We’re back with another Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl.
This week’s topic is Mainstream Popular Authors that I Still Have Not Read (Submitted by Rissa)
I’m not sure if we have or haven’t done this topic before but it seems familiar. That said, there is no dearth of popular authors that I still have not read so this was an easy one. That said, the picks in terms of mainstream popularity would depend on what genre people are looking at because I think it will differ based on that. What’s popular for literary fiction readers won’t necessarily be popular for fantasy/romance readers, etc. I read a pretty eclectic mix of books though and I think that’s reflected in the authors I’ve highlighted in this post!
N.K. Jemisin
Emma Lord
Brit Bennett
Yaa Gyasi
Ocean Vuong
Pierce Brown
Rebecca Ross
Chanel Cleeton
Abby Jimenez
Allison Shaft
Do you think these authors have mainstream popularity as well? Have you read their books or are they also still on your TBR?
dinipandareads 
I haven’t read any of these either! Although I did make a start on Red Rising but put it back on my TBR because I wasn’t in the mood for it at the time.
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Ocean Vuong is a beautiful writer, but no pressure to read him of course!
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post
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I keep meaning to read N.K. Jemisin.
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We need to get you a Cleeton book and a Jimenez book stat! I love those 2 authors!
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I’ve had N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season has been on my TBR for ages! I recently (this year) bought a physical copy and aim to read my unboxed books (I live with my grandma, so most of my books are in boxes) before the end of the year. I hope to read this one soon!
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Ocean Vyong and N.K. Jemisin are two authors I’ve been determined to read and haven’t done so yet! I’ve heard such great things about them though!
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I totally forgot about Pierce Brown! I have one Emma Lord novel on Kindle though. There are several other authors I haven’t read from your list.
My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2023/11/14/top-ten-tuesday-mainstream-popular-authors-that-i-still-have-not-read/
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I’ve not read any of these. Like you say there are just so many Authors to choose from!
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
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Ocean Vuong writes heavy stuff. Beautiful, and poetic but deep.
Authors I’ve never read
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Tweet Cute does look fun!
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Jimenez is a favorite of mine. Every one of her books was fantastic in my eyes. I love Lord too. I think Tweet Cute is still my favorite, but she has an adult book coming out early next year which sounds great.
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I haven’t read an Abby Jimenez book either – but definitely want to!
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Chanel Cleeton is on my list today, too. I’ve been meaning to read her for forever, it seems. I have read TWEET CUTE. It’s a sweet read. I need to read more by Lord.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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Jimenez is one that I read for the first time this year and really enjoyed her! I still need to read THIS book on your list. BR?? Also, I’ve been dying to read Fifth Season!!! another BR possibility?!?!
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So far, you’re the only other person who’s had N K Jemisin on their list (she’s on mine). Here’s hoping we get to her stuff one of these days!! LOL
Here’s my TTT: https://funknfiction.com/2023/11/14/top-ten-tuesday-mainstream-popular-authors-that-i-still-have-not-read-yet/
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I totally agree with your comment, Dini. What constitutes a “popular” or “mainstream” author. I didn’t do this week’s prompt for that reason. I have read at least one book from so many authors. As I look at your list, there are 5 I have not read. N.K. Jemisin, Yaa Gyasi, Ocean Vuong, Pierce Brown and Rebecca Ross, although I have Yaa Gyasi on both audiobook and ebook to read when I get a chance. Nice list, Dini.
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Great list! I really liked Tweet Cute, Emma Lord has some great contemporary books 😊 I also still have The Fifth Season on my TBR, I’ve been meaning to read it for so long 🙈
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Chanel Cleeton and Abby Jimenez made my list as well! But I also still want to read N.K. Jemisin.
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I have Next Year in Havana on my TBR as well. Fingers crossed, we both enjoy it.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
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Pierce Brown has never really appealed to me but then I’m not a massive Sci-Fi reader. N.K. Jemisin is one I want to read though.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/11/14/top-ten-tuesday-446/
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i still need to read emma lord’s books I’ve heard from others that they are pretty cute! ❤
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Jimenez, Saft, and Ross are all fantastic!
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Tweet Cute was really fun and The Vanishing Half is one of my all time favorite book, I hope you’ll enjoy them!
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I read the one you featured by Emma Lord. It was pretty cute if I remember right. Certainly enough so that I’d read another by her. 🙂
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Oooh you have some great authors/books on this list! I also haven’t read NK Jemison, but I think you’d love Rebecca Ross’ work.
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