Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl.
The rules are simple:
- Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own Top Ten list that fits that topic – putting your unique spin on it if you want.
- Everyone is welcome to join but please link back to That Artsy Reader Girl in your own Top Ten Tuesday post.
- Add your name to the Linky widget on that day’s post so that everyone can check out other bloggers’ lists.
- Or if you don’t have a blog, just post your answers as a comment.
This week’s topic is a freebie on the theme of Love/Valentine’s Day. I’ve decided to revisit some of my favourite books from Februarys of previous years, two from each month.
Links from the titles will take you to my review.
2022 – Historical novel, The Porcelain Doll by Kristen Loesch & crime thriller, Unhinged by Thomas Enger & Jørn Lier Horst
2021 – Historical novel (but inspired by a true story), When the World Was Ours by Liz Kessler & contemporary suspense novel, Madam by Phoebe Wynne
2020 – Historical novel, Summerland by Lucy Adlington & historical crime thriller, Stasi Winter by David Young
2019 – Historical novels, The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea & The Phoenix of Florence by Philip Kazan
2018 – Historical novel, The Secret Life of Mrs London by Rebecca Rosenberg & contemporary novel, Brother by David Chariandy
What I conclude from this little exercise is my taste in books hasn’t changed much in five years – I still love my historical fiction with the occasional dash of crime.
What Cathy Read Next... 
I’ve not read one of these – yet – and I don’t ‘do’ stats much, but I’m guessing my tastes over the last few years have remained similar, with the increasing addition of works in translation, and non-fiction, particularly about the natural world.
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My Brother review attracts a surprising number of views given how long ago it was posted. My guess is that the novel’s a set text somewhere which, given its subject matter, is quite cheering.
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That’s a great way to handle the Valentine theme! And I’m quite dazzled by the cover for The Phoenix of Florence by Philip Kazan, let me look that one up 🙂
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Summerland was a lovely book. Thanks for sharing some of your favorites from the past.
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Summerland sounds interesting.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-liked-about-asexual-characters/
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Glad you enjoyed all these!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/02/14/top-ten-tuesday-407/
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Looks like February has always treated you well for reading. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Interesting post! Thanks for sharing.
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I like this as a Valentine Topic, Cathy. I am opposite, my tastes have changed a lot over the last five years, I think because of blogging and recommendations from bloggers I follow. I used to be very cautious and read from best sellers.
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LOL. I’m sure I would find the same thing. I’ve always loved mysteries and historical fiction and that really hasn’t changed over the years! Nothing wrong with knowing what you like 🙂
Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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