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Hi everybody, and welcome to a new Top Ten Tuesday post! Today’s topic is “books I love that were written over 10 years ago” and while I thought this would be a tricky post, in the end I found so many books that I had to struggle to cut it down to just 10. But hey, that means I can do a part two in the future right? Anyway, here’s my final selection of 10 books I love that were written in or before 2012:
Free Fall by Joyce Sweeny (1997) – This is one of the first books I remember falling in love with when I was still a teenager and I’ve re-read it several times (though it’s been years now so I’m curious if I’d still love it as much now)
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) – Though I only read it when the entire series was already out, the first Percy Jackson book will always be a classic favorite.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (2007) – Definitely such a classic!
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (2007) – I only read this one about two years ago, but it sparked a slight obsession with the entire series that has kept me busy for those past two years.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) – Another classic, I was obsessed with this series (and the movie adaptations).
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (2011) – Also a book I’ve only read recently, but that was so beautiful it’ll stay with me a long time.
Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi (2011) – Ah, I have fond memories of this one and the dystopia-rage of that time period.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (2011) – Another more recent read, but an instant favorite.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (2012) – My first SJM book is just barely over 10 years old, I can hardly believe it.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (2012) – Another favorite of mine of 10 years ago, and now 10 years later I’m still obsessed with the characters and impatiently awaiting season 2 of the TV adaptation.
Tell Me:
Are any of these books favorites of yours as well?
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe The Night Circus is over 10 years old… wow!!
Lovely selection Lindsey!
Elza Reads
I know, it feels so much newer than that!
It seems like only yesterday that Song of Achilles was winning accolades everywhere. And then, you find it’s already been 10 years around us. I had to rub my eyes a bit for Shadow and Bone too!
I know, a lot of these had me wondering how on earth they could already be 10 years old when they feel like just yesterday to me…
Wow, I didn’t realize The Book Thief was that old!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-love-that-were-written-over-ten-years-ago/
Me neither, so many of these surprised me with their publication dates!
The Night Circus! ::heart eyes:: And I loved The Lightning Thief, too, I really should finish that series!
Both such great reads!
I’m still surprised that Night Circus and ToG were published that many years ago 😂 I had SoA on my list today as well and honestly, I was shocked it was pub’d so many years ago as well! Great list 🙂
I know right, I couldn’t believe either these were already released so many years ago either! But then I’m one of those people who still thinks the nineties were just a few years ago haha 😀
I couldn’t finish my TTT post this week, but The Hunger Games and The Book Thief would have made my list. I love those books.
They do feel like such classics!
The Hunger Games takes me back. What a phenomenon that was!
It really was!
I read The Night Circus years ago. I wasn’t particularly enamoured with it so I maybe need to read it again! I need to read that Sarah J Maas series. I started with ACOTAR series!
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/08/16/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-love-that-were-written-over-10-years-ago/
I think The Night Circus is one of those books you either love or hate, so I totally understand if it wasn’t for you.
Glad to hear you loved ACOTAR and hope you’ll also love Throne of Glass 🙂
I can’t remember loving it 😂
Honestly ACOTAR reminded me of why I love Fantasy!
This is a fun topic even if I did go rogue. Hard to believe the Lightning Thief is that old… and I love Hunger games! I only read it fairly recently (as a book blogger I feel like it took me forever to get to it… )
Oh a lot of these books on this list today I also only read recently, so you’re not the only one, don’t worry 🙂
OMG. I can’t believe some of these books are at least 10 years old. It doesn’t seem that long ago when they were released.
I know right, they all feel so recent still!
6 of these have been read and loved Lindsey!
Glad to hear that Sophie!
(PS: I’ve been trying to comment on your blog today, but I keep getting an error so I don’t think my comments are going through – I’ll try again another time and hopefully it’ll work then!)
Great list! But I’m really biased because we have 4 books in common in our lists this week 😉
Here is my TTT: https://herseriallife.com/top-10-books-written-over-ten-years-ago/
Have a great week 🙂
Thanks and haha, great minds think alike right 😀
10 years in book life sure goes by quickly doesn’t it? Book Thief and Night Circus almost made my list, but might have to wait to part 2. Like you I had WAY more than just 10 books I loved. Song of Achilles is another winner! Thanks so much for the visit!
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
Indeed, it’s surprising how fast 10 years go! Haha, glad I’m not the only one with more than 10 books, looking forward to part two of this post 🙂
Fun list. A few of these are new to me.
Thanks!
You have a lot of good ones here! I loved Night Circus when I read it when it was released.
Thanks! Night Circus was a great read indeed, though I only read it more recently.
As you know, we shared a few of these, but there were a few you included that I could have done if I wasn’t already running massively over ten! I am also impatiently waiting for Shadow and Bone S2.
Ahh, I’m hoping we’ll get a trailer or teaser or at least some images of Shadow and Bone season 2 soon 😀
I hope so too!
Oooh, great list! I have a few of these on mine too. 🙂 I didn’t realize Shadow and Bone and Throne of Glass were over 10 years old. Wow!
Thanks! Indeed, it’s hard to believe some of these are already 10+ years old.
This is an awesome list!! I can’t believe I forgot about The Book Thief and Throne of Glass!
Thanks! It’s hard to believe how many beloved books are already that old.
I know, it’s crazy!
Great list. I loved all of these too!
Thanks!
Great selections! I would like to get into the Shadow and Bone series!
Thanks! I hope you’ll love the Shadow and Bone series if you decide to give it a try!
Great list. I saw “The Hunger Games” on someone else’s list and was surprised it was that old. But “The Book Thief”, as well??? I still remember every word.
Thanks for visiting my TTT this week.
Indeed, it’s hard to believe those books are already that old!