Top 10 Tuesday: Authors I’ve Read the Most Books By

Hello Fellow Readers! Today I am participating in Top 10 Tuesday, created by That Artsy Reader Girl. Typically, I don't keep track of the authors I read so I am excited to see who exactly I've been reading the most from and what genre it is! I've had to deep dive into my goodreads books, but while some authors I knew would be picked, others I was surprised about. By the way, the authors are not listed in any particular order, besides who I discovered and whatnot. Enjoy!

1. Shel Silverstein (5 Books)

Not sure if I wanted to include childhood books but I have read these again as an adult so I am including them. I loved these books as a kid and Shel Silverstein was actually the first author I read on my own. 

2. Angie Fox (5 books)

I really liked Angie Fox's Southern Ghost Hunter series, and as soon as I have read the entire series I will dive into her demon slayers series. 

3. Susan Dennard (4 Books)

I've really enjoyed the witchlands series, which I will be started Bloodwitch this month, and I have also delved into her Something strange and deadly series as well. 

4. Jim Butcher (8 Books)

I like Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series and I am currently listening to the 8th audiobook, I really liked The Aeronaut's Windlass and will be reading the second book when it gets published (hopefully, soon!!!!) and I do have the first book in the Codex Alera series. 

5. Mira Grant (3 Books)

The Newsflesh series are one of my all time favorite zombie books to date, and I really want to read her Parasitology book, as well as her Rolling the deep series. 

6. Auralee Wallace (2 books)

I know I have only read two books by Wallace but I really loved them, and I really wish she would continue this series. I know she also writes a murder mystery series that I want to get into when I have the time. 

7. Amanda Lovelace (2 books)

While I loved to read poems as a child and teenage, Lovelace was the one who really connected my adulthood to poetry. I really need to get more of her books because her poetry really inspires me. 

8. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (2 books)

I honestly didn't think I would see any non fiction writers on here but I was wrong. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy is a anthropologist and I really love her work. She mostly focuses on female reproduction and instincts. 

9. Amanda M. Lee (3 books)

I don't think I have ever properly reviewed these books on the blog which is a shame because I really liked them. I plan on rereading them in between my requests to make sure I can share with you all my feelings on them

10. Neil Gaiman (3 books)

This one surprised me because I thought I would have read more books by Gaiman but I have only read 3 and one was an anthology. I am currently listening to the full cast production of American Gods, and I want to read more books by him I just have to make some time. 

the witch doesn't burn in this one - Amanda Lovelace

Title: the witch doesn’t burn in this one (women are some kind of magic #2)
Author: Amanda Lovelace; ladybookmad
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published on: March 6th, 2018

The witch: supernaturally powerful, inscrutably independent, and now—indestructible. These moving, relatable poems encourage resilience and embolden women to take control of their own stories. Enemies try to judge, oppress, and marginalize her, but the witch doesn’t burn in this one.

Rating

*Thank you to Netgalley, the Publisher and Authors for allowing me to read this book for a fair and honest review*

Hello Fellow Readers,

If you like you can read the review for the first book HERE

The way I rate poetry depends entirely on the emotional response I have. Usually, with books, I look at the writing, the main character, plot developments. Poetry, on the other hand, is much more complicated and I am not by any means a master (nor am I with books, but obviously nothing is stopping me). So, I usually just go with whatever reaction I have. If I have no reaction, then most likely I will rate it low. If I do, then well it depends on the emotion evoked and my interpretation of the written words.

If I had to give a emotion to what this poetry book made me feel, it would be empowerment. While Lovelace’s last book was enjoyable it didn't have me respond like this one. I read this in one day because I wanted to keep the feeling alive. I fully believe this is the type of poetry book you can skip to any page every day and love what your reading, while feeling like a woman building herself up to great feats.

I am a 30-year-old woman and it's somewhat refreshing to still became so open to a non-self help book and feel this way (although, this is a self-help book in its own way). While there formatting was a slightly bothersome I really loved the book. A must read for any girl/women who need encouragement and support.

The Princess Saves herself in this one; Amanda Lovelace

Title: the princess saves herself in this one. (Women are some kind of magic #1)

Author: Amanda Lovelace

Genre: Poetry
Publication Date: April 23rd, 2016

'A poetry collection divided into four different parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, & you. the princess, the damsel, & the queen piece together the life of the author in three stages, while you serves as a note to the reader & all of humankind. Explores life & all of its love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment, & inspirations.'

Rating

Hello Fellow Readers,

This book is a rollercoaster ride so if you are emotionally exhausted like I was you may want to wait until you are ready. While I did love the poetry, I would have liked it more if I was a teenage girl in high school. Since I technically saved myself and went through a majority of what Lovelace went through I could appreciate what she was writing, but I am healed from what I have endured.

It would have been amazing to read this in high school when you are just going through so much, and you don't even know who you are, what you should be doing, or even how to love. When emotions are fragile and you just need a savior (however you will learn to save yourself). This would be a good book to keep as an art journal, drawing next to the poems in a way that helped the emotions let loose.

My favorite part was III the queen. This is where you start to believe in yourself and Lovelace has a way of writing so that it reaches down into your soul and picks out those chunks that need to be healed. Despite liking the poetry I just couldn't give it a 4 or 5. Like I said if those wounds were fresh or if I was experiencing these problems, it would have spoken to me more. I also felt like something was missing, for me, from the poetry, what it was I couldn't tell you.

About The Author

Growing up a word-devourer & avid fairy tale lover, it was only natural that Amanda Lovelace began writing books of her own, & so she did. when she isn't reading or writing, she can be found waiting for pumpkin spice coffee to come back into season & binge-watching Gilmore girls. (before you ask: team Jess all the way). the lifelong poetess & storyteller currently lives in new jersey with her fiance, their moody cat, & a combined book collection so large it will soon need its own home. she has her B.A. in English literature with a minor in sociology. the princess saves herself in this one is her debut poetry collection & the first book in the women are some kind of magic series.