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Top Ten Tuesday: Summer Reads

It's "Top Ten Tuesday" from The Broke and the Bookish and this week's topic is about what books am I looking forward to reading this summer. So here's my list!

1. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a re-read for me, but I am excited to do it as a group-read/event.

2. Candide by Voltaire. I am actually starting this one today and looking forward to it since it sounds so intriguing and tackles a tough topic.

3.. The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett. I have seen the movie countless times, but I never read the book. It's already sitting on my shelf and just waiting to be opened.

4. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. I have been wanting to read this book since it came out. But never got the chance. So, I am going to make time for it this summer.

5. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. I just finished her sister's Jane Eyre and can't wait to be introduced into Emily's writing style.

6. Mixed Signals by Liz Curtis Higgs. I love Liz's writings and have loved the other 6 novels I've read by her. And so look forward to this one just as much.

7. Bookends by Liz Curtis Higgs. See above. :)

8. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I have read this before but always love re-reading it.

9. Little Men by Louisa May Alcott. I haven't read this one in ages and think that if I am going to read about the March sisters I may as well read all about them.

10. Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott. What better way to finish off a summer of reading than with the last chapter of the life of the March sisters?


Comments

  1. *ೃ༄ JillianJune 19, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Oh my! I adore your list. So many exciting choices. Enjoy your summer reading!! :)

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  2. AmyJune 19, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Oh, the Secret Garden and Little Women! Two of the best children's books ever written. Enjoy.

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  3. FandaJune 20, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Awww...Candide! I have downloaded the ebook last week, but I will have to put it down first, as I'm concentrating in Victorian books right now. Can't wait to read your thoughts on it, though! Have a nice summer reading... :)

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  4. AngelaJune 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Great choices! I love the variety. Have a terrific time with your summer reading :)

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