Top 10 Wednesday: The 2015 spring TBR of my dreams

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Considering we are going into the last stretch of school, my reading is going to be even more limited. I'm planning on getting a local library card though since the YA section in my school library is just depressing. Technically, Google says that summer starts in late June, but I consider that to be already in the middle of summer. I constitute spring as March - May and all of these books have been released or will be released in this time frame. While I'm unsure of what I'll be able to read until May, I hope this gives all of you at least some suggestions.

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (2/10)

Date: February 10

Two adjectives I most commonly hear associating with this book: addicting and surprising. Two of my favorite words! 

The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski

Date: March 3

Again, I'm dying at the gorgeous cover. Whoever has been charge for this series is doing one heck of a job. But really, the first book was everything so I'm desperate to get more. 

The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

Date: March 10

Three words: spy, orphan, queen. THAT IS ALL. (There's also a really big cliffhanger, soooo)

Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman

Date: March 10

I'm pretty sure the first book, Seraphina, was published in another lifetime because of how long we have had to wait for this sequel! A reread is definitely in order, and then I'll start this beautiful thing.

The Second Guard by J.D. Vaughn

Date: April 15

Just give me all the fantasy. All of it, don't stop.

Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby

Date: April 21

This one deals with a heart transplant and feels very similar to Return to Me, a Minnie Driver movie.

Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke by Anne Blankman

Date: April 21

Another sequel where I'll have to read the first one again because I feel like it's been forever. But hey, no complaints over the rereading here. 

The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey

Date: April 28

The cover kind of hurts my eyes, but I don't think I've seen a negative review on this one. I know there must be one out there, but there's just a lot of squealing in my corner of the world. And it's fantasy. So I'm expecting great things.

Lying Out Loud by Kody Keplinger

Date: April 28

I'm expecting lots of laughter. I need this joy in my life.

Made You Up by Francesca Zappia

Date: May 19

And after I receive the joy, I'll go onto a more somber read. This deals with schizophrenia and I can't think of a better example for an original, diverse book.  

Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham

Date: May 19

POC alert! POC alert! I honestly didn't notice the girl until after I read the amazing synopsis. Bonus.

What do you want to read this spring?

Top Ten Tuesday/Wednesday: Popular Authors I Haven't Read

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Yes, you're seeing this right. It's Top Ten Tuesday, but it's actually getting posted on Wednesday. Hey, it's been a REALLY busy last few days. But I couldn't just not do this topic. Maybe the burning shame will finally be released once I publicly acknowledge my readerly no-nos. A couple are intentional, but most are authors that I simply haven't gotten around to...yet.

J.K. Rowling

I CAN'T HANDLE THE SHAME. 

Melina Marchetta

I know, I know. I'm apparently missing out on some intense emotion. 

Laini Taylor

I really do want to read this, but I just...haven't. Putting a hold at the library seems like so much work nowadays.

Huntley Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick hasn't been around long, but she sure makes an impact with the contemporary lovers. Why I haven't read about an enjoyable YA family and romance yet, I have no idea. 

Cassandra Clare

Another popular series, another cone of shame to wear.

Laurie Halse Anderson

Now, I really do want to read Anderson's latest book (picture on the right). Actually, I'd love to read any of Anderson's books. Have I become a lazy reader? 

Gail Carriger

The question to laziness is apparently yes since I won a hardcover of Etiquette & Espionage a long time ago and I still haven't read it. 

Richelle Mead

I'm not sure if I should be sorry about this.

Libba Bray

I'm always hearing praise for Bray and I just scored a cheap hardcover for The Diviners so maybe I'll finally know what they're talking about.

Victoria Schwab

I'll just be over here, scolding myself. 

Honorable mentions: Stephanie Meyer, Charles Dickens, Jennifer L. Armentrout, David Levithan, Beth Revis, Rick Riordan, and er, a lot of others. And I call myself a book blogger.

Does anyone else accidentally do a Top Ten Wednesday? What popular authors have you not read?