Top Ten Tuesday: Authors You've Read the Most

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme 


Fun theme for this week's Top Ten Tuesday! Coincidentally, I just did the A to Z Bookish Survey yesterday and the first question was which author had I read the most from. But who are the other nine? Let's find out...

 (Note: If you use GoodReads, there's an easy way to find this information. Go to My Books and scroll down. Below your list of bookshelves is an option for Most Read Authors.)

#10

Cassandra Clare - 9 books
The Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices series

#9

Colleen Hoover - 9 books
The Queen <3

#8

Armistead Maupin - 10 books
The Tales of the City series


#7

Kristin Hannah - 12 books
Several of my 5-star reads have come from Hannah

#6

Abbi Glines - 14 books
Rosemary Beach series!


#5

Jennifer L. Armentrout - 14 books
Lux series, Dark Elements series

#4

Jane Green - 15 books
From the early days of chick lit to amazing women's fiction


#3

Rachel Caine - 15 books
Morganville Vampires!


#2

Bertrice Small - 19 books
From my foray into historical romance 


#1

Danielle Steel - 50 books
This one surprised me! But back in the day I pretty much read everything the woman wrote. And she wrote a lot.






So which authors have you read the most from? Any surprises? 
Comment below and share. :)


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A to Z Bookish Survey



Today, for something a little different, I decided to do the A to Z Survey. 
It originated here. Let's get started!


Author you’ve read the most books from:

Surprisingly, Danielle Steel (50 books). 
I read *a lot* of her books in the early 90's and have picked one up 
here and there in the years since.

(Need an easy way to figure this out? If you have Goodreads and keep good track 
of your stuff there, go to “my books” and on the left hand side under your shelves 
you will see “most read authors.”)

Best Sequel Ever:

Origin or Opposition from the Lux series by Jennifer Armentrout

Currently Reading:

Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

Drink of Choice While Reading:

Sweet iced tea (it's the house wine of the South!)

E-reader or Physical Book?

Both! 
I’m definitely a physical book girl but I love my Kindle for review copies, vacation time and just being on the go, so I can have lots of options with me.

Fictional Character You Probably Would Have 
Actually Dated In High School:

I totally want to say Daemon Black from Jennifer Armentrout's Lux series but let's be real. That never would have happened. :) I'll go with Park from Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell. Much more realistic.

Glad You Gave This Book A Chance:

Addicted To You by Krista and Becca Ritchie.
I came across an ARC on NetGalley and decided to give it a try. I'm *so* glad I did because I loved it. Six books later and it is one of my favorite series ever. 

Hidden Gem Book:

Breathe, Annie, Breathe by Miranda Kenneally. So much more than I expected.

Important Moment in your Reading Life:

Discovering Goodreads, without a doubt. I joined back in 2007 and it quickly became 
my go-to tool for all things book-related. 

Just Finished:

The Moment of Letting Go by J.A. Redmerski

Kinds of Books You Won’t Read:

I don't think there's anything that I can say I would *never* read but I rarely reach for nonfiction. I want escapism, not facts.

Longest Book You’ve Read:

Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon (1,070 pages)

(This can also be found from your GoodReads page. Got to your "Read" page and the Stats option at the top of the page will allow you to show number of pages. You can then sort by number of pages.)

Major book hangover because of:

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Number of Bookcases You Own:

Three. 
One large built-in unit (custom-made by my father) and two smaller bookshelves.

One Book You Have Read Multiple Times:

I rarely ever reread (just too many books I want to enjoy to spend time on books I've already read) but I did reread Opal and Origin before picking up the final book (Opposition) in the Lux series.

Preferred Place To Read:

At home, in my reading room, in my comfy chair.

Quote that inspires you/gives you all the feels from a book you’ve read:

“I've learned that the heart can't be told when and who and how it should love. The heart does whatever the hell it wants to do. The only thing we can control is whether we give our lives and our minds the chance to catch up to our hearts."
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

Reading Regret:

No regrets! I read for sheer pleasure - what I want, when I want. 
What's to regret about that? :)

Series You Started And Need To Finish(all books are out in series):

Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons. I suppose I'm waiting for a time when I think my poor heart can take the trampling it's bound to receive.

Three of your All-Time Favorite Books:

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons

Unapologetic Fangirl For:

Jennifer Armentrout and Abbi Glines. I adore them. I've met them both and managed to keep my cool and not lapse into fangirl mode... but on the inside? I was totally flailing.

Very Excited For This Release More Than All The Others:

November 9 by Colleen Hoover. 
Need. It. Now!

Worst Bookish Habit:

I read in the bath and in the pool. Not only with physical books but with my Kindle as well. Yeah, yeah, I know, bad idea. But I'm careful. Honest!

X Marks The Spot: Start at the top left of your shelf and pick the 27th book:

Losing It by Cora Carmack

Your latest book purchase:

What You Left Behind by Jessica Verdi. 
I cannot even express how excited I am for this one.

ZZZ-snatcher book (last book that kept you up WAY late):

Probably Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I had to know how it all ended.

I'd love to see your answers! If you've done the survey in the past, 
or decide to do it now, leave your link in the comments so I can 
check it out! 
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Review + Giveaway: For the Love of Ash by Taylor Lavati


I am so pleased to be taking part in the Blog Tour for Taylor Lavati's latest release, For the Love of Ash. This is a contemporary romance with such heart. I hope you'll pick this one up and enjoy Maggie and Luke's story as much as I did. And be sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win an ebook of For the Love of Ash, a swag pack, or even a signed paperback!
SYNOPSIS

Maggie Larken is a reformed party girl. After her parent’s death, she’s left to raise Asher, her nine-year-old brother.

Luke Wilson has done everything his parents have ever asked of him. A new teacher, Luke constantly questions where his life is headed.

When Luke and Maggie meet, neither is in the market for a relationship. But sometimes life has other plans. Both navigate new waters as they try to decide where their priorities should lie, while also seizing what they want.

In this heartbreakingly real tale of love, Maggie and Luke discover what being a family truly means.

*This book is a standalone and NOT part of a series. This book contains mature content.

MY REVIEW


At 23, Maggie is raising her 9 year old brother, Asher, working at a restaurant, and attending college. Life changed dramatically when her parents died unexpectedly and the young woman who previously partied her way through college is now faced with staggering responsibilities. The sacrifices are worth it, though, because Maggie loves Ash fiercely and is determined to give him all the love and care they didn’t get from their parents.

 Luke was born into privilege but that didn’t equate to a happy home. Life with a tyrannical and abusive father has forced him into the role of protector of his siblings. His own aspirations have been put on hold while he stays close to watch over his brother and sisters. He feels guilty for dreaming of so much more.

This was a truly enjoyable story of not just two people falling in love, but of two people finding their way despite past and present obstacles. Maggie is independent and determined and often stubborn to a fault. The possibility of a relationship with Luke had her both excited and cautious, since she was always conscious of her responsibility to Ash. Maggie could be a frustrating character at times. She ran hot and cold with Luke early in the story; one day completely open to a new relationship, the next shutting him out completely. But their relationship seemed to move at a totally believable pace and it was refreshing to see them navigate this new connection slowly (no insta-love!). And Asher. I admit I’m not usually a fan of novels where young children play a large role, but it was impossible not to love this kid. He was sweet and loving and I enjoyed every scene with Ash.

I really loved the alternating first person perspectives and it made for a fuller to story to understand both Maggie and Luke’s points of view. There were some descriptions and wording that seemed a bit clunky and ill-fitting, but otherwise the narrative flowed well and it was easy to be pulled into the story. I really loved the secondary characters. Luke’s siblings, Maggie’s friends June and Janet - they all added so much to the story.

For the Love of Ash is a contemporary new adult romance that tackles so much more than *just* the romance. The love of family portrayed here is heartwarming and makes for such a rich story. I recommend this one to those who are looking for a contemporary romance with less fluff and more depth.

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AUTHOR BIO

Taylor Lavati is a twenty-something year old author residing in Connecticut with her husband and dog. She writes both Young Adult and New Adult with ranging genres from fantasy to dark romance and all the niches in between. If she's not behind a computer screen or scribbling in her notebook, she's playing video games, going on hikes, or spending time with her family.

You can find Taylor here:



Website: www.taylorlavati.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/taylorlavati

Twitter: www.twitter.com/taylorjlavati

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That's What *HE* Said Thursday #04


That's What He Said Thursday is a weekly meme created 
and hosted by Chapter Break. It's a fun way to share a quote 
from a favorite book boyfriend (aka male protagonist) to his girl.
For more info, just visit Chapter Break here.

For the second week in a row, my quote comes from
Rainbow Rowell. She makes her male characters equal
parts smart/funny/romantic and her dialogue is the best.
And, sorry Cath, but my favorite thing about Fangirl was Levi! :)
“Don't make me angry-kiss you.” - Levi


Do you participate in That's What He Said Thursday? 
Or just have a favorite quote you want to share? Tell me below!

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July Book Haul


Um yeah, so this happened. :) Between the Book Outlet sale/coupon (they totally twisted my arm!), my monthly Bookworm Box, a stop at a Walmart that actually had an impressive book section, a visit to Barnes & Noble, a pre-order... what's a girl to do?

Kaleidoscope Hearts by Claire Contreras - I read this on my Kindle in June and really enjoyed it so I was pleasantly surprised when I received a physical copy in my Bookworm Box!

Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo - I have it in hardcover but Book Outlet had the paperback for a ridiculous price. Since I prefer reading in paperback I couldn't pass it up.

Hold On Tight by Abbi Glines - I adore the Rosemary Beach series and have been nabbing the Sea Breeze books as they are released in paperback. I'll be marathoning the whole series soon. Can't wait!

After the Rain by Renee Carlino - I've heard such great things about Renee Carlino's books. I'll be reading/reviewing Before We Were Strangers later this month and I'm looking forward to that one as well.

Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson - I finally caved. I have so many book friends that positively gush over the genius of Morgan Matson so it's time to experience it for myself.

The Way Home by Cindy Gerard - This one has actually been on my TBR for almost two years, ever since I read a review of it in RT Book Reviews. Book Outlet had a copy and I was so surprised to see it that I grabbed it.

Slow Burn by K. Bromberg - I'm not a fan of mass market paperbacks and I picked this one up on a whim. I believe this one is part of a companion series but does not need to be read in order.

Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley - Another mass market paperback that I picked up because I was in a book-buying mood and the Walmart I was at had a huge selection. It's the third in a series so I'll have to check if they need to be read in order.

Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout - My one pre-order this month. The final book in the Dark Elements trilogy! Gotta see how this one ends - will it be Roth or will it be Zayne? #TeamRoth

Then and Always by Dani Atkins - I reviewed an ARC of Dani's other book, The Story of Us, a couple months ago and loved it. I was excited to find this one available at Book Outlet.

A Stone in the Sea by A.L. Jackson - This was the second book that came in my July Bookworm Box. It sounds like a great new adult read... and it's blurbed by Mia Sheridan so I'm kinda sold right there.

Of Triton by Anna Banks - The second book in The Syrena Legacy trilogy. My BookTube friend Kassidy raves about this series. 

Poison Princess and Endless Knight by Kresley Cole - The first two books in the Arcana Chronicles. Another recommendation from Kassidy. #KassidyMadeMeBuyIt

Becoming Rain by K.A. Tucker - I'm one book shy of completing Tucker's Ten Tiny Breaths series and then it's on to the Burying Water series. Becoming Rain is the second in that series. She is an amazing storyteller! 

Have you read any of these? What did you add to your shelves in July? Tell me about it below... comments make me happy!


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