Friday, July 13, 2018

Best Backlist Titles I've Read in 2018 (So Far!)


Earlier this week I posted my top 2018 releases of the year so far, so today I'm sharing some of my favorite backlist titles that I've read so far this year!

   
In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente (review)
I expected this book to be way too confusing with all the stories-within-stories, but it wasn't bad at all and I loved this book.
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A Cavern of Black Ice by J.V. Jones (review)
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Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes
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The Little Mermaid and Other Stories by Hans Christian Andersen
This is my favorite not only because I love The Little Mermaid story, but also because this edition is one of the most stunning things I've ever laid my hands on. Seriously, if you love illustrated, somewhat interactive, collectible books, then definitely grab this one. They also have these editions for Peter Pan, Heidi, The Jungle Book, and hopefully more soon!
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Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente
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The Wicker King by K. Ancrum
This sort of ripped my heart out, but in the best way possible. I almost have no words for how to describe this book in any way, but it's incredible.
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Prince's Gambit by C.S. Pacat
I'm slowly working my way through this trilogy, and although I know it;s super divisive, I am just loving it.
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To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey (review)
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Re-read! The Oresteia of Aeschylus
ft. "Agamenon," "Choephori," "The Eumenides"
I've read Aeschylus' plays a fair number of times already, but I just love them and the ancient plays in general, so I thought it was time for a re-read. After reading Agamemnon again, I immediately decided that I was going to attempt to translate that one next since it is one of my favorites. I started translating a couple weeks ago and it's slow going, but I love it!
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Have you read any of these books? What are some backlist titles you've read and loved so far this year?


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6 comments:

  1. The Little Mermaid and Other Stories sounds like an awesome collectible edition! I have a book of fairy tales, but it's not illustrated.

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    1. It really is! It was a bit more expensive than I usually ever spend on books, but I think it's easily money well spent because it's just so incredibly put together.

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  2. I wish I took more time to read backlist books! I loved Radiance but it wasn't the easiest book to read.

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    1. It was so hard to get through because I had to keep re-reading stuff and trying to remember what was what. Somehow that made me appreciate it more though, haha.

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  3. Oooh! I love the cover of Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente!!

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