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Ten Things That Will Instantly Make Me Want To Read A Book

Ten Things That Will Instantly Make Me Want To Read A Book

April 18, 2017 Posted by angelreads Features, Top Ten Tuesday 13 Comments

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Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone join as you please. This week’s topic is Top Ten Things That Will Instantly Make Me Want To Read A Book 

I normally pick up a book for a couple of reasons, but there are some things that will make me want to pick up a book instantly. And today that is what I am going to talk about. Like always these are in no particular order. 

Bad Boy: If a book has a bad boy there is a very high chance that I am going to pick it up. I don’t know what it is. I love that they can have this tough exterior, but on the inside, they are soft and just fall in love. I think my love for bad boys has to come from me reading lots of ‘bad boy’ stories on Wattpad. I can’t help it. 

Friends to Lovers: Again Wattpad has a lot of influence of my contemporary reads. And this trope just reels me right in. I love that a pair can already have this connection and then slowly things start to change and I love seeing them fall in love. 

Hate to Love: This is the opposite of the above, but it’s just as much fun. I love how a couple can hate each other so much. But underlining everything, they are like each other and can connect over things they didn’t think that they could. 

Magic: I didn’t hesitate to add this one to my list. I’ve always loved magic in any form and there is a very high chance that I will pick up a book instantly because it features magic. From witches to simply elemental powers, I love it all. 

Bad Ass Protagonist: If the female protagonists is up there fighting, I am so for it. I think that is why I love Vampire Academy so much.  I want more and more books like this. We need no men to fight for us! 

Sports: I don’t know if you guys know this but I love sports. Well, I like to watch sports. I can’t play all too well. If you follow me on twitter then you know AFL season is back and I so ready. So that is why if a book has some sort of sport attached it to, I will mostly likely want to instantly pick it up. 

Cassandra Clare: I don’t think I need to explain much here, if Cassandra Clare has written the book then I am going to read it, basically instantly. In saying that check out my Infernal Devices read-a-long that starts this month

Protagonist with a Disability…or close to the protagonist: At the start of the year I spoke about my struggle with Chronic Pain and because of that and other medical conditions I have, I love reading books with disabilities. If a book features a protagonist with a disability or someone from their family, I will want to instantly pick it up. 

Family Orientated: I am a very family orientated person. I am the oldest of 3 siblings, and the oldest of all my 1st cousins. I love caring for them. So when a book has a very close family, I will love it. You don’t see it much in YA and I really want more of it. I love more love with families, more caring. 

Best Friends Brother/Brothers Best Friend: Yes, this is on my list. Like, how could it not be here? It’s adorable and cute and just makes me squeal. I love the interaction, the outcomes, the reactions. It’s just a ride. 

And that is it for this week? What are some of the things that make you want to pick up a book instantly? Do we share any of the same things? Let’s Chat! 

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  • Casey
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    April 18, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    I loved your take on this, so many of these tropes will make me jump on a book too! lke the hate to love! YES GIMME XD CC is an auto buy for me too her books just get better and better as they go on.

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  • Chrissi Reads
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    April 18, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    I love a bad ass protagonist! 🙂 I can agree with so many on your list!

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  • Elena @ ElenaSquareEyes
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    April 18, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    So many of the things on your list make me wanna read a book too! I love a badass female protagonist, hearing one’s in a book has got me to pick up a lot of different genres I might’ve not usually.
    My Top Ten Tuesday.

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  • Michelle
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    April 18, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Great list angel, all those New Adult reads are getting to you hehe. I agree with badass protags and family oriented books, I tend to be drawn to those too.

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  • Lori
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    April 18, 2017 at 9:07 PM

    I really enjoy friends to lovers as well. Bad ass protagonists are always my favorite kind. Great list!

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  • Cee Arr
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    April 18, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    Ooh look, those books make faces when you put them together! (I’m clearly v easily distracted, lol) 🙂

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  • Julie @ Happily Ever Chapter
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    April 18, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    Yes, yes, YES to all of these! lol! Except for maybe the Cassandra Clare but that’s only because I’ve never read any of her books before, so it looks like I’m going to have to check them out. Great list!

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  • Kei @ The Lovely Pages Reviews
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    April 18, 2017 at 10:59 PM

    Eeep totally forgot Cassandra Clare, love her books!

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  • Jo
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    April 18, 2017 at 11:45 PM

    Love magic! Also friends to lovers romance is one of the few types of romance I actually enjoy.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/18/top-ten-tuesday-103/

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  • The Book Filled Day
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    April 19, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    I love magic books! I love being transported to another world through unique differences of magic.

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  • Lilly
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    April 19, 2017 at 3:36 PM

    Good list, I love friends to lovers, magic and family stories as well.

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  • Angela
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    April 22, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    I love books about families, and you’re right, it’s not something you see a lot of in YA. Too often the parents are non-existent and the teenagers are just doing whatever they want.

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  • suz
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    April 23, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    So many of these make me want to read a book too. Bad boys, friends to lovers, bad ass protagonists, best friend’s brother – some great choices.

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