Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Romantic Themes I Haven't Read Yet

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This week's Top Ten Tuesday theme, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is a Valentine's Day freebie choice. I decided to list the top ten books with romantic themes that I haven't read yet. I know the title sounds a bit awkward...but these aren't necessarily "romance novels." So I chose to call them "romantic themes." Just to be extra confusing....lol. Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day, however you choose to spend it! 

1. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy- consistently listed as the best novel of all time...it's on my Classics Club list as number 1.


2. Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak- I've seen the movie numerous times and love it, but I should probably read the actual book.



3. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte- I enjoyed Jane Eyre but never got around to this one. Everyone recommends it so it must be good.



4. The Bride by Julie Garwood- I don't generally read these types of romances but I've seen it on top ten lists for years now so I'm intrigued.



5. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen- Still working my way through Austen novels and this one is a must read.


6. Border Bride by Amanda Scott- Another more recent romance novel but I love her books and this is one of her earlier ones. 



7. Redeeming Miss Marcotte by Martha Keyes- I love promoting this author. She is fairly new to the scene but quickly becoming very successful. She writes sweet, wholesome books and this story is a retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.



8. Poldark by Winston Graham- I have watched this show on PBS Masterpiece Theater twice now and never get tired of it! Ross and Demelza, George and Elizabeth, Doctor Enys and Caroline.....wonderful couples to revisit and I need to get started on this series!



9. Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens- This may seem like an odd choice for romance but I recently watched the mini-series and I found it to be a sweet, romantic story at heart.



10. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough- An epic that has been recommended to me many times. I'm sure it has to be fantastic.



















Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2023 at 9:24 AM

    Wuthering Heights was such an interesting read. You’re right that it wasn’t exactly a romance novel, but it did have themes about relationships.

    My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-liked-about-asexual-characters/

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    1. ShellieJFebruary 17, 2023 at 6:58 PM

      This is on my classics list for sure! Thanks for letting me know you liked it.

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  2. Deanna @ A Novel GlimpseFebruary 14, 2023 at 12:11 PM

    I hope you get to read these soon. Happy Valentine's Day!

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    1. ShellieJFebruary 17, 2023 at 6:58 PM

      Thanks Deanna! Hope you had a great Valentines Day :)

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  3. CindyFebruary 14, 2023 at 12:34 PM

    Your reasoning makes perfect sense! Thanks for sharing! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2023/02/top-ten-tuesday-perfect-valentines-day.html

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  4. HelenFebruary 14, 2023 at 3:51 PM

    I love Wuthering Heights! I would probably describe it as a book about passion and obsession rather than love. I also enjoyed Sense and Sensibility, Anna Karenina and The Thorn Birds - and I've read the first Poldark book, but still need to continue with the rest of the series. Great list!

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    1. ShellieJFebruary 17, 2023 at 6:59 PM

      I will have to read your reviews of these books, I know you probably have them on your site. Thanks for the feedback!

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  5. Read with StefaniFebruary 14, 2023 at 3:52 PM

    A pleasant surprise seeing the Thorn Birds featured here, one of my favorite reads of last year. Happy reading! My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/my-top-10-romances/

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    1. ShellieJFebruary 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

      Thanks Stefani, I've always been told I have to read that one.

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  6. SusanFebruary 15, 2023 at 7:57 AM

    I've only read a few of these. Poldark is one I want to read as well. I enjoyed the episodes of the show that I've seen and someone told me the t.v. adaptation stays close to the books.

    Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!

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    1. ShellieJFebruary 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

      I've heard the same about the T.V. series. I hope I like the book and it doesn't spoil the characters for me!

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