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Wasn’t this week’s prompt a fun one? Here is our list.

1. What Does a Witch Need? by Ida DeLage

2. Are We There Yet? by David Levithan

3. What’s Good for a 4-Year-Old? by William Cole

4. What’s the Number For 911 Again? by Leland Gregory

5. When Will It Snow? by Syd Hoff

6. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? by Jared Diamond

7. What Happened to Heather Hopkowitz? by Charlotte Herman

8. What Do You Do When Your Mouth Won’t Open? by Susan Beth Pfeffer

9. Why Me? Why Did I Have to Get Diabetes? by Robert Messinger

10. What Makes A Lemon Sour? by Gail Kay Haines

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday!  This week’s topic is Reasons I Love Books and Reading.  Let’s get to the list!

The characters- Great characters are so important.  I love getting to know them and watching them grow.  Some of the characters in long running series begin to feel like old friends when I read them.  If I don’t like the main character, it is very hard to continue reading a book/series.

Getting lost in the story- Disappearing between the pages of a story is something I’ve always enjoyed.  When I’m reading an excellent story, I feel like I’ve slipped into another world for a while.  Books have a way of capturing my complete attention in a way that movies and tv never have.

Variety- The list of genres I won’t read is a lot smaller than what I enjoy.  As a mood reader, this is excellent.  Whether I’m in the mood for a classic, urban fantasy, romance, mystery, etc, I can nearly always find something to enjoy.

Sharing books with my children- I absolutely love reading books to and with my children.  I will always treasure the memories of laughing with them over picture books and cheering as they learned to read.  I am thoroughly enjoying sharing some of my old favorites with them.

Long running series- Maintaining a long running series takes talent.  I’ve been let down before, but some series continue to hold my interest book after book.  The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs is a great example.

Stand alone books- Many of the books I read are part of a series, but sometimes it is good to read a book that is complete all by its self.  There is something comforting in knowing that a standalone book can be enjoyed without the years of commitment a longer series requires.

Reading books with friends- Sharing the excitement of reading a book with a friend is almost as much fun as reading the book!

Bookstores- I love visiting bookstores.  Sometimes I go in looking for specific books, but more often then not, I like going to small independent bookstores and just browsing the shelves.  Each store is different, and I never know what gem I might find!

Physical books-I have an e-Reader and I will acknowledge how convenient  it is to store and carry so many books on one device.  However, physical books are still my favorite.  I love the way they smell, especially old books.

Book covers- I’ve never read a book simply because I liked the cover.  However, beautiful book covers can be works of art.

There is so much to love about books!  What are some of the things you love most about books and reading?

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I’m beyond excited for all of these books.

Yes, I know that all I’ll be doing on September 7 is reading based on how many of these titles come out then. LOL!

1. The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi 

Publication Date: September 1

Why: It’s a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. How cool is that?

2. Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire, #1)  by Jay Kristoff 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: I love stories about scary vampires, and this one definitely seems like it fits the bill.

3. The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

Publication Date: September 7

Why: This looks like a nice blend of mystery and dark fantasy.

4.We Are Not Broken by George M. Johnson

Publication Date: September 7

Why: Coming-of-age novels are the perfect thing to start September off with if you ask me.

5. Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero  by Saadia Faruqi 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: It’s hard to believe that we’ll be observing the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this year. I’m curious to see how this book handles that topic, especially for readers who weren’t alive then or weren’t old enough to remember it.

6. Mary, Will I Die? by Shawn Sarles 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: The idea of Bloody Mary freaked me out when I was a kid! I want to know why these characters were brave or foolhardy enough to try to summon her.

7. To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames  

Publication Date: September 7

Why: Ghost stories are the best, and this one looks particularly fun.

8. Hello (From Here) by Chandler Baker  

Publication Date: September 7

Why: I’m ready for a love story set during Covid-19 lockdowns. Do you all feel the same way?

9. The Shaadi Set-Up  by Lillie Vale 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: Online dating can be so complicated. I like reading books about characters who must navigate it.

10. A Lot Like Adios  by Alexis Daria 

Publication Date: September 14 (Look! We finally moved past September 7. Haha!)

Why: I don’t normally read many romance novels, but I do like the second chance trope. After the 2020 and 2021 so many of us have endured, I’m in the mood for happily ever afters for everyone.