Hello there! Welcome to Day Four of Six Days of Bookmas - we're over half way at this point and I'm really proud of myself for staying on top of everything. This is technically going up a day late since I wanted to post it on a Tuesday in order to officially participate in the TTT book meme.
While I don't exactly have the best track record with making a seasonal tbr as demonstrated by my Fall TBR where I read a total of 4/10 books on that list, we're going to give this a shot and see if I can get at least 50% this time around by the end of winter.
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the stationery shop by marjan kamali
This is one of the books on my books to read in 2024 and while I've attempted to read this multiple times, I always get too emotionally overwhelmed and end up putting it down. One of these days, I'll be emotionally prepared to read this heartbreaking story and afterwards will probably cry about it online.
This is one of the books on my books to read in 2024 and while I've attempted to read this multiple times, I always get too emotionally overwhelmed and end up putting it down. One of these days, I'll be emotionally prepared to read this heartbreaking story and afterwards will probably cry about it online.
the witch and the tsar by olesya salnikova gilmore
I mentioned this in my Day One of Bookmas post as one of my December tbr picks. Something about a story set in Russia centering around the origin story of Baba Yaga sounds so incredibly interesting and I really hope I end up loving this - in all honesty, I think I'm just trying to find another book that'll give me the same vibes as The Bear and the Nightingale because I genuinely miss the experience of reading that book for the first time.
I mentioned this in my Day One of Bookmas post as one of my December tbr picks. Something about a story set in Russia centering around the origin story of Baba Yaga sounds so incredibly interesting and I really hope I end up loving this - in all honesty, I think I'm just trying to find another book that'll give me the same vibes as The Bear and the Nightingale because I genuinely miss the experience of reading that book for the first time.
light from uncommon stars by ryka aoki
Another book on my list of books to read in 2024 but this time it's a reread - hands down one of my favorite books of all time, I've been itching to reread the story and just experience all the warm fuzzy feelings again. Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous to reread it because I'm afraid I won't love it as much the second time but we're going to be positive because I know that the story itself is one that is incredibly precious and timeless.
Another book on my list of books to read in 2024 but this time it's a reread - hands down one of my favorite books of all time, I've been itching to reread the story and just experience all the warm fuzzy feelings again. Not gonna lie, I'm a little nervous to reread it because I'm afraid I won't love it as much the second time but we're going to be positive because I know that the story itself is one that is incredibly precious and timeless.
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januaries by olivie blake
I've been really wanting to get into short story collections and since I really enjoy Olivie Blake's prose, I figured I could try her short stories. I find that her previous works that I've tried have always lost me towards the end with either pacing or plot development so maybe something a bit shorter will be the perfect balance. I've only read two so far, one that I enjoyed a lot and the other not so much. Hopefully the rest of this collection will hold some more gems.
I've been really wanting to get into short story collections and since I really enjoy Olivie Blake's prose, I figured I could try her short stories. I find that her previous works that I've tried have always lost me towards the end with either pacing or plot development so maybe something a bit shorter will be the perfect balance. I've only read two so far, one that I enjoyed a lot and the other not so much. Hopefully the rest of this collection will hold some more gems.
blood over bright haven by m.l. wang
I'm in desperate need of a good solid traditional fantasy novel and I've heard nothing but praises for M.L. Wang over the years. I started this in the beginning of December and I swear I didn't even make it past the prologue before I got overwhelmed by all the emotions. Hoping to really dedicate some time to this over winter break and I have a pretty good feeling it'll be a new favorite.
I'm in desperate need of a good solid traditional fantasy novel and I've heard nothing but praises for M.L. Wang over the years. I started this in the beginning of December and I swear I didn't even make it past the prologue before I got overwhelmed by all the emotions. Hoping to really dedicate some time to this over winter break and I have a pretty good feeling it'll be a new favorite.
immortal by sue lynn tan
Probably one of my most anticipated releases of 2025 (you'll see this in a future post for sure), I legit screamed when I got approved for the e-ARC on NetGalley. To be honest, I’m not even entirely sure what the story is about other than it’s a standalone and it follows a ruler in the midst of a war with the gods. It’s got one of the most gorgeous covers I’ve ever seen and if it’s anything like Daughter of the Moon Goddess, I know it’ll be both exhilarating and potentially heartbreaking at the same time.
Probably one of my most anticipated releases of 2025 (you'll see this in a future post for sure), I legit screamed when I got approved for the e-ARC on NetGalley. To be honest, I’m not even entirely sure what the story is about other than it’s a standalone and it follows a ruler in the midst of a war with the gods. It’s got one of the most gorgeous covers I’ve ever seen and if it’s anything like Daughter of the Moon Goddess, I know it’ll be both exhilarating and potentially heartbreaking at the same time.
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the last hour between worlds by melissa caruso
I’m putting this one on the list so I can at least 1/10 on this list read. This is the November 2024 pick for Illumicrate and I just started reading a few days ago. So far, it’s got an incredibly interesting world with multiple dimensions/realities and a New Year’s Eve dinner party that has just turned into a murderous game between powerful beings of alternate dimensions. I’m also really loving the fact that the main character is a mother and we get to see her experience of jumping back into action after the massive task of pregnancy and childbirth.
I’m putting this one on the list so I can at least 1/10 on this list read. This is the November 2024 pick for Illumicrate and I just started reading a few days ago. So far, it’s got an incredibly interesting world with multiple dimensions/realities and a New Year’s Eve dinner party that has just turned into a murderous game between powerful beings of alternate dimensions. I’m also really loving the fact that the main character is a mother and we get to see her experience of jumping back into action after the massive task of pregnancy and childbirth.
the courting of bristol keats by mary e. pearson
Small spoilers potentially, but I saw on Instagram that this is the pick for Fairyloot and I just got off the waitlist so I’m definitely stoked. I actually haven’t read anything by Mary E. Pearson, despite knowing of her books for many years and this one sounds right up my alley.
Small spoilers potentially, but I saw on Instagram that this is the pick for Fairyloot and I just got off the waitlist so I’m definitely stoked. I actually haven’t read anything by Mary E. Pearson, despite knowing of her books for many years and this one sounds right up my alley.
water moon by samantha sotto yambao
Another book box spoiler but I think this is the pick for January's Illumicrate. For 2025, I want to really make sure to read the books I receive in subscription boxes instead of letting them just collect dust on my shelves so I'm adding this to the list to remind myself. I know this is supposed to give off cozy fantasy vibes and takes place in a pawn shop where you can sell your regrets which honestly sounds like such a good read for the start of the year.
Another book box spoiler but I think this is the pick for January's Illumicrate. For 2025, I want to really make sure to read the books I receive in subscription boxes instead of letting them just collect dust on my shelves so I'm adding this to the list to remind myself. I know this is supposed to give off cozy fantasy vibes and takes place in a pawn shop where you can sell your regrets which honestly sounds like such a good read for the start of the year.
i am not jessica chen by ann liang
Last but certainly not least is one that I've heard nothing but amazing things about and it's inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray which is one of my favorite classics. My sister finished this a few weeks back and said she'd never felt more seen in a book so I'm a little intimidated that I'm going to be absolutely wrecked by this story - but it's by Ann Liang so I know it'll be amazing anyway.
Last but certainly not least is one that I've heard nothing but amazing things about and it's inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray which is one of my favorite classics. My sister finished this a few weeks back and said she'd never felt more seen in a book so I'm a little intimidated that I'm going to be absolutely wrecked by this story - but it's by Ann Liang so I know it'll be amazing anyway.
Hopefully I'll be able to come back at the end of winter and be able to report that I've read a majority of the books on this list. What books are you looking forward to reading this season - let me know and I'll see you for Day Five soon!
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I hope Water Moon is good.
ReplyDeleteMy post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-winter-2024-2025-to-read-list/
definitely keeping my fingers crossed!
DeleteThere are some really beautiful book covers here! I hope you enjoy all these.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Thank you!! I'm definitely excited to jump in ♡
DeleteGood luck with your TBR! I want to read water moon too.
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