The Broke And The Bookish!
This Week's Topic:
Top Ten Books With "X" Setting
Here is that wanderlust issue I mentioned. I love to travel, but haven't had many opportunities. I love books that are set in foreign places, and Europe is a big one. Whether it be France, the U.K or Prague, I would love to be transported there!
Books Mentioned:
Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers (goodreads)
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor (review/goodreads)
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (goodreads)
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (review/goodreads)
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare (review/goodreads)
This Week's Topic:
Top Ten Books With "X" Setting
I found this topic difficult! I read books with such diverse settings that it was hard to develop any unifying theme. Setting really can make or break a story. Setting can transport you anywhere, which may be why I like my books to be all over the place. I definitely get a lot of wanderlust and books can either fuel or help manage that.
Books Mentioned:
Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers (goodreads)
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor (review/goodreads)
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (goodreads)
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (review/goodreads)
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare (review/goodreads)
I wouldn't say that high school is my favourite setting (I couldn't wait to get out of there!), but a lot of the books I read are dealing with this phase of life. And let's be honest for a minute, it is a pretty turbulent time in anyone's life. There are stories there, so why not read about them and be a little more grateful for how you're high school years went...
Books Mentioned:
Perfect by Ellen Hopkins (goodreads)
Private by Kate Brian (goodreads)
Great setting choice! Loved Anna and the French Kiss - one of my favorites this year!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do just love the setting for ANNA. Frankly, like you, I'm a sucker for European settings, in general. Have you read Code Name Verity? I think you'd like that one, too! It's a bit more gritty and raw, but it's a wonderful, tangible setting :)
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My sister and I struggled with coming up with one setting between the two of us since we read so many different books. I like how you did two separate settings though. I have to agree that books in foreign settings are great! I would love to travel to Europe someday =)
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Ohhhh I loved Pushing the Limits. Good choice!
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Good list, I love Perfect as well.
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