Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic is “books I read because someone recommended them to me”. I love getting recs from people and think it’s so much fun to discuss books with friends. I figured it would be too hard to narrow this list down to the top ten best ones because I’m not sure I could pick. So instead, I’ve chosen to share the ten most recent books I’ve read (good or bad) because someone recommended them to me.
Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade
My friend, Elley, recommended this Hocus Pocus-inspired romance between a ghost and a human. It was a fun little story, but a bit too steamy in places for my comfort level.
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
Elley also recommended this entire trilogy, and said the first one is her favorite. I really enjoyed this historical romance!
Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams
I picked this up because my friend, Caro, LOVED it. Unfortuately, I had a really hard time with some of the themes throughout the story, It was a unique concept, though! Although… it featured an apocalyptic plague, which… well, you know.
Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
I’ve seen these books everywhere, so I’m not sure who specifically made me decide to pick it up… but I loved this book! So much fun.
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
My friends Harker and Elley both LOVE this book, and now I do too! Murder mermaids, guys.
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
My friend, Michelle, loved the camp setting in this one and it was definitely a great book. I love Riley Sager.
The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron
My friend, Lindsey (Bring My Books), said the audio of this was amazing and she was right!
Roomies by Christina Lauren
My first Christina Lauren! I have no idea who recommended them. Maybe it was a bunch of voices yelling at me. In any case, I love Christina Lauren now so thank you!
Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier
My friend, Bonnie, got me this book because she loves it so much and it’s WONDERFUL. Get it!
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
I never would have read this if the entire book blogging world hadn’t exploded when the ARCs went out. I was lucky enough to get one, too, and it’s such a good book.
Which of these have you read? What did you think?
What’s the best book you’ve ever read because someone else recommended it?
Have I ever recommended anything on this blog or on social media that you read and loved?
I’ve only read ACOTAR from this list, but I heard about it from everyone discussing it on book Twitter and really enjoyed the series. I love getting book recommendations from others, and have found some of my favorites that way!
I’ve got the Riley Sager book on my TBR already….glad you liked it; that’s a good omen. Thanks for hosting!
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I still haven’t read any Sarah J. Maas. I need to fix that soon! I loved Heart’s Blood as well!
A Court of Thorns… looks interesting. I’ll have to check it out.
I love Juliet Marillier! I haven’t read this one though.
Heart’s Blood is one I really need to try. Great list!
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That was a lovely trip down memory lane. Thanks for the idea.
I was just talking to a friend about angsty prompts, like what if a living person falls in love with a ghost and vice versa. This makes me want to pick up Halloween Boo out of sheer curiosity. Plus, it on Kindle Unlimited — lucky!
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I really need to read Riley Sager’s other books, so far I’ve only read The Last Time I Lied but I really liked it!
I had to tweak the topic a bit, gut this one was fun. Good list! All but the Neanderthal are new to me.
Neanderthal Seeks Human sounds like a fun read for sure!
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I’m glad someone recommended Sharon Cameron to you. Her books are amazing!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
A Court of Thorns and Roses was one that was also recommended to me and I loved it, but I didn’t put it on my list. I’ve also been recommended Into the Drowning Deep a couple of times and was hoping to get around to it before the end of October but I don’t think that’s going to happen. Great list!
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Some of these look quite interesting. Nice list Jana.
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Now it’s one of my goals in life to get you to read and love a book I recommend. <3
YES. I’d love that!