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Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My TBR List With Bookshelves on Their Covers
2:09 PM
It's Election Day here in the U.S. and I've never been part of a more divisive one. Yikes! I can't wait until it's over. If you haven't voted yet, do it now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my candidate can pull off a win and also that the aftermath of the election will be peaceful and calm, no matter what happens.
Instead of talking politics, let's yap about what we can all agree on: books. Today's TTT prompt—Top Ten Books With X On the Cover (You choose the item. It can be anything at all.)—sounds so simple, but I had the toughest time trying to come up with something unique. After discarding a bunch of different topics (keys/keyholes, lanterns, lights in the darkness, clocks, staircases, houses on cliffs, etc.), I decided to stick with a bookish theme. I love perusing bookshelves in libraries, bookshops, and homes, so it's no wonder that covers featuring them appeal to me. It was simple to put together this list, even if it feels a little generic. Oh well! Here we go.
(As always, Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl.)
Top Ten Books On My TBR With Bookshelves On Their Covers
1. The Legend of the Last Library by Frank L. Cole—This middle-grade dystopian/fantasy novel is my current read. I'm only a few chapters in, but I'm already really enjoying it. It's about a teenage girl who lives in a world without trees. Paper is priceless and she needs money to pay for her grandpa's medical care. When she comes across an actual book—a marvel she's never seen with her own eyes—she's stunned. Although she could make a fortune by selling it, she discovers it contains clues to finding what could be the last library in the world. She needs that treasure, but she will have to face a fearsome foe in order to get it.
2. The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander—I'm listening to this cozy mystery on audio. It's the first in a new series starring Annie Murray, a bookseller with a degree in criminology. When a dead body is discovered during the book festival she organized, she's horrified. She's even more shocked when the dead woman turns out to be someone she once knew. In order to get justice for her acquaintance (no matter how much she disliked her), Annie must channel everything she knows about detecting and solve the puzzling murder.
3. Better Off Read by Nora Page—When a storm damages her town's library almost beyond repair, librarian Cleo Watkins refuses to just let it close. She takes to her trusty bookmobile to rally support for the library. She's not sure what to think when a man checks out all the books she has about getting away with murder—and then ends up dead. Cleo's best friend is accused of the killing, which can't be right. Using all the detecting skills she's learned from books, the librarian sets out to solve the case.
4. The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan Friss—This non-fiction title does exactly what is says it's going to: presents a history of bookstores in the U.S. It begins with Benjamin Franklin's shop in Philadelphia, stops in various other famous stores, and even takes a look at Amazon's bookselling empire. Sounds super interesting.
5. That Night in the Library by Eva Jurczyk—I've highlighted this thriller before, but since I still haven't read it, I'm going to include it again. On the eve of their graduation from college, seven students gather in the rare books library at their university. No one's supposed to be in the building after closing time, but they can't resist the atmospheric setting for an ancient Greek ritual they want to perform. It takes only minutes for the whole thing to go sideways. Soon, one student is dead. Then two. Who is the murderer? And will any of them survive the night?
6. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron—This non-fiction book was hugely popular here in the book blogosphere when it came out in 2008. Somehow, I haven't gotten around to reading it yet. It tells the true story of an abandoned, frostbitten kitten who was shoved through the book return of a library in the small town of Spencer, Iowa. The employees took in the forlorn creature and nurtured him back to health. In return, he spread his warmth and love to all who knew him, earning him international fame.
7. An Irish Bookshop Murder by Lucy Connelly—Another cozy series opener, this one features twin sisters who receive a surprising inheritance from their grandfather: an antique bookstore in Ireland. Not long after they arrive in Shamrock Cove, they discover a well-known resident dying on his own doorstep. With his last breath and within hearing of many townspeople, he accuses one of the sisters of murder. Desperate to clear her name, the twins must band together to solve the case.
8. The Night of Many Endings by Melissa Payne—A winter storm traps several lonely people inside a library in a small Colorado town. As they ride out the weather, they share secrets, struggles, and strength. This sounds like such a warm-hearted, hopeful read!
9. Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly—I don't know any book lover who isn't envious of the Beast's library in the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast. Who cares if it's a cartoon? That place is #personallibrarygoals. In this YA novel, Belle discovers a magical book on the library shelves that offers her everything she's ever dreamed of. Can she trust the promise of this tantalizing volume? Or is she safer staying put, even if she is being held prisoner by a snarly beast?
10. Double Booked for Death by Ali Brandon—This series opener sounds like a combination of #2 and #7. Darla Pettistone moves from Texas to New York when she inherits her great aunt's bookstore. Determined to prove she's up to the task of running the shop, she throws herself into organizing an author event. It's a roaring success...until the author ends up dead. The police call it an accident, but Darla's not so sure...
There you go, ten books on my TBR list whose covers feature bookshelves. Have you read any of these? What other books can you recommend that would fit this prompt? I'd love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I will gladly return the favor on your blog. I also respond to comments left here.
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These are great! I love books with bookstores, libraries, books and bookshelves on the cover. They're some of my favorite books to read. :D
ReplyDeleteBookstores and books were popular themes this week!
ReplyDeleteMay we know the results of the election soon.
Here is my post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-covers-with-fog-on-the-cover/
Lovely theme, books about books or with books on the cover are some of my favorites
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect! Why didn't I think of it?! The nonfiction book about bookshop looks good, I'm curious to read it!
ReplyDeleteOOoh awesome topic! I would struggle with this one I think since the covers I tend to read end up having weapons or a kicka$$ female on the cover! Lol. I did read Lost in a Book though so I could definitely have that one in my picks! Lol. I love how the first middle grade book has a character who resembles Belle! I actually thought it was a Disney book at first but then a closer look I just realized it was a coincidence!
ReplyDeleteThat was a cool one to choose, it never would have occurred to me
ReplyDeleteI love your topic so much! And you've found some great covers. It makes me want to do nothing but visit bookstores today😁
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out that history of the American bookstore! Thanks for dropping by. And yes, this has been the CRAZIEST election year.
ReplyDeleteI love these! As you noted, we're on similar wavelengths this week -- it's always fun to see books with books on the cover!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the bookshelves on the covers!
ReplyDeleteI almost did bookshelves! The coziest covers! ~Carol @ ReadingLadies
ReplyDeleteI love all of these covers. I have lost in a book on my bookshelf somewhere...
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
I need to check out those cozies on your list!
ReplyDeleteGreat topic! I love books that are set in a library or bookstore. These covers are perfect!
ReplyDeleteObviously, I love the cats, but I also love how I can spot a cozy mystery from a mile away. They had a certain look to their covers.
ReplyDeleteGreat covers! I read Irish Bookshop Murder and enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, Susan. There are several on this list I'm going to add to my shelves. Thanks for once again adding to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteGreat list, Susan! I love books with bookshelves on the cover too - libraries too! I hope you're having a good week!
ReplyDeleteWell, this is a fun topic! DEWEY!! He's in a children's version, too!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of these, but I love the bookish theme. I remember the Dewey book.
ReplyDeleteFun list! I haven't read any of these, but I did read the second book in the Black Cat Bookshop Mystery series, A Novel Way to Die. (I didn't know if was book two when I grabbed it from the library. Oops.)
ReplyDeleteLooking at all your covers with bookshelves on them gives me a happy feeling. The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore is waiting for me at the library.
ReplyDeleteLike many of us, I do love books about libraries or books! Great choice for this week's TTT :) Dewey has been on my tbr for years! I'm intrigued by the Beauty and the Beast one!
ReplyDeleteVeros @ Dark Shelf of Wonders
What an amazing topic! Bookshelves on a cover are the best. I haven't read any of these but have a few on my TBR. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for covers! They are so awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI love bookshelves on covers!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of bookshelves on the cover! It is unique. A lot of the fiction sounds really good. I think I would enjoy The Body in the Bookstore.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great take for this week's topic! I read my prompts wrong and didn't do this one, but I absolutely love the ideas of bookshelves on a cover. That always grabs my attention, and I couldn't resist adding The Night of Many Endings to my TBR because I think we all need an infusion of feel-good-ness after this election.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I haven't read any of these books, but they look great. I love the covers for Lost in a book and The Legend of the Lost Library so much :)
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to visit, here's my TTT: https://thebooklorefairy.blogspot.com/2024/11/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-swords-on-the-cover.html
Dewey looks like a cute read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Long and Short Review’s post earlier!
Love your prompt and now I want to read all of these books! I own the cozies but now I want to read the Beauty and the Beast book. Great list!
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd commented but maybe it got lost. Definitely a great topic, Susan.
ReplyDeleteOMG, such a cool idea of theme!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic list! I love all of these covers. So inviting!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! These books look good. I have that Ellie Alexander one on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteBooks on books is so fitting! I love a good fitting bookshelf cover. I WAS going to do houses/homes because of the holiday season (and the idea that people would be hosting or visiting), but that kind of fell through when I opened my document and realized I hadn't done any pre prepping for the list. ;) Guess I'll post that next time I'm in need of one. Thanks so much for visiting my list on this week.
ReplyDeleteOoh I like this specific prompt and all these covers are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove this topic and your choices! I will definitely always gravitate towards a cover if there's a bookshelf on it :D
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