Monday, April 2, 2012

Top 10 Fantasy Books To Read In a Day (TTT #15)




"Top Ten Tuesday" is a weekly bookish meme hosted by


This week's list topic is...


TOP 10 FANTASY BOOKS TO READ IN A DAY
 

I'm not quite the best authority on what books are good to read in one day because I never read full-length novels in only one day. I'm too slow of a reader for that! But, other people read faster than me and could easily finish off these 300-pages-or-less novels in a day. They are all potentially quick fantasy reads for the faster-than-me reader.




  1. Hounded by Kevin Hearne
    This book is on auto-repeat for my Top Ten Tuesday posts, I know. I hope that doesn't annoy too much. But, it's short and super fast reading that will get you excited in a hurry. I probably could read this is one day because I just can't ever put it down when I pick it up. | My Review |
  2. This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel
    I wish more people would read this one, which is a historical and a short enough read. It's easy to follow the prose and it's so adventurous and torturous, like any good book should be. | My Review |
  3. Angelfall by Susan Ee
    This one will probably make it on my Top Ten Tuesday lists a lot in the future—so, you are forewarned. Amazing book, quick and to-the-point, and very exciting. Everyone's reading this one now, so you should be, too! | My Review |
  4. Flash Gold by Lindsay Buroker
    This book is actually a novella (part of a series of them), so of course anyone can read it in one day, easily. I love the two main characters, especially the main protagonist, Kali. She's got a funny way of seeing the world and, yet, she's so easy to relate to. I'd also love to be as smart and inventive as she is. | My Review |
  5. Switched by Amanda Hocking
    I enjoyed the YA voice in this one, and it made for a very quick and fun read. I also liked some of the characters, too. It's not a book that follows the typical stylistic pattern of YA paranormal romance (read: doesn't try to be one of the 'cool' kids), but offers something a little quirkier, which I liked. | My Review |
  6. Borrowing Abby Grace by Kelly Green
    I just finished reading this little ditty and I really like it. It is a sort of homage to the Nancy Drew books of yore, thus it incorporates the mystery aspect really well. It also reminds me of Quantum Leap , that TV show from the 80's, but goes the paranormal rather than the sci-fi route to utilize the 'leaping' around. Review to come.
  7. My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
    Here's a very quick and interesting read about Banshees that I liked. The story is engaging and has a very unpredictable twist at the end. It's the first in a series of several YA novels. | My Review |
  8. Raggedy Chan by Camille Picott
    If you want to read a very unique Middle Grade book, then look no further than Raggedy Chan. I doubt you'll find anything about it that's derivative of anything else. It's so different and interesting, yet has a clear, meaningful message attached to it. Great for kids and adults alike. | My Review |
  9. The Giver by Lois Lowry
    Most of you will have already read this one, but it's a great short read that delves deeply into a dystopian world that has set the stage for all contemporary dystopian novels floating around out there today. This one is excellent and will give you much to think about for days afterward.
  10. Totally fun and funny. I read this quickly and it just made me laugh out loud throughout. It's a stand-alone and does everything it needs to do in a very short space. I loved the characters in it and felt that Jane, despite being a vampire, was so easy to relate to. After all, she wasn't the coolest vampire around, so even dorky humans (read: I) can relate to her. | My Review |


These are my picks for 1-day fantasy reads. What are yours?

18 comments:

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    1. @Kimberly: Thanks and thanks also for following my blog!

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  2. I actually haven't read any of these yet - though Switched by Amanda Hocking is on my Kindle and ready to go (when I get to it!)

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

    Tara @ Hey, Tara

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    1. @Tara: Switched is a good read.

      And, you're welcome....

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  3. Great list - I haven't heard of many of those, although I enjoy the Soul Screamers books. Will have to check out some of the others there! Mine is at YA Yeah Yeah if you'd like to check it out.

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  4. I really want to read Hounded- looks exciting and suspenseful! I don't blame you for putting it on repeat :-P

    My TTT: http://pocketfulofbooksblogger.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/top-ten-tuesday-books-to-read-in-day.html

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  5. I'm halfway through Switched at the moment. It's okay. Will wait till the end to see what I think. Hounded and Angelfall should be on every list regardless!

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    1. @Lan: Yeah, I agree with what you said about Hounded and Angelfall!

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  6. Great list! I too am a huge fan of Hounded and Angelfall. I'm intrigued by This Dark Endeavor and Flash Gold now. Thanks for visiting!

    Jennifer @ Feminist Fairy Tale Reviews

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  7. I haven't read one of these...yet. I seriously feel so behind sometimes. I want to read Soul Screamers, Angelfall, and Hounded. I own two of them even!

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    1. @Jenny: If you own two of them already, then you need to get on with reading them!

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  8. Hi, Cathy! Great list. I knew Hounded would be on there. I really need to check that series out. Angelfall, too. I've heard time and again that it's brilliant. Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. @Andrea: Thanks. Hounded is so funny and Angelfall is really good. I think you could like them.

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  9. I haven't read any of these books, but I really want to start the Soul Screamers series!

    My Top Ten

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  10. Jane Jones sounds really cool. And The Giver is a must. A classic. And definitely good for a one day read.

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    1. @Alison: Jane Jones is really funny and cute. The Giver is a total classic masterpiece. A must read.

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  11. Hey Cathy, thanks for the shout-out on Raggedy Chan! Much appreciated! Nice list, too -- I'm always on the lookout for shorter novels, since I have so little reading time.

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    1. @Camille: You're very welcome! No problem at all....

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