There are so many books I want to read, some days I just don’t know where it starts, or where it ends. Maybe that’s it. Maybe it just never ends, and it’s the book blogger malediction to just have books and books and books piling up on our goodreads TBR, books we want to scream about, books we don’t have time to get to, books we think of at night because they’re definitely coming to scream at us “why don’t you read me?”
Okay, maybe I’m overreacting here, but you get my point.
Today, I thought I’d take a look at my Goodreads TBR, filled with books I recently added, books I added ages ago but completely forgot about, books I added on a whim but forgot I was excited for. And today, I thought I’d take a look at some of them I’m still really, really excited to read.
I was when I added them and I still am now and fingers crossed I’ll get to these soon. YES. I WILL.
Today’s topic is inspired by one of the latest topics for Top Ten Tuesdays, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.
You can click on the covers to go to goodreads, if you want to make your TBR grow. Also yes, I know some of these are still pretty recent, even if they’re not from this year. Book blogging influences me, what can I do.
Something Real, Heather Demetrios
Why I want to read it ? I am a huge fan of I’ll Meet You There by the author and am absolutely LOVING books dealing with reality shows/ TV in any way, so Something Real sounds AMAZING. I’m 200% certain I will love it.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? When I looked it up, only the hardcover was available and 1) I’m not a fan of hardcovers (I know, moment to gasp here in shock) and 2) Well, it was too expensive.
A Monster Calls, Patrick Ness
Why I want to read it ? I enjoyed Ness’ previous works (More Than This: adored it, The Rest Of Us: enjoyed it, The Knife of Never Letting Go: didn’t quite love that one) and am curious to read that one. Also, let’s face it, I’m all for emotional reads.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? Well… it’s going to make me cry and I’m not emotionally ready.
Made You Up, Francesca Zappia
Why I want to read it ? You all know how much I ADORED Eliza & Her Monsters… obviously I want to read more from the author and I’ve heard incredible things about that one, too. That cover looks amazing, too.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? For some reason I keep on forgetting about that one, because it’s buried in my Goodreads TBR. Everytime I see it, I’m like, I NEED THIS. Then I promptly forget about it. #why
Liars, Inc., Paula Stokes
Why I want to read it ? I added that one on my TBR ages ago – then I discovered Paula Stokes through two other books, This Is How It Happened and Girl Against The Universe and…. I adored them both. I’m reminded now of that intriguing backlist title of hers and definitely WANT to read it as soon as possible.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? I forgot. A book blogger’s mind is filled with book-shaped holes.
Ink & Bone, Rachel Caine
Why I want to read it ? I’ve been hearing so many incredible things about this series and a great great Library and awesome characters and well I am all in.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? It’s a series…. and I kind of have commitment issues?
The Weight of Feathers, Anna-Marie Mc Lemore
Why I want to read it ? To be honest, I could have mentioned all of McLemore’s books here. I feel like I’d adore all of her books so, very much and I am very, very excited to read them. They sound unique and gorgeously written and totally my thing.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? I… have no idea. Too many books, too little time.
The Love That Split The World, Emily Henry
Why I want to read it ? I had this book on my TBR for so long – really. It sounded incredible and I’m really enjoying magical realism, too. It sounds exactly in my alley despite the mixed reviews I’ve heard.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? I wanted to get to it… but, well, the mixed reviews had influence, too, so now I’m still waiting.
The Lost & Found, Katrina Leno
Why I want to read it ? Same as McLemore’s books, Katrina Leno’s books have been on my TBR for ages – they sound all incredibly beautiful and exactly like the kind of book I’d adore. I’m definitely looking forward to reading this one… and all of the others, too!
Why I haven’t read it yet ? Well… I don’t know either – other books just came ahead and… oops.
The Reader, Traci Chee
Why I want to read it ? It’s been a while since I talked about The Reader… here. I constantly mention that I NEED to read this book and I really need to. It sounds absolutely incredible and I am so in love with this cover, too.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? I DO NOT KNOW and yes, I’m mad. It’s a series and the series commitment-fear is there….
The Secret of a Heart Note, Stacey Lee
Why I want to read it ? I have had this book on my TBR for a long time now – it sounds incredibly beautiful and original and I’m definitely eager to discover it.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? This book was only available in hardcover for such a long time and I mentioned how I prefer paperbacks, so.. I turned to other books and… well, I’m sad now.
Autoboyography, Christina Lauren
Why I want to read it ? So… you all know I’m all for soft contemporaries and Autoboyography sounds so good, I’ve heard how incredible the characters and romance is and it sounds sad and I like emotional reads and… that cover’s really pretty, I need it on my shelves too okay.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? It sounds sad. I’m nervous okay.
Dear Martin, Nic Stone
Why I want to read it ? I’ve heard amazing things about this book all around and I know I want to read more from Nic Stone after discovering her with Odd One Out.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? Hardcover-only-problem. Then, well, time passed and… aerm.
Want, Cindy Pon
Why I want to read it ? I used to be quite fond of dystopias, but I now tend to read them only every now and then – I guess I got a little bored of it? Yet, Want sounds like an incredibly original, unique and amazing book, with a diverse cast and Taipei setting and I am all for it!
Why I haven’t read it yet ? I haven’t had a chance to get it just yet, but I know I will soon, I NEED to.
You’re Welcome, Universe, Whitney Gardner
Why I want to read it ? This book sounds SO good. I’ve heard amazing things about it from a couple fellow bloggers and it has deaf rep, too. I’m so curious to discover this amazing contemporary! And that cover, YES PLEASE.
Why I haven’t read it yet ? Time, money, I forget about it every now and then and I’m saaad.
Okay so…. now’s your time to scream at me. Is there any of these books you’ve read and enjoyed and that I have to read RIGHT NOW?
Do you have some of these books on your TBR as well? Do you also have series-commitment-fear somehow? Let me know everything in comments!
Kristin @ Kristin Kraves Books says
I finally read A Monster Calls this year and it is definitely emotional but it’s so beautiful!
Dear Martin and Autoboyography are both on my TBR and I don’t know why I haven’t read them yet!
Marie says
I’m’ glad you enjoyed it, I can’t wait to read it – even if I need to prepare the tissues haha 🙂
I hope we’ll both get to read these books soon, fingers crossed 😀
Thank you for your comment Kristin! <3
Bianca @ The Ultimate Fangirl says
Marie I feel you with those commitment issues! ? It’s just so hard for me to stay focused on a series but hey, it’s a work in a progress. I also see some similarities in our TBR like The Reader, Want, and Autoboyography. (But yes, some of these books sound sad and ughh… how do you not cry haha)
No screaming. Just cheering you on and hopefully you’ll have a wonderful time reading them when you do. ?
Marie says
Yay! I’m glad we have some books in common on our TBR – we can remind each other to read these books every now and then haha 😀
Thank you so much Bianca!! 😀
Bianca @ The Ultimate Fangirl says
Well isn’t that truth. ? Don’t worry, I got your back haha.
Marie says
Aww that means a lot ahah thank you 😀 <3
Norrie says
I haven’t read any of these yet, but Autoboyography is high on my list too 😀 Still hoping that maybe it will be included in the christmas sale or something.
Marie says
Ahhh fingers crossed, I’d love to hear your thoughts about this book 🙂
thank you so much Norrie! <3
Kelly Brigid says
Lovely post! I still need to read Ink and Bone, and Dear Martin as well! I hope you ADORE A Monster Calls! Definitely recommend bringing tissues though! ?
Happy reading, Marie! ❤️
Marie says
Thank you so much Kelly! 🙂
I can’t wait to read all of these books and I’ll make sure to prepare some tissues ? ?
Jordyn @ Jordz the Bibliophile says
MARIE, you have got to read Autoboyagraphy. I spent so long putting it off and then I finally picked it up and yes indeed, it was emotional, soft, sad, and gave me ALL the feels. Highly recommend. Want is also soooo good, and I can’t wait for the sequel. I also really want to pick up Something Real because I adored I’ll Meet You There and I want to read more from that author! Awesome post!
Marie says
I’m SO glad to hear this, you are making me SO impatient to read Autoboyography now, it sounds so great 😀
Thank you so much! Here’s to hoping we’ll get to all of these books 😀
Satou Johns says
I more than commitment issues, I have budget issues haha but I understand not wanting to start a series… like it takes its time and effort and oh so many books around xD sad books are good 🙂 I am weird but if a books makes me cry, scream, or fall into utterly depression… it is good hahaha enjoy your reading! :3
Marie says
Don’t we all haha, if only we could get all the books we wanted without worrying about budget 🙂
Ahah you’re not weird at all, I really enjoy reading emotional books, it really shows how talented an author can be, to really make us feel this much 😀
Thank you so much for your comment! <3
Satou Johns says
I could go to the library but I am not sure if they will have the books I want haha I agree with that and that is what I meant haha even hating a character takes a lot of thinking and effort haha
Marie says
Maybe they will, maybe you can request them if they don’t have it 🙂
Satou Johns says
Will check how it works haha
Aj @ Read All The Things! says
I hope you get to read these soon! I loved A Monster Calls! It might be one of my favorite books ever. I felt “meh” about The Weight Of Feathers and DNFed one of the author’s other books. I’ve had Dear Martin sitting on my shelf for about a year. I have no excuses for why I haven’t read it.
Marie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, I really need to get to it as soon as I can 😀
I’m sorry to hear you didn’t love McLemore’s books so far – I heard her writing style is gorgeous, but it’s not for everyone.
Let’s make it next year’s resolution to finally read it haha 😀
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! <3
Laura W says
Oooh yes A Monster Calls is SO good! I get it, though, I also actively avoid emotional books a lot of the time because I tend to read now to escape my problems in the real world so I can come back with a new perspective. I’ve started doing it with movies too now, actually. I keep wanting to catch up on the Marvel Universe (just watched Infinity War and realized there are like three middle movies that I didn’t watch) but I know those movies are going to be emotional because of what happened in Infinity War. Meh it’s just awful! Also, I read You’re Welcome Universe for a uni class in the spring and I had mixed feelings about it (which is why I haven’t even written a review yet…) so I’d be interested to hear what you think of it when you can get your hands on a copy!
Laura @BlueEyeBooks
Marie says
I’m so glad you loved A Monster Calls, I’ll have to read that one soon. It sounds really amazing and emotional and unforgettable, too <3
I'm curious to hear why you didn't completely love You're Welcome Universe, now, haha 🙂 Did you give it a rating just yet? 🙂
Thank you so much for your comment, Laura! <3
Laura W says
Honestly it mostly came down to personal preference. I just couldn’t handle the MC’s attitude towards life and other people. She has this very black and white perspective that I personally dislike in anyone: fictional or real. I really don’t have any authority to speak about the deaf and POC representation (and also a bit of LGBT+) but I thought that aspect was handled well. I think I gave it 3 stars for my indecisiveness 🙂 I actually had to buy a copy of it for class which is really irritating since I ended up not liking it. Still, I suppose now I’ll be rereading it to write my review.
Marie says
Ohh okay, I understand, sometimes when we can’t really get along with the characters, it’s so hard to love a book. I’ll be curious to read your review though whenever you write it down 😀 x
Nicole says
Oooh thank you for this list. I added every title to my “wish list” through my library!
Marie says
Aww you’re welcome, I hope you’ll love them 🙂
Lin says
I loved Eliza and Her Monsters too!! I really enjoyed Made You Up by Francesca Zappia, but I loved Eliza more because….. well, it was perfectly-perfect and I have a lot of love for it. 😀
Happy Reading!! <3
Marie says
Yay another Eliza fan, this makes me SO happy <3 I'm glad you liked Made You Up as well, I can't wait to read it 🙂
Thank you so much Lin!! <3
bookish_heights says
So many of these are on my TBR too! I would definitely recommend “A Monster Calls” though 🙂
Marie says
Oh I’m glad to hear that – I need to read it as soon as I can 😀
Thank you so much! <3
Beware Of The Reader says
I got something real Mary and for the same reasons as yours!!!! I hope to get to read it soon LOL
Marie says
Ahah let’s hope we can both read it soon, it sounds AMAZING 😀
Thank you for your comment <3
fangirlfury says
I definitely recommend reading Made You Up soon! I am a huge Eliza and Her Monsters fan as well, and while Made You Up is a bit different, I am so in love with Francesca Zappia’s writing style and storytelling!
Marie says
I’m so glad to hear it! I hope I can get the book soon, I’m SO impatient to read it now 😀
Thank you so much! <3
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
I feel like backlist books are just part of being a blogger. We all have them, we all try and get around to them as soon as possible, and we all realise that (months later) we’re no closer to picking them up and reading them! 😀
You have some brilliant books on this list; A Monster Calls will definitely make you cry, but Autoboyography isn’t as sad as it actually sounds. I think you’ll really love it. 🙂
The Love That Split the World is my favourite magical realism book by Emily Henry, it was one of the first magical realism books I read and it’s such a beautifully romantic story.
Great post, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed you get to some of these soon. 😀 <3
Marie says
Ahh I’m glad to hear it, I really can’t wait to read A Monster Calls, even if I am so nervous about it haha 🙂
I actually thought of you when I drafted that post and added Emily Henry’s book, I know how much you love it, I can’t wait to read it 😀 <3
Thank you so much! <3
anovelglimpse says
A Monster Calls is actually a really quick read. I would start there. 😉 I also listened to the audiobook of Autoboyography and loved it. I hope you get to enjoy all of these soon!
Marie says
Oh that’s good to know! A quick and devastating read hahaha. I can’t wait to read it 🙂
Thank you so much!! <3 <3
mudandstars says
Autoboyography is a such a lovely book – I really enjoyed it, and the cover is sooo beautiful! Some of these sound really intriguing, especially Ink and Bone. I think that one might be on my Goodreads TBR, but like you, I have so many on there that they just get lost in the pile! I am not the hugest fan of hardbacks either – I prefer a paperback because it’s easier to carry around, and hardbacks are so painfully expensive!!
Marie says
I’m so glad you liked Autoboyography – it sounds like such a great read and YES I am so in love with that cover! <3
YAY another paperback fan! I agree that they're much easier to carry around, so practical, I love it ahah <3
Thank you so much!! <3
mudandstars says
Definitely, hardbacks are sooo heavy, it’s such effort to lug them around! And yess SUCH a beautiful cover. If you end up liking it, I recently read Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by the same authors and I really recommend it. It’s not YA, but it’s a cute fluffy romance and funny too. <3
Marie says
Ohhh, thank you for the recommendation, I’ll have to check it out then 😀 ❤
mudandstars says
You’re very welcome! <3
Saloni Desai says
A Monster’s Call is so good, but it you do have to be mentally prepared to read it. It takes a lot out of you. It’s an emotionally exhaustive journey, but worth it in the end.
Marie says
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much! <3 I need to prepare for such a read, but I can't wait 😀
Thank you so much for your comment! 🙂
Dezzy @ The Thoughtful Voice says
OMG MARIE YOU HAVE TO READ AUTOBOYOGRAPHY *RIGHT NOW*!! It is sad and emotional, and will probably destroy you, but it’s also heartwarming and is definitely worth it, okay. ??? I love this book so much; it gave me all the feels. I really hope you’ll love it as much as I did, whenever you get around to reading it. ☺️ Dear Martin, Want, and You’re Welcome, Universe are all on my TBR (that I’ve added a long time ago); I should get around to reading them too. Ikr, we have so many book to read and so little time, ahhh.
Marie says
AHHHHH DEZZY. Your description of Autoboyography makes me want to buy a copy right now ? hopefully I will soon, I can’t WAIT 😀
I know, right – so little books, so little time, it’s so hard to know which ones to read! I want them aaaaaaaaaaaall ?
Thank you so much!! <3
kozbisa says
Autoboyography is a beautiful story. You will be smiling at the end of that book.
Marie says
Awww, this makes me so happy to hear, I can’t WAIT to read it 😀
Thank you so much! <3
Olivia @ Purely Olivia says
Ahh, this post topic is so relatable!?Too many books, not enough time or money, that’s for sure. I hope you get to read all the books soon!
Ohh, I read A Monster Calls semi-recently (in the summer I think) and I really liked it! I definitely cried. A lot. I did not expect it to be as emotional as it ended up being, but I really think you would enjoy it a lot.
I want to read Autoboyography too! I haven’t heard of any of the others but you know that I just added about ten books to my TBR. 😉 Thanks for this amazing post, Marie!
Marie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed A Monster Calls, Olivia! I’ve heard so much about it, I’m so nervous to read it haha 🙂
I’m so glad if I could make you discover some new boooks! I hope you’ll love them all 😀
Thank you so much!! <3
Aimal @ Bookshelves & Paperbacks says
Ah, you have such amazing books on this list and some I really want to get to myself. I love Patrick Ness so much; Release is a good one that I really enjoyed! Want and Dear Martin are both wonderful too; I think you’d especially like Dear Martin! And I’ve had You’re Welcome, Universe on my TBR FOREVER. ugh
Marie says
Oh thank you Aimal! <3
I haven't read Release just yet, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it – on the TBR it goes 😀
I can't wait to read Dear, Martin, I've heard so much about it. And You're Welcome, Universe, sounds amazing! Let's hope we manage to read it soon 🙂
the bookaholic dreamer says
This is such a fun and cute post! So many of these are also on my TBR. Book-lovers minds are indeed filled with book-sized holes that cause us to forget ah, so many books!
Marie says
Aww thank you, happy you enjoyed it! 😀
SO many books to read haha. One day we’ll get through it all, or at least the ones we want to read the most 😀
24hr.YaBookBlog says
What a wonderful list! There’s many books on my backlist TBR too! I really want to try & read Anna-Marie’s debut before the end of the year or early next year! Same goes for Want bc the sequel is releasing next year ^_^
Marie says
Aww thank you so much 🙂
I hope we’ll both be able to read these books – I didn’t know Want’s sequel came out next year! One more reason to read the first book soon 😀
24hr.YaBookBlog says
Yay, hopefully we can get to them soon! ^_^ & Yeah, I think the sequel to Want is coming in Feb. or a little after? I might be wrong though ?
Marie says
Oh damn that’s soon, better hurry on reading that first book then ??
Nia @ novelishly says
The only book I read in this list is Autoboyography. You are right to be nervous, Marie. That book absolutely wrecked me. I really wanna read something by Anna Marie Mclemore but the author’s books are not available as kindle editions at all. I searched for so long but I just haven’t been able to find them.
Marie says
I am VERY nervous now ? I’m very excited to read it, too, it sounds like such a lovely book <3
I hope you'll be able to find McLemore's books soon!! <3
Thank you so much Nia! <3
Hazel says
Ooh I have Something Real and The Reader on my backlist TBR too! I have copies of both but they’ve just continued to evade my priority reading pile so I’ve never gotten to them. I hope to do so soon! Also I’m not sure one can ever be emotionally ready for A Monster Calls so I’d say just go for it and feel the emotions! (It made my heartache so much ahhhh) And gosh Dear Martin was amazing and left me so impressed with Nic Stone. Hope you love it whenever you get to it, Marie ?
Marie says
Here’s to hoping we can get to these books soon! The Reader sounds amazing, I’ve heard so much about it so far and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy 😀
You are making me so impatient to read Dear Martin and A Monster Calls! I hope I’ll be as impressed as you were 🙂
Thank you so much, Hazel! <3 <3
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
Autoboyography – YES! Also yes to Dear Martin. Definitely loved that one, compared to my feelings about Odd One Out.. :’) Hope you get to all of these soon!
Marie says
Everyone has been recommending Autoboyography – really need to read that one soonish haha 😀
Thank you, Kathy!! <3
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
Yes you do! You’re welcome. <3
may says
this post is such a call-out ?? THERE ARE SO MANY TITLES HERE THAT I KEEP TELLING MYSELF ILL GET TO EVENTUALLY but that……never happens
especially your welcome universe, lost and found, & ink and bone
BUT MARIE YOU NEED TO READ MADE YOU UP ASAP BC ITS SUCH AN AMAZING SOFT SWEET SAD BOOK AND YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE IT!!! also a monster calls, i totally feel you on not wanting to read it bc its so sad but ajdlkfakj i cant wait for when you do pick it up bc its incredible!
i hope you get to these soon and you love them alllllll!
Marie says
I like calling out people I guess… especially myself ??
WE HAVE to read you’re welcome universe, lost and found and ink and bone then. Let’s make that our new year’s resolution or something. AND A BUDDY READ SOMEDAY TOO THAT WOULD BE GLORIOUS.
I will read Made You Up soon then I promiseeeeeee, I can’t wait to do so! 😀
may says
YES
oh my gosh, a buddy read with you would be an actual dream!!!
<3
Marie says
Ahhhh that would really be so, so so, so very cool ❤❤❤ I’m not getting new books at the moment but we should definitely keep each other updated to buddy read someday, I WANT TO!!
Madam Mim says
Definitely also have series commitment phobia! ?
Marie says
I’m so glad I’m not alone there ??
Lauren Becker says
I own some of these that I still really need to read. I want to – just other books get prioritized first. But I own and need to read Autoboyography, A Monster Calls, Ink and Bone, and Made You Up. It is tougher when the book is a series, especially if the next book(s) are out, because then I don’t want to wait too fair in between reading them.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Marie says
I hope you’ll be able to read these books soon – they all sound SO good!
I agree with you about series, I never want to wait too long to read the sequel, but then… well, other books come in and we know how that story goes ??
Thank you so much Lauren! <3
Annemieke says
Yup A Monster Calls is going to make you cry. Hard.
Marie says
Okay. Well…. I’ll prepare tissues ? I’m scared hahaha. But also impatient in some way ?
Mel says
this is how it happened was soooooo good omg! I was expecting a typical ya car accident book but then…whoa, that book was so good. I’ve been meaning to read other things by Paula Stokes for a while. I’ll be interested to hear what you think of Liars, Inc.
and autoboyography! my best friend really hated that book so I’m a little nervous about reading it, but a ton of bloggers I follow really love it, so I’m hoping it’ll be good. I hope you like it as well 🙂
Marie says
AHHHH. I’m so glad you loved this book as well – I feel like it’s such an underrated read. I didn’t expect much from it, but I found it SO wonderfully done. <3
I can't wait to read more of Paula Stokes' books 😀
Oh no, I'm sorry your best friend didn't enjoy that one :/ I've heard so much good about it all around, so I'm curious to see what I think of it 🙂 hopefully we will both love it 🙂
thank you, Mel! <3
lindseyhabets says
Autoboyography is one of my favorite reads of the year, so I’d definitely recommend you to read it. Hope you love it just as much!! 🙂 I loved Want too! And A Monster Calls has been on my TBR for ages too but… it sounds so sad so I’m afraid to read it…
Marie says
I’m so glad to hear this, it makes me SO impatient to read it 😀
I’m the same way – I’m scared to read A Monster Calls because of the emotions hahaha. Someday we will though 😀
Thank you so much for your comment! <3
thepaperbackpiano says
So many of these are on my list too! So many books, so little time is definitely a thing hehe. The only one of these I’ve read is Autoboyography and I will add my voice to all the others screaming at you to read it now!! It’s beautiful <3
Marie says
Ahhh I’m so happy you enjoyed Autoboyography so much. Everyone is telling me great things about this book, seems like I’ll have to get to it soon 😀
Thank you so much! <3
Raven @ Dreamy Addictions says
I also Loved Eliza and Her Monsters and haven’t read Made You Up yet. Let’s hope we both love it! I loved Autoboyography! It’s a cute read! I hope you enjoy it when you finally get around to it. Want by Cindy Pon is a thought provoking read and I loved the world building but sadly, the romance seemed a bit cliched. I hope you love it!
Marie says
I hope we’ll both read Made You Up soon, it sounds SO good! 😀
I’m sorry that the romance in Want felt a bit cliché, it still sounds like a great read though, I’ll have to give it a try 🙂
thank you so much Raven! <3
Margaret @ Weird Zeal says
Ink & Bone and The Reader are both on my tbr too but I really shouldn’t start any new series until I finish some yikes. But you GOTTA read A Monster Calls – it will tear your heart out but be SO WORTH IT
Marie says
Oh I get that. I always tell myself I should do that, too, but… before I know it, I started another series hahaha.
I have to read that one soon I guess – I’m nervous about the emotions, but I want to read it 😀
Thank you Margaret!! 😀
It’s Lu Again says
AUTOBOYOGRAPHY!!!! I’ve read a few others and I wholeheartedly say ditch all of them if it means you can’t read AUTOBOYOGRAPHY!! It’s genuinely such a heartbreaking read but so so so good with an ending that’s… well… I’ll leave it up to you to decide!! (It’s SUCH a good book!) I hope that you get to reading these books soon!!! {when will these tbrs stop killing us????}
Marie says
Ahahah okay duly noted 😛 I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this book so much, you’re making me SO impatient to read it for sure 😀
Thank you so, so much! <3
It’s Lu Again says
you’re welcome!!!
Shanti says
A Monster Calls is one of mine too! I haven’t used goodreads tbrs for a while but they just released the new app with a cover scanner so now I have heaps more on goodreads again. I also have lists of books on the notes of my phone, on the library website and on the library app so my tbr is utterly out of control. I think you have to do a bit of a triage system, figure out which ones are important and why. for the record I thought that The Love That Split the World was lovely and I think you’d enjoy it but I can’t say anything about the claim that it’s appropriated some Native American myths. I’ve been meaning to read The Art of Travel by Alian de Botton for a really long time and it still hasn’t happened.
Marie says
Oh my god you have MULTIPLE lists how do you do it Shanti ?? I’m already so nervous with the amount of books my Goodreads TBR has ?
I’m so glad you enjoyed The Love That Split The World, I’m still curious about it and want to give it a try someday for sure 🙂
So many books, so little time ? here’s to hoping we’ll get to them soon 🙂
Thank you so much <3
shar says
I’ve read quite a few of these, and I would especially recommend The Love The Split The World and The Weight of Feathers. I bought A Monster Calls second hand very cheaply this year (it’s really nice to live in New Zealand, where there are heaps of second hand books, rather than India, where there are not). I also really feel like I should read Dear Martin–it sounds really really good 🙂 . Anyway, I mostly appreciated this post for reminding me how many books there are that I really want to read.
Marie says
Thank you for these recs, Shar! I really need to get to these two books soon, they sound incredible <3
Dear Martin sounds so good – and yay for getting A Monster Calls! I hope you'll love them when you can read them! <3
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious says
I love this post! I have a copy of Want by Cindy Pon but haven’t read it yet… I probably should!
Marie says
Aww thank you so much, happy you enjoyed it! 😀
We should get to this book soon, it sounds amazing! 😀
Kyra says
Ooh you must read Ink and Bone – it’s so good! *_*
Marie says
Ahh I’m glad to hear that, I can’t wait 😀
Thank you Kyra! <3
Lois says
I gasped when I saw Something Real on this list. It is such a brilliant book and the characters are so wonderful and complex, but there are also a few that will drive you mad. I’ve not read A Monster Calls either, the combination of hype and the promise of all the feels has made me nervous.
Marie says
Ohhhh that’s good to know, makes me impatient to read this one! 🙂
I get that. The hype makes me so nervous as well and my expectations are kind of high haha. I want to read it, but maybe a little later on haha 🙂
Thank you, Lois! 😀
jessy says
thank GOD im not the only one with commitment issues. series are intimidating
Marie says
Ahahah no you’re not the only one 🙂 they are intimidating for sure, especially when you start them. Once you’re deep into it, it’s okay hahaha 🙂
The Candid Cover says
Ahhh! Those backlist books! I am trying so hard to read them as much as possible as well. I hope that you get an opportunity to read Made You Up one of these days. I really enjoyed it. 🙂
Marie says
Oh I’m happy to hear that! I can’t wait to read it, hopefully sooner rather than later! ❤
Thank you so much!!
flippingthruthepages says
This is such an amazing list, Marie 🙂 And yes, I haven’t read any of these either 😛 Made You Up, Dear Martin and Autoboyograohy are the ones which are on my TBR too. I even bought the copy of Made You Up but haven’t picked it up yet. Autoboyography and Dear Martin are so costly. I really hope we both get to read these books soon 🙂
Marie says
Aw thank you Sim! 🙂
I hope you’ll read Made You Up soon, I would love to hear your thoughts on that one! 😀
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction says
Well, I’ve only read two of these, and I own five others, so … yeah, I definitely have this problem too. 🙂
Marie says
Ahah too many books, too little time always haha 🙂
Caro @ bookcheshirecat says
Oh there are so many backlist books that I haven’t read, so this is highly relatable ?
I LOVE A Monster Calls, but it is very emotional and I cry every time ? I recently finally got to Dear Martin and really enjoyed it as well! But there are so many more books (and backlist Series especially) that I haven’t read like e.g. any of Laini Taylors books ?
Marie says
Ahah I know right, so many books, so little time haha.
OHHHHHH CARO! I haven’t read Strange The Dreamer either and the only book I’ve read by Laini Taylor is Daughter of Smoke and Bone, actually. We need to make her books a priority haha, everyone’s always raving about her 🙂
Thank you so much!! <3
Marta says
I haven’t read any of these either besides A Monster Calls ?? Some of these are on my TBR as well, like Autoboyography, Dear Martin, Want and Made You Up, yet I haven’t read them yet. As you said – there’s no time or they just get lost somewhere at the bottom of my TBR ?
I hope you get to read as many of these as possible and soon too!
Marie says
It’s sad to see how many books just get lost in our endless TBRs, haha. I’d like to think the ones we’re meant to read will always come at one point or another though 😀
And I hope you’ll get to these books soon too! Maybe a buddy read someday 😀
Thank you Marta!! <3
Brooke Lorren says
You know, I think we often find a book at the exact right time. At least I do.
For example, I’ve been learning Welsh in order to write this book where I’m using some Welsh-like symbolic names. The book I just finished (Clockwork Prince) has Welsh in it. I understood it. It was funny to see this random obscure language that I just happen to be learning in a book I’m reading.
Marie says
Ahhh really, that’s so, so very cool, just the right book at the right time 😀
Kat Impossible says
You know which of those books I have read and … are you really ever going to be emotionally ready for A Monster Calls? Cause I kinda doubt it haha
Marie says
Ahah YES someday I swear that I will. Every time I can get new books somehow, I’m just not thinking of this one and that needs to change haha.
Brooke Lorren says
I read The Weight of Feathers and it was good.
I have a funny story about not reading a book I really wanted to read. So I’m a huge Marie Lu fan. It was 2016, and The Midnight Star was coming out. I was so looking forward to the book, I was going to pre-order it. Instead, I won the book. Yay! So I didn’t pre-order it. Then they never sent me my prize. I waited months, hoping for the book to arrive, then I forgot about it. I just read the book this January.
Marie says
Ahh I’m glad you enjoyed this one, it sounds so good 😀
Oh wow, I’m so sorry you never received your prize, that really sucks 🙁 It’s funny how we’re so, so impatient for one book at times, then end up forgetting about it completely for a little while, hahaha.
Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight says
Why is reading backlist so HARD? I have this problem constantly. I finally knocked a few out this month but ugh, it is such a struggle. Let me break down the few that I have read:
-A Monster Calls: Yes, it will probably make you cry, but it’s really short and also good so I would just do it.
-The Love That Split the World: 5 stars from me, Dawg.
– Autoboyography: Ditto
-Made You Up: Even (gasp) better than Eliza
– The Reader: It’s not bad, but it is LONG. And like… I got a little bored from time to time, but mostly good.
– Secret of a Heart Note: Cute. Not my fave of her books, but still pretty good.
– Liars, Inc.: SUCH a happy surprise, with twists I didn’t see coming AT ALL.
And every other book on your list is on not only my TBR, but my actual bookshelf (no exaggeration, I own every one, though most are packed away at the moment!) so… I am right there with you on those!
Marie says
I don’t know haha, we get distracted by new releases and som backlist books just get forgotten? It’s SO frustrating at times haha.
AHHH wow. I’m so glad you loved The Love that Split The World so much, need to read that one soon. And…. MADE YOU UP IS BETTER? Okay. I need it right this second haha 🙂
And I’m all for twists I don’t see coming. I need to read all of Stokes’ books as soon as I can. I loved the books I’ve read from her so far 🙂
Thank you so, so much Shannon! Here’s to hoping we can get to these soon…ish haha.
Dani @ Perspective of a Writer says
I completely understand about commitment issues! Especially if I learn there is unevenness in the series, I start waffling. I was brutal this year on my TBR; trying for a little honesty! At the same time there were books I was lukewarm about and ended up loving. This is the life of a blogger. Thanks Marie! ❤️❤️
Marie says
Ahah yes – I guess it’s the hard life of a blogger, all of these books. In the end, I hope we read the ones we want to the most! 😀
Bookish Rita says
A Monster Calls was one of the best stories I’ve read this year. No pressure, but… READ IT! ??
Marie says
Wow that’s high praise haha, I’ll have to read it soon 😀
Bookish Rita says
Hope you love it!
Marie says
Fingers crossed! 🙂
theorangutanlibrarian says
A monster calls was definitely my favourite of Ness’s books- hope you like it! I’m so so keen for made you up as well!! Especially after eliza and her monsters. I’m curious about the love that split the world as well- makes sense why you haven’t got to it yet. Really recommend autoboyography!! I read it recently and thought it was a great contemporary!
Marie says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it so much! <3 and yay, I've heard that Made You Up is even better than Eliza so I am SO hyped about it haha 🙂
I'm happy you liked Autoboyography, everyone has been recommending it, seems like I have to read it soon 🙂
TeaPartyPrincess says
A lot of these are still on my TBR too, and I really should read them. One day.
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Marie says
Fingers crossed you’ll get to them soon 😀
dominds says
Lovely blogpost! I really like the lay-out of this article as well <3 I still want to read The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie Mc Lemore or everything else by Anna-Marie Mc Lemore. Ah you definitely should read Autoboyography and Dear Martin, I loved both books so much!
Marie says
Aww thank you so, so much, I’m so happy you enjoyed it <3
I'm glad I'm not the only one wanting to read McLemore's books, her stories all sound really amazing! 🙂
Thank you for the recommendations, need to get to these books as soon as I can 😀
Diana @fortunatelythebook says
Ink and Bone is on my shelf for years… I’ve heard only positive things, but I’m usually the black sheep who didn’t like the hyped books, so I’m procrastinating.
Marie says
Hahaha I get that procrastination feeling SO much. Hopefully you’ll like it when you feel ready to get to it 😀