Hello! ::waves:: It’s Tuesday again, and of course that means it’s time for Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl). Can you believe that Christmas is Friday? I don’t know about you, but it’s been a trying year for me. It’s starting to get better though.
Today’s topic is supposed to be “Books I Hope Santa Brings.” Since Santa is magical, I suppose he could bring me the books on today’s list, but I don’t think he will. I buy most of my books with gift cards as pre-orders; as a result, I don’t think I’ll get any books this year ::gasp::. What I do hope I get, however, is gift cards, which can be used to buy any of the books listed below.
Skyhunter 2 – Marie Lu. This book doesn’t have a title, and it’s not ready to read yet, but I pre-ordered this book today. It’s out September 28, 2021. Santa’d have to be really magical to bring me this one.
Make Up Break Up – Lily Menon. I’ve read the ARC already but am thinking about pre-ordering the hardback. Swoon Squad members who pre-order this book get to be the first to hear a preview of the next Lily Menon book (I can’t even tell you the title yet!). Plus I love to support great authors.
Chain of Iron – Cassandra Clare. I have read the extended excerpt of this one (available on Riveted if you’re interested), and I must read more! One of the great things about this book is that there’s such a wide variety of characters that there’s a ship for everyone in here. I happen to love Jordelia but there’s something for almost everyone (as a quick skim of the topic on AO3 will show).
Once Upon a Broken Heart – Stephanie Garber. Oh no. Stephanie Garber’s new book, Once Upon a Broken Heart, comes out September 28th as well (along with Skyhunter 2). This one takes place in the Caraval universe with different characters.
Everything That Burns – Gita Trelease. I’m rereading Enchantée this month, and I just love Camille (pronounced Ca-MEE, rhymes with the French word fille, according to the author, I asked)! I have the ARC for Everything That Burns and will probably read it at the beginning of January. This is such a good series I wouldn’t mind owning the real copies instead of the ARCs.
The Heart Principle – Helen Hoang. The Heart Principle doesn’t come out until next August, but this is another book I’d like to read someday. Right now the hardback is selling for $26, which is way too much for me to spend on a book. There’s always the library, although I’m pretty sure it will go down in price.
Winds of Winter – George RR Martin. I have a much better chance of Santa bringing me the unfinished Skyhunter 2 than he is of bringing me Winds of Winter. But I hope to buy this book with a gift card–someday. I mentioned the book in my 2018 Christmas wish list. Two years later, its status is still the same.
Broken Wish – Julie C. Dao. Before I cancelled my Audible membership, I was really hoping to get an audiobook copy of Broken Wish. Unfortunately, it’s not available on audiobook, only Kindle and hardback. This is the only book on today’s list I could actually get under my tree, although I probably won’t.
Red Tigress – Amelie Wen Zhao. The only copy of Blood Heir (the first book in this series) I read was the early ARC that was pulled. I don’t know if there were any significant changes made after that point, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out. This is another March 2 release (along with Chain of Iron).
Sword Catcher – Cassandra Clare. I almost forgot about Cassandra Clare’s adult debut! Sword Catcher is supposed to be published in 2021, but it doesn’t have a date yet and you can’t pre-order it. It will be interesting to see what her adult books look like.
That’s 10! Do you often get books under your tree? Or are you like me, who pre-orders so many books that it’s really difficult for Santa (or your relatives) to know what to get you, so you hope for gift cards instead?
Next week is supposed to be “Favorite Books of 2020.” Even before I started this blog, I had an annual list called “Favorite Books I Read for the First Time in 20XX” list, that I always (with the exception of 1 year) release on January 1st. So I won’t be doing that. I will either do a “Favorite 2020 releases” list, or I’ll switch the order around and do the “Most Anticipated Releases of 2021” list. I don’t know yet though. I’ll see you then!
Ugh, The Winds of Winter – I don’t have high hopes for that one coming any time soon!
No. My guess is that eventually, after GRRM kicks the bucket, a ghostwriter will take all his notes and progress so far and finish it for him.
I hope you somehow get all of these books soon. It’s frustrating to wait a long time for something you really want to read!
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At least there’s other things to read in the meantime :-).
My relatives don’t usually get me books either, but they do give me gift cards I can use towards books, which is just as good. I hope you’re able to get some of these books! Here is my Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
I love my gift cards! I always try to keep a balance on Amazon. That way in case I want something I can get it! And I’ll buy things months ahead of time so I don’t have to worry about having money when it’s released!
LOL. Gift cards are the best! I want that Helen Hoang book, too. I can’t wait for it to release!
Such a long wait! I hope the price goes down before then, or it will definitely be a library borrow.
I hope you get enough gift cards to buy all these! My family refuses to get me books, but I get them from my Secret Santa every year.
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Why would they refuse to get you books? I understand us being hard to shop for, but why not get people things they love (budget permitting)?
Great list! I hope you get all the gift cards you need this Christmas!
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Thanks! That and my birthday are my main source of book funding for the year, LOL!
I love gift cards. There’s something about being able to go buy all the books! And lol about Winds of Winter. Same. :):)
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Gift cards are great because if you keep money in your account, you always know you can go pre-order that book you want.
I think gift cards are brilliant and I can always get more books and no-one can judge me!
I never thought of the judgement involved with getting books… LOL. But there’s that aspect too.
Gift cards sound very useful! Your post reminded me that I’ve been meaning to read Skyhunter and I didn’t realise the sequel was coming out next year. I don’t usually pre order books because most of my tbr is just backlist titles that I purchase as and when I come across them in bookshops or listen to them as audiobooks. I look forward to reading about your favorite releases of 2020 or possibly your most anticipated releases of 2021! Take care!
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I’m working on that post right now! I read a lot of older books this year so it was difficult though.
Gift cards are the best. I hope you get enough for all of these books. 🙂
I did get a nice gift card from my dh! 🙂 If I’m careful and use the library, I might be able to make it last until my birthday in the middle of the year, where I’ll get more book money.
I’m not often gifted books either, so I’m with you on using gift cards!
-Lauren
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They’re really the best for people who read 100+ books a year. How is a person to know what books we have or haven’t read? I guess you could check one’s Goodreads, but that doesn’t tell you what books are waiting on their shelves or on their Kindles.
Santa doesn’t bring me books either – but I love the gift cards that he gives me so I can do the same and pre-order books I want!