Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me


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Jen's Top Ten Books She Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Her:

1.  The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: Borrowed from the library but got super busy and was never able to finish it.
2.  The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay: Over the past few weeks I've heard SO many wonderful things about this book! I want to read it so bad!
3.  Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver: I'm ashamed to say I've never read this one yet!
4.  The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene: It's a historical fiction book set in Paris.  Sounds like a winner to me!
5.  The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen:  Her previous books I've read I've really enjoyed so of course I want to read another book by her!
6.  The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan: I love how the book is set up literally like a dictionary (well, I think it is anyway, I haven't actually opened the book) with the words and then they meaning as they relate to the story.
7.  Beauty Queens by Libba Bray: I've heard it is hilarious and it's been awhile since I've read a funny book!
8.  How Music Works by John Powell:  This books sounds so interesting!
9.  The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemmingway: I've wanted to read this book for what feels like forever but for a tiny book it is always so expensive at the bookstore!
10. Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer: I loved Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close so much! Why don't I own this book yet?
What are your Top Ten Books you hope Santa brings?


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  1. Tara @ HobbitsiesDecember 4, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    OOH, The Last Time I Saw Paris sounds so good! I'm totally adding that to my wishlist, hah! And yes, so many people are raving about The Sea of Tranquility - don't wait for Santa, it's on NetGalley :) I'll be starting it soon too!

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  2. Belle of the LiteratiDecember 4, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    The Night Circus is fantastic!!! And Sea of Tranquility is on my TBR list too! So many good things I've heard about it :)

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  3. siriusyareaderDecember 4, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    I really enjoyed reading your list! You should definitely read Before I Fall it was amazing! My TTT

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  4. MelissaDecember 4, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    I just read The Night Circus a couple of months ago, and really enjoyed it. It was different, but good. And your life cannot be complete until you've read Before I Fall -- seriously one of the best books of ALL TIME.

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  5. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsDecember 4, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    I really really want a copy of The Night Circus too but I want a hard copy and for the life of me I haven't been able to find one :(

    marissa

    My TTT

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  6. nikkiDecember 4, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    I absolutely love Lauren Oliver's Before I Fall. I hope Santa brings it for you so that you can enjoy this beautiful book.

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  7. MelissaDecember 4, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    So many good books on your list! The Lover's Dictionary is one of my favorite books...I hope Santa brings it to you! :)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    I love The Peach Keeper... I've been hearing some good things about The Sea of Tranquility as well.

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  9. Annabel SmithDecember 4, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Everything Is Illuminated is a wonderful book - one I'd like to make time to re-read. The Sun Also Rises is a classic too - the dialogue is hilarious.

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  10. Suzanne EarleyDecember 4, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Oh, The Night Circus is fantastic. I think I need to reread it and soon. And The Sea of Tranquility. I just finished it a few hours ago. Gorgeous book.

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  11. MARY IN SCOTLAND December 4, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    I just got The Sea of Tranquility and I can not wait to get into it! I've heard great things and I'm expecting something amazing.

    I'm hoping I get The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. Finally. I should have read it forever ago. Santa, if you bring it, I'll read it!

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  12. Li @ rulethewaves.netDecember 4, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    I absolutely loved The Night Circus and Everything is Illuminated! (been meaning to re-read the latter actually) =)

    Here's my TTT for this week =)

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  13. Jessica @ Books: A true storyDecember 4, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    How Music Works sounds so cool!! I'm a music nerd. That book is right up my alley. Adding to my TBR right now. :) Cool picks.

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  14. BonnieDecember 4, 2012 at 12:27 AM

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  15. BonnieDecember 4, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Everything is Illuminated is such a brilliant book! It is so beautiful and tragic and whimsical. I really enjoyed Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close as well, but I think Everything is Illuminated is still my favourite of his. The movie is also beautiful but quite different. Still haven't seen the new movie.

    Here is my wish list: uberrandom

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  16. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Before I Fall is AMAZING. It's one of my all-time favourites. It's so special.

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  17. DianneDecember 4, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    If I'm only loaded, I'd give you The Night Circus. I love love love it! <3 And The Lover's Dictionary is one of my favorite books and what got me into David Levithan. And I recently got approved for The Sea of Tranquility over at NetGalley and I'm loving it!

    Btw Belle, I recently transferred to a new book blog. I'm whoopeeyoo. Haha! :)

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  18. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    I wanted to add The Night Circuse onto my list too. But then I realised I had ten already. So many books I want. But I would love The Night Circus. Everyone has great things to say about it.

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  19. Dragana @ Bookworm DreamsDecember 4, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    I only read 'The Sun Also Rises' from your list. I've been planing to read Night Circus, Peach Keeper & Lover's Dictionary for some time now. I even think I got them all on my Kindle. I loved Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close also. I didn't even know about Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer but now I want to read it too. Great list!

    Dragana @ Bookworm Dreams
    Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me...

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  20. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    What a great list! You'll love Beauty Queens -- it really made me "LOL". I'd like to read the David Levithan book as well. So far, I've loved everything of his that I've read. Enjoy!

    Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

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  21. BelleDecember 4, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Beauty Queens and the Sea of Tranquillity are awesome! I really want the Lover's Dictionary too.

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  22. JinkyDecember 4, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Ooh, the Paris book sound fantastic! Also could use a funny book, I might have to check out Beauty Queens! --Great list! Hope Santa brings you some of them.

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  23. KristinDecember 4, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    "The Lover's Dictionary" is set up like a dictionary, and it is fantastic - a quick, but compelling and satisfying read.

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  24. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I'd love to read The Night Circus too! You might also like Pantomime by Laura Lam

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  25. JoAnnDecember 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    The Sun Also Rises is on my list, too!

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  26. PriyaDecember 4, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    A historical fiction set in Paris does sound perfect. Even I want to read The Night Circus, it's just arrived in my library, but it's always checked out.

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  27. Liesel K. HillDecember 4, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Great list! The Night Circus is on my TBR list. I hope Santa brings you a few o these! :D My TTTs are at LKHill and Musings on Fantasia. Happy Tuesday! :D

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  28. DeniseFDecember 4, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Everything is Illuminated is a wonderful book (and an AMAZING movie). I hope you get it!

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  29. ChristinaDecember 4, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Before I Fall, The Peach Keeper, and Beauty Queens are all wonderful. I didn't like Everything Is Illuminated nearly as much as Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, but the movie was awesome.

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  30. Divergent GryffindorDecember 4, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    This is the first Top Ten Tuesday that I have done! Im so ecited! :D

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  31. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieDecember 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I loved The Peach Keeper. :) I am adding The Last Time I Saw Paris to my TBR, it sounds really good!

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  32. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Before I fall is SOO good. I read it a few months ago and loved it.

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  33. LoniDecember 4, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I've read some Hemingway, but I need to read more. Any book by him would be an excellent present.

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  34. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I loved The Night Circus. I hope Santa brings it! I'm adding The Last Time I Saw Paris to my list. :)

    My Top Ten

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  35. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Before I Fall is amazing. I think it's Lauren Oliver's best book.

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  36. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I would also love The Night Circus or The Sun Also Rises. I've been dying to read them forever.

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  37. Julie@My5monkeysDecember 4, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    oh the night circus ...I just bought that last week :) Hope that you get them

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  38. SusanDecember 4, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Love your list! I just bought "Everything is Illuminated". I think that it will be a good one!

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  39. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Great list! The Peach Keeper is also on mine. I love Sarah Addison Allen's writing!

    Vyki @ On The Shelf

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  40. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    The Night Circus rocked my socks off. I hope you like bare feet.

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  41. UlaDecember 4, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Great list! I'd love to get Night Circus as well!

    My TTT

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  42. Uncorked ThoughtsDecember 4, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Awesome list :) The Night Circus is always jumping out at me too.

    My TTT

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  43. NatalieDecember 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I just read The Sea of Tranquility and it was AMAZING. Like, I cannot even write a coherent review yet amazing.

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  44. All the Ups and DownsDecember 4, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Before I Fall is so good!! I have the Night Circus but haven't started reading it yet.

    x

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  45. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Beauty Queens is on my list, too! I downloaded the free sample for Kindle...and it just made me want mooooooooooooooooore! Want it now!! I asked for it for Christmas from my husband...we'll see what I get instead...

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  46. Kar.-December 4, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Before I Fall! I forgot to put that one on my list! I haven't read it yet either.
    I got The Sea of Tranquility from Netgalley but i haven't been able to read it yet...
    Gosh! Most of the books you listed are on my wishlist... There are so many books I wouldn't mind Santa bringing me this year...

    My TTT :)

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  47. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I recently read The Peach Keeper and really enjoyed it, Sarah Addison Allen is amazing! I can't wait for her new one to come out (The Lost Lake) in 2013. It doesn't even have a description and I'm excited. :) The Lover's Dictionary is one of my favorite books ever.
    Hope you get everything on your list this year! :)
    My Top Ten Tuesday!

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  48. SarahDecember 4, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Before I Fall is incredible! I've asked for The Diviners by Libba Bray because I've never read anything by her, but I've been looking at Beauty Queens as well. I really need to read The Night Circus as well!

    Great selection. Hope Santa treats you well! Happy reading.

    Sarah @ TotalTeenFiction

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  49. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Great selections! I hope Santa brings you all you want. :)

    Brandy @ A Little of the Book Life

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  50. Kate MaxwellDecember 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Late to the party, but made my list... Now we just need someone to check it twice and bring me the goodies!

    I am currently reading Beauty Queens and it is hilarious! So tongue-in-cheek!

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  51. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I have a Lauren Oliver book, Delirium, which I have wanted to read for too long now. Night Circus was a great read! Here's hoping Santa is good to you. Thanks for hosting TTT.

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  52. Danielle YoungDecember 4, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting this fun meme! This is only my second time, but I love the topics and how challenging they are!! And I think I can honestly say that I don't think I have heard of the books on your list. I kind of stay in my little bubble when it comes to books, but this may be the push I need to look at other things.

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  53. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Fun list topic!
    The music book on your list sounds really interesting!

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  54. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsDecember 4, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Great list! I had trouble choosing again...

    My TTT

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  55. Sierra AbramsDecember 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Ahhh Before I Fall!! That book - having it on my shelf is the best thing ever. And the Night Circus was so good! Also...Beauty Queens looks hilarious - cant wait to read that one! And the rest look good too! Hope you get all or most of these for Christmas! :) <3

    Sierra @ Yearning to Read

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  56. EmmaDecember 4, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    I'd love to read more of Libba Bray's work and Beauty Queens sounds great! Should have put it on my list for Santa!

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  57. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Beauty Queens is funny - but it is a very smart funny. And the funniness actually has a purpose, too. Also, if you like audiobooks, this one is amazing!

    I am going to see Libba Bray at an author event this Sunday, and I am so excited. I hope she can sign Beauty Queens for me.

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  58. jarkin33December 4, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Loved The Sea of Tranquility & The Lovers Dictionary! I liked Before I Fall! can't wait to see what you think of them!

    Jaime @ Fic Fare

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  59. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    The Peach Keeper, Sea of Tranquility and The night Circus all look great :D great selection

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  60. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I still need to read Before I Fall and Beauty Queens.
    I LOVED THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY. Caps lock doesn't even do it justice!!!! I'm sure you'll love it too :) I've been telling everyone to read it!

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  61. MichelineDecember 4, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Oooh very interesting list! Some new ones for me and others I've heard of and am curious about as well :) The Night Circus almost made my TTT this week as well but I ran out of room haha! Thanks for sharing & for hosting again this week ♥

    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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  62. I'm so not a bloggerDecember 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I loved the Night Circus, and would love to read The Peach Keeper, I love her books!

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  63. KatieDecember 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Ooh, I really want to read The Night Circus, it sounds really good - and the fact it was a nanowrimo makes it quite awesome in my opinion - just proves it can be done :)

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  64. Jenna St. HilaireDecember 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I have The Night Circus on my list, too. Hope Santa gives you all the books you want! :)

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  65. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Beauty Queens looks awesome, and I can't wait to read The Night Circus too!

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  67. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I'd love to read The Night Circus too! Great topic :)

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  68. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I have yet to read anything on this list, but Lauren Oliver's Delirium is on mine!

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  69. Hell-Bent to ReadDecember 4, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    This was such a fun TTT! It was exciting going through my ro-read shelf on GoodReads and figuring out what I REALLY want!

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  70. BeckyDecember 4, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    The Night Circus is on my list too...even though i have the audio version lol. I need them both!!

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  71. ~Sara @ Just Another StoryDecember 4, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I loved this week's topic!! Fabulous! I have seen The Night Circus on a number of lists. I haven't read it, but I would like to, and I have heard good things about it. It's so long though. I hope Santa is good to you this year.

    Happy Reading,

    My TTT

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  72. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)December 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Loved The Peach Keeper. I've loved everything by Sarah Addison Allen!

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  73. Milda HarrisDecember 4, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Ooooo - some new books to add to my TBR list!

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  74. Books Etc.December 4, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Crazy day and am only just linking up now! It was fun to create a wish list for Santa :)

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  75. fishgirl182December 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    i still need to read the night circus, too. i have had the book for ages and just haven't gotten to it. and the lover's dictionary looks so cute. i might need to pick that one up soon, too. i hope you get everything on your wishlist. happy holidays!

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  76. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Glad to see Beauty Queens on there! That's one book everyone should read!! I had a lot of fun doing this one ;)

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  77. Lisa SchenstedDecember 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    The Night Circus and The Lover's Dictionary are on my WANT NOW PLEASE list fo sho!

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  78. KDanaeDecember 4, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I feel so sheltered or dumb for not having heard of any of these. But after looking them up on Barnes and Noble, they all look amazing!

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  79. ElisaDecember 4, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    I think I need to add Night Circus to my list as well. I really want to read that book. Great list!

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  80. AngeDecember 5, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    I'm embarrassed to say I got halfway through Night Circus and still haven't finished it. I think I'm scared to learn the ending. Before I Fall and Beauty Queens is sitting on my shelf waiting and waiting for me to finally make time for them. Good list. I really like the Top 10's lately! Thanks for the fun!

    Top 10 @Libby Blog

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  81. Bree @ Coffee Bean BookshelfDecember 5, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    The Night Circus is one of my favorite books of all time, I think. Amazing imagery in that one. Before I Fall was really good, too. I hated, however, Beauty Queens, it wasn't my cup of tea.

    My Top 10

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  82. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzDecember 5, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    One of these days I will read Night Circus.

    www.readerbuzz.blogspot.com

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  83. EnbrethilielDecember 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    +JMJ+

    I would have added The Night Circus to my own list, if I hadn't been doing a very specific theme.

    Thanks for hosting!

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  84. ACReadsDecember 11, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    The Night Circus has been sitting on my Kindle for what feels like months...

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