2016 is nearly half-way over and like any other bibliophile on a budget I’m sat here deciding what to read next.
With a heavy heart I’ve been able to short-list a few of the titles (from the hundreds) that I want to read A.S.A.P. and have mentioned why I want to read them.
Now without further ado let’s begin!
1) Outlander (series) – Diana Gabaldon
Outlander was published way before I was born so for the longest time I wasn’t aware of the hype surrounding it. So last year I accidentally began watching the TV-show and immediately fell in love with it. It has all of my favorite elements : romance, sci-fi, mystery, historical fiction, hot men in kilts (to be read Sam Heughan) etc. Now season 2 is nearly over (haven’t watched it yet) and I’ve decided that I’m going to give the books a try – because it is an unwritten fact that the books are always better than the TV-show/movie (eg: twilight)
2)Illuminae – Amie Kaufman , Jay Kristoff
I admit to being slightly jealous of anyone who already owns this book. Have you looked at it? It’s aweosme! Not only is it designed in a cool way but I’ve heard that the story-line is epic as well. It definitely is the best of both worlds and I can’t wait to get it.
3) The Secret Keeper – Kate Morton
I’ve read “The House At Riverton” and absolutely loved it. This is Kate Morton’s highest rated book and has been on my TBR ever since it came out and it’s high time I finally read it.
4)The Vegetarian – Han Kang
This book was recently translated into English and has won the “2016 Man Booker International Prize” (amongst other awards). The cover is beautiful and the plot seems intriguing. What more could I want?
What book would you suggest I read first? (comment below)
TILL NEXT TIME ❤
special thanks to: ELA @books.and.kittens , Victoria Vivas @readingdaybyday , Michaela @crazybooklady_ , Sarah Butcher @sarah_see_be
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I have The Secret Keeper too. Haven’t read it yet either. Who’ll be first heh?
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Are you on instagram? We can do a buddy read next month😃
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That’s so nice of you but I’m not on instagram. I’m also not sure next month is possible what with my huge read list. I already look forward to reading your review though, and it might make me bump this book up.
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You should totally make a bookstagram account-it’s honestly so much fun interacting with fellow biblipphiles there😃 no problem I’ll let you know if I liked it or not (I like it so far)
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Where do you think we can get Illuminae from? It’s on my TBR as well but I don’t think Liberty has it 😔
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I’m hoping liberty gets it by September or otherwise I’m going to try readings .
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Do let me know how your experience is with Readings!
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Definitely. Although I mailed them fifteen days ago they still haven’t replied. I’ve heard the service is satisfactory -you only have to get them to respond to your email😭
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Oh okay. Did you try fabingo? Do they have this book?
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I don’t think so.
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Also I really wanted the paperback and I’ll have to wait for it😭
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I did not know that Outlander was that old 😮😮😮. I really wanna read it too.
I think you should go for Illuminae even though I haven’t read it but I have heard ALOT about it.
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It’s over 25 years old 🙂 Most bookstores are out of stock and I’ll have to wait till they get illuminae in paperback 😦
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Woahhh! I am more curious about it now if it’s that old. 😍
Oh hun! I hope it becomes available soon! 😄
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These all look great to me and are all on my TBR list as well. But I don’t own any of them yet 😦 I would highly recommend Outlander for your next choice just because it sounds especially epic.
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The dilemma of every bookworm out there – we have so many books that we’d like to read but we’re always(mostly)broke *sobs*
I’m trying to find the entire outlander series at a local thrift store to save cash. Wish me Luck 🙂
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Illuminae!! although outlander is on my list tooo😍
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I’ve been trying to get my hands on illuminae for so long but every bookstore is sold out 😦 we should buddy read outlander soon?- although I’m trying to get the entire series from a used bookstore so let’s see how that goes 🙂
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omg from where i was thinking to get them used too cuz than they will cost so much and i am really broke. x_x
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Urdu Bazar😃 probably
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Omg i want them bhai!! Can’t go to Urdu Bazar thou. Waysay be broke life.
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Good choices there! I’ve only read the Secret Keeper, which I definitely recommend. I loved her book the Lake House and coincidentally I have The Shifting Fog aka The House At Riverton on my TBR pile 🙂 The Vegetarian sounds really good – I’m adding it to my list and Illuminae I have heard a lot of good things about. Good luck deciding!
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Have you read the thirteenth tale? It’s so good.
The Vegetarian is really expensive so I might have to save up for that for a while and illuminae is out of stock at most bookstores so I’ll have to wait for it too =(
But I am definitely getting The Secret Keeper this weekend =)
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No I haven’t but I just read the synopsis and it sounds intriguing! Going on the list! That certainly helps narrow it down, I hope you like it!
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It has some of my favorite quotes ❤ and the ending is just absolutely perfect. I hope you read it soon 🙂
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Somehow I think I will be 😊
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