Top Ten Tuesday: These Books Are "Stars"
July 7, 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:
These Books Are "Stars"
The prompts was actually books with a specific word in the title. This was a fun prompt. It did take some time to think what word to focus on. I thought "Love" and "Bride" were too easy. Then I thought a little obscure and do "An" or "The", but once I started to look through my books on Goodreads, "Star" really started to pop.
So here are my Top 12 Star Reads.
Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette
See the Stars Alight by Amanda Sykes
Light from Distant Stars by Shawn Smucker
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Megan Spooner
The Stars for a Light by Lynn Morris & Gilbert Morris
Star of Persia by Jill Eileen Smith
The Brilliance of Stars by J'Nell Ciesielski
Hidden Among the Stars by Melanie Dobson
The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson
When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden
Under Scottish Stars by Carla Laureano
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
What is the word you picked to feature?
Was this a hard or easy prompt for you?
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:
Most Anticipated Books Releasing for the 2nd Half of 2026
So...many...books!
I honestly can't wait for these books to devour them. Hopefully sooner rather then later. Looking ahead like this really shows how all over the place my reading can be at any given time.
The Resurrection of Evania James by Jaime Jo Wright (October 6th, 2026)
The Palace Spy by Tessa Afshar (November 17, 2026)
Throne of the Heavens by Connilyn Cossette (October 6th, 2026)
Fae & Alchemy 3 by Callie Hart (November 10th, 2026)
Belle's Christmas Carol by Michelle Griep (September 1st, 2026)
Empyrean Story (Not Book 4) by Rebecca Yarros (Late 2026)
I know that there will be more, but I haven't had a whole lot of time as of late to go through to see what is coming out, this feels more like a To Be Continued post.
What are you looking forward to?
Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer TBR
June 23, 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 on My Summer TBR
My summer TBR, there is a lot I hope to read over summer, so I will pair it down and and hope I can knock these out. A few are a continuation of a series. One is an awaited finale. Another is one I need to read before the next book by the author comes out this fall. The rest are books that have caught my eye by authors I enjoy and I honestly can't wait to read them
A Scattering of Light by Lori Benton
Daughter of Rebellion by Jamie Ogle
Love & Baseball by Jaime Jo Wright w/ Chloe JoAnne
The Contest by K.E. Ganshert
All That Glows by Lauren Smyth
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Spicy)
What are you hoping or have read this summer so far?
I know my list is kind of all over the place these days.
Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes
June 16, 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:
Bookish Wishes
The prompt was given more with including links, but I don't feel comfortable doing that, so I'm including bookish wishes that I hope will show up on when a wish list is needed (Birthday or Christmas).
Bookish is always appropriate.
- Anything that is a reading inspired pillow. It's 2 for 1. Something plush and something to show off bookish love.
- This one might be crazy, but the anxiety bookshelves. At first I wasn't sure about them, but now, I kind of think they look cool.
- Bookish phrased candles. Fun and nice smelling.
- Harry Potter stuff.
- Bookish stickers. They just always bring a smile and laugh depending the topic.
- Library coasters. I've actually given these to friends already because they are super cute.
- I already have a Kindle page turner, this one looks cool in that the button is on a ring, instead of handheld, less likely to loose it.
- Bookish coloring books.
- More Harry Potter merch. The floating candles with a wand remote just sounds cool.
- Post-It Notes and page flags. You can never have enough.
- Bookish mugs...really any mugs....slight addiction to them.
- Book pillows! How cute are they? I've held off on looking into them because having crazy puppers that destroy plushies has made me hold off.
What is a bookish wish you have? What would you add to a future wish list?
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?
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