Happy New Year Everyone! I hope everyone had celebrated the new year in style (and safely)!
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Top Ten Books I Resolve To Read In 2013
My reading is definitely going to be slower this year, but that doesn’t mean I won’t (try to) get to these books! Obviously as they are books “I resolve to read” these are all books that have been released before 2013.
1. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson
It’s possible that I could have told my mom I was going to read this last June. It’s possible that I didn’t. It’s possible that my mom read all The Hunter Games books for me and I still didn’t get to this one. It’s possible that I should fix that, and fix it soon.
2. The Diviners by Libba Bray
I’ll be perfectly honest. The size of this book is holding me back. It’s so big and I know it’ll take longer so I kind of pretend it’s not really sitting on my shelf.
3. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
I know! I know! Nothing else to really say except I’m really going to make an effort to read it this year.
4. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I feel like this book is being shoved in my face everywhere right now. It’s on all the best of lists (or the second book, Days of Blood and Starlight) that I think about reading it all the time!
5. Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
I love Lucky Harbor so much and I’ve had this book for what seems like forever (ha, ha!) and I still haven’t picked it up.
6. Bad Girls Don’t Die by Kate Alender
I’ve had this book for sooooo long. I don’t even remember what it’s about any more, but I do know that I still want to read it.
7. Paper Towns by John Green
I know this is a lot of peoples favorite John Green book, but I have yet to read it.
8. See Jane Date by Melissa Senate
So a long, long time ago I saw the made for TV movie (staring Charisma Carpenter) and fell in love with it, but I couldn’t find the book. Then I got an ereader, found the book, bought the book, and there it sits.
9. Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
A purchase made on a whim at Walmart because the cover is so freaking gorgeous. I hate that they changed it. I really do.
10. Speechless by Hannah Harrington
I’ve heard nothing but great things about it, I just need to make the time for it.
I’m the same way with The Diviners! I hope you read it. Great list :)
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It looks good, it’s just so big!
I have The Girl Who Played With Fire on my list. I just can’t get into that series!
Despite the fact that it’s supposed to be the most action packed I’m having a hard time getting into the last one as well.
If I Stay is incredible.
The Diviners is one I’m also dying to read.
And I loved Saving June so I can’t wait to read Speechless. It sounds really good.
Seriously, all of these are great picks. I hope you get to them soon.
Happy New Years and happy reading.
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~Danica Page
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I want to read Saving June as well, I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. Hopefully I’ll be able to get to The Diviners :)
Isn’t it funny how many books get shoved in our faces. I feel the same way about Daughter of Smoke and Bone. We need to read it this year.
Lol, I get a lot of books shoved in my face but I feel like Smoke and Bone is freaking EVERYWHERE! We should both plan to read it this year or we may be shunned ;)
I feel the same way about Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Must read it soon! Looking forward to getting to If I Stay & Speechless among others on your list as well!
Yeah it’s definitely everywhere right now.
I’ve bought both The Diviners and Born Wicked but I still haven’t read them. I’m not really scared by how big the Diviners looks but I’m scared, on the other hand, by how silly Born Wicked sounds.. I guess I shouldn’t buy it LOL
I wish you an amazing new year!
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I like witches so Born Wicked sounds good, but it was the cover that did me in.
“I don’t even remember what it’s about any more, but I do know that I still want to read it”
LMAO. I’m the same way.
I have a physical copy of the Diviners and I will read it but I hate the font inside the book SO much. Daughter of Smoke and Bone has the same clunky and huge font (it’s the same publisher). This book could have been half the weight if they would have just used a different font.
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Mine is an ARC so I’m not sure it’s the same size, but I do prefer smaller font, but I know I’m in the minority with that one.
You have to have to have to read Paper Towns! And I think you’ll really enjoy The Diviners and Daughter of Smoke and Bone.
I will, I will.
I think I’ll enjoy both, they’re just so big and I’ve really been feeling the shorter books lately.
Paper Towns is amazing, it’s my favourite John Green book. I adored If I Stay too. The Diviners is high on my list for this year as is Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Great list!
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Thanks! I’m sure I’ll love Paper Towns. I’ve heard it’s his best.
I love that you’ve included ‘probably’ in your title! I have a list of books I intend to read in 2013, but who knows if I’ll actually do so.
Great list! Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a must read in 2013 for me, too.
I’ll probably read less than half if I’m honest lol.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone for sure. Great list!
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I know, I know!
Paper Towns is amazing! And I highly recommend the audio version of The Diviners if you have a hard time finding the time to read it!
I’m not so big on audiobooks, but I WILL make time to read it in 2013.
Great list! We have Daughter of Smoke and Bone in common! Yay for another year with awesome books!
Happy 2013!
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Daughter of Smoke and Bone is making the rounds today!
I read Daughter of Smoke and Bone and liked it. If I stay was pretty disappointing, though. Can’t wait to read the Diviners! Here’s Ours
Bummer that you didn’t like Daughter of Smoke and Bone. The Diviners looks to be good though!
YAY! I’m back to commenting!!! I’ve missed your blog! Thanks so much for sticking with me and commenting so often even though I’ve been horrible at it myself for the past few months. But I’m BACK! ;)
Anyway, great list! I just read Daughter of Smoke & Bone myself. It was good! And yes, you MUST read Paper Towns ASAP! Sooo good! I need to read Speechless and If I Stay as well.
Happy New Year! :D
Everyone says Paper Towns is so good, there are just so many books out there you know?
Pretty much everyone has read If I Stay except me and you I think. At least that’s how it feels.
i haven’t read ‘if i stay’ so that’s one more to add to your list. i don’t even own a copy!
I have If I Stay and Daughter of Smoke & Bone on my TBR pile and they’ve been there awhile. Glad I’m not the only one!
You’re not alone! Sometimes books get lost in the shuffle of things.
I really hope that you like If I Stay…at least enough to read the sequel because I LOVED the sequel!
I’m sure I will, I just need to get around to it. :)
I haven’t read Paper Towns either. What is wrong with us?!! hehehehehe Just Kidding ;)
Lol I feel the same way!
i should resolve to read those too – the only one i’ve read is Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor :)
Lots of books to read, so little time!
Hahaha, I was literally just talking about how I need to read Speechless. :-p
I picked it up right away and then… yeah. It’s just sitting there.
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Great selection of books, you won’t be disappointed with Daughter of Smoke & Bone and Born Wicked.
I’m also looking forward to reading speechless as Hannah Harrington’s Saving June was fantastic!
I hope I won’t be disappointed, but I’ve heard such great things that I’m not worried!
You make me heart happy with Daughter of Smoke and Bone!!
Also, I used to own See Jane Date once upon a time, and I remember liking it! The movie was okay, but as usual, the book is better!