Today I’m
participating in Top Ten Tuesday which is a weekly meme created and hosted by
The Broke and the Bookish! Today’s prompt is Top Ten 2015 reads! My take on
this prompt is the Top Ten Hidden Gems I read in 2015. So basically here are
ten books that I loved that have not
gotten quite as much attention as they deserve!
Okay, not exactly a totally hidden gem, but this
is an amazing book (and amazing author)
that doesn’t get enough attention. Really, even if it got ALL of the attention,
it wouldn’t be enough attention. Because it’s super amazing.
I
absolutely adored this book when I
read it in the spring. It’s an exquisite family saga told with such delicacy
and depth. READ IT! Spread the love!
This is
another family saga with a darkly humorous tone. I loved the family dynamic
amongst the sisters and really loved the original way the story is told.
This is a
historical fiction based on the Matchless six, a group of Canadian women in the
Olympics. It’s an amazing read.
This is a powerful
tale of female friendship and its lasting impact. I loved reading about the
four main characters and how they have come back together after all these
years.
I feel like
this series doesn’t get enough attention! It’s so flipping good. It has the perfect amount of mystery, romance, and
the paranormal. READ IT!
I don’t think
I had previously read much YA historical fiction. Wein’s previous books Code Name Verity and Rose Under Fire got more attention than
her latest. I haven’t read those two yet, but I read this one and loved it! And
I haven’t heard many other people talking about it. So, READ IT!
A couple of
years ago I read Between by Warman
and enjoyed it. While not blown away, I did like the book and was surprised to
that I didn’t see many others talking about it. I saw this one at the library
in the spring and it sounded so good I had to pick it up. It did not
disappoint! Check it out.
This book
is full of intrigue, small towns, quirky characters, and family secrets. It’s
got a splash of pretty much everything that I love. The main character is just so sassy. I loved being along for the
ride!
This story
is both creepy and beautiful. It’s a retelling of The Girl Without Hands. I didn’t know that was even a thing but it
sounded interesting. I’ve seen this one a couple of time around the
blogosphere, but not enough! If it appeals to you, definitely give it a try.
Just realized that I read half of these books for TLC book tours! So thank you TLC for introducing me to these great reads and authors :)
There you
have it! Ten books from 2015 that I adored and need more attention! What books
have you read this year that maybe not everyone has heard of? Hit me up with
some recommendations!
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