Merry Christmas! Not only is it Christmas, it’s also Top Ten Tuesday! Can you believe that it’s already the last Top Ten Tuesday post of the year? I’m so glad that I found all you wonderful book bloggers this year, and I can’t wait for another year. But first… here are books that I hope to get for Christmas this year! Oh, and Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! Thank you!
My parents did ask me for a list of books I wanted, so this is a mixture of that and what I would get if they weren’t Amazon-averse (I don’t think they’d know how to do a pre-order). My dh will probably just give me a gift card.
So the Legend graphic novels are on my list of books I’d like to see under the Christmas tree. They look absolutely adorable. And of course, I love the regular books. So all three of these graphic novels are on my Christmas list this year.
Also on my list of books I’d like to get for Christmas this year are the Shadowhunter’s books from The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, and The Dark Artifices that I haven’t already purchased. I have four of the books already, but there are twelve books total from this set. These are books that I definitely want to get, and more than likely, I’ll probably order any books that I don’t have to get later on today. I really think that it’s funny how I love this series so much when I think I gave the first book three stars. The worldbuilding is outstanding.
I know The Wicked King will not be under my tree this year (although I put it on my Christmas wish list) because it doesn’t come out until January 8th. I’m sure my parents didn’t pre-order it for me either. That’s okay. If I get any Amazon gift cards, I’ll probably pre-order it later on in the day. This is a book I’m planning on reading next month.
Earlier this year, I had a Sabaa Tahir review marathon, where I read and reviewed the Ember in the Ashes books, starting at book one. I got the first two books from the library, and purchased A Reaper at the Gates. Later, I found Ember on sale for $2.99, so I got that. Still, I don’t have A Torch Against the Night. I’m going to probably want to reread these books before Ember 4 comes out, so I’ll probably want to get it. While I don’t always feel the need to reread books before the next one comes out, there is so much to this book series that I think I need to.
If you’ve read this blog for very long, then you know I love Marie Lu’s books. She has a short story in A Tyranny of Petticoats that I haven’t read yet… so of course I have to add this to the list of books that I have to get. I’ve read a few anthology books this year, and they tend to be pretty interesting. I like getting to read the stories by other authors, some of whom are new to me, as well. So this is on my wish list.
So these Shadowhunters bookmarks aren’t books, but they are on my Christmas wish list this year (and the missing Shadowhunter books on my list comprise of a total of eight books, so that’s already a ton of books already (almost literally a ton since those books are huge)). These are absolutely adorable, and I also like The Infernal Devices and Dark Artifices bookmarks as well.
And these Day and June bookmarks made it to my Christmas wish list as well. They’ll be perfect to read Legend 4 with later on in 2019!
Well hello! You can already pre-order Chain of Gold on Amazon.com. It’s not out until November 2019, but yes, please! Obviously this won’t be under my tree (and I won’t be rushing to buy it later today either), but I already ran out of book ideas, and this is on my TBR, so here you are.
You can stop laughing now. Obviously, I know that this will not be under my tree this year, nor will a note be wrapped in a box saying that I got this as a pre-order, nor can I take any Amazon gift cards that I hope to be getting and buy this book either. We’re in the realm of fantasy now, but at this point, I’m just going through Goodreads to see what looks good.
I didn’t put The Seekers on my Christmas wish list either, but this is another book that I’d like to read someday. I really liked the other books by Daniel J. Boorstin that I’ve read. I’m sure that I am going to love the books under my tree (and there will be books), and I have so many amazing books on my Kindle that I’ve gotten this year that this one will probably have to wait.
So what books did you put on your wishlist for this year? I really hope that you have an amazing Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate). This isn’t my last blog post for the year, but if I don’t see you before then, I hope your New Year has an amazing start.
Next week on the first edition of the 2019 Top Ten Tuesday: The Best Books I Read in 2018. This will include books from 2018, books from earlier that I didn’t get around to reading until this year, and there’s one 2019 release that I was fortunate enough to read as an ARC. Next week I also hope to do a list of my favorite 2018 releases as well, in a separate post. See you then!
What a lovely list! I really hope that you get some bookish goodness under your tree. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, and merry Christmas! We open one gift on Christmas Eve, and I got Torch Against the Night! Yay! I’ll definitely be doing an Ember re-read before the fourth book comes out, and I don’t have to hope the library has it.
I gave some of the earlier Shadowhunter Chronicles books lower star ratings as well, they just keep getting better! You’re right about the worldbuilding. I honestly loved the characters from the start but CC keeps adding something more to it with every release/series. Also, love the spines on those editions. Swoon.
(AHH, I need Chain of Gold already!)
Here’s to hoping you get as many of these as possible! Happy holidays!
The inside of the dust jacket to QOAAD is gorgeous too. It’s a picture of the LA Shadowhunters at the Santa Monica Pier, and Church is in it too… I didn’t know a cat could look badass but he does! Merry Christmas!
Someday I should give a graphic novel a chance! I don’t think I’ve ever read one, but they might be interesting. 🙂 Thanks so much for the Finding Wonderland visit, Brooke. Merry Christmas to you and yours; hope you discover lots of these books under your tree!
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I saw some previews of the Legend graphic novel when we did the bookish slump TTT topic, and it looked so cute… but at the time I didn’t really want to spend the money. I have another graphic novel I’m supposed to review for Netgalley too. I hope you have an amazing Christmas and get lots of bookish goodies too!
I love graphic novels as gifts and the Legends GN’s look awesome! And The Winds of winter haha! I hope 2019 is the year we get some good news. 🙂
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I keep hearing that he’s in the final stages of writing it, but who knows?
Have a good time reading The Winds of Winter.
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Haha! I’m sure I will when it finally comes out! If I haven’t forgotten everything that happened before…
Merry Christmas! The Wicked King is also on my Christmas wishlist 🙂
I love the look of the Legend graphic novels. I haven’t read the actual books though; I might want to read them first.
Yeah, I think you’d probably want to read the actual Legend books first. Unless you prefer graphic novels.
I just pre-ordered The Wicked King with my gift card money 🙂 . Merry Christmas!
I had no idea there were Legend graphic novels. I’m adding these to my wishlist right now. And those bookmarks are so cute! I hope these bookish goodies find their way to you! Merry Christmas! 🙂
I got the Shadowhunters bookmark set! Well, the Mortal Instruments ones. They’re adorable! I didn’t get the Legend graphic novels, but I did get some gift cards so I’ll get them soon.
I really want to read The Wicked King!!! AHH.
I hope you get some of these and that you have a lovely Christmas! <3 x
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I hope you’re having a lovely Christmas too!
My parents got me the TID boxed set and A Torch Against the Night! I went ahead and bought the TMI boxed set and pre-ordered The Wicked King with my Amazon money too. And I got the Shadowhunters bookmarks!
It worked out well, because I won a copy of Lord of Shadows the other day, and Kingdom of Ash just happened to fall into my cart while I was Christmas shopping… I didn’t put it on my list here, but I did give it to my parents. I’m so glad they didn’t buy those for me, LOL. I have some more Amazon money coming, so I’ll probably end up with the first 8 items on this list soon. Still waiting for Winds of Winter though.
I always see great reviews for the Legend graphic novels, and I love the original series. I am interested in checking those out.
They weren’t under my Christmas tree this year, but I am getting some more Amazon money in a couple of days when I get paid, so I’ll be able to get them soon. I’ve been looking at them since this summer, so I might as well! And even though I’ll be pre-ordering Chain of Gold and Ghosts of the Shadow Market, they don’t come out until much later this year, so I don’t have to buy them yet.
I think you’ll like The Wicked King……and that’s all Ill say there!
Haha, I agree about The Winds of Winter. In some alternate universe, that series will be finished before I die and I’ll actually find out the canon way it’s supposed to go. But in this one? Who knows, honestly!
Looking forward to The Wicked King on January 8th!
More than likely, George RR Martin will die before you do and a ghostwriter will finish the series for his estate…
These book marks are adorable. I hope you enjoy the Legend graphic novels!
I didn’t get them yesterday, but my husband’s present to me (an Amazon gift card) will allow me to order them… but we don’t get the money until tomorrow. So I have to wait a few more days.
This is a great list! I love that you added bookmarks to it, as well 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my T10T and Merry Christmas!
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Thank you! I got the Shadowhunter’s bookmarks and they are adorable. Clary is inside my Calendar for Writers right now. It makes me smile just looking at her.
I hope you get to preorder The Wicked King. I am so excited for the sequel. Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
I hope you did too! After we opened presents on Christmas, I went onto Amazon.com and ordered some of these, including The Wicked King.
I’m so excited for The Wicked King! 🙂
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Got it on my schedule for January 8!
Hahhah cracking up at Winds of Winter! Because seriously, there would have to be some Santa magic involved 😂 I cannot believe I didn’t know there were Legend graphic novels but wow now I want to read those too! And the bookmarks are adorable! I really hope that you got some of these (or lots of gift cards to get them!)
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Thank you! I am getting all except the last 2 when we get paid at the beginning of January. I finished reading Legend the Graphic Novel today. It’s adorable!
I think you have a wishlist for the future with the winds of winter there. 😉 Like a few years in the future haha. The art of the legend graphic novels look so great!
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Yeah, I’ll be waiting along with everybody else for Winds of Winter…
A Tyranny of Petticoats looks really interesting. I hope you found at least a few of these books under your tree AND got a gift card or two to buy more on Amazon. Have a great week and a happy New Year.
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Christmas was really good to me. After we opened gifts, I went shopping on Amazon.com, LOL. I had a little money left over form before, and got almost all of the top four books/series on my list. I even got the Shadowhunter bookmarks! I also pre-ordered Priory of the Orange Tree and Ghosts of the Shadowhunters Market. When my dh gets paid in January I’ll get Tyranny of Petticoats, pre-order Chain of Gold, and get the Day/June bookmarks. I don’t always get to go this crazy with getting books, so it’s been fun. And with all the pre-orders, I’ll be getting books nearly all year round!
I hope you found some of these under your Christmas tree and that you had a great holiday! I’m planning on going out and buying The Wicked King the minute it is released!
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I bought most of these with Christmas money or received them as gifts. After we get paid in January I’ll get the rest of the ones on my list (except for The Seekers and Winds of Winter). Some of them are pre-orders, of course.