Welcome to another TTT! We did this topic four years ago, but there are many books that fit this theme so I figured it was time to do it again! Does anyone else collect books and then… not read them? LOL. I do this with craft supplies, crochet and cross stitch patterns, movies and TV shows, Switch games, etc. I see something, I get excited, I get it, and then sometimes it goes a long while without being used. The way I choose to spend my time is very much driven by my mood. I have to be in the mood for a book or I will not enjoy it. So I’m constantly saving things for the opportune moment because I want to love everything! SO here’s two books I had to have immediately but still haven’t read.
The Gentleman’s Confession by Anneka R. Walker
I HAD to have this audiobook when I saw that it’s read by Queen Mary Jane Wells. And I am still so excited about it, but I want to find the perfect craft project to work on while I listen.
The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin
I went through a huge WW2 historical fiction phase and binged all of Madeline Martin’s books almost back to back. I was so excited to get this one, but by the time I received it for review my phase ended. I really want to get the historical fiction bug back again soon!
A Heart Worth Stealing by Joanna Barker
I have been wanting to get to this book so badly. I even got the next two books in the series as they came out because I just know I’ll love this as soon as I get to it.
Chasm by Stacey McEwan
I loved Ledge and was chomping at the bit to get this next book in the series. I was over the moon when I received this for review, but something kept me from reading it at the time and now I don’t remember Ledge at all so I’m stuck!
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
When I tell you I was SO excited for this book, I was SOOOOOO excited. But I just wasn’t in the mood to re-read the entire series again to feel like I was prepared for this one. But I have to read it soon now since I’ve already pre-ordered books 6 and 7 that are both coming out in the next 6 months!
Miss Newbury’s List by Megan Walker
I kept hearing so many good things about this one around its release and I had to have it!
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin
This sounds like so much fun, and I’m so surprised I haven’t read it yet!
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
Pretty much ditto to what I said above. lol.
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
I received this for review when it came out, and I have been excited about it and have continued watching this series for eleven years now!
Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
This is the first Tessa Dare book I ever added to my to-read list and I’ve read pretty much all of her other books first. LOL
Have you read any of these?
Should I prioritize any of them?
Do you also have the habit of collecting books faster then you read them?
Some of these are on my wish list, but I don’t own them yet.
Oooo! Which ones??
Martin’s and Holton’s books. I’ve been looking at them for a while.
I hope you enjoy them both if/when you get to them!
I’m definitely one of those that is excited to buy a book and then never gets around to reading it. Someday I will catch up!
I fear I will NEVER catch up. LOL.
I really try to read everything I get but sometimes time just gets away from me… I my desire to read them hasn’t dulled though.
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I definitely need to focus on the books I own instead of the ones I don’t, but it’s so hard when good books get published every day and I want to read so many of them! lol.
I finished the latest in the Veronica Speedwell series earlier this month. Since I’ve invested time in all ten books in the series, I’d definitely recommend you read the first one.
I’m glad to know you like the series! I like finding people who enjoy an entire series rather than just the first two or so. It’s reassuring to know it stays good the entire time and doesn’t burn out. :)
I have so many books still to read (about 120) so I had plenty of options for this prompt.
A Court of Silver Flames was really good 😊
Have a great week!
120 seems manageable to me! I hope you get through them all eventually.
I have the GraphicAudio production of ACOSF, but am wondering if maybe I should read it with my eyes the first time so I don’t wander. I’m glad you liked it!
I’d like to think it would take me a year and a half maybe depending on my son’s nap times and not going on Blog Tours or Netgalley 🤣
A lot does go on. I haven’t done Audio as my mind wanders at the best of times 🤣 Enjoy it when you get to it!
Ah, see that’s my problem. I cannot stay away from Netgalley and Edelweiss. LOL. I guess there are worse things in life than having too many books!
There definitely are worse things 😂 plus you are helping authors get the word out about their books 😂
Good point! I am selflessly going to Netgalley to help the authors out of the goodness of my heart!! 🤣
Exactly! It’s so hard to get people to see books so you really are helping 😂
I’m talking myself into going onto Netgalley now 😂
I still need to read Maas’ third Crescent City book! I don’t think I made it far in my list outside of 2025! Lol.
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I haven’t read any of Crescent City, but I’ve been considering it! I’m not much of a fan of urban fantasy, but I love Sarah’s books so I’m torn.
I tried so hard to choose books that are a little older than last year, but going through my list there were so many 2025 releases I never got to! I fear I will never catch up. lol. I just can’t read that fast!
I don’t read an overabundance of historical fiction, but I loved Madeline Martin’s, The Secret Book Society and loved it. I can see why binged many of her books.
I’m so glad you loved it! I really, really enjoy her historical fiction and need to prioritize this one soon. I’m not usually a fan of historical fiction either, but she and Kate Quinn are amazing and I love their books.
I just got Miss Newbury’s List from my Christmas in July partner last night!
Oh yay! I hope you love it! It sounds delightful.
I hope you can soon enjoy them!
Thank you!
I just added A Curious Beginning to my TBR list.
It sounds super good, right? I know so many people who love this series. I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. :)
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels could have been on my list this week, too, but there were just so many books to pick from! It does sound like a lot of fun, though. I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
SO many books to choose from! It’s overwhelming!
My Mom loved a Ladies Guide to Fortune Hunting. I have it on my TBR. Good post!!
I’m so happy to know she loved it! I’m not sure I know anyone who has actually read it, so thank you for telling me!
Oh, I love this selection. I have a couple of books from your list on my TBR! A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting and The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels I am looking forward to these two, I hoep we both enjoy them :)
I hope we do, too! They’re both sound like very fun adventures. :)
Obviously the Book lovers library has caught my eye! Enjoy, if you ever get around to reading these.
I love books about books. :)
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with A Court of Silver Flames on my list. I literally drove across town on release day to buy it from one of the only stores that still had copies left and then just never got around to reading it. We only have a few months left to get that read!
Yay, I’m not alone! I HAD to have ACOSF and I was excited about it for so long and then it came and I guess I got overwhelmed by how huge it is and couldn’t remember enough about the previous book to feel like I was ready to go. I get more and more overwhelmed as time goes on, but you’re right! October is coming so fast!!
Same! I get excited about books and cross-stitch patterns and then…there they sit, gathering dust. Glad I’m not the only one ;)
You really should read A CURIOUS BEGINNING. It’s a really fun introduction to a delightful series. I’m behind in the series, but I love it.
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Susan
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Haha, you’re absolutely not alone! I have more cross stitch patterns than I will ever be able to stitch, but will I ever stop buying them? NOPE. lol.
I’m happy to know you love the Veronica Speedwell series! I’m thinking I’ll read the first one as soon as I get a better grip on my review pile. :)