The Innocent Smiley: Top Ten Tuesday #87

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Top Ten Tuesday #87

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Top Ten Books Set Outside The US

Oh boy oh boy. But wait, I actually read a ton of fantasy. Does that technically count as well? I mean I will just see what I have on my shelf.

Can you guess which book goes to which country? They're pinpointed!

From the top, left to right: And I Darken, The Falconer, Anna And The French Kiss, Cinder, A Tale For The Time Being, Into The Beautiful North, Daughter Of Smoke & Bone, The Book Thief, Black Dove White Raven, The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl.

Also,

Have you read any of these yet? Better yet, travel to any of the countries?

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shannonmiz 83p · 451 weeks ago

VAL this was smart! I couldn't think of how I wanted to do this, and this is PERFECT and I am a little salty that I didn't think of it 😂

I have been to all of them, even Mars or whatever. Kidding. I have been to ummm France, Germany... I also cannot figure out where And I Darken is supposed to be from? : :S hrugs:: The only ones I have read are The Book Thief (which made my list, of course) and Cinder, which I kind of forgot about altogether, oops?
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skizzles22 70p · 451 weeks ago

THAT GRAPHIC. Also I had The Falconer on my list, but I could not think of many more countries/books. Even though I have read 7 of the 10 on here. HAHAHAHAHAHA. I lied; it is only 6. why do I keep thinking I have read BDWR.
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Sarah · 451 weeks ago

I've read about half of these - fantastic choices. And love how you did this - thats creativity at its best :)

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pupuutc 19p · 451 weeks ago

OHHHH love the map graphic you have here! Super smart and eye catchy :D I have Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Cinder on my list but instead of Anna and the French Kiss, I put Isla and the Happily Ever After because it's my favorite of all three ;) Sadly I haven't been to anywhere of it... I only ever went abroad once :( Also, And I Darken seems great and I'll put it on my TBR along with my endless lists :P Great post!
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elyjayne 65p · 451 weeks ago

I still haven't finished The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl. I should probably do that tonight actually since I've had it out from my Uni library since last semester. Did you know I only live like two hours away from the place it's supposed to be set? DO YOU WANT TO COME VISIT ME NOW?
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caitdrews 124p · 451 weeks ago

Oh I LOVE how you did the graphic! SO CLEVER, VAL...and so much work. XD haha. Dedication win! Oh I love The Book Thief so much. <3 It's on my list too. And And I Darken! YAYY. I'm seeing it around a lot this week and I'm so pleased. ... such an epic scary book with glorious characters I wouldn't want to stand 100kms near because they'd probably murder me. GOOD TIMES. :')

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venosag 72p · 451 weeks ago

Awesome graphic lady. I have Anna on my list too. I keep seeing The Book Thief and feel I need to read it soon since I have wanted to forever. I totally forgot about all fantasy which was dumb. Great list!!
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Brandy · 451 weeks ago

I love your map graphic! That is impressive and must have taken some time.

I have on of Elizabeth Wein's books on my list too though it is one of her Ancient Ethiopian books. I love all of her books, but I particularly like the way she writes about Ethiopia. It is so rare.
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iloveheartlandx 58p · 451 weeks ago

The Book Thief was on my list this week too! You did this in such a cool way!
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nereyda1003 59p · 451 weeks ago

I've only read Anna and the French Kiss and Cinder and both of those are on my favorites list!

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bookbinges 12p · 451 weeks ago

Both Daughter of Smoke and Bone and The Book Thief made my list too! Love them. I need to read And I Darken. I have seen several rave reviews for that one this week. Great list and I love your graphic!

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zoesnicholson1 74p · 451 weeks ago

Oooh! I love how you added the map Val! xD One of my favorite things about the Lunar Chronicles series is how amazing the settings are, so I'm glad to see Cinder on your list. And The Book Thief has an incredibly well-written setting as well. Thanks for sharing and, as always, fabulous post! <3

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acps927 52p · 451 weeks ago

I like your graphic! Fancy! I decided not to include sci-fi and fantasy on my list just because I thought it would get too overwhelming! You have a nice range of genres represented though!
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Lauren @ Always Me · 451 weeks ago

I'm really looking forward to Black Dove, White Raven. Great picks!

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resh153 35p · 451 weeks ago

Love the graphics in this one. I have Ruth Ozeki on my TBR. you have a lovely blog too. :)

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jeannius88 122p · 450 weeks ago

This is such a creative post Val! I love how you highlighted different countries matched up to their books. It's actually quite cool that lots of fantasy ones are set in different places too!

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divabooknerd 73p · 450 weeks ago

I've read quite a few of these, but have actually never travelled outside of Australia. I know, I know, it sounds pathetic but while people my age age either travelling or popping out small humans, we've been paying off a house and it doesn't leave much left to travel and pay your house off while you're still young. The US cover for Cinnamon Girl looks very manly. I love the graphic Val, all those little pins must have taken you forever. I will expect more graphics containing pins now.

Awesome post, loved it! <3
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