Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Top Ten Tuesday --- Best Books I've Read In 2017 So Far




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The following is my list of best reads for 2017 so far.

1. Kentucky On The Rocks by Gwendolyn Grace
2. The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel
3. The Sound Of A Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey
4. Juliet Takes A Breath by Gabby Rivera
5. Bone Deep by Bonnie Dee
6. Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame
7. Eat Dirt by Josh Axe
8. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
9. All By My Selfie by Jo Noelle
10. Deenie by Judy Blume

So, which books have been your favorite reads so far this year?

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  1. These are actually all new to me but I remember reading Judy Blume years ago! It's always great to go back and see how wonderful our reading year has been, right?

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  2. All these books are new to me as well! There are some interesting books here, though. I'm going to put Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame on my TBR for sure!

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    1. Imperfect Chemistry is delightful and well written!

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  3. I read the Sound of a Wild Snail Eating a number of years ago & absolutely adored it too. I picked it up for the title alone...as I discovered on one camping trip exactly what the sound of a wild snail eating sounds like as he chomped his way through my road map book!!

    Have you used any of the tidying up tips from Kondo's books yet? I refolded my clothes, but haven't got to the photos yet.

    PS love the design and colour scheme of your blog - gorgeous :-)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment. It's wonderful to find someone else who's also loved reading The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating.

      I'm in the process of decluttering right now using the Marie Kondo Method.... It's tough taking that first step!

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  4. These books are all new to me- I haven't read a single one of them! All the titles sound really interesting though.

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  5. Oooh, Bone Deep sounds interesting! These are all new to me but I'll have to check them out!

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  6. I've never heard any of the books you mentioned. I did read a book by Judy Blume titled Forever long time ago though, and I enjoyed it. Great list!

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    1. I read Forever a couple of years ago and enjoyed it.

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  7. Been meaning to read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up for a while now.

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  8. I read The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating recently as well. It was such an interesting book. Good choice there.

    And Judy Blume books are a good bet in general. Istiningdyah, I sure hope you read more books from her soon.

    Here is my TTT.

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  9. These are all new to me so now I can go check some of them out (it doesn't take much of an excuse for me to go get lost at Goodreads lol).

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  10. All these books are new to me. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  11. I actually haven't read any of the books you listed. Judy Blume is one of those authors I always mean to read but never do. I'll have to check out Deenie. Great list! :)

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  12. Great list! A bunch of these are actually on my TBR. :) Here’s my T10T for this week!

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  13. I haven't read any of these books! :-) I'm glad that you enjoyed them so much!

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  14. I need to check into Juliet Takes a Breath. It sounds like a promising story.

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    1. I was blown away by this novel. It's tightly written and gives a lot of food for thought.!

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  15. The Roanoke Girls is on my TBR - hopefully I'll enjoy it as much as you did!

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    1. It's a very twisted read, but so well written. Amy Engel is an amazing writer and storyteller.

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  16. Oh--The Roanoke Girls is so good! So twisted and so, so good!

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    1. Yes, twisted novel indeed, but very well written!

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  17. I've heard really good things about Imperfect Chemistry. I should really look into it. - Katie

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    1. It's a fun novel.... I hope you read and enjoy reading it, The characters and story are a lot of fun.

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  18. I haven't heard of any of these books before but I'll definitely be looking them up to see what they're about!

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  19. Great list, haven't heard some of these! Will def check them out.

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  20. I have been hearing good things about The Roanoke Girls, and am glad to see it on your list! I want to read The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating just for the title, but your review has me especially curious. Thank you for the recommendations!

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    1. Both books are really good. You'll have to let me know what you think of them if you read them.

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  21. I must pick up Juliet Takes a Breath. I've heard fantastic things about it. If I have time, I'll do it this summer. Glad to see it made your list!

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    1. I was blown away by this novel. It's tightly written and gives a lot of food for thought.

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  22. Almost all your picks are new to me.

    Thanks for stopping by My Top 10 Tuesday

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  23. I had only heard of the Marie Kondo book from this list, but The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating sounds interesting!

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

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  24. I need to go back and read some Judy Blume - I really enjoy her books

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    1. I've had so much fun reading several of her novels the past few years.

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  25. I used to love Judy Blume! Deenie was one of the best ones but I liked Blubber, Are you there God it's me Margaret and Forever. I haven't read these books in years and now I'm all nostalgic! Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

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    1. I still need to read Blubber, however I've read the other books by Judy Blume you've mentioned.

      Are you there God it's Me Margaret, Deenie, and Tiger Eyes are probably my favorite books by Judy Blume so far.

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  26. oh man, the only one from your list that I've even heard of is The Roanoke Girls! lol! I've got a bunch of new books to look up now! lol So glad that you enjoyed these

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    1. The Roanoke Girls is an amazing read!! hanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy reading!!

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  27. I've been wanting to read The Roanoke Girls for a while now. I love seeing that it made your list!

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    1. The Roanoke Girls is an amazing read!! hanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Happy reading!!

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  28. I'm rereading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up for the third or fourth time...won't stop till I get it!

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  29. I haven't actually read any of these yet but some of them sounded super familiar and I realize I've seen them around on past lists! Glad you've enjoyed!

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  30. I actually haven't heard of many of these at all before, so I may have to go check them out and maybe add some to my TBR as well :)

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  31. The Roanoke Girls looks interesting.
    I haven;t read Judy Blume in forever.;)

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  33. Awww, I love seeing Deenie on your list. Judy Blume is a lifelong favorite of mine. Most of your other titles are new to me so I'm going to have to check those out. Have a great weekend!

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  34. I don't know any of the books on your list, I must admit... I'll have to research now and let my tbr grow :)

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  35. I keep seeing The Roanoke Girls everywhere! I think I need to add that one to my TBR!

    Stacy Renee @ Lazy Day Lit

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  36. It looks like an interesting list. I've already red the Marie Kondo book and even though I found a lot of her ideas helpful, I doubt I'll fold my socks anytime soon.

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  37. I've heard a lot of things about Amy Engel's 'Ivy' books, but haven't read any of them. Someday I might pick them up because I've heard good things! :)

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