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Top Ten Tuesday- I see stars



Hi! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by Jana @thatartsyreadergirl. The weekly meme was born out of a love of lists and bringing the book blogging community together. This week, our topic is books on our TBR that we think will be 5 star reads. In 2020, I have been harsher with my ratings, giving some 4 star and some 5star ratings. The title comes from the last song on the Mean Girls cast recording because I couldn't waste the opportunity to use the reference. 

1- The Untold Stories of Broadway by Jennifer Ashley Tepper

This is a Non-Fiction book I've had on my TBR forever, and I will use it as a prompt for my big card this year. My book is signed because I met the author at Broadwaycon a few years ago. The book is about unknown facts or a history of a theatre by a theater historian and I can't wait to read it.

2- Lucky Caller by Emma Mills

I don't have a copy of this yet, but this is a new release from an author I loved in 2019.  Emma Mills writes YA with a balance between light-hearted, and heavy-duty, so I know this book will be a hit for me. I want to work this into my TBR for the summer.

3- In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton

I needed to put a Historical Fiction on this list because I'm me and Historical Fiction is one of my top genres. Anyway, I am very excited to read this because I saw positive reviews for this book. The book came out in 2019, and I just never got a copy until late last year or early this year when it was on sale. 

4- My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoic

Another historical! I'm a fan of the musical Hamilton, and this was one reason I added this to my TBR, I know it probably will not relate to the musical, but in my head it makes sense. A friend also asked me if I had read this book, and it was then that I told myself it would be a priority. Anyway, I can't wait to get into this story. 

5- Alice By Heart by Stephen Sater

The last Historical Fiction of the bunch!!! This book comes out today and I can't wait to get into the story. What drew to this book in the first place was being a fan of the musical and being a fan of Alice in Wonderland in media.

6- Yes, No, Maybe So  by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed

I honestly can't wait to start this book today!!! Becky Albertalli is someone I love from Simon Vs the Homo sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Off Beat. This book seems so cute and I'm in the mood for a new contemporary.  The story seems so sweet and very relevant to now. 

7- Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte

I read some fantasy when the characters are compelling and there is not as much world-building. The reviews of this book seem positive and I can't wait to read this!  

8- Bookish Boyfriends  A Date with Mr. Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt 

This book seems so fun and cute! I know there is another book with Laurie from Little Women, but I want to read this book first. I love Pride & Prejudice which is why I wanted to read this in the first place.  The story seems cute and I can't wait to meet the characters. 

9- Anna K by Jenny Lee

This is a release coming out in March and I can't wait to get it. I've never read the original source material,  but this seems right up my alley and that it was made for me.  I can't wait to meet Anna and follow her story.

10- House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City # 1) by Sarah J. Maas

A few years ago, I binged the  A Court of Thorns and Roses series and I fell in love with YA Fantasy.  I can't wait to read her newest release in March and see what her Adult Fantasy is like. Also, this could be way into Adult Fantasy. 
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  1. LydiaFebruary 4, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    My Dear Hamilton sounds like such a good read.

    My TTT .

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  2. Jessica @ a GREAT readFebruary 4, 2020 at 1:20 PM

    Oh nice picks! All totally new to me ones. I hope they are all in fact 5 stars reads for you!

    Thanks for visiting my TTT!

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  3. JaimeFebruary 4, 2020 at 1:29 PM

    I'm so excited for Lucky Caller! :)

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  4. GregFebruary 4, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    Ooh Four Dead Queens is one I'd like to read!

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  5. Lauren Always MeFebruary 6, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    I'm really looking forward to trying Four Dead Queens too. It sounds like it will be great. Happy reading!

    Lauren @ Always Me

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  6. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraFebruary 6, 2020 at 5:30 PM

    I forgot to put it on my list this week, but I have very high hopes for Yes, No, Maybe So as well.

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  7. RSFebruary 10, 2020 at 8:54 PM

    "another book with Laurie from Little Women"

    wait WHAT. OK, I need this.

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