Let’s begin with a word of thanks. This meme is a weekly joy, provided by The Broke and The Bookish. Today’s topic: Books I hope Santa brings me. Frankly, give me money or a giftcard to my favorite bookstore and I’m good to go. But, sometimes Little Saint Nick needs help. While I’m not giving him a book list, I’m writing a list of literary aspects I’d like to enjoy in 2018. Santa get on it!
Shall we begin?
- Seek out the examples I provide for good measure. They’re great reads.Meaningful YA. Last year, I read some mind-chilling, intriguing tales from the young adult world that deserved and received accolades. In 2018, I’m not wasting time on stories that repeat the same tropes and story lines. YA’s notorious for going to the same well and expecting innovation. Insanity!
2. Psychological thrillers that cause insomnia. Scare me. Send me down an emotional abyss. Freak me out.
4. Intriguing male protagonists changing how I feel about reading male characters (Hint: I’m not a fan)
5. Creative nonfiction. Truman Capote created this subgenre. Joan Didion’s revered for her storytelling within it. I’m itching to read more in 2018.
6. Nonfiction. If I can get five nonfiction books into my system by 2018’s end, I’m good.
7. Compelling stories. I do not want to read more of the same, which pushes the need for diversity. Drain the boring, tired well. Invite fresh water.
8. Diverse characters. Give me stories with people of color at the realm. Consider tales with LGBTQA characters. Women. Religious differences. Give me flavor!
9. Historical fiction from the 1950s through 1990s. I need more stories from these decades. Historical fiction does not begin and end with Victorian, Edwardian, or Medieval times.
I still need to read Akata Warrior but I ADORED the first one!
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It’s a good one, not as good as Akata Witch, but still a winner.
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I see SO MANY beautiful things on this list! I would honestly die to get any of these for Christmas! The Female of the Specie was actually my NUMBER 1 FAVORITE book of 2017, so I really hope you LOVE it. brace yourself, it’s a powerful read.
My TTT: https://bookslikewolves.wixsite.com/blog/single-post/2017/12/19/Blogmas-19-Books-I-Want-My-Future-Children-To-Read
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Yes! I read all of these books. I hope Santa brings more books like this in 2018. I loved Female of the Species.
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I would love more nonfiction, but not the textbook kind. I hope you get all these!
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I read them all. I want more books like them, lol.
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‘The Hate You Give’ is now officially on my yo read list. Your the fifth person to recommend it. Thank you for sharing it.
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