Top Ten Tuesday (29) Winter Book TBR

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Today's topic is: Books topping my Winter's TBR pile

I've never been much for cold weather. Even though I grew up in Wyoming, I never got into outdoor Winter sports. Brrr. Instead, I would snuggle up with my favorite books. As an adult, not a whole lot has changed. I no longer leave in frigid WY, but the Northeast isn't exactly paradise. As I type this, snow is falling outside my window and all I want to do is snuggle up with a good book (although since I'm at work, that isn't really an option). Luckily, this Winter is shaping up to be a good one as far as new books are concerned, plus I have some older books lying around that I should finally have some time to read now that my student teaching semester is coming to an end. I did try to narrow this down. I really did. Sorry if it drives you crazy when people's lists are more than the allotted ten. I swear I'm not trying to be a jerk.

 These are the soon-to-be released books topping my list: 

   

   

   

Alienated by Melissa Landers

A girl's life changes when she is offered the chance to host the first alien exchange student. 

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

I have to admit I'm a little skeptical of yet another retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but that cover. Gah! How could I not give this a try?

A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller

In the early 1900s a girl who wants to be an artist is shunned when she poses nude in an art class and brings shame to her family. 

Perfect Lies by Kiersten White

The sequel to Mind Games which I loved. I can't wait to find out what's happens with our sisters next. 

Split Second by Kasie West

The sequel to Pivot Point...which I loved. Um, I can't wait to find out what happens next (not to sound like a broken record. I have too much on my mind to be super original right now). 

Better Off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg

I'm imagining Harry Met Sally for teens. 

Maybe One Day by Melissa Kantor

I usually shy away from sad books, but this one about a girl who's best friend has cancer sounds really good for some reason. 

Don't Even Think About It by Sarah Mylnowski

A flu shot gives a group of high school kids the ability to read minds. Seriously, that sounds so fun. I've been a fan of Ms. Mylonwski since her Red Dress Ink days. 

Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany Schmidt

I'm excited to read this romance that takes place over the course of one evening.

Panic by Lauren Oliver

I'm excited for this book about graduating seniors who play some sort of traditional, mysterious game. 

Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano

The blurb is this: Bones meets Fringe in a big, dark, scary brilliantly-plotted urban triller that will leave you guessing until the very end. Um, yes, please!

Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy

A girl with leukemia enacts a bucket list full of revenge against those who she feels deserves some comeuppance, only to find out that she is going to beat her cancer. 

Older books I plan to read over Christmas break because I'll finally have some time to read:

  

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

This book has been on my TBR for a ridiculously long time. I have it checked out, so I'm ready to go. 

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

This one is a little embarrassing. I have literally had this book checked out for, like, four solid months. Every time I run out of renewals, I check it in and then back out. I will read this over break. 

Just One Day by Gayle Forman

I bought this one fairly recently. I've heard nothing but good things. 

So that's what I'll be reading over these next few months. What books are topping your Winter pile? Link me up!

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