The Bibliophile's Bookshelf

Top Ten Tuesday is run by Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s theme is Books on My Winter 2024-2025 List. I have so many books I want to read/reread it is hard to narrow it down.

Here is my Top Ten:

Caraval series by Stephanie Garber

This would be a reread for me. I have read this series a number of times and loved it. I am so glad it’s starting to get more recognition. I haven’t read this series in a few years, and I am excited to revisit this world and characters.

Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

While technically part of the Caraval series, I am counting it separately because it is a holiday novella and came out so long after the rest of the series. I also think it came out after the events of Once Upon a Broken Heart. I love the holidays and am very excited to read this book, though I’m bummed I won’t be able to read this before the new year.

Once Upon a Broken Heart series by Stephanie Garber

While I love the Caraval series, I haven’t read this one yet. I have read the first book in the series, but I keep forgetting to read the rest of it. I am excited to finally finish this adventure.

Let it Glow by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy

I have read most of Marissa Meyer’s works, though this book came as a surprise to me. I had been seeing some things for it around, but I didn’t think much of it. When I was pursuing library shelves, I saw it and knew I had to read it. I’m going to be traveling on Thursday and have determined that is the perfect day to read this book. Also, the Parent Trap vibes this book is giving off is super appealing!

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

I bought this book pretty quickly after it came out and I still haven’t read it. I was introduced to Ann Liang this year and have loved everything I have read by her. This book is particularly appealing to me because I love historical fantasy books and am intrigued by Asian folklore. I hope this is the first book I read in the new year.

The Celestial Trilogy by Sangu Mandanna

I have read this series a few times before and I still love them. I don’t find too many books that take place on a spaceship. This is one of them and all the components come together to make a wonderful story. There are gods, royalty, family drama, prophecies, war, and sentient spaceships that all collide into something amazing.

What Light by Jay Asher

I love the dramatic, emotional moments in books and movies, so while I enjoy light reads, sometimes I need something super dramatic. I think this book could be it.

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park

Who doesn’t love a story that takes place in a mall? Despite being born well after malls were deemed popular, I still love them. If I could spend all my time at a mall, I would seriously consider it. Super excited for The Christmas Clash because it takes place in a mall and has family feuds! What’s not to love?

Forestborn and Wildbound by Elayne Audrey Becker

I found these books in a little bookstore on my 18th birthday. These sound super interesting and sounds like a lot of things I have read and loved before. I am super excited to finally get to these books.

Here is the link to my December TBR list if you’re interested:

My December TBR List

What books are you reading this winter?