woman named Faith arrives at the Bethany Home for Unwed Mothers, refusing to speak or explain herself, her superstitious housemates are quick to accuse her of wielding dark magic, which must be the cause of the missing persons. Faith's roommate is secretly assigned to investigate her background, which reveals shocking secrets about the city and its supposedly genteel residents.
5. Curtain by Agatha Christie—If you know when this mystery, the final one in the Hercule Poirot series, was published, then you'll know what year I was born! I'm reading it for, you guessed it, a reading challenge prompt. The story takes place during a house party at Styles.
6. Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James—I'm a big St. James fan. I've been working through her backlist and this historical mystery is one of the two that I haven't read yet. It's about a woman on the run who falsifies her resume in order to get a job at a remote hospital for WWI veterans suffering from shell shock. Strange things are afoot at the institution and the fake nurse is determined to get to the bottom of what is really happening at the eerie hospital.
7. The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson—What could be more perfect for spooky season than a book about witches? Immanuelle Moore is the product of a mixed-race relationship, a sin in the strict Puritanical society in which she lives. Already an outcast, she tries to keep her head down by always being pious and devout. When she finds herself being beckoned into the mysterious woods around her home, she is given a precious gift by the witches who lived there: her dead mother's diary. As dark truths about her community start coming to light, Immanuelle realizes it is up to her to make things right.
8. Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dexon—Book covers that feature a hotel are surprisingly hard to find and I need one for a reading challenge prompt (What else?). I was tempted to re-read The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James to fulfill this one, since I loved it the first time around, but I decided on this historical mystery instead. It stars Kitty Underhay, a young woman who is temporarily left in charge of her family's hotel on the English coast. Expecting a busy but unremarkable season, she's shocked when several guest rooms are broken into. Rumor has it that someone is searching for a priceless ruby, a jewel that is connected to Kitty's mother. With the help of a handsome hotel employee, she vows to figure out what is happening before the hotel is ruined by bad press.
9. The Unforgettable Logan Foster by Shawn Peters—This middle-grade novel looks cute and entertaining, plus it features a superhero, which makes it perfect for another reading challenge prompt I need to cross off (natch). It's about an "unadoptable" foster kid who is finally chosen to be part of a forever family. His new parents are far from perfect, but they're kind. They're also a little...strange. When Logan discovers they're actually superheroes, he realizes his life has just taken an unexpectedly wild turn.
10. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter—Carter's books are always upbeat and entertaining. Her newest is a holiday-themed enemies-to-lovers locked-room murder mystery starring rival mystery writers. Say no more. I'm in!
There you go, ten books I'm planning to enjoy this Fall. Have you read any of them? What did you think? What's on your Fall TBR list? I'd love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I will gladly return the favor on your blog. I also reply to comments left here.
Happy TTT!
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Top Ten Tuesday: I'm Not Laughing, You're Laughing
If you want to join in the TTT fun (and you definitely do), click on over to That Artsy Reader Girl for all the deets.
Top Ten Books That Made Me Laugh Out Loud
1. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion—This is the only book I can think of offhand that really fits the prompt. Here's what I said in my review: "This is one of those books that's embarrassing to read in public. Not because of risqué cover art or a suggestive title, but because I couldn't stop laughing—out loud—at the antics of its main character. This hilarious rom-com is so delightful that I could hardly restrain myself from smiling, chuckling, and sharing the best bits with the room at large."
2. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery—The titular character is an irrepressible redhead with a vivid imagination and a fiery temper, both of which lead her into hysterical scrapes.
3. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott—This is one of my favorite books, so I use it over and over for TTT prompts. It has some hilarious scenes, especially those involving Jo March. Meg's disaster with the jelly, though, is probably the one that makes me laugh the most.
4. Little Men by Louisa May Alcott—As much as I love Little Women, I've never read its sequel for some reason. I'm currently listening to it on audio and it also has some funny scenes, not too surprising since it's about the boys' boarding school Jo runs with her husband.
5. The Tempe Brennan series by Kathy Reichs—This is a series of murder mysteries featuring a forensic anthropologist. The books can be gruesome and disturbing, but Tempe's witty banter—both her internal dialogue and her verbal jousts with other characters—keep humor in the novels.
6. The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz—It's been a long time since I read this series opener, but in my review I called it "engrossing fluff that ma[de] me laugh out loud," so I guess it's a funny book!
7. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson—What I remember most about this holiday novel is my taciturn third-grade teacher reading it out loud and laughing so hard she cried. All of us terrified little kids were shocked! It really is a hilarious book that was made into an equally hilarious tv movie.
8. Anything by Ally Carter—Carter's books are engaging and fun. I especially like her Gallagher Girls series.
9. The Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn—I love me a funny heroine and Veronica Speedwell, who is a lepidopterist, feminist, and amateur detective in Victorian England, is just that.
10. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey—Although I'm the resident McConaughey fan, I actually haven't read this memoir yet. My husband did, however, and laughed uproariously through the whole thing. He keeps urging me to read the book since it's an easy, entertaining read. I'll get to it one of these days!
Phew! I made it to ten. What do you think of my picks? What are your favorite funny books? Which should I pick up? I'd truly love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I will gladly return the favor on your blog.
Happy TTT!
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
It's Ally Carter! What More Do I Need to Say?
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April might be temporarily caught within the foster care system, but she's not like other foster kids. Not only is her mother alive, but she's also coming back for April just as soon as she can. The other children might laugh at her for believing in the promise pledged in the note that was left at the fire station along with 3-year-old April, but April knows her mom would never totally abandon her. She just needs to be patient.
Patience has never been April's strong suit, which is how she ends up setting a museum exhibit on fire. The incident brings her to the attention of a charity funded by the wealthy Winterborne Family, which has decided to house a group of foster children in its ornate mansion. Gabriel, the Winterborne heir, disappeared ten years ago, leaving a great mystery in his wake. April's entranced by the thought of solving it while also figuring out why the necklace April's mother left her bears the Winterborne crest. The answers must be inside the great mansion, but where? The place is massive and crammed full of tantalizing secrets ... Can April unravel its many puzzles, including the mystery of her own past?
If you've read books by Ally Carter before, you're not going to be at all surprised to hear that her newest, Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor, is a sassy, upbeat read that's full of adventure and mystery. It stars a diverse cast of middle-schoolers who are sympathetic and likable, along with peripheral grown-ups who add additional layers of intrigue to the tale. Revealed in short, exciting chapters, the plot is compelling and engrossing, making the book an enjoyable page-turner. While this first book in a planned series answers some of the questions its plot poses, it leaves plenty more to be revealed in a sequel (or two). I, for one, am eagerly anticipating the second book!
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for violence and scenes of peril
To the FTC, with love: Another library fine find
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Top Ten Tuesday: The Finish Line
It's been awhile since I participated in Top Ten Tuesday, my favorite bookish meme. The last few topics haven't really piqued my interest, but I love the one for this week: Top Ten Finished Series I Have Yet to Finish. Although I could seriously list about a million answers, I'll try to restrain myself and keep it to just ten :)
If you want to play along, head over to The Broke and the Bookish. Read the rules, make your Top Ten list, share it with the rest of us, then visit other blogs to see lots of fun answers to the question du jour. Simple. It's an enjoyable little diversion that will put a smile on your face while introducing you to tons of great book blogs. What's not to love?
Here we go with my list. In no particular order, here are the Top Ten Finished Series I Have Yet to Finish:
1. Matched by Ally Condie—I enjoyed the first book in this series, but never moved on to the second. Not sure why. At this point, I'd probably have to re-read Matched before picking up the next installment. One of these days ...
2. Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer—This is a series that was already wrapping up when the author died in 2014. Still, the thought of no additional Jacky Faber stories makes my heart sad. She's such a lively, vivid character that I can't imagine not having her in my reading life. Perhaps that's why I'm stalling instead of finishing up the series? Probably. I've read five of the twelve Bloody Jack novels, so I've still got a lot of ground to cover with this one.
3. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon—I was totally absorbed by Outlander, but again, I never picked up another book in the series. Why not? Who knows? I need to since I believe it's now complete?
4. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis—The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe stands out in my mind as one of those reads that just swept me away as a child. As much as I loved the book, I don't think I kept on with the series. My memory ain't what it used to be, that's true, but I'm pretty sure I've never read the rest of the Narnia books. I need to remedy that, for sure.
5. Divergent by Veronica Roth—Again, I enjoyed the first book, but didn't progress beyond the series debut. I've heard not great things about Insurgent, thus my hesitation ...
6. The Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter—These books are so dang fun. I love them! And yet, I've only finished two of the six books in the series. They're easy, entertaining reads, so it wouldn't be tough (in fact, it would be quite enjoyable) to binge-read the rest of them.
7. Virgin River by Robyn Carr—When it comes to creating small, cozy towns that teem with so much life and warmth that I want to move in right away, there is simply no one like Robyn Carr. I adored her Grace Falls series. Her newer ones, Virgin River and Thunder Point, are just as engaging. While the latter continues, I believe the former is complete. I've read 6/20 V.R. books and am always excited to open another one and get back "home" to Virgin River.
8. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd—I've read 2/3 of this series in 2015. I'm hoping to finish it this year as well.
9. The Books of Bayern by Shannon Hale—I'm halfway through this enjoyable series, but it's been a loooonnnngggg time since I read the first two books (2008 and 2009, respectively). I'll have to re-read them before grabbing the final two.
10. Incarceron by Catherine Fisher—A two-book series should be a cinch to complete, and yet, I'm still only halfway through this one. I proclaimed Incarceron one of my favorite books of 2010. For some reason, though, I never read Sapphique. It's gathering dust on my shelf—methinks it's high-time to re-experience Incarceron and finally get to its sequel.
There you have it, ten of the many, many, many series I've started and never finished. So, where should I start? Which series are your favorite? Which have you left incomplete? Why? Inquiring minds (mine, anyway) really want to know ... I love visiting book blogs, so leave me a comment and I'll gladly return the favor.
Happy TTT!
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