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Some of my Bookish Confessions: “I Should Have Read That” Book Tag

I’m naming this post as Some of my Bookish Confessions because it feels like I’m confessing my bookish sins..so yeah. Thank you so much Simant @ Flipping Through the Pages and one another blogger whom I can’t remember (sorry) for tagging me!

Rules:

Thank the person who tagged you, and link back to their post.
Link to the creator Beth from Books Nest blog.
Answer the questions below.
Tag 10 others to take part.
ENJOY!

A book that a certain friend always tells you to read

Six of Crows and its sequel have been recommended to me about a million times *slight exaggeration* now. I even have the collector’s edition on my shelf but I still can’t take the time to read it.

A book that has been on your TBR forever, and yet you still haven’t picked it up

Well, not forever, but I admit I have two editions of Muse of Nightmares sitting on my bookshelf for – what it seems like- eternity. I loved Strange the Dreamer so much that I can’t believe I haven’t read its sequel!

A book in a series you have started, but haven’t gotten round to finishing

I’ve read and LOVED the first two books in the Winternight trilogy but I have yet to read the third and final book, The Winter of the Witch.

A classic you have always liked the sound of, but never actually read

I read one page of this classic in high school and loved it. However, I forgot all about it later.

A book that inspired a film/TV adaptation that you really love, but you just haven’t read it yet

..and never will I find the time to read this. Maybe, I’ll listen to the audiobook. Is there an audiobook for this? I REALLY f-ing hope so.

A book you see all over Instagram, but haven’t picked up yet

The Sun is Also a Star was so popular on bookstagram a few months ago. Get Underlined was doing a massive promotion but I still didn’t get the urge to pick it up. Again, looking at my TBR, I don’t think I will pick it up…however, we shall see.

I Tag:

Ahana @ Heart’s Content

Charvi @ Not Just Fiction

Deeksha @ Tokyo Bookworm

Gayathri @ Elgee writes

Mathangi @ The Word Glutton

and ANYONE else who wants to do this tag!

Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases of the Second Half of 2019

Hi everyone! I’m back with my seventh(I think) Top Ten Tuesday post and this week’s prompt is to list the Most Anticipated Releases of the Second Half of 2019.

The question is, how in the M.F. hell am I supposed to list only TEN of them all? I have so many anticipated releases..I mean..of course, you know what I mean. Anyway, let me go through my memory palace..and of course, my goodreads palace..to deciede the Top ten of them all!

Without any further ado, here are my Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of the Second Half of 2019….

Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books on my Summer '19 TBR

The Starless Sea Buy: Book Depository | Wordery

“..a timeless love story set in a secret underground world–a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea.“

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Buy: Book Depository | Wordery

“The mesmerizing adult debut from #1 New York Timesbestselling author Leigh Bardugo“

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee Buy: Book Depository | Wordery

“From the critically-acclaimed author of Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon and founding member of We Need Diverse Books comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family”

The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

“New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight.”

The Guinevere Deception Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

“From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a new fantasy series reimagining the Arthurian legend, set in the magical world of Camelot.”

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

“Bound as one to love, honor, or burn.“

Frankly in Love by David Yoon

Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

“Frank thinks fake-dating is the perfect plan, but it leaves him wondering if he ever really understood love – or himself – at all.”

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars.

The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

“The Last Magician meets A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue in this thrilling tale filled with magic and set in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains where a girl must hunt down Vlad the Impaler’s cursed ring in order to save her father.“

The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring Buy: Book Depository | W ordery

“Simmering in Patagonian myth, The Tenth Girl is a gothic psychological thriller with a haunting twist.”

That’s a wrap on today’s Top Ten Tuesday post featuring my Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of the Second Half of 2019 ! *phew*

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What about you? Do you have any of these books in your TBR? If you have some other books on your anticipated lists, then let me know in the comments below!

WWW Wednesdays #8: Weekly Reading Update

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday and welcome to my weekly reading update post or the WWW Wednesdays. I didn’t do a WWW Wednesdays post last wednesday so this’ll be my eighth reading update. I don’t if I’ll be able to write up a wrap-up post for April but I’ll try my best!

Without any further ado, here’s my weekly reading update post ….

WWW Wednesday: Weekly Reading update — WWW Wednesday is a meme formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking On a World of Words.

WWW Wednesday takes place every Wednesday, where bloggers discuss their 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

WWW Wednesday #6 : Weekly Reading update

I can’t read two books at a time so…no, I’m not reading Slayer and Little Darlings both at the same time. I’m currently reading Slayer and after finishing it, I’ll jump right in to Little Darlings.

WWW Wednesday #5 : Weekly Reading update

I finished reading Nocturna by Maya Motayne and What Red Was by Rosie Price recently. One was a fantasy while the other was a literary fiction.

WWW Wednesday #4 : Weekly Reading update

All the books are ARCs provided in exchange for honest reviews.

What are you currently reading or have finished reading? Have you read any of the titles I’ve listed? If not, do you want to read any of them? Let me know in the comments below!

Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books on my Summer ’19 TBR

Hi everyone! I’m back with my sixth Top Ten Tuesday post and this week’s prompt is to list the (First Ten) Books I Reviewed. I am not doing this prompt ’cause I don’t really remember what my thoughts were and instead, I’m doing this => Ten Books On My Summer 2019 TBR

I saw a blog post listing Books on my Spring TBR but the season here is that of Summer so I’m gonna post about my Summer TBR. So, brace yourselves for there are a bunch of book recommendations coming your way.

The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala: Indian author + Indian Young Adult Fantasy. I love reading fantasy but I hardly ever saw a Indian girl as a protagonist in those fantasies I read. The last fantasy I read that had Indian protagonists was Roshani Chokshi’s The Star-Touched Queen.

Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune by Roselle Lim: “Lush and visual, chock-full of delicious recipes, Roselle Lim’s magical debut novel is about food, heritage, and finding family in the most unexpected places.” Is anyone craving dumplings? *runs off to order one*

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim: Described as a mashup of Project runway + Mulan. I’m so here for this!

The Beholder by Anna Bright: *Stares at cover for 10 mins* Whaaat? Look at that cover, looking like the Choco Lave cake of all holy book covers. Okay, besides the cover..lemme tell you that it’s The Odyssey + Cinderella retelling.

Finale by Stephanie Garber: I’m highly anticipating this third and final instalment of the Caraval series. I didn’t like Caraval much but I loved Legendary so I’m eager to see how Stephanie Garber will wrap up this trilogy!

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang: Like how many times have you heard me screaming about The Bride Test? If you’re new to my blog, probably never so let me tell you…after reading Helen’s debut The Kiss Quotient, I immediately snatched my phone to look up her upcoming books and there it was…in all its yellow glory..THE BRIDE TEST!!!! I hope you understand my excitement now..

My Lullaby of You by Alia Rose: I’m on the bookstagram tour for this book so watch out for a giveaway(maybe).

Little Darlings by Melanie Golding: I’m on the blog tour for this thriller and I love thrillers even if they creep me out.

Love From A to Z by S.K. Ali: Another book with Asian representation that I’m really looking forward to!

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren: Christina Lauren are on the list of my favourite authors so I’m excited to read this rom-com. Expecting loads of smut scenes, lovely banter, and swoonworthy romance.

That’s a wrap on today’s Top Ten Tuesday post featuring Ten Books On My Summer 2019 TBR

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What about you? Do you have any of these books in your TBR? Let loose with your recommendations, if you have any..

WWW Wednesdays #7: Weekly Reading Update

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday and welcome to my weekly reading update post or the WWW Wednesdays. I’m to say that I’ve been writing some due blog reviews and you can read my latest blog review which is of The Hunting Party here

Without any further ado, here’s my weekly reading update post ….

WWW Wednesday takes place every Wednesday, where bloggers discuss their 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

I’m reading NOCTURNA!!!! I never thought I’d be able to say that I’m reading an ARC of this book. This is one of my highly anticipated fantasy books and I really hope it lives up to or exceeds my expectations

I finished reading Smoke and Key yesterday and umm, I have mixed feelings about it. I will dump all those mixed feelings in a review soon.

All the books except Truly Devious are advanced reader copies provided in exchange for honest reviews.

What are you currently reading or finished reading? Have you read any of the titles I’ve listed? If not, do you want to read any of them? Let me know in the comments below!