Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Provide a Much Needed Escape

Written by Grace H.

Welcome back to TBG’s Top Ten Tuesday! 

Hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, Top Ten Tuesday is a widespread trend in which book bloggers create a “Top Ten” list in response to a different topic each week.

This week’s theme is… Books that provide a much needed escape!!

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi: even if I am escaping to a world scarier than my own, it’s still an entertaining setting to visit and read about!

American Royals by Katharine McGee: this carefully-crafted dystopian setting in which royals rule America is a fun and interesting read (and the new America is nothing like the one that we know!).

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir: this fast-paced fantasy series will whisk you away from the normal world and problems that come with it.

The Selection by Kiera Cass: while reading, you’ll be too busy worrying about America’s love triangle, that you will forget about all your own problems!

Every Day by David Levithan: this book switches perspectives multiple times, and you’ll never get bored as the narrator moves from body to body as a spirit.

As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson: the thrilling scenes in this novel will make you completely lose track of time while reading

Anatomy: a Love Story by Dana Schwartz: this book completely transported me to another time period, and the characters will certainly hold your attention.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares: this lighthearted read will fill your mind with heartwarming tales of friendship and happiness.

The Summer of Broken Rules by KL Walther: this novel will bring you back to the joyful emotions that come with summer and spending time with family.

The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas: my all time favorite fantasy series, this complex fantasy world and its characters will keep you enthralled for all seven novels!

What books are your favorite escapes?

Epic Reading Challenge: April

written by Grace H.

Welcome back to the Epic Reads Challenge 2024, where each month some of the TBG members choose a book that fits the prompt. Provided by Epic Reads, these prompts inspire new and unique book choices among readers. We encourage the community to join in this challenge with us and participate each month!

April’s prompt was… A book that’s been on your TBR forever!

Over the years my TBR has grown rapidly, with a continuous stream of new releases and recommendations that never stop coming. This book has been on my TBR for a long time, and I finally got the chance to pick it up!

Anatomy: a Love Story by Dana Schwartz!

This horror-filled mystery follows Hazel, a 19th-century feminist who is determined to become a surgeon despite the fact that she’s female. She receives help from resurrection-man Jack Currer, who provides the bodies that Hazel uses to practice her skills. But the story becomes a true mystery when strange things start happening at night and secrets start to become unburied. 

This mystery was action-packed and fast-paced. I read it over the course of a single day and the plotline kept hold of my attention. It was quite a unique story, unlike any YA mystery I’d ever read, and the horror elements definitely made for a spectacular read. I also enjoyed the romance elements of the story, and I thought that Jack was a really fun character to read about.

Overall, I’m very glad that this finally made it off of my TBR, and I would definitely recommend it, especially to readers who enjoy horror or would like to expand their reading taste!

 

Top Ten Tuesday: Weird or Funny Things I’ve Googled Thanks to a Book

Hello, everybody! Below are ten books and what weird or funny things Helena searched while reading them.