Top Ten Tuesday (12) Favorite books from 2013...so far ~ Natflix&Books

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Today's Topic is: Favorite 2013 books I've read

The Mystery of Mercy Close: A Walsh Sister Novel

Golden by Jessi Kirby

I absolutely adored this lovely novel of a high school senior trying to find her path. See my review Here.

Parallel by Lauren Miller

This was a fun book about a girl living parallel lives. Find my review Here.

Perfect Scondrels by Ally Carter

I love the Heist Society books. I read this before I started this blog, but will probably post my review sometime (like when I don't have anything else planned because I got sucked into watching ID for hours instead of reading a book).

Mind Games by Kiersten White

This is a polarizing book, but I loved it and can't wait to find out what happens next. I read this before I started this blog, but will definitely post my review sometime this summer.

Winger by Andrew Smith

I loved this funny and heartbreaking story that follows a 14 year-old junior at a boarding school. Find my review Here.

Life After Theft by Aprilynn Pike

This is a fun book that follows a teenaged boy trying to help a snobby ghost find her way to the afterlife. Find my review Here.

The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes

The final Walsh sister finally gets her own story. Find my review Here.

Pivot Point by Kasie West

Another fun parallel worlds book. I read this one earlier in the year, but will post a review this summer sometime.

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Not my favorite Sarah Dessen, but still a great summer book. Find my review Here.

The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding

I have much love for this book about a teenager meeting and living with her mother for the first time after her father's death. Featuring show choirs. Again, I read this one earlier in the year, but will post my review sometime this summer.

So that's it for me. What have you loved so far this year? Link me up!

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65 comments:

UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 9:43 AM
That cover art for Winger just draws you in! Great list :)
SamanthaJune 25, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Golden is literally sitting right beside me and I still haven't read it! I need to fix this!

Samantha @ Reading-AndCoffee
starryeyedjenJune 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM
I really need to get to my copy of The Reese Malcolm List. Everyone says it's great. Just finished The Moon and More, and I loved it. Golden, too. Great picks. Some I still need to get to...
BystanderJune 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Life After Theft was pretty cute! This is a great list!

My TTT
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Yay Golden and Parallel! Loved both of those! And The Moon and More, Pivot Point, and Mind Games are all on my TBR! And I'll have to check out a few of these others!

Thanks for stopping by my TTT Natalie!

Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros
HollieJune 25, 2013 at 10:44 AM
I need to read so many of these books! I'm especially excited for Golden and Pivot Point, I've heard amazing things about both books. Great list!

My Top Ten
MonicaJune 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Great list. So need to read The Moon and More. Thanks for stopping by!
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM
I need to read Mind Games, Pivot Point, Winger, & Parallel! Great post!
-Scott Reads It!
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Awesome list! I've not read any of these but I'm pretty sure they're all on my TBR list! I'm so excited to get my hands on them, I just need the money. :D Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my TTT post. :)
Happy Reading! :D

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Tiffa @ The British Book Nerd
Hannah @ The Redhead ReaderJune 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM
So many amazing books on here that I still need to read! Glad to see you liked The Mystery of Mercy Close, I've just got that on audiobook from my library, not started it yet though! Great list :)
JacqueJune 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Great List!! I have Perfect Scoundrels and have been dying to read it. I've slowly been making my way through the Sarah Dessen books since being introduced to them last year. I've read Lock and Key and The Truth About Forever so far. The Mook & More is definitely on my TBR list as well.

Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM
I want to read a lot of books on your list! Especially Golden. Great list :-)
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 11:37 AM
I am glad to see Parallel on here because I plan to read it soon! I also really enjoyed Pivot Point. Thanks for stopping by my TTT. :D
Fly to the SkyJune 25, 2013 at 11:54 AM
I've been meaning to read Pivot Point! It looks so good! And Mind Games and Perfect Scoundrels? AMAZING!!!!!
Ginger @ GReads!June 25, 2013 at 12:02 PM
I had high hopes for The Moon and More because I'm a huge Dessen fan, but unfortunately this one didn't live up to my standards. I agree that it's a great summer book, too.
Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJune 25, 2013 at 12:02 PM
I loved Golden! There are a lot of books on your list that I would like to read.
Becca JayneJune 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Amazing TTT! I love Ally Carter's books and I really must get around to reading Golden! :)
~Becca
brandileigh2003June 25, 2013 at 12:12 PM
I loved Parallel and Pivot Point as well. Great picks!
Alyssa Hamilton (Swept Away By Books)June 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Hey Natalie! Great list :)

I know you said you loved Winger too on my review. It just makes me so happy! I want everyone to read it haha

My Top Ten
AngelicaJune 25, 2013 at 12:33 PM
I really want to read Perfect Scoundrels!! I love that series!!

My TTT- http://angelica-2009.blogspot.com/2013/06/top-ten-tuesday-10.html
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM
Ooh! Parallel, Pivot Point, and The Reece Malcolm List are all high on my TBR. Apparently I need to start them soon! I've heard great things about Winger and Golden, too, so maybe I should give them a try. Cool to see that contemporary is clearly having a good year for you so far :)
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM
I have Mind Games and Pivot Point on my TBR and I can't wait until I have time to read them! Great list!

My TTT

Allison @ Book Fixation
Lea (YA Book Queen)June 25, 2013 at 1:28 PM
YAY for choosing a Dessen book! I'm in the middle of WINGER right now, and it's definitely amusing and fantastic :)

Fabulous top ten!
Maggie @ Just a Couple More PagesJune 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Great choices. If I had picked an 11th book I think it would have been Pivot Point. I really liked it and I was really surprised at how much I liked it. And I really want to read Parallel, I keep forgetting about it!
RachelJune 25, 2013 at 1:40 PM
I haven't read most of these (though I want to), but I started The Moon and More and can't wait to finish it! Thanks for stopping by!

Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf
BrittanyJune 25, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Excellent list. I haven't read any of these but I've had my eye on Wringer for awhile. I'll have to check these out!
KritikaJune 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM
I love the Heist Society series! I haven't read Perfect Scoundrels yet though. Mind Games and Parallel sound really cool.
I have followed you via bloglovin! I'd appreciate it if you could return the favor :)
- Kritika at Snowflakes and Spider Silk
Trish @ Between My LinesJune 25, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Great list. Loved Golden and The Mystery of Mercy Close. Wringer sounds great, I must read that one soon.
ChristinaJune 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM
Yeah, Reece and Pivot Point! The only other one I've read is Mind Games, which I was not a fan of. However, I anticipate love of Golden. Otherwise, ocean of tears.
JessieJune 25, 2013 at 3:01 PM
We have so many in common (by which I mean two, but hey it counts!)! Great minds think alike and all that.

I LOVE MARIAN KEYES! I always like finding a fellow fan. The Mystery of Mercy Close is the only one of hers I have yet to read. It's encouraging that it made your 10 best! I need to get it soon.

I haven't heard much about the Reece Malcolm list until today, when it started popping up on everyone's TTT! Apparently I missed out on that one. I'll need to fix that ASAP.

Great, fun list. I need to read so many of these.
EmsJune 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM
I have so many of these on my TBR list - I WILL get to Perfect Scoundrels, Mind Games, and Pivot Point this summer!

Great list!
Sophia LJune 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM
I'm reading The Moon and More at the moment and love it already. I really enjoyed The Reece Malcolm List too - I was pleasantly surprised to see there's currently a revival of Merrily We Roll Along in the West End. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll get to see it before it closes. Great list once again!
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Great top ten! I have to read Pivot Point soon!

My TTT:
http://evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl/2013/06/top-ten-tuesday-teaser-tuesday-5.html
Book Lady's ReviewsJune 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM
I really need to get my hands on Pivot Point and the Moon and More!Great list!

Elena @ BookLadysReviews
AlyJune 25, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Golden & The Moon and More made me super happy. I'm glad I'm not the only one :) Thanks for stopping by.

Aly @ My Heart Hearts Books
Girl!ReporterJune 25, 2013 at 4:46 PM
I've not read any of these, but there are plenty on the list I would like to read, following your descriptions.

Sarah
AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 4:59 PM
You know I just recently bought The Moon & Moore and Mind Games but haven't gotten around to reading them yet. I really need to stop all this packing (since I'm moving) and just read...the boxes will pack themselves right?!
Jess (Gone with the Words)June 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM
The Moon and More! Not my top Dessen read, but I loved it nonetheless. :) The rest of your list is full of books I will get to soon!!! :D
MichelleJune 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM
The Moon and More, Golden, and Life After Theft are on me I don't care what happens I must read summer 2013 list.

Thanks for stopping by My TTT
AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM
I have seen Golden on nearly every TTT today! Awesome! :D
Samantha StewartJune 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM
I really enjoyed Mind Games too :)
I want to get my hands on Pivot Point & The Moon and More. I'm dying to read both of them!
Great list :D
Jessica @ Books: A true storyJune 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Mind Games looks so good! I love Kiersten White. And I loved Pivot Point, too. It was awesome!

My TTT
Nikki RJune 25, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Gah, I NEED to read Golden! Everyone is putting it on their lists this week and it's just driving me nuts! lol

Parallel, Mind Games, and Pivot Point are all on my TBR list too. Can't wait to get to them, hopefully soon!
molly wettaJune 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM
I'm glad to see WINGER here! It was so good. I need to read GOLDEN soon! It has shown up on a lot of lists today :)
AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 8:28 PM
The Moon and More and The Reese Malcolm List are both really high on my to-read list! I'm glad to see that you liked them a lot.
madbutmagicJune 25, 2013 at 8:35 PM
What a visually compelling list! All those faces looking right at the reader - I bet the books draw you in just as much! All new titles to me, and I've only heard of Sarah Dessen before, so thanks for introducing the new reads!!

Great list - happy TTT!

Sam @ Mad But Magic

Our TTT: http://madbutmagicya.blogspot.com/
UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 8:42 PM
Great List! I have Pivot Point and Mind Games to read and I really want to read Parallel and The Moon and The More.

Thanks for stopping by :D

Christy @ Christy’s Book Addiction
AmandaJune 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM
I quite enjoyed Pivot Point, so I'm eager to read Parallel and a different author's story about a girl with alternative futures. Golden was good, but I haven't read too many of your choices. They're mostly contemps, which is my least favorite genre, however I have heard good things about The Moon and More and The Reece Malcolm List.
Lyn KayeJune 25, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Golden....I want that book in the worst way!!
Flutters and FlailsJune 25, 2013 at 9:10 PM
I can't wait to read Golden -- I've heard great things! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier :) I get super excited when my new blogger friends say hi!

Have a great night!
Kimberly @ Midnight Book GirlJune 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM
I'm completely shocked here... I haven't read any of these books! I own 3 (Parallel, Pivot Point and Perfect Scoundrels) and have 2 more on my TBR list (Reece Malcom List and Life After Theft). Looks like I better get busy!
LisaILJJune 25, 2013 at 11:32 PM
We have two in common, and I have been seeing Golden everywhere. I guess I need to move it up my list. I checked it out from the library a couple of weeks ago, so now I just need to sit down and read it. Thanks for visiting my TTT.

LisaILJ @ I’ll Tumble for YA
UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 1:07 AM
I have Pivot Point on my list, too, and a few others on my TBR list (I'm determined to get to Winger and Golden this weekend). Glad to see Reece Malcolm on your list. I think it is one of the best debuts this year, even if I couldn't find a spot on my list for it today.

Erin @ YA Book Crush
LauraJune 26, 2013 at 3:56 AM
Woah, lots of variety in your list! I was not a fan of The Moon and More at all, sadly but I cannot wait to read Golden! That book must be amazing!
JaspritJune 26, 2013 at 5:20 AM
Brilliant list Natalie, I'm so happy to see Golden and Parallel made it to your list. I've seen Pivot Point on quite a few lists so I really need to check that out soon!
Vegan YA NerdsJune 26, 2013 at 6:11 AM
I have only read one on your list - Reece Malcolm! But I want to read Winger & Golden :)
Anya @ On Starships and DragonwingsJune 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM
Oo, I'm glad to hear you liked Mind Games, I checked it out from the library but didn't get to it before the due date. I'll have to grab it again!
aliaaJune 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM
This is basically a list of all the books I'm dying to read :3
Except The Reese Malcolm list, I read it sometime in February :)
DaisyJune 26, 2013 at 3:33 PM
I pretty much need to read all the books on this list except for Golden and Pivot Point! I'm especially excited to see Mind Games on your list, because I've been hearing mixed reactions to it!
AyleeJune 27, 2013 at 1:30 AM
I haven't read any of these so it looks like I have some catching up to do! I'm especially curious about the parallel universe books because I'm all for that.
Sara @ Forever 17 BooksJune 27, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Pivot Point and Parallel were so good! I haven't read any of the others on your list but I must check them out. :)

Thanks for stopping by my post!

~Sara @ Forever 17 Books
NicoleJune 27, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Ahh Golden should really be on my list but since Ashley and I split the ten I could only pick 5 :( But I LOVED that book! And I am so happy to see Reece Malcolm List here. I didn't want that book to end!

Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole @ The Quiet Concert
LitzaJune 29, 2013 at 1:15 AM
Golden is definitely at the top of my to-read list right now. I seriously want to read it! Aprilynne Pike is a local author and she's having an event in July... maybe I'll pick up Life After Theft then! I didn't know what it was about, but it sounds really fun!

Awesome list, yet again! Thanks for sharing and also for stopping by my blog, too. Cheers!

Litza @ She Dreams in Fiction
Carmen B.July 1, 2013 at 2:45 PM
Parallel and Pivot Point are definitely on my reading list! I've heard amazing things about both :) I've heard very mixed things about Mind Games, but I think that's a case of you either love the writing style or you hate it.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog last week! Sorry it took forever to get back to you :/
Debra HawkinsJuly 2, 2013 at 11:25 AM
I just read Parallel and LOVED it!

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