Today’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is “Ten Books I Picked Up On A Whim (however you decide to interpret that (bought or read or something else) — I know most people read based on recommendation but we want to know those books you picked up without really hearing about or knowing much about!).”
I actually pick up quite a few books on a whim. These are the best 2016, so far:
- Evie Brooks is Marooned in Manhattan by Sheila Agnew
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Super cute MG book. It’s too “old” for my daughter right now (she’s only 7) but she’ll love it in a few years.
- Gretel and the Missing Frog Prints by P. J. Brackston
Reviewed here
- Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 1/2
Nice world building, excellent use of history, quick pace (especially the 2nd half), well developed characters. The romance was a tad too instalove for my tastes, and there were a few editing errors (pet peeve). I’ve already pre-ordered the 2nd book, and I’m extremely happy with my choice of book to use an Amazon credit on. 🙂
- The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Absolutely adorable! This is everything I wanted Goodnight June to be – the book version of a terrific Nora Ephron-esque rom-com. It’s a sweet, sometimes sad, blend of When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail, and Julie & Julia. The perfect Valentine’s Day read.
- I Work at a Public Library by Gina Sheridan
Reviewed here
- The Archived series by Victoria Schwab
Reviewed here
I’m linking up:
A BIBLIOPHILE'S STYLE 
I really, really want to read Ink and Bone. It sounds amazing! I feel like I’ve missed the Victoria Schwab train and have been left out in the cold. I need to pick up her books soon as well. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Ink and Bone IS amazing! Victoria / V. E. Schwab has been hit or miss for me – I loved The Archived series, but was kind of ambivalent to A Darker Shade of Magic. She’s definitely worth giving a try.
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The Coincidence of Coconut Cake sounds adorable! I’ll have to keep it in mind for when Valentine’s Day rolls around again!
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It is so cute! It isn’t specifically Valentine’s Day themed, that’s just when I read it – and it is very romantic. 🙂
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I actually downloaded a Kindle book on a whim the other day and LOVED it! So much so that I’m already in the middle of the second book in the series 🙂
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I used to choose my books mostly by browsing the library or bookstore, with the occasional recommendation from a friend or family member. Book blogs and Goodreads kind of changed that. I’m trying to reach a balance between the two. What book did you get in a whim?
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I am SUPER impressed that you have so many great whim reads all in 2016! I rarely whim tread these days, sadly I think. I’m interested in your description of the coconut cake book which isn’t my usual thing (contemporary romance) but it sounds like a lovely light read. Also of course I am really wanting to read Ink and bone.
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Contemporary romance isn’t what I consider “my thing” either (although I’ve read quite a few that I’ve liked). If you enjoy Nora Ephron films, you’ll like The Coincidence of Coconut Cake.
Ink and Bone is awesome!
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Oh I loved The Coincidence of Coconut Cake. Your right that it’s everything a good Nora Ephron type-spirit-novel should be. Great List!
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Thanks! Isn’t it cute?!?
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Thanks to your whim and later recommendation, I read and loved Ink and Bone. I probably would have picked up the Coconut Cake book after seeing the cover. Yum.
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I’m so pleased you enjoyed Ink and Bone – I know it’s not your usual genre. I find myself drawn to books with cake on the cover! I’ve just put a library hold on The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.
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Glad to see you liked Ink and Bone too, one of my favourite books that I’ve read this year.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/17/top-ten-tuesday-57/
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I loved it!
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