10 Books I Want on my Bookshelf Now

So, I decided to make a list of the books that I've been dying to read for a while now and that I would buy in a heartbeat if I actually had any money. Also, I wanted to take a break from all the reviews and quotes. So here we go.

1. Secret Diary of a Princess- Melanie Clegg

Historical fiction + Memoir form= My favorite stuff to read! Add in the fact that it's about my favorite historical figure, Marie Antoinette, and it seems PERFECT for me! I've been dying to read the book since I first saw it on the author's blog, Madame Guillotine.  

2. Dear John- Nicholas Sparks

I loved the movie, except for the really dumb 5 second ending. So I really, really want to read 

this to see what the real ending was. Plus, it just seems like such a cute book!

3. The Reagan Diaries- Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan was a great man and president and I really wanted to see what no one else 

can really tell us: his own thoughts and feelings.

4. Impossible- Nancy Werlin

The plot seems really interesting and I always find myself just drawn to it every time 

I see it in a store. I'm not completely sure why, but I just really want to read it! =D

5. The Private Realm of Marie Antoinette- Marie-France Boyer

Marie Antoinette + Interior Design= Kristi wants! Marie Antoinette had amazing taste and style, and this lets you explore the places she lived and created.

6. Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister- Gregory Maguire

I love Gregory Maguire and have every adult book that he's written, except this one. That needs to be fixed. It's just wrong.

7. Postsecret- Frank Warren

This isn't a book with a plot, just postcards from people all over the world sharing their deepest secrets. My friends and I love looking at these books, and it still provokes TONS of emotion.

8. The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen- Syrie James

I confess to not knowing much about Jane Austen's life (besides what I saw in a movie!), but this book seems like it can help me learn more about her. I love historical fiction about real people that I haven't heard of, because that usually sparks my interest in learning more! After all, the first book I read about Marie Antoinette was fiction!

9. Louis XVI- John Hardman

I've always been really curious about Louis XVI's life before and apart from Marie Antoinette. He's always mentioned as her shy husband who wouldn't consummate their marriage for years, but I really want to learn more about him and his life away from his wife.

10. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime- Mark Haddon

This is the only book I've actually read on this list. I loved it though and I really, really want to read it again!

So, there you have it! As always, feel free to email me at Kristi_Reads@yahoo.com or just comment on the blog somewhere! 

So, thanks for reading!

Love,

Kristi