Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Artsy Reader where each week they post a new top ten list and ask fellow bookish folk to share their lists on that topic.
This week's theme is Destination Titles: Titles with names of places in them. Can be fictional or a real place. I'm listing books I've read and enjoyed:
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Lake Silence (The World of the Others #1) by Anne Bishop
The original series with Meg and Simon will always be my favorite, but I was happy to get more with this spinoff!
The Talk of Coyote Canyon (Coyote Canyon #1) by Brenda Novak
Compelling and addictive! You think you're just going to read few chapters and you've read the entire book in one sitting!
At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie
I've read this several times over the years and for a change listened to the audio back in 2020, narrated by Hugh Frasier "Hastings" in the film adaptations with David Suchet. Love the new covers!
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The Belle of Belgrave Square (Belle's of London #2) by Mimi Matthews
Julia's parents were an utter nightmare! So happy she found Jasper and he, along with her friends, helped her stand up to them! The romance was beautiful, swoony and passionate!
The View from Alameda Island by Robyn Carr
Alameda Island is not that far from me and sounds like a charming place. I need to visit after reading this story. Robyn Carr wrote some crazy ex's in this one, but they get foiled at every turn! Thank goodness Lauren and Beau's romance was steady, calm and lovely!
Quintana of Charyn (Lumatere Chronicles #3) by Melina Marchetta
Wow, can't believe I read this series back in 2011! It was a moving, epic and emotional fantasy series! The writing is clever, moving, with levity to balance out some of the dark! Melina Marchetta is such a talented writer Australian writer!
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Agony Hill (Franklin Warren #1) by Sarah Stewart Taylor
An engrossing mystery from the first page! The characters, time period, and setting of Vermont were vividly portrayed! I'm looking forward to the next one!
The Hope of Azure Springs by Rachel Fordham
A historical Western. A mix of romance and suspense. I loved every minute!
Moonlight over Manhattan by Sarah Morgan
This was the first book I read by Morgan and I've been hooked by her romance/women's fiction ever since! I grab up every new release!
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ReplyDeleteMy post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-destination-titles/
They're neat places!
DeleteMy favorite posts for TTT are when people list titles they have read and loved.
ReplyDeleteYes! Me too, Deb!
DeleteRobyn Carr is always a winner.
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I agree, Regine! :)
DeleteI loved The Hope of Azure Springs, too! And both Lake Silence and The Talk of Coyote Canyon look like two other books I would also really love. Fun TTT list. :D
ReplyDeleteI read The Hope of Azure Springs after reading your review, Lark! I absolutely loved it and while putting this list together I was reminded I want to read more by Fordham! I just requested another book from the library. Thank you! :)
DeleteSome great picks!
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Thanks, Anne!
DeleteI really enjoyed Lake Silence. I wish Anne Bishop would write more in that series!
ReplyDeleteI know! I wish she would, too! I'd love to have a story with Meg and Simon!
DeleteI haven't read any of these books but they look great! I love the cover for The Belle of Belgrave Square :)
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to visit, here's my TTT: https://thebooklorefairy.blogspot.com/2024/11/top-ten-tuesday-destination-titles.html
Thanks! The Belle of Belgrave Square was so wonderful!
DeleteThis is a terrific list! The Agatha Christie and Jennifer Ashley titles made my honorable mention list, and I included the entire Belles of London series under The Siren of Sussex. I haven't read any of the other books on your list, but there are a few I'll be checking out, if I can find them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lark! Love Agatha Christie, Mimi Matthews, and Jennifer Ashley! I highly recommend each and every book here! :)
DeleteI've read and enjoyed most of those, but glad to be put onto Agony Hill and Hope of Azure Springs.
ReplyDeleteBoth are so good, Sophia!
DeleteGood ones. I am always the worst when thinking of smth
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time coming up with posts for TTT, but this was an easy one to compile. :)
DeleteA great collection of destinations. I'm not sure I would want to stay at Bertram's Hotel though.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/traveling-through-the-usa-with-ten-book-titles/
Haha! Yes, it was gorgeous and a slice of a nostalgia, but not very good underneath!
DeleteI really like the Jennifer Ashley series too!
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It's so good!
DeleteNicely done, I haven't read any of these.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary!
DeleteI’m intrigued by Agony Hill.
ReplyDeleteHere is our post: https://www.longandshortreviews.com/uncategorized/top-ten-tuesday-destination-titles/
It's a wonderful historic mystery!
DeleteGreat list, Rachel. I've read the Novak and Carr books and enjoyed them. I have Agony Hill and The Hope of Azure Springs on my TBR. Great list.
ReplyDeleteFantastic and yes, the Others series will always be my favorite, but I'll take anything set in that world...lol
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about At Bertram's Hotel. Agatha Christie is a classic for a reason, and listening to Hugh Frasier must have been a treat.
ReplyDeleteAlso, The View From Alameda Island sounds like a delightful read. It’s always fun to find a book set in a place close to home. I’m curious about those crazy exes you mentioned.
Thanks for sharing this roundup! I’ll definitely be checking some of these out with a warm cup of tea in hand. Happy reading! 📚
Moonlight Over Manhattan looks cute. I hope you have a great week. - Katie
ReplyDeleteHere's my TTT if you wish to visit - https://justanothergirlandherbooks.blogspot.com/2024/11/top-ten-tuesday-destination-titles.html
I also featured Coyote Canyon. I loved that series.
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