Top Ten Tuesday #18

~ Nicole Santana

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday!

hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl

Welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday post. This week’s topic is Things that Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book. So, here is my list:

  1. A long day at work — nothing makes a long day at work better than coming home to my family, changing into comfy clothes, and sitting on my couch next to my husband with a good book in hand!
  2. The news — this world and its insanity drives me to my books faster than anything. I don’t watch main-stream media news all that much because it’s just pure ugliness, but when I do find myself checking it out, I then find myself running to my books for escape.
  3. Sadness — whenever I am sad, reading almost instantly makes me feel better.
  4. A good podcast interview — I love podcasts, and I especially love podcasts that center around books and authors. My favorite is MadLit Musings with Jaime Jo Wright. She always has the BEST conversations! I do admit to buying several novels from new-to-me authors because of the conversations had with Jaime Jo.
  5. Anytime Laura Frantz releases a book, I am there! I purposely leave the first week of January wide open so I can enjoy Frantz’s latest novel uninterrupted. She is my favorite go-to author, and I will literally read anything she writes.
  6. Anytime Becky Wade or Denise Hunter release books — Wade and Hunter are my two favorite Contemporary Christian Fiction authors. Their books are always so good, so realistic, and so relatable.
  7. Anytime Emily C. Childs releases a book — Childs is my favorite new-to-me author. She writes the BEST Contemporary Romances ever. If you have not yet read a book by her, I highly recommend reading one ASAP. You will love it!
  8. Anytime Connilyn Cossette or Mesu Andrews release books — Cossette and Andrews are, hands down, the best Biblical Literature authors. Their stories make the Bible come to life.
  9. Anytime a book utilizes the “hot, popular character who falls for the plain Jane (or Joe)” trope — I LOVE this trope. It is my favorite.
  10. Anytime I find a really good Sports Romance — I love Sports Romances. Not many know that about me actually. I believe I love this genre because it usually incorporates my favorite trope (see #9), and I can’t ever get enough of my favorite trope.

What about you?

What are some things that make you instantly want to read a book?

Published by Nicole Santana

I love Jesus, my husband, and my daughter. I love reading and reviewing Christian fiction. And, I am a high school English teacher trying to get kids to fall in love with reading every day!

18 thoughts on “Top Ten Tuesday #18”

  2. I just don’t watch the news- only for the weather, lol. For me, the biggest thing is the plot of a book that makes me want to read it, which is why it’s so disappointing when the execution isn’t done well. Thankfully, most books I read are good ones 😅

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  3. I’m glad to see someone else gets book recommendations from podcasts! Agreed about the news….science books used to be my go-to to get away from all the bad news. In science we used to always be finding out more and moving forward. These days even it’s gotten political, though. 😦

    My list is here.

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    1. Podcasts rock! I am sorry about science though. It has definitely been politicized unfortunately.
      Thank you for sharing your list. Going to check it out now! Hope you have a great rest of the week.

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    1. I agree. I love it when I find a new author, but reading a book from a tried and true favorite is the best! Thank you for sharing your list. I’m going to check it out now. Have a great rest of your week! 😀

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