In between getting ready for Christmas, I’m also working on all the end of the year posts where I reflect on 2018. Today, though, I’m taking a look forward and sharing what I hope to read before winter ends. Winter is here and I hope it stays as long as it takes to read all these books.

This is the top 10 books I hoped to have gotten done this year but haven’t. However, I suppose most of my lists that feature my TBR have some books that I’ve been meaning to get to and haven’t yet. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's topic is: Top 10 Books On My Winter TBR:



Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: There was such a hype surrounding Strange the Dreamer and I’m still a bit hesitant. I found it on audiobook at my local library so I’m going to give it a try.

American Panda by Gloria Chao: I’m anticipating a fluffy romance from this and I hope it delivers.

Imprison the Sky by A.C. Gaughen: This is the sequel to Reign the Earth, a favorite of mine from this year! This one follows a ship that sails the skies, whose captain searches for someone she holds dear.


Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: Okay, so this will be my first read through. And the hype has certainly escalated my expectations to the highest level. We shall see…

Smoke in the Sun by Renee Ahdieh: Smoke in the Sun is the sequel to Flame in the Mist. And one of my goals in the new year is to finish the series I started so reading book 2 of this duology would be a good start. Plus, I can’t wait to see what Mariko and all my other favorite characters are up to.

Shutter by Laurie Faria Stolarz: Stolarz is an autobuy author so I don’t even know what this book is about but I already know I’m going to love it!


Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine: This book has been on my TBR for so long! I was sold at ‘magical library’—I don’t need to know anything else about Ink and Bone.

Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody: I haven’t heard too much about this in a while but I’m still excited to read it. The vibes I get from the synopsis make it sound spectacular: when Enne’s mother goes missing, she must follow the clues through glitz and glamour of casinos to the grit and grime of the Mafia.

The Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker: I read a chapter of The Witch Hunter and really loved where the story was going. However, life happened and I just didn’t continue with it. I’m hoping I can finish it soon!


A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer: I am always ready for a fairytale retelling. This one is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast and it sounds so amazing!