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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Top Ten Tuesday - The Great Outdoors

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's topic is...

The Great Outdoors!


Happy Tuesday! I really don't have any bookish brags, so I decided to do my own thing this week. I recently finished a book, and it almost made me want to be an outdoorsy person. The setting was so vivid and inviting, I could *almost* see myself there. Below are ten books that expertly brought me outdoors. They were set on farms, ranches, vineyards, and in the woods, and all sounded amazing to me.  

  1. Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn 
  2. Dad Camp by Evan S. Porter
  3. Rootbound by Tarah DeWitt
  4. Business Casual by B.K. Borison
  5. The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler
  1. The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
  2. Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
  3. Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong
  4. Right Where We Left Us by Jen Devon
  5. The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis


What bookish settings drew you in?
Let us know in the comments!

16 comments:

  1. The Rebel Blue Ranch series definitely makes me want to visit a ranch!

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    1. Right, and now they have those guest accommodations for us.

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  2. There have been so many books this year with a wilderness/remote setting. I'm thinking of the new Liz Moore and Kimi Cunningham Grant books, but that's just to name a couple of them.

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    1. I remember reading a few survival type book reviews on your blog. These settings are not that rugged

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  3. I am possibly the least outdoorsy person ever but on occasion a fictional setting is so enchanting that I do enjoy it. :) For example, Shalvis has a way of making me appreciate the beauty of Tahoe even though it's not like I'm rushing to visit. lol

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    1. Isn't it great that we can enjoy it from a distance? Her love for Tahoe definitely shines through in her books. She does a great job pulling me into that setting every time.

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  4. Dad Camp is on my TBR thanks to you Sam!

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    1. I liked that book. It didn't get much buzz, but it was sweet and fun.

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  5. Nice topic, Sam. I have Catch and Keep and The Christmas You Found Me both coming up soon. I loved The Bright Spot as well. Only 2 others on my TBR, but some of the others look interesting.

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    1. You are in for a treat with both those books, Carla! I cannot wait to hear what you think.

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  6. I love that the book ALMOST made you want to be an outdoorsy person! I totally relate to that :)

    Happy TTT!

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    1. The outdoors is great from behind a screen or glass. Though I will admit, it has its moments.

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  7. I loved the setting of the Lovelight Farms series, too! Also, Jill Shalvis' stories! She sets them in a fictional town near Lake Tahoe and I think of Truckee, with a cute historic downtown, which is the town where she lives.

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    1. I was just agreeing with Tanya about Shalvis and the way she pulls you into the setting. Her love for that part of California is evident.

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  8. I love when an author can really capture the awesomeness of the outdoors! I've only read one of these so far, but Business Casual is on hold.

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    1. Business Casual is tied with the first book for my favorite in the series. I hope you love it!

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