Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.
In September, I did an Autumn TBR for T10T. First, we’ll see how many I managed to finish, and then we’ll talk about my Winter TBR!
This is not to be confused with my winter Seasonal TBR Jar post I made a few weeks ago—those will be pulled randomly, whereas these are 10 books I specifically intend to make sure I read before spring!
This is also my FIRST post in the #Project14Lists series, hosted by Shealea at That Bookshelf Bitch! You can find more information here, as well as a thread of my posts for the event here.
Autumn TBR: UPDATE!
- Kingdom of Ash ❌ (started and set aside for later)
- Vengeful ❌
- Small Spaces ❌ (started and set aside for later)
- It ✅
- review here ⭐⭐⭐
- Kin ✅
- review coming soon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Children of the Dark ❌
- Doorbells at Dusk ✅
- review here ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- (Don’t) Call Me Crazy ✅
- review here ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Bedfellow ✅
- review here ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Imagine Us Happy ✅
- review here ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1. King of Scars — Leigh Bardugo
I usually have a few pre-orders for each seasonal TBR, but this season, only one is making the list (mainly because I have/had ARCs of my other anticipated winter ’19 releases), and I cannot wait!
pre-order; releases 01.29.19
2. A Curse So Dark and Lonely — Brigid Kemmerer
I’m actually hoping to start this one ASAP, but with Short-a-thon later this week, it miiight have to wait until the beginning of January!
review copy; releases 01.29.19
3. Binti: The Complete Trilogy — Nnedi Okorafor
The Binti novellas are being re-released in an omnibus with a new short story, and I was lucky enough to receive a review copy! I can’t wait to get into this popular adult sci-fi series.
review copy; releases 02.05.19
4. The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away — Ronald L. Smith
It’s been way too long since I’ve read a horror novel about aliens, and this MG horror sounds like it’s going to hit the spot, plus I am obsessed with this cover!
review copy; releases 02.19.19
5. The Weight of the Stars — K. Ancrum
QPOC girls, sci-fi, this cover, and more amazing work from Kayla, who is literally one of the kindest authors I’ve ever met? Yeah, I need ALL of this.
review copy; releases 03.19.19
6. Wicked Saints — Emily A. Duncan
I have been dying to get my hands on a copy of this gothic-Joan-of-Arc-meets-Dungeons-and-Dragons fantasy for literally almost this entire year, so the fact that I finally have an ARC of it? I could cry tears of joy. I know I’ll be picking this one up ASAP!
review copy; releases 04.02.19
7. This Mortal Coil — Emily Suvada
Kaleena, Bex, and Taylor recently read this and they have all been singing its praises, so I know they’re going to shank me if I don’t read it ASAP. ??
friends’ recommendation
8. A Heart in the Body in the World — Deb Caletti
I grew up loving Caletti’s The Nature of Jade, but hadn’t read anything newer from her yet. When Chelsea raved about this recently, I ordered it before I even finished her video and knew I had to add it to a TBR ASAP.
friend’s recommendation
9. The Black Farm — Elias Witherow
My fellow witch and horror lover Bethany reviewed this on Goodreads ages ago (like, literally a year and a half or so back) and it sounded so cool, but I totally forgot about it until listening to the NoSleep Podcast earlier this year and hearing the author’s name mentioned. It reminded me that I’d wanted to buy this, so I finally ordered a copy and it’s high time I read it!
friend’s recommendation
10. Kingdom of Ash — Sarah J. Maas
I know, for shame, I haven’t finished this yet. I was reading it very slowly in November and finally realized I just needed a little more time to say goodbye to this lovely series, so I decided to set it aside until 2019. I think this will be one of my first January reads!
series finale
ChrissiReads
December 18, 2018You did well for Autumn! Hopefully you’re as successful in Winter. Enjoy! 🙂
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you, Chrissi! Happy reading this season! <3
taylortalksbooks
December 18, 2018These are such awesome lists! I’m hoping to read A Curse So Dark and Lonely as soon as I go back to college (my dumb self left it in my dorm aghhh). I hope you enjoy the books on your TBR! 🙂
Here’s my TTT!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you, Taylor! Oh nooooo, that’s the worst ? I hope you enjoy it when you get back there!
KliScruggs
December 18, 2018Glad to hear you liked Imagine Us Happy! With a title like that I knew I wanted to read it! I stopped reading the TOG series around Heir of Fire, should I read Empire of Storm??
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Oh man, you stopped where the series gets really good IMO! Heir of Fire and Queen of Shadows were my favorite books in the series, personally. 😀
Annemieke
December 18, 2018Yup I’ll be reading King of Scars as soon as I have it in my possession as well. I even ordered myself a special nikolai book mark for it. 😉
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Awww that’s awesome! I had it pre-ordered but then found out Leigh was coming near me for a signing later that week, so I actually cancelled my pre-order because the cost of the event was purchasing a book per person, and with both me and my spouse going, I couldn’t justify THREE copies of it. I’m going to get the two we get at the event signed and give one away, I think! But yeah, so I’ll sadly be waiting a few extra days to read it, unless I cave and buy it on my kindle or something the night it releases, which is totally possible. ???
Annemieke
December 20, 2018Meeting Leigh is totally worth that. 😀
Brooke Lorren
December 18, 2018I like doing TBRs. I did well on my fall TBR as well. I think only one book from my TBR jar is in the post that I did today.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018That’s awesome, way to go! 🙂
1girl2manybooks
December 18, 2018I still need to finish Tower of Dawn AND Kingdom of Ash! Also I’m pretty curious about the new Brigid Kemmerer. Going to try and find the time to check that out at some stage too.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Oooh, enjoy! Tower of Dawn was so much better than I expected it to be, personally. 🙂 I really liked it. And yes, the new Kemmerer title sounds really cool – I guess I’m of the crowd that never seems to get tired of Beauty and the Beast retellings lol!
Niamh @ nuggets of niamh
December 18, 2018Well done with your Autumn TBR! Ooh I really want to read This Mortal Coil sometime soon so I’ll be interested to hear what you think about it!
Here’s my TTT if you want to check it out!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you, Niamh! I’m looking forward to This Mortal Coil after hearing those 3 friends I tagged gush so much about it!
Kathy @ Books & Munches
December 18, 2018A Curse So Dark And Lonelyyyyyyyyyy. I can’t help but still getting excited whenever I see the cover / title / whatever, haha. I just hope my copy will arrive on time for me to be able to read it before little wiggle is born. Like. I don’t know – is that weird? I guess I’ve been looking forward to reading it for too long, haha. :’)
I enjoy seasonal TBR’s but.. Uhm. Like, I enjoy MAKING them since I don’t tend to actually stick to them like I want to? As per usual. Isn’t that what TBR’s are for though? To be created and then neglected? 😛
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Noo, it’s not weird at all! I hope it arrives on time for you, too. Did you pre-order through Amazon? I know they’ve given you some… issues… lately -_-
LMAO. Yes! I love making them but as you know, I’m not half as good at following them. ?
Kathy @ Books & Munches
December 20, 2018Yup, Amazon. But it honestly doesn’t matter where I pre-order. I either have to pay tons of shipping [and it still arrives late] or no shipping [and it arrives late] so.. I can only hope it’s minimum “damage” shipping-time wise? :’)
WHO CARES. At least you love making them, haha.
Love, Rosie
December 18, 2018Kingdom of Ash is on my list too, but (shamefully) I need to pick up Tower of Dawn first. I’ve been dragging my feet with it because I don’t want the series to end, I think.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018I feel you! I hurried to read Tower of Dawn but Kingdom of Ash just hasn’t happened yet for the same reason, I’m not ready to say goodbye!
tasya @ the literary huntress
December 18, 2018Wicked Saints was really good, but also underwhelming at the same time. I still think it’s a great series starter and debut book, and would love to know what happened next! 😀
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Ohhh, well I’m sorry it was underwhelming but also excited to hear you still enjoyed it!! I think the premise sounds so cool and the author is so lovely on twitter!
Tammy
December 18, 2018I’m dying to read Wicked Saints as well, but I’m waiting to see if I got on the blog tour before I request it. Good luck, you have some fantastic books on your list!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Crossing my fingers for you on the blog tour! And thank you 😀
Katie @Just Another Girl and Her Books
December 18, 2018Oh, so jealous of your review copy of Curse So Dark and Lonely. Hope you enjoy your winter reading and have a great week.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you, Katie! I hope Curse’s release gets here sooner rather than later for you ♥
Barb Briggs (@boxermommyreads)
December 18, 2018So I had a feeling today’s topic would be adding to my TBR/wishlist. Yep, I was right! I can now thank you for adding The Black Farm and The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away. Thanks! All of these sound great and I really should probably give the Binti book a go as well.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Haha, excellent! I really hope you enjoy them 🙂
Aymee (@asphaltcowgrrl)
December 18, 2018You did an excellent job on your TBR! I have such a hard time sticking to a list once I’ve made it. UGH.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thanks!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you! 🙂 I’ll check yours out, too.
anovelglimpse
December 18, 2018You did great working on your TBR! Keep up the good work. 😉
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you! 😀 Happy reading!!
booksintheskye
December 18, 2018I really want to read This Mortal Coil also!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018It sounds so good! Sci-fi is a little bit hit and miss for me but I have a good feeling about this one. 🙂
Keri
December 18, 2018Oooh, Kingdom of Ash is also on my Winter TBR!
And ahhhh Wicked Saints is one of my most anticipated reads for 2019! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it!
Also you did much better on your Fall TBR than I did! I only read 4/10 books I put on that list (I blame college tho). ?
Hope you enjoy all these books when you read them!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Ooooh, good luck with your winter TBR! Haha hey, blaming college is a-okay if you ask me, college ruins everything ?
Keri
December 19, 2018Bahaha, yesss, I love blaming college! ?
And thanks!
iloveheartlandx
December 18, 2018A Curse So Dark and Lonely and Kingdom of Ash were on my list this week too!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/18/top-ten-tuesday-190/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018They both sound soooo good, right?!
iloveheartlandx
December 19, 2018They really do!
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
December 18, 2018I legit cannot wait for you to read This Mortal Coil and scream at me in messages. My soul is ready
Nerd Narration
December 18, 2018Scream at us* I’d like to know reaction comments too!! lol
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Haha of course! Group chat for sure!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Bahahaha I’ll be sure to just open up a group chat with all 3 of you and scream about it all ?
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
December 19, 2018yes GOOD
whatcathyreadnext
December 18, 2018Brave of you to look back at your Autumn TBR list. I was a bit nervous of doing that but actually when I looked I found I’ve read all but two of them. I’m quite pleased with myself for that.
Here’s my Winter TBR https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2018/12/18/top-ten-tuesday-my-winter-2018-tbr/
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Haha thank you! Oh, job well done! 🙂
amyriadofbooks
December 18, 2018I won a copy of WICKED SAINTS via Goodreads giveaway, and I’m so excited to read it! It’s been on the backburner of my mind but now that I have it in my hands, I’m more thrilled!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Ooooh, congratulations, that’s exciting! 😀
Lily @ Sprinkles of Dreams
December 18, 2018You did so well with your TBR, Destiny!! I have an ARC of A Curse So Dark and Lonely too, and I can’t wait to read it.
Lovely post! <3
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Thank you! I hope you enjoy A Curse So Dark and Lonely! 😀
Nerd Narration
December 18, 2018Love how you formatted your list this week! I mean it always looks great, but this was cool setup/breakdown.
Teach me your ways! <3
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Aw, thank you, love! ♥ I feel like I can rarely settle on one particular format style but I’m really fond of this one.
teglasgeorgiana
December 18, 2018King of Scars is my most anticipated book of 2019. The suspense is killing me, I need it Noooooooow!
Carmen`s Reading Corner
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018I feel you, I’m so glad it’s almost here!!
anhdara13
December 19, 2018I don’t usually create seasonal TBRs – I never follow them in the end – but I love reading other people’s because I wind up adding more things to my TBR. Like today, with Wicked Saints, which sounds fantastic.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Doesn’t Wicked Saints sound so good? I love the whole premise of it! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Fanna
December 19, 2018WOW, look at all those stars! Seems like Autumn was amazing for your reading <3 And nah, I don't think seasonal TBRs can work for me but do I want them to work for me? Hell yeah! You have a review copy of the Curse So Dark and Lonely? NIIIICEEE *heart eyeeeessss* I love Beauty and the Beast so much so don't mind me crying here over not getting to read this retelling early XD I just got accepted for Wicked Saints and super excited! 😀
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 19, 2018Haha awwww, I hope you get to read curse very soon! ♥♥ and yayyy, congrats on Wicked Saints! 😀 Happy reading!
Ari @ Books. Libraries. Also, cats.
December 19, 2018I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on The Weight of the Stars! It sounds sooo good and is definitely at the top of my 2019 TBR. I’ve also heard amazing things about A Heart in a Body in the World! I got the arc forever ago but never picked it up, so I’ll have to go back to it eventually.
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 21, 2018They both sound so good! Hopefully we’ll both love them! ♥
Lauren @ Always Me
December 23, 2018Happy reading and good luck!
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 24, 2018Thank you Lauren, happy reading to you as well!
inkymoments
December 27, 2018Really enjoyed this post! Can’t wait to see your thoughts on the review copies. And I’d love to try out seasonal TBRs. 🙂
Destiny @ Howling Libraries
December 27, 2018Thank you! You should totally give the seasonal TBR a try, it’s fun!