Top Ten Tuesday used to be a weekly post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, but was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl. “It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.” This is definitely something I can understand and want to participate in.
As a reader with limited disposable income, I rely very heavily on ARCs and the library to access books. So when I do have a little bit of money to spend, I want to make sure that it’s on a book that I really love and want to reread often. This week’s TTT topic all about books that I loved so much that I had to get a copy of my own, and it was submitted by Alecia @ The Staircase Reader. So here’s a list of books that I fell in love with and had to get a copy of my own:
- This Rebel Heart by Katherine Locke
- The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
- Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kauffman
- The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
- The Unbroken by C.L. Clark
- The Lost Legends by Cait Marie
- Hook by Gina L. Maxwell
- The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
- The Revolution of Marina M. by Janet Fitch
What are some books that you loved so much you just had to buy a copy?
Categories: Top Ten Tuesday
Leah's Books 
Like you, I don’t really own books I’ve already read, so I tweaked my theme a bit. I also LOVED The Gilded Ones (and that cover!!) – haven’t read Poppy Wars yet but it seems to show up on a list somewhere every week, so I should move it to the top of my list.
Terrie@Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/ttt-book-blogger-recommendations
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You definitely should check out The Poppy War!
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Great list! I read a few of you picks and completely agree they are great books to own a physical copy of. And with such gorgeous covers, how can you resist!?
Here is my TTT: https://herseriallife.com/top-10-ebooks-i-loved-so-much-i-have-to-get-a-copy/
Have a great week 🙂
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Thank you! I’m such a sucker for a pretty cover!
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Great to see The Pillars of the Earth on your list! It’s a great read and the best thing about it is you can use it as doorstop as well. Money well spend!
Have a great Tuesday!
Elza Reads
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Thanks – it’s definitely a fantastic read and can double as self-defense or a doorstop 😂
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I don’t often buy new books, at least not for me, because they are so expensive. I think that’s why most recent releases I’ve read have been ARCs or library books. I’m also not one to re-read books, making it much more difficult to justify the expense.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/popular-books-that-are-on-my-dnf-list/
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I rarely buy new books, but fortunately my library has some amazing sales and there’s an awesome thrift store near me that sells books for like $1! Although I do reread books relatively often.
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The Pillars of the Earth was such a good read.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-loved-so-much-i-had-to-get-a-copy-for-my-personal-library/
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It really is! I’m so glad my friend suggested it to me, and definitely had to grab it when I saw a copy for FIFTY CENTS at the library!
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They look like interesting books. I tend to go for library books, blog tours or ask for books as presents.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/09/06/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-loved-so-much-i-had-to-get-a-copy-for-my-personal-library/
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The majority of my books come from the library or ARCs, but lately I’ve started getting physical arcs! And fortunately my library has a great selection when they have book sales 🙌🏻
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I wish we had library book sales here!
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This Rebel Heart was very good! Here is my post- https://paigesofnovels.wordpress.com/2022/09/06/top-ten-tuesday-library-books-and-arcs-i-want-to-read/.
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It’s one of my faves, and I was so happy when someone gifted it to me!
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I haven’t read any of these. The Gilded Ones is on my TBR, though. I’m going to look into This Rebel Heart. It looks like one I’d enjoy. 😀
My TTT
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This Rebel Heart is one of my absolute faves, and The Gilded Ones is another amazing book! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
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I buy so many on Kindle now that for me to buy physical usually means I really loved it. Or just really want the book lol since reading a physical copy is always my favorite. These all look fabulous of course but I really like the cover of rebel Daughter.
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Same! Rebel Daughter is a great one, and I couldn’t pass it up when I found it at my library for $1!
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Also, I tried to comment on your blog but apparently Google wouldn’t let me log in 😞
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Gah oh no I thought that problem was fixed! For a few weeks there were a lot of commenting issues, and everythnig was going to spam or people couldn’t comment, but then it got better. I’m sorry you couldn’t comment, but thank you for trying! 🙂
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I thought it was just me!
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Agreed! Books are so expensive, especially hardcovers, that I don’t want to take a chance on one I might not love. I tend to only buy books at full price if I’m positive I’m going to love them. When books are cheap, I’ll buy whatever looks good, though 🙂
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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I get most of my books at used sales from the library or thrift store, but will occasionally buy them new if I know I love the series or author. Happy TTT!
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Ooh I haven’t read The Pillars of the Earth in ages, and I dont’ think I remember seeing it when I unpacked my books after moving (although that is still in progress), so I may need to buy a new copy
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I found it for so cheap at a local thrift store! Totally worth the $1 😂
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