Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Handwriting on Cover
June 9, 2026
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
Books with Handwriting on the Cover
I love fonts. They can be bold, fun, or whimsical.
Handwritten style fonts to me are very eye catching. They can be elegant or simple. There doesn't even need to be a background picture if the font is just right.
I really like these titles that are spotlighted. The style just pops and adds a nice touch.
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar
Honor by Lyn Cote
Let It Be Me by Becky Wade
A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh
More Than Friends by Denise Hunter
Wait For Me by Jody Hedlund
All Through the Night by Tara Johnson
What books did you spotlight this week?
Are you a fan of the more hand written style or do you like more scripted? O Bold?
Top Ten Tuesday: Book I Haven't Read (Yet)
June 2, 2026
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
Book I Haven't Read (Yet)
There are a lot, my TBR on Goodreads is a a doozy. There are just so many pretty looking books that catch my eye and I click that "want to read" button. Here are a small little snip-it of books out of the collection that I have yet to read.
(I've heard about this one forever and have heard about so many of his books, but have yet to read any of his books yet.)
The Will of the Many by James Islington
(My husband asked me to read this one last summer and just haven't gotten to it yet.)
Go Tell the Bees that I'm Gone by Diana Gabaldon
(I couldn't stand the waits, so I'm waiting till the rest are out and finish the series.)
(Seen the movie and have yet to read the book, sad I know.)
The Romanov Empress by C.W. Gortner
(I'm a history person, I'm shocked in myself for having not read this one.)
Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano
(I've heard so many good things about this book.)
The Orchard House by Heidi Chiavaroli
(I love Little Woman and to not read something about it is very out of characteristic for me.)
Jewel of the Nile by Tessa Afshar
(This author writes some fabulous stories, I just haven't gotten around to reading this one.)
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
(I know this is newly published, but this is a book I would dive into right away, I blame school for taking all of my time.)
Of Literatures & Lattes by Katherine Reay
(This author writes some fabulous stories and I've yet to read this one.)
What is on your list this week?
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
My Favorite Books by My Favorite Authors
There are so many books I like, but I had to think about the books and the authors combined. It was hard to narrow this down. Some of these books are older and I read as a teenager, so I haven't read it recently, but I still think of it as my favorite. It has stuck with me.
Each story is unique in it's own way. Some are humorous, while others are historical, dystopian, middle grade, romance. These authors to me hooked me with their stories and I can't wait for their new books to come out and enjoy. Some won't have any new books out, but I can savor what is already out.
Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden
A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund
The Pharaoh's Daughter by Mesu Andrews
Price of Privilege by Jessica Dotta
A Veiled Reflection by Tracie Peterson
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The Kill Fee of Cindy LaCoste by Stephen Bly
Falling for You by Becky Wade
Who are your favorite authors and what book of theirs is your favorite?
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Secondary Characters
May 19, 2026
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
Favorite Secondary Characters
This prompt, right off the bat was tricky. I had to do a lot of thinking for this one. There are so many books I've enjoyed. I had to make sure I kept the main characters and the secondary characters straight, since there are times I look forward more to some secondary characters then the main character. Then it was also needing pick certain characters from one book or series over another. So many choices.
Falen. Such a fantastic character. You get to know him in this story, but you get to really see who he is in book two.
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
I really like a lot of the secondary characters in this series, Luna, Neville, Peeves, the list can go on. They each bring something special to the story.
The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin
Story book characters for one, a wyvern with a spunky attitude for another.
Chess Shire and Knave. Lots of story building and figuring out.
The Senator's Other Daughter by Stephen Bly
Paco, a little boy, wise beyond his years, but sweet and kind.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Finnick, he made the book and was a fun addition to the story.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Marme, her calm and collected way she handles all of her daughters, her perseverance and love.
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
The whole of the Night Court. The group of them really brought this story to a new level and brough the humor into it.
Caught by Surprise by Jen Turano
Jen Turano's secondary characters are fantastic and they usually end up getting their own book. So even though I'm featuring one book, it's really all of her stories and their secondary stars.
Which characters stand out for you?
What was on your list today?
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
May...The Unofficial Start of Summer
This weeks prompt was supposed to be May Flowers, however I featured that in April, because I love books with flowers on them. Now, here in Texas, May is the unofficial start of Summer.
April and May are a little drunk.
April can be cold, rainy, full of tornados, but the flowers are blooming beautifully.
May, it can be rainy, hailing, or sun shinning and creeping up to the mid 90's. Swim lessons are going, school is letting out, and we know that Summer will be here and bearing down on us in all of it's hundred degree heat misery in a matter of minutes.
But there are a few moments where you hope this summer might be nice (for a brief two second window, not going to lie). There is that amazing summer golden glow happening, baseball is in full swing, time out by the pool is nice (slathered in SPF 50, because the sun is not kind), and the grass isn't dead yet from the heat.
So, without further ado, here are the covers that make me think of that sweet spot for the start of Summer.
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
The Joy of Falling by Lindsay Harrel
If For Any Reason by Courtney Walsh
Hurricane Season by Lauren K. Denton
The Nature of Love by Toni Shiloh
Loyally, Luke by Pepper Basham
The Marriage Bargain by Stephanie Dees
Light My Fire by Susan May Warren
What books were on your list today?
Are there many books that make you go, Yes! This one here is a perfect summer read?
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
Author's I Wish We Had New Books From
This is a topic I think about regularly. There have been so many amazing authors and not having new works from them can be a little sad sometimes. But I do cherish the books that they have graced us with and hold on to them tightly and enjoy rereading them.
Today I will be featuring authors who have retired or have passed away. Either way, new books from them are missed. I will say though, I do wonder, if we did get one more book from them, what would it be about.
Jessica Dotta -
I really hope she writes some new stories. Her one and only series was phenomenal and I still recommended it whenever I can.
I really hope she writes some new stories. Her one and only series was phenomenal and I still recommended it whenever I can.
C.S. Lewis -
Childhood in a nutshell.
J.R.R Tolkien -
You can't have C.S. Lewis without J.R.R. Tolkien in my experience.
Louisa May Alcott -
Read all of her books, I would have loved to read another "new" book by her. These books hold a fond memory for me.
Stephen Bly -
Such a fantastic western author. He wrote strong women leads and some fun stories to follow.
Lori Wick -
She wrote some sweet romances. The Princess and her California series have always been top in my book.
Gilbert Morris -
Discovered him through my mom. His historical fiction books kept me entertained in high school.
Catherine Palmer -
She is another author's historical books I devoured in high school. Prairie romance to regency, they were a lot of fun to read.
Laura Ingalls Wilder -
I wish she had written more. I know that the First Four Years was a little different style then the rest of the series, but it would have been interesting for the series to continue on with her time in Missouri. Her writing was fun and engaging as a kid.
What authors do you wish you could still read a new book from?
Spurs & Sparks by Jody Hedlund
April 29, 2026
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Top Ten Tuesday: My Bookish History (Freebie)
April 28, 2026
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
My Bookish History
Ok, so this freebie week lined up almost perfectly for my birthday, so I thought, self, why not do a reflection on reading history.
How it all started and what shaped into what it is today. Because, lets be honest, nothing is linear in life. There are so many twisty paths to go down and and having made another journey around the sun, it was a good time to look back.
Books leave a lasting impression on your life. There are stories that stick with you for certain reasons, and they will hold a special place in your heart for that reason.
Lets take a journey down my reading history.
I know today was a little out of the ordinary for a top ten, but it was something fun to think about.
What topic did you decide to feature for this freebie week?
Top Ten Tuesday: April Showers....
April 21, 2026
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Read Girl.
Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.
Topic:
April Showers Bring....May Flowers
I know the May Flowers is a prompt for next month, but I didn't have a whole lot of rain based books to pull from, but I do have an crazy amount of flower books and they were just too pretty not to share now. Besides, here the flowers are blooming beautifully and it's going to be getting quite warm in May.
Hearts Made Whole by Jody Hedlund
The Tomb by Stephanie Landsem
Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron
Just Let Go by Courtney Walsh
The Governess of Penwythe Hall by Sarah E. Ladd
Shiloh by Lori Benton
Ten Thousand Charms by Allison Pittman
Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant
Ten Thousand Charms by Allison Pittman
Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant
What books did you feature with this prompt?
What books would you suggest for a rainy mood?
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