▼

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Had To Buy But Haven't Read


This week's list prompt over at The Broke and Bookish is:

What books did you just HAVE to buy, but are still sitting on your shelf unread?

Hmmm... can I say... ALL of them? The whole shelf worth? No? Here's ten then:

1.The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls: any day now, seriously
2. People of the Book ... (and March for that matter) by Geraldine Brooks
3. Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson: this one looks small enough that I just might sneak it in somewhere
4. The March by E.L. Doctorow: this one ends up on lists to read, but I still never pick it up
5. The 13th Reality #3 (Blade of Shattered Hope) by James Dashner: I have no idea why this one hasn't been read yet
6. Drood by Dan Simmons: oh my word, HUGE! But what a fascinating subject. I need to read it!
7. The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull: we have two unread copies and other things just push them to the bottom
8. House of Spirits by Isabel Allende: I've loved her other books, so I want to add to her pile
9. Eon by Allison Goodman: the cover caught me and then I heard it was really good too
10. Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness: no explanation necessary! This series is amazing.

Which ones do I need to read NOW? What books are on your list?
at

20 comments:

  1. kayerjMarch 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I've always wanted to read the Candy Shop Wars too. Nice list. Kaye—the road goes ever ever on

    ReplyDelete
  2. Michelle (my books. my life.)March 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    The Glass Castle is SO good. And so is March (People of the Book was good just not quite as good).

    ReplyDelete
  3. Donna K. WeaverMarch 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I just bought Dashner's first three 13th Reality books because they're in paperback and affordable at Costco. I've also purchased Clockwork Angel but haven't read it yet. I also just bought Bree Despain's "The Dark Devine" and "The Lost Saint" knowing I don't have time to read them. I've already lent them out.

    ReplyDelete
  4. KailanaMarch 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I really liked The Glass Castle.

    March would be on my list... I have owned that book since it came out. Oh, and Drood. I need to read Drood this year, actually...

    ReplyDelete
  5. Two BibliomaniacsMarch 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I also have a pretty large TBR shelf(s) at my home library. The Glass Castle is definitely one I want to read! Have a great week!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Techno GrandmaMarch 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Yeah, can I say all of them too? I think I counted over 200 books I own and haven't read yet. Pretty sad. My list would include The Glass Castle too and the Mortal Instrument series. And...Wow I really have to many!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Karen K.March 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    The Glass Castle is REALLY good. It was a book group pick, and one night I couldn't sleep so I thought, I'll just read a little of this and nod off. I was up all night reading it! This should be at the top of that list of ten.

    ReplyDelete
  8. LauraMarch 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I haven't read any of these, but I'd say go for the little one first! Always the way to go!

    You can check out my list here :) http://devouringtexts.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-ten-tuesday.html

    ReplyDelete
  9. Jenni ElyseMarch 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I want to read The 13th Reality series. I've almost bought the first book a few times, but I know I don't have the time read it right now so I've refrained.

    ReplyDelete
  10. BirdieMarch 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I was a little disappointed by Drood, but it was still a fun read. Hope you like Wilkie Collins.

    ReplyDelete
  11. IcedreamMarch 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    My Gosh, I have 5 of the same books on my bookshelf that I had to buy but haven't read either. The only one on your list I did read was The Glass Castle. It was good but I always compare it to The Liars Club by Mary Karr which I liked better.

    ReplyDelete
  12. melissa @ 1lbrMarch 1, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Yeah. A list of 10. That is so funny to me! Definitely get Eon read soon :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. LBCMarch 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I really want to read Glass Castle as well. I hope to get to it soon.

    Check out my list here: http://hawthornescarlet.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-ten-tuesday-tbr.html

    ReplyDelete
  14. SueyMarch 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Once again, most of you are making the most noise about The Glass Castle. I know, you think I will NEVER read it. But I will. Really. I will. :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Mandy LumMarch 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I'm in the same boat as you are with this one, lots of books on my shelf which haven't been read, and my TBR list is sooooo long. I don't know how I'm going to manage it! ahhhh

    Mandy @ Embrace Your Oddities

    ReplyDelete
  16. RonnicaMarch 1, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I recently realized that I never did read Monsters of Men...I want to finish this series, too!

    ReplyDelete
  17. gautami tripathyMarch 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I have to read 2, in your list!


    Here is my Top Ten Picks post!

    ReplyDelete
  18. AmusedMarch 1, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I can highly recommend the first two!

    ReplyDelete
  19. SusanMarch 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Um, MONSTERS OF MEN all the way. PEOPLE OF THE BOOK is pretty amazing, too. I've read MARCH, but I don't remember it knocking me off my feet.

    ReplyDelete
  20. LisaMarch 3, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Just finished The Glass Castle and I really enjoyed it but as a mom, it will really make you angry! People of the Book was one of my fav books of 2009 and March is coming up soon for me.

    ReplyDelete