Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish
Whittling this list down to just ten was difficult. There were a lot of great books published in 2016. I had hoped to read more but, well, life… Here are ten books I didn’t get to but totally plan to. The first three are books I requested on NetGalley but the publishers declined my request. That rarely happens these days and I strongly suspect (or maybe I’m just hoping…) that’s it’s because I requested them within days of their pub dates and they were already wildly popular. Late to the party, as usual…
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Luckily, my awesome Secret Santa, Laura at Scribbles and Wanderlust (you should totally check out her blog), sent me this book as part of my gift box. I can’t wait to start it!
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Here’s a book that needs no introduction. I’m quite certain I’m the only book blogger on the planet who hasn’t read this book.
Tuesday Night in 1980 by Molly Prentiss
This book is set in 1980’s downtown Manhattan, and tells the story of artists, writers, and tragedy. So many of my favorite things in one book!
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
I have no idea how this one got past me. It’s on so many “best of 2016” lists that I must make room in the queue.
The Mothers by Britt Bennett
I received a copy of this book at BEA 2016. By all accounts it’s a fast and beautiful read about young love and a big secret in a small community.
Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler
Well, here’s one I know I’ll get to because it’s this month’s book club pick. Another book set in NYC, it’s about a young woman who moves to the city after a “mundane and provincial past”.
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
This is the only nonfiction book on the list. “Part memoir, part historical and social analysis, J. D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy is a fascinating consideration of class, culture, and the American dream.”
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
This is the first book in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. For some unknown reason, I’m usually averse to reading series but, in this case, my obsession with Jack the Ripper beats out my aversion to series.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
I received a copy of this book from BEA. I started reading it when I was in Paris this summer and was loving the first couple of chapters. Then something happened that had never happened before or since. I forgot the book on the plane. I requested a NetGalley copy and was approved. However, in the interim, I had moved on to other books. I always meant to make it back to The Underground Railroad but somehow didn’t. I will restart and finish this book in 2017.
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
This is a well-rated book about a dog. Enough said.
Thanks for reading! What are some of the books you wanted to read but didn’t get to in 2016?
Such a great list!! I loved Salt to the Sea and The Woman in Cabin 10. The Sun is Also a Star made my list too. I really want to get to The Underground Railroad and Sweetbitter too. Hope you get to all these!!
Thanks, Grace! I’m going to do my best…
Recently bought Lily and the Octopus ☺
Oh, I can’t wait to compare notes. Have you read Free Days with George? It’s one of my favorites!
I’ve not read Free Days with George – another to keep an eye out for. I’ll let you know when I’ve read Li!y …
Oh my gosh – you have to read The Mothers – it’s so fantastic! And I loved Sweetbitter and Hillbilly Elegy too.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed those three! After reading so many lists yesterday my TBR continues its out-of-control growth…
I didn’t get to The Underground Railroad so that’s also on my list. I loved Lily and the Octopus so much! I completely forgot to put it on my top reads of 2016 but it should’ve been there. I’ve wanted to read A Dog’s Purpose forever so that’s on my 2017 TBR for sure.
I must also read A Dog’s Purpose! Of course I’m going to see the movie so I should really try to work it in soon. 🙂
Yes I have to read the books before the movies:) They’re usually better
Salt to the Sea!!!! Ugh I’ve been meaning to read this one since it released last year. I just know it is going to rip out my soul lol
I would have been devastated to leave my copy of The Underground Railroad on a plane! ((Hugs)) I do hope you give it another go as I think it is one of the most powerful books I read last year. I’d love to know what you think.
I am dying to read The Mothers too! Actually, I just found out the author is coming to Ohio in February and I am going to attend her event! I am super excited!!!
I hope you’re loving Lily and the Octopus. Such a cool book!
I just finished it and I did love it!! I hope my review will do justice to it.