This week’s Top Ten Tuesday  asks for the top 10 new authors you discovered this year — “new” meaning new to you, not necessarily a debut author. Seems like a good time to make this list, since we’re approaching the end of 2012! I couldn’t come up with 10 (which is kind of sad, come to think of it), but here are eight new-to-me authors that I’m glad I discovered this year:

1. Poul Anderson — I read The High Crusade back in January, and now I’m hooked! (Aliens attack Earth in the year 1345? Come on, that’s awesome!) I have A Midsummer Tempest on deck for next year, which looks pretty cool too.

2. Susanna Kearsley — Sadly, I wasn’t as blown away by this author as I wanted to be. Historical fiction set in the British Isles is right up my alley, and I’d read a lot of rave reviews of her work, so I think my expectations were just too high. But she does write very well, and I’ll continue to read more of her books (I sampled The Winter Sea and Mariana this year).

3. Hester Browne — I like to kick back with funny, romantic chick lit, and Browne certainly fits that description. I tried the Little Lady Agency series and quite enjoyed it, so I’m looking forward to reading more of her work (Swept off Her Feet and The Runaway Princess look good!).

4. Maggie Stiefvater — A captivating setting, magical creatures, an exciting and breathtakingly romantic story…all of these are things I love, and Stiefvater provides them in her amazing The Scorpio Races. (Yes, I rave about this book all the time, and I don’t want to overhype it, but I really do think it’s that good!) I also read The Raven Boys this year and liked it. I may even pick up her werewolf trilogy now!

5. Kathryn Miller Haines — The War Against Miss Winter, a mystery set in New York during World War II, knocked my socks off! I’m collecting the rest of her series about Rosie Winter, and there’s also a young adult series that I want to try.

6. Kristan Higgins — I read several of her romances this year (Just One of the Guys was the first) and really enjoyed all of them! They’re generally light and funny, not very graphic but extremely romantic — just the way I like my contemporary romance. So far, Too Good to Be True is my favorite, but I’ve got several more lined up for next year!

7. Rainbow Rowell — This is entirely because of Attachments, which is an absolutely charming read! I’m looking forward to Eleanor and Park a lot, which will be released in the U.S. sometime next year.

8. Jessica Park — I wouldn’t say I fell in love with Park, but I was pleasantly surprised by her self-published novel, Flat-Out Love. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for anything else she might write!

I really seem to have gravitated toward the female writers this year, especially those who write good love stories. I don’t know whether to be ashamed that my tastes are so narrow or proud that I know what I like! 🙂 Any trends you’ve noticed in your reading this year?

It’s definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least where I live. The decorations are out, the sales are on, and there’s chocolate everywhere. So it’s entirely appropriate that this week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is 10 books you’d like to receive from Santa. Here, in no particular order, is what I’d like to see under my Christmas tree:

1. Jasper Fforde, The Last Dragonslayer — I am a huge Fforde ffangirl (see what I did there?), and this is his only U.S.-published book that I don’t have yet. I must own it immediately!

2. Jude Morgan, A Little Folly — I adore historical fiction set in the Regency era if it’s done well. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of subpar stuff out there, but Jude Morgan is great!

3. Jennifer Echols, Such a Rush — As previous Top Ten Tuesday posts have established, I’m a big Echols fan, and I think this book is one of her best. The paperback comes out on the 18th — just in time for Christmas!

4. Charles Finch, A Death in the Small Hours — I really like the Charles Lenox series, and this is the latest installment. I’m looking forward to catching up with all the secondary characters, who barely appeared in A Burial at Sea.

5. Elizabeth Wein, Code Name Verity — I LOVED this book when I read it earlier this year, so I definitely need to have my own copy!

6. Amanda Grange, Henry Tilney’s Diary — Because it’s about Henry Tilney. Need I say more?

7. M.M. Kaye, Death in the Andamans — I really like the “Death in…” books, and this is the only one I don’t have yet!

8. Rainbow Rowell, Attachments — It’s such an adorable romantic comedy! I really liked it when I read it earlier this year, and I know I’d enjoy rereading it multiple times.

9. Mindy Kaling, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) — I think Mindy Kaling is funny, and I’d really like to read her book — but my library doesn’t have it! So it looks like I have no choice but to buy it. Funny how that works out…

10. Stella Gibbons, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm — I need to have at least one Christmas-themed book on the list! Cold Comfort Farm is so funny and adorable, so I’m sure I’ll enjoy these short stories as well.

I’m channeling Queen this week because the Top Ten Tuesday topic is your most anticipated books that will come out in 2013. I don’t know if I actually have 10, but there are definitely several books coming out next year that I can’t wait to read! Here they are, in no particular order:

1. Stephanie Perkins, Isla and the Happily Ever After — I absolutely fell in love with Perkins’ two previous novels, Anna and the French Kiss and Lola and the Boy Next Door. So obviously I have to get this book ASAP! According to Amazon, the release date is May 7.

2. Julie James, Love Irresistibly — Julie James is my autobuy author for contemporary romance. This latest book is part of her FBI/U.S. Attorney series, and the hero is Cade Morgan, Rylann’s colleague from About That Night. Release date is April 2.

3. Lauren Willig, The Ashford Affair — I’m a big fan of Willig’s Pink Carnation series, but her next book is either a standalone or the start of a new series. It will have parallel contemporary and historical storylines, and the historical parts will be set in WWI-era Kenya. Amazon describes it as a cross between Out of Africa and “Downton Abbey,” so I’m intrigued! Release date is April 9.

4. Seanan McGuire, Chimes at Midnight — The next Toby Daye book! I always snatch these up right away. Minimal googling has not revealed the release date, but I’m guessing it will be sometime in the fall.

5. Jennifer Echols, Dirty Little Secret — I love me some Jennifer Echols romantic dramas. This one is about “friends-turned-lovers as they navigate the passions, heartbreaks, and intrigue of country music fame.” I’m not particularly a country music fan, but I am a music fan, so bring on the concerts and rock-star drama! Release date is July 16. Echols is also coming out with a romance novel for adults in February, which could be interesting…

6. Jasper Fforde, The Song of the Quarkbeast — I have two caveats with this one:  (1) it’s already come out in the U.K., and (2) I haven’t read the first book in the series, The Last Dragonslayer, yet! But Fforde is one of my autobuy authors, so I’m sure I’ll pick this up as soon as the U.S. edition comes out.

7. Sarah Addison Allen, Lost Lake — Yes, SAA is finally coming out with another book! I love her warm, magical settings and romantic plots. Release date is TBA but should be sometime in 2013.

And that’s all I can think of for now. But I’m sure there will be other new releases in 2013 that will have me racing to the nearest bookstore!

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday asks the classic question: What books would you take if you were stranded on a desert island? For the sake of the fun, I’m not going to include books about how to survive in the wilderness/books with info on medicinal and edible plants/books to use for kindling/etc. Instead, I’ll restrict my list to books I would want to read if I were stranded on a desert island. Not surprisingly, there will be a lot of overlap with my all-time favorite books!

1. Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice — This is my favorite book of all time, so of course I’ll need it with me.

2. J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings — I love this book, and it’s certainly long and complex enough to keep me occupied for a while!

3. E.M. Forster, A Room with a View — When I’m bored with the limited scenery on my island, I’ll pick up this book to immerse myself in two beautiful places: Florence, Italy, and the English countryside.

4. William Goldman, The Princess Bride — I’ll definitely need this hilarious and charming novel to keep me from getting bored!

5. Maggie Stiefvater, The Scorpio Races — I loved this book so much when I read it! I’ll definitely need to revisit its beautiful language, wonderfully understated romance and perfect, mysterious setting over and over again.

6. G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy — Chesterton’s cheerfulness and optimism should come in handy when I start to get depressed about being marooned on an island!

7. Walker Percy, Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book — There’s a lot of variety in this book, which should stave off the boredom: philosophy, religion, popular culture, space travel, semiotics, and the list goes on.

8. Robin McKinley, The Blue Sword — I have to bring something by Robin McKinley, and this gorgeous fantasy/romance is long overdue for a reread!

9. Connie Willis, To Say Nothing of the Dog — I’ve been wanting to reread this charming time-travel novel for a long time. Seems like being stranded on a desert island is the perfect opportunity!

10. The Bible — I think I’ll be needing substantial spiritual consolation if I’m going to be stuck on this island for a while!

It’s that time of year again — time for candy corn, trick-or-treating, and of course, spooky stories! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday asks for our favorite books to get into the Halloween spirit (pun, I assume, intended). I don’t read horror because I used to get nightmares as a kid, but there are plenty of spooky and atmospheric reads that are perfect for this time of year! So, in no particular order:

1. Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre — The quintessential gothic novel! There’s a creepy old house, a mysterious man with a secret, and some very sinister goings-on. It’s also just a great story, and I love that Jane manages to stay true to her principles despite some very strong temptations.

2. Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale — Another novel with a gothic sensibility. The writing style is lovely, and the book has a lot to say about the power of fiction, keeping the reader guessing about what’s real and what’s embellished for the sake of the story.

3. Anya Seton, Dragonwyck — Yet another gothic novel of the creepy-old-house variety. (Are you sensing a theme here?) I like the setting of this one, as it takes place in a New York where the old Dutch families still have a great deal of influence and wield almost feudal power. There’s also a pretty good movie starring Vincent Price and Gene Tierney.

4. Neil Gaiman, Neverwhere — No one makes my skin crawl like Neil Gaiman, and I mean that in a good way! Neverwhere is an enthralling, fantastical adventure that takes place in the strange world of London Below. I really grew to love the characters, especially protagonist Richard Mayhew and the Marquis of Carabas. Also, the evil henchmen Croup and Vandemar are seriously creepy!

5. Agatha Christie, And Then There Were None — This is one of Christie’s most famous mysteries — and one of her creepiest, in my opinion. Ten people are mysteriously summoned to an abandoned house, where they are murdered one by one.

6. Daphne Du Maurier, My Cousin Rachel — OK, I almost said Rebecca instead, which would also work really well for this list. But since My Cousin Rachel isn’t as well-known, I thought I’d mention it. This book moves incredibly slowly, but the suspense builds masterfully throughout as the narrator wonders whether his wife murdered her first husband.

7. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of the Baskervilles –I do enjoy Sherlock Holmes, and this novel is a delightful blend of mystery and horror. Is the sinister legend of a hellhound that roams the countryside searching for victims true? Or is is there a human culprit behind the mystery?

8. Robin McKinley, Sunshine — I’m not really into vampires, zombies, werewolves, and the various things that go bump in the night. But I am very into Robin McKinley, so I had to read Sunshine even though it is a vampire novel. I like that the vampires are EVIL and that the heroine is strong but not an invincible badass. It’s not my favorite McKinley novel, but it is definitely my favorite vampire book!

9. Robert Louis Stevenson, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Everyone knows this story, but the book itself is definitely worth reading. To me, the most interesting thing about it is that most people see Dr. Jekyll as pure good and Mr. Hyde as pure evil. But in my opinion, while Hyde is certainly portrayed as 100% evil, Jekyll isn’t 100% good. There are implications that he’s been doing some shady things even before he unleashes the monster within himself. So I think this book has some really interesting things to say about the nature of good and evil within a person.

10. Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey — If you thought I couldn’t get through a list without mentioning Jane Austen, well, you were right! This isn’t actually scary at all, but it is a wonderful satire on the lurid “sensation novels” that were popular in Austen’s day. I love that Austen pokes fun at the genre while still defending novels against the people who dismissed them all as frivolous. Plus, the characters are delightfully rendered, as always, and Mr. Tilney is irresistible!

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is your favorite authors in a genre of your choice. I’ve been wavering all day over what genre to choose, but I finally decided on historical fiction, since that’s probably my favorite genre — well, along with mysteries. And fantasy. 🙂 So, in no particular order…

1. Georgette Heyer — Obviously! If you’re a Jane Austen fan who is looking for more authors to try, Heyer is the clear choice. She writes romances mostly set in the Regency era, and they are an absolute delight. Witty dialogue, swoonworthy heroes, and delightful secondary characters make Heyer’s books a pleasure to read. She’s my go-to comfort author, for sure! Try The Grand Sophy or Cotillion.

2. Sharon Kay Penman — In my opinion, she is the queen of medieval fiction. She writes these epic sagas that vividly portray life in the Middle Ages, using a mixture of real historical figures and invented characters.  She really makes the era come to life, and I’ve learned so much about medieval history through her novels! Try Here Be Dragons or When Christ and His Saints Slept.

3. Ellis Peters — While I’m sharing the medieval love, I have to mention the Brother Cadfael series! (I know I talk about these books nearly every week, but only because they are that good.) The books are a series of mysteries in which the detective is a Benedictine monk, so there’s a lot about life in a monastery and how the monks related to the secular community. Most books have a romance as well, and I’m a sucker for those. Start with the first book, A Morbid Taste for Bones. They don’t necessarily have to be read in order, but there are some plot lines that continue over several books.

4. Lauren Willig — The Pink Carnation series has basically everything I’m looking for in a novel: a great historical setting (usually 19th-century England, although India and France have each made appearances), espionage, romance, and a delightfully tongue-in-cheek style. Are these books great literature? No. Are they a ton of fun? Yes! There are very few books I’ll buy in hardcover, but the Pink Carnation series makes the cut. Start with book #1, The Secret History of the Pink Carnation.

5. Anna Dean — I am really enjoying the Dido Kent books, which are mysteries set in the Regency era. They definitely have an Austenesque feel to them; but while most Austen imitators get on my nerves because they fail to get the nuances right, Dean mimics the writing style extremely well. The first book is Bellfield Hall.

6. Patricia C. Wrede — This might be cheating a little, since Wrede’s books definitely fall within the fantasy category. But many of them are also quite definitely set in the Regency or Victorian era, and the historical details are basically the same (give or take a magic spell). I love authors who combine historical fiction and fantasy, and Wrede does so in such a charming way! Try Sorcery and Cecelia (co-written with Caroline Stevermer) or Mairelon the Magician.

7. Eva Ibbotson — Amazing! She wrote sweet, old-fashioned novels about strong girls who rise above extremely difficult circumstances and take control of their own destinies. The books are also glorious romances that contain every possible cliché, but somehow it doesn’t matter because they are just that good. These books are being marketed as YA, but I think they could equally be considered adult novels. Try A Countess Below Stairs or The Morning Gift.

8. Kate Ross — Yes, I’ve only read two of her four Regency-era mysteries featuring Julian Kestrel, dandy and sleuth. But trust me, they are great! Start with book #1, Cut to the Quick.

9. Jude Morgan — More Regency-era historical fiction with a hint of romance. Are you all sensing a pattern here? 🙂 Try Indiscretion or An Accomplished Woman.

10. Naomi Novik — OK, her Temeraire books are definitely more alternate history than historical fiction! But they are set during the Napoleonic Wars, and there are dragons. Imagine the epic sea battles of that era if they were fought on the backs of dragons! You have to read this series in order, so start with His Majesty’s Dragon.

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday doesn’t have a specific theme; instead, participants get to revisit  the previous Top Ten Tuesday topics and pick the one they want to do. I’ve chosen the top 10 books I’d like to reread, because I hardly ever allow myself to reread books (there are so many out there still unread!), but I love being able to revisit a book I enjoyed. So, in no particular order, here are 10 books I’ve read before but would really like to reread right now:

1. Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society — I loved this book when I first read it — so much so that I list it as one of my favorites — yet I haven’t read it since.

2. Robin McKinley, Chalice — Robin McKinley is awesome, and I’ve read most of her books multiple times. This is one I’ve only read once, and I remember liking but not loving it. I wonder if and how my opinion will change when I finally reread it.

3. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves — This is probably my favorite of Lewis’ books. He has a knack for using very simple and direct language to express very complex and interesting ideas.

4. Juliet Marillier, Heart’s Blood — I really liked this book, but I feel like I need to finish the two Marillier series I’m currently reading before I revisit any of her work. Does this make me a crazy person? Discuss.

5. Winifred Watson, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day — Maybe I shouldn’t have put this one on the list, since I just mentioned it last week. But it’s such a lovely, charming book! It would be perfect to curl up with under a blanket on a cold day…

6. Ellis Peters, One Corpse Too Many — I love the Cadfael books, which are set in the 12th century with a Benedictine monk for a detective. This is book #2 in the series, and it’s absolutely my favorite. I recently watched the TV adaptation, and no offense to Sir Derek Jacobi, but it was bad. So now I’m longing to comfort myself with the original!

7. Sarah Addison Allen, The Sugar Queen — I loved this delicious (pun semi-intended) book, but I only read it six months ago, so it’s too soon for a reread.

8. Walker Percy, The Thanatos Syndrome — This is a really good book that I haven’t read in years. It’s got some very powerful, interesting things to say about modern religion and culture.

9. L.M. Montgomery, the Anne of Green Gables series — This was probably my favorite series as a kid, and it’s been so long since I’ve read them! Reading L.M. Montgomery transports me back to a simpler, more innocent time.

10. Connie Willis, To Say Nothing of the Dog — This is another book that I claim as a favorite even though I’ve only read it one time. I’d love to read it again, especially now that I’ve read Jerome K. Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat!

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is a fun one for me. The topic is older books you want people to remember, with “older” basically meaning anything that’s not a new release. My list is composed of books that either blew me away when they first came out or that I’ve loved and treasured since childhood. So, in no particular order…

1. Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society — First published in 2008. Remember how popular this book was when it came out? I read it a few years ago and absolutely LOVED it! It’s a charming epistolary novel about the inhabitants of Guernsey during World War II, and I count it among my all-time favorite books.

2.Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale — First published in 2006. This is a delightfully gothic novel with plenty of creepy atmosphere and surprising plot twists. I also remember being impressed by the lovely writing style.

3. Robin McKinley, The Outlaws of Sherwood — First published in 1988. This is one of my childhood favorites, and having just reread it recently, I can tell you that it definitely holds up! This is the story of Robin Hood as it should be told. I’ve read a few other Robin Hood retellings, but all of them fell far short of this book. If you’re at all interested in the Robin Hood legend, the Middle Ages, or fantasy books in general, I HIGHLY recommend this book!

4.Winifred Watson, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day — First published in 1937, but some interest was recently generated by the 2008 movie starring Frances McDormand and Amy Adams. The book is a sweet, uplifting 1930s Cinderella story, and it’s a wonderful comfort read.

5. L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables — First published in 1908. This book may not really belong on the list, as I don’t think it’s in any danger of being forgotten. But this story of the talkative red-haired orphan who erupts into Avonlea and changes the lives of everyone around her is one of my childhood favorites. For years my ideal place to live was Prince Edward Island! I hope young girls are still reading the Anne books; I know I’ll definitely be giving them to my daughters if and when I have any!

6. Stephanie Perkins, Anna and the French Kiss — First published in 2010. This is one of my favorite YA contemporary romances, and I hope it doesn’t get overshadowed by the gajillions of new YA books that are coming down the pike.

7. Megan Whalen Turner, The Thief — First published in 1996. Seriously, how good is this series? It’s epic fantasy with a unique setting (pseudo ancient Greece), and it’s surprisingly dark and complex for a children’s series. The King of Attolia, book #3, is actually my favorite installment, but this is a series you should really start from the beginning.

8. Elizabeth C. Bunce, A Curse Dark as Gold — First published in 2008. I love a good fairy tale retelling, and this is definitely the best twist on “Rumpelstiltskin” I’ve ever read (though, granted, I haven’t read that many).

9. Connie Willis, Bellwether — First published in 1996. This is a funny, romantic, slightly screwball look at scientists in academia. I really like it, even as a person who doesn’t read a ton of sci fi.

10. Elizabeth Marie Pope, The Perilous Gard — First published in 1983. I really wish I had discovered this book as a kid, but there’s still a lot to enjoy. It’s based on the Tam Lin legend, with a relentlessly practical heroine and a rather grumpy hero. I like that the heroine actually saves the hero in this one!

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is about series that, for one reason or another, you haven’t finished yet. This is an excellent topic for me because I’m in the middle of about a gajillion series at the moment. My only problem will be narrowing the list down to 10! So here, in no particular order, are 10 series that I haven’t finished yet but would like to keep reading  someday:

1. Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs — I read #1, Moon Called, several years ago and remember really liking it. I’ve collected the next four or five books via Paperback Swap, but for some reason I haven’t gotten around to reading them yet.

2. Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon — I’ve read the first two books of this series and enjoyed them both. The problem is, they’re just so long. I really have to motivate myself to pick up one of these books, and usually I don’t feel like making that big of a commitment. I do plan to track down the rest of the series eventually, though.

3. Sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier — I just recently finished reading book #2 in this series, Son of the Shadows. It was lovely, and I really don’t know why I haven’t continued with Child of the Prophecy yet. It’s on my shelves, though!

4. Sirantha Jax series by Ann Aguirre — I’m not normally a big reader of sci fi, but I really liked Grimspace. I’ve collected the next few books, but they’re still gathering dust on my shelves for now.

5. Bridge of D’Arnath series by Carol Berg — Carol Berg is an author who has really impressed me thus far, so I acquired the entire Bridge of D’Arnath series sight unseen. I’ve read the first book, Son of Avonar, which was a solid fantasy novel. I own the rest of the books (four in all) and will get to them one of these days.

6. Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley — The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie was such a fun read! I have #2 on my shelves already, but I know there are at least two additional books out there.

7. Julian Kestrel series by Kate Moss — This series is a bit different from the others on the list, because I am highly motivated to read it; I’m just trying to savor the books to make them last longer! I only have two more to go, sadly — Whom the Gods Love and The Devil in Music.

8. Chronicles of Cadfael by Ellis Peters — I love the Cadfael books. 🙂 So far I’ve read the first 10, which means I still have 10 to go! I plan to read #11, An Excellent Mystery, this year.

9. Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis — Mysteries set in Ancient Rome? Yes, please! So far I’ve only read The Silver Pigs, which was good, but for some reason I didn’t feel compelled to pick up the next book right away. I do look forward to reading about more of Falco’s adventures soon, though.

10. Chronicles of Barsetshire by Anthony Trollope — That’s right, I can’t even stay current with a series that was written in the 19th century! I quite enjoyed The Warden and Barchester Towers, but I haven’t gotten around to the rest of the series. Despite the fact that I like Victorian novels, I have to give myself an extra push to start them.

For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, we’ve been asked to list the books on our fall TBR list. I’m not sure whether this means “books that will be published this fall” or simply “books that you personally want to read this fall.” I doubt I could think of 10 of the former, so I’ll stick with the latter interpretation! Thus, in no particular order…

1. Seanan McGuire, Ashes of Honor — I love the Toby Daye series and buy each new installment as soon as it comes out. This one, coincidentally, comes out today! Can’t wait to read it!

2. Jasper Fforde, The Woman Who Died a Lot — Fforde is one of my few autobuy authors; I’ll even buy his books in hardcover. I especially love the Thursday Next series, of which this is the latest installment (coming October 2).

3. Rachel Aaron, Spirit’sEnd — I’m dying to find out what will happen in this final book of the Eli Monpress series! Alas, the release date isn’t until November 20.

4. Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl — I have this one on hold at the library. Right now I’m something like #200 in the queue, but it’s been moving pretty quickly, so maybe I’ll get there this fall!

5. Susanna Clarke, The Ladies of Grace Adieu — I bought this book after reading and loving Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. But thanks to R.I.P. VII, I have the perfect excuse to read some gothic and creepy books this fall!

6. Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon — Another book I plan to read for R.I.P. VII. I’d also love to watch the movie (which I’ve never seen) so that I can compare the two.

7. William Davis, M.D., Wheat Belly — My mom has been at me to read this book for months. She’s lost 19 pounds by (mostly) eliminating wheat from her diet, so I figure the book is worth a read! 🙂

8. Pope Benedict XVI, Holy Days: Meditations on the Feasts, Fasts, and Solemnities of the Church — I won this book through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program. I haven’t received it in the mail yet, but it should be coming soon.

9. Kristan Higgins, All I Ever Wanted — I just got this one from Paperback Swap, and I’ve really been enjoying my fluffy contemporary romances lately. I’m trying to save this one for later, but I doubt I’ll be able to withstand the temptation. 🙂

10. Juliet Barker, Conquest: The English Kingdom of France 1417-1450 — OK, this one is probably cheating because I’m reading it now. But it is a long nonfiction book about the late Middle Ages, so I’m thinking it will take me a good chunk of the fall (or at least September) to read it!