Autumn TBR

Autumn is defined by falling leaves, colder weather, and Halloween.  The colder weather just makes me want to sit inside with a cup of tea and a good book even more than usual, so I actually thought up a list of books to read before Winter comes. Although I can't promise I'll stick to this very well, one can hope, right?

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

While everyone else has been anxiously awaiting this book release, I actually forgot it came out this month.  But that only implies my lack of ability to keep track of dates, not a lack of excitement.  The Throne of Glass series, with all its craziness and faults, is a wild, fun adventure that I'll follow through to the inevitably tragic end.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

I've been wanting to read this book ever since I read 1984 last year and now I finally will, especially since I chose this to be my senior research book for my AP Literature class.  My expectations are higher than they've ever been, so I only hope Brave New World meets them.

The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

On my dad's recommendation, I read this first book in this series and absolutely loved it. It's a classic fantasy adventure tale full of heroes and magic, with a few twists along the way.  Is there really any better kind of story?

Dune by Frank Herbert

It's about time I read this book.  I've been meaning to for a couple of years now and I have never quite gotten around to it.  I'm not making any promises, but I would like to get my brother to stop bugging me about reading it (seriously, he never stops, it's driving me insane).

My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga

I like my dragons and time travel as much as the next person, but once and a while a contemporary catches my eye.  I actually can't remember the last time I read a book without some form of magic and mischief.  By now I doubt I even know what the real world looks like...  Maybe it's about time I remind myself.