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Top Ten Tuesday: 2020 TBR

Happy Tuesday!! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is supposed to be about our most anticipated releases for the first half of 2020. However, because I’m horrible at keeping up with new releases I’ve instead decided to talk about the top ten books I’m hoping to read in 2020. Many of these books have been on my TBR for ages–fingers crossed that 2020 is the year I finally get around to reading them!

What books are you hoping to read in 2020? Any thoughts about the books on my list? Do you like making TBR lists for the New Year? Let me know in the comments section below!

Yours,

HOLLY

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43 responses to “Top Ten Tuesday: 2020 TBR”

  1. bookshelflife Avatar
    bookshelflife

    The Starless Sea is also on my TBR. I don’t make any yearly TBRs, however I do make monthly ones, but that too I don’t end up following 🙈

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      I probably shouldn’t bother making TBRs–I rarely stick to them! But they’re so fun to make haha

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  2. Nerd Narration Avatar
    Nerd Narration

    The Name Of The Wind is a book I ALWAYS want to go to because I’ve heard nothing but amazing things, but so many dang pages. I’ll need to ensure I’m way ahead of my reading goal/arc schedule to try and fit that one in one of these days lol! I hope you manage to tackle all these fantastic selections!! =D

    Feel free to check out my TTT post here: https://bit.ly/2QxtE0Z

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      The Name of the Wind has been on my TBR list forever–2020 is finally the year!

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      1. Nerd Narration Avatar
        Nerd Narration

        I wish you all the luck, Holly! I don’t know if it’ll be my year, but I’m hoping it is for you! =D

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  3. evelynreads1 Avatar
    evelynreads1

    I hope you can get to all of them! But especially the name of the wind, I love thatbooks so much!

    (www.evelynreads.com)

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Thank you!!! I’m especially excited for that one!

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  4. BookerTalk Avatar
    BookerTalk

    Agnes Grey, Anna Karenina are both wonderful. I did read Vilette years ago but found it a struggle – I keep thinking I should give it another go though.
    Do I like making lists of what to read? Sort of – the actual process of making the list is great fun. Reading them though is another matter – I feel pressured into reading the books on the list and that takes the fun away for me. It begins to feel like a chore. So I’m making 2020 a list free year….

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    1. Isobel Necessary Avatar
      Isobel Necessary

      I’ve read Villette twice for uni courses but it’s still not my cup of tea! I don’t think I understand the love story at all.

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      1. Holly Avatar
        Holly

        Oh no! I can’t wait to see what it’s all about.

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      2. jill Avatar
        jill

        I love Villette & plan to reread. It isn’t as innocent and straightforward as Jane Eyre. It’s more cynical and angry. I think it’s brilliant. You need to know French though. I lot of the book is in French. !!

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      3. Holly Avatar
        Holly

        Oh no!! I don’t know any French haha, I’ll have to ask one of my friends to translate. Thanks for the heads up!

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      4. BookerTalk Avatar
        BookerTalk

        It’s not as clear cut as the Jane Eyre/Rochester story for sure

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      5. Isobel Necessary Avatar
        Isobel Necessary

        I think I’m slightly cynical about that pairing too, but Rochester is at least consistently kind to Jane.

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      6. BookerTalk Avatar
        BookerTalk

        Is he always kind – isn’t he rather mean in letting her think he’s going to marry Blanche??

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    2. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Ooh a list free year! That’s a great idea!! I feel the same way–I rarely actually follow through with reading everything on my lists, but making them is fun.

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      1. BookerTalk Avatar
        BookerTalk

        I’m writing my 2020 plans right now – I think I’ve finally settled on them and it will definitely be a year without lists

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  5. anovelglimpse Avatar
    anovelglimpse

    I adored The Rest of the Story. I hope you get to read it soon.

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

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  6. Ryan Yarber Avatar
    Ryan Yarber

    The Name of the Wind and Dune are the only two I’ve read on this list and they are both phenomenal. They are a bit bigger, but they are definitely worth it. Dune has 20+ sequels, but it can be read as a standalone novel (which is what I did). The Name of the Wind is the first of a trilogy and everyone is still waiting on book three. Like I said, the book is great and you should definitely read it, but if you don’t like waiting for the next installment then I may recommend waiting until the third book is out before starting.

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      20+ sequels!! That’s wild!! I will probably read it as a standalone as well then haha. Thanks for the heads up!

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  7. dinipandareads Avatar
    dinipandareads

    Ooh, great list, Holly! I have quite a few of these high up on my TBR as well. I’m also hoping to re-read The Name of the Wind before finally picking up Wise Man’s Fear this year 😂 Anna Karenin has been on my TBR for ages but it’s so intimidating! Haha I hope you enjoy all of these reads 🙂

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Thank you!! That’s also part of the reason why I haven’t read Anna Karenina yet–it’s quite intimidating!

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  8. marydrover Avatar
    marydrover

    I’m also hoping to read the Brontës this year! I’ve got to finish up my last two Austens, and then I’m switching over. And hopefully, I’ll finish Ulysses this March since I DNF’d it for the time being last March, but I’m halfway through and want to finish it!

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Oooh so many great classics in 2020!! I hope you enjoy them all!

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  9. Theresa @ TheCalicoBooks Avatar
    Theresa @ TheCalicoBooks

    Great TBR! I loved The Rest of the Story. It had such a classic, Sarah Dessen feel. The Starless Sea, Dune, and Anna Karenina are all on my TBR, too! I’m not sure if I’ll get to all three of those this year – especially Dune and Anna Karenina because they’re both so big, but one of those two will definitely be read!

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Thank you!! I’m so glad to hear that you loved The Rest of the Story. I’m so looking forward to reading it!

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  10. Jamie @BubblyBooks Avatar
    Jamie @BubblyBooks

    I’ve heard good things about the Starless Sea! Great list!

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      I can’t wait to read it!

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  11. tasya @ the literary huntress Avatar
    tasya @ the literary huntress

    Great list! I really want to give The Name of the Wind a try as I always heard amazing things and it does sound like something I would love! 🙂

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Thanks! Same–everyone seems to love it!

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  12. @lynnsbooks Avatar
    @lynnsbooks

    I’ve read a few off your list and would also like to read Starless Sea. Seems like we have similar reading tastes 😀
    Lynn

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Yes!! I can’t wait to read that one as well. Happy reading 🙂

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  13. bonitappétit Avatar
    bonitappétit

    Really hoping to get into Anna Karenina this year too!

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Hope you enjoy it!!

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  14. Caitlin @ Caitlin Althea Avatar
    Caitlin @ Caitlin Althea

    Ahh, I really wanna read The Starless Sea and The Name of the Wind as well because I’ve heard such amazing things about them! I’m also interested in Dune because the movie that’s coming out this year looks interesting!

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Oooh yes I just heard about the Dune movie and I’m very excited–lots of reading to do before it comes out!

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  15. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    I also have The Starless Sea on my TBR. The Night Circus is one of my all time favourites. I’m also planning on reading Daisy Jones & The Six and finally completing The Raven Cycles series.

    Best of luck with your 2020 TBR, Holly ❤️

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Thank you!! Best of luck with your 2020 TBR, too! ❤

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  16. Lucy C Avatar
    Lucy C

    I loved Starless Sea and it looks like it’ll be a book which will be good for rereads too. I’ve had The Name of the Wind of my TBR for so long (as well as on my Kindle) but there always seems to be another book ahead of it 😂

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Hahaha I feel that about The Name of the Wind! That’s how it’s been for me for the past few years, too. Hope you get around to reading it soon!

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  17. Sophia Ismaa Avatar
    Sophia Ismaa

    I’m hoping to read more of the Bronte sisters this year, and I managed to get a copy of Agnes Grey and, I believe, Villette. Should be fun!

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    1. Holly Avatar
      Holly

      Ooh I’d love to read those as well! Happy reading!

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