Top Ten Backlist Books I Need To Read ASAP

(This meme is actually hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl now, but I am far too lazy to make a new graphic)

I have been an advocate for reading backlist titles for a while now. But studying abroad has given me very limited access to new releases, so my reading endeavors are going to be largely focused on backlist books for the next few months. Here are the ones I really need to get to! 

1) Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas - Okay, I don't know that I actually have any interest in reading this novel or series at all, but it's so popular I feel like I at least need to give it a try? I have a weird, inexplicable aversion to Sarah J. Maas, though, so I'm not sure if this will happen or not.

2) The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - I think I might be the only person left on this planet who hasn't read this novel, but that will change soon enough!

3) Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry - I've been obsessed with Katie McGarry since I read an ARC of her debut years and years ago, and now that Scribd has given me access to her new series I am ABOUT IT.

4) The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski - I've been really interested in this series for a while and I've heard good things about it. It definitely sounds like the kind of fantasy book I would devour.

5) Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - Everyone raves about this book! And it sounds so fascinating. I can't wait to see what all the hype is about.

6) The Distance Between Us by Kasie West - I've never read anything by Kasie West, which is absurd to me, considering she writes exactly the kind of books I live for. I'm not committed to this book being my first Kasie West book, so if you think I should read another one instead, lemme know.

7) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - This is another novel I have heard everyone talk about for YEARS. I have no idea what it's about, really, or if it's even my kind of book, but I need to give it a shot!

8) Made You Up by Francesca Zappia - Zappia's newest release received a lot of love and attention, so I'm interested in giving her work a try. Also, this sounds like a heavier contemporary novel, which I always love.

9) Dumplin' by Julie Murphy - This novel sounds WONDERFUL and something that will inspire me and that I'll be able to relate to. Plus, with a film in the works, I neeeeed to read it.

10) Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo - I'm currently reading the first novel in the series, and I don't know if I'm going to jump into the sequel right away, but I definitely need to read the entire trilogy. I'm horrible at finishing series, but I can do this!

Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Leaving Under the Tree

(a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish)

Okay, so I 100% cheated on this week's topic, because some of these are series I want to find under my tree but IT'S FINE IT'S MY BLOG I CAN DO WHAT I WANT hahaha.

Vampire Academy (10th Anniversary Edition) by Richelle Mead - My favorite book series in the entire world has a special edition and you can bet your bottom dollar I want it in my hands.

The entire Selection series by Kiera Cass - This is a series I have been wanting to read for a very long time, and I know I'm going to want the entire series at my disposal because apparently this is an addicting series, but I cannot bring myself to buy the complete series.

The rest of A Series of Unfortunate Events (4-13) by Lemony Snicket - I've been majorly enjoying my re-read of this series, and it would be delightfully convenient if Santa left me the rest of the series so I can finish in time for the Netflix series.

Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo - These books are so beautiful and everyone raves about them, so I'd really love to get these under the tree and gaze lovingly at them and then devour the words.

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson  - I love Morgan Matson. If you've read my blog at all this year, you probably knew that already. If you're new, you know now: I adore her books, and this is the only one I haven't read yet.

The rest of the Saga series that is available (3-6) by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples - I am so into these graphic novels right now, and I want the rest of them in possession stat!

The rest of the Harry Potter series (2-7; 15th Anniversary Edition) by J.K. Rowling  - I have finally decided to give this series a go again. I read the first book and a half a while ago and wasn't particularly impressed, but I just think it wasn't what I was looking for at the time/expected. Now I think I will be able to appreciate this series for what it is, and I'll be reading book #1 within the next month, so I wouldn't mind the rest of the series falling into my lap (or under my tree).

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (original hardcover) - I have the rest of the series in the original covers, but NOT THE FIRST BOOK. I really want to re-read this series too. But I must have matching covers. I MUST.

Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman - I read this as an eARC and I just adore the crap outta it, and I'd love to have a copy for my shelves. Plus, the sequel is coming out soon and I want to be able to re-read this (or at least skim it).

The entire Winner's trilogy by Marie Rutkoski - I have seen so many people say so many good things about this series, and I've heard this has a lot of political intrigue, which I am very into at the moment. Plus, they are truly gorgeous books.

Well, there are the 10 (that's definitely not 10) books I would just love Santa to leave under my tree this fine holiday season. People don't usually give me books as presents, though, so I guarantee I will not be receiving any of these unless I cough out some cash.

What books do you want Santa to bring you? 

Ten Books I'd Buy Right This Second If Someone Handed Me A Fully Loaded Gift Card

LOL you know if I had a fully loaded gift card I would not be stopping at ten books. I would buy out the ENTIRE STORE. But I guess, for the sake of lists, I will limit myself to only ten.

The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski - Everybody talks about how amazing this series is! And, let's be honest, in reality I'd buy the entire trilogy,  but I only said the first one so I could have ore books on my list :)

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - I'd buy this partly because everyone raves about it, but also partly because it is such a BEAUTIFUL BOOK with its gorgeous cover and sprayed edges. I need it on my shelf.

The Wrath & the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh - I'd get this one for pretty much the same reasons I've listed above--it's so pretty and everyone seems to love it and also it just sounds so interesting.

The Selection by Kiera Cass - I've wanted to read this novel since it was first announced! I've always been so intrigued by the premise, and I've heard that, although not written the best, these books are like crack.

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson - The only Matson book I haven't read yet!!!!! I need this in my possession ASAP.

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - I actually read an ARC of Cinder wayyyy back in the day, and I really enjoyed it. I've been dying to re-read it and continue this series for years!

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - Yes, yes. I know. I am the only person on the face of the earth who has not read this book yet, but ONE DAY I WILL.

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows - This book is supposed to be a ton of fun, and I've never read anything like this, so I'm dying to get my hands on this one.

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare - With the release of Lady Midnight, I've been wanting to re-read this series SO BADLY but, oh, wait, I can't because the ONLY BOOK IN THE SERIES I DON'T OWN IS THE FIRST ONE. And I want it in the original hardcover, which is surprisingly difficult to find for cheap.

And I Darken by Kiersten White - Wow, so if you haven't heard I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH HOLY CRAP. It's one of my favorite books I've read this year and I need it to be on my shelf.

I've gotta say--I made this list and I am surprised by the lack of contemporary books on it, seeing as that's the only thing I've wanted to read recently. Hmmm. 

Tell me which books you'd buy if you had unlimited funds!!