It is a truth universally acknowledged that Inky never participates in Top Ten Tuesday (which meme happens to be run by THE BROKE & THE BOOKISH). But Ink has decided today, as she sometimes does, that the topic is just TOO GOOD to pass up. So without further ado...
[BAH HUMBUG. My list is kinda failing. Let's try this one more time:]

-J.A.Souders, Author of Renegade
-Cynthia Hand, Author of Unearthly Trilogy
-Katherine Longshore, Author of Gilt
-Kiersten White, Author of Paranormalcy/Mind Games

And THAT, ladies and gents, are the Top TEN (or so) authors on my AUTO-BUY list!! They are all Mega-Epic and if you have not read ANY of their books yet, GET ON IT NOW. But that's enough of me for the day.

Hey Darling Bibliophiles! Happy Tuesday! It's been a while since I have participated in this meme and I thought it would be fun to pop in to do it. The theme for this week is awesome as well:

#1 the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Why? This is my ALL-TIME favorite book and I owe it to my dad for passing on the love. I wouldn't be the same person if he hadn't bribed me to read it when I was ten. Middle-Earth, after Sauron, is my dream vacation resort.

#2 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Why? I loved the movie before I read the book, but as soon as I did read the book it got so much better. It's one of the best love stories and it just plain fun.

#4 The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
Why? Yay! Another classic that I love and never ever want to forget. As with P&P I saw the movie long before I read the book. Reading the book for a book club though, I got better depth and the meanings behind the Pimpernel and had way too much fun reading it.

#5 The Secret Journal of Brett Colton by Kay Lynn Mangum
Why? This book is always going to have a VERY special place in my heart. It was one of the first books to make me cry (very few can) and it took me an emotional journey that I could connect with so well and fall in love with. It's also one of the only books I reread.

#6 Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Why? Holy. Crap. These books took me one of the BEST rides I have ever ridden. They surprised, shocked, delighted me and made want to never stop reading. It got me into High-Fantasy reads and I probably learned to many writing tools that I don't even notice.

#7 The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Why? I'd have to say this is one of the earliest books I read when I was first getting into the YA genre as a pre-teen. It's magic and beauty just enthralled me, and to this day it is one of my Top 5 favorite books of all times. It's genius.

#9 Defiance by C. J. Redwine
Why? Okay. This book doesn't have any sentimental value for me. It was a blast of a read that was nearly perfect in my mind and I suppose it's books like this, the ones that rock your world, that boost me and get me excited for keeping up my own writing so I can -hopefully- be published some day.

#10 Blood Red Road by Moira Young
Why? I totally have to say that this book rocked my world. It gave a fresh look at telling stories different ways, and let me notice that there is no right way to tell a stories! I could tell my stories with a cockney accent for all I care. But besides that, I LOVED IT. It gave me a ride of my life and I love it for that.

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SO! Those are some of my all-time favorite reads. They all changed me, because obviously if I hadn't read them I'd be a deprived person, but as you saw, some of them helped me get eager about writing. Anyway, I'm done talking. I want to see what YOU think? What are some of the books you are thankful for? Link me to your Top Ten? Are you ready for TURKEY DAY? XOXO,

So everyone it's Tuesday! And that means Teasers and Top Tens! Woot! I haven't always been super constant with these two fabulous memes but I'm going to try harder.


Today's teasing comes from: LEGACY by Cayla Kluver

"Think me impudent if you will, but I must inquire as to what a princess is doing out here on this balcony in the middle of such a grand gala."

Ooh-la-la. I know there are a ton of mixed reviews of this book so I'm interested to see what I think! Keep an eye out for my review.

This week's theme is "Top Ten Authors You'd Like To See On A Reality TV Show". I love funny so here are some of my favorite funny authors I think could totally rock a TV show.

(Note: These authors are not necessarily in order of favorites)

1. Jenny B. Jones
If you've read any of my review about Jenny's books you'd know that I LOVE them. Why? She's a hilarious writer! I'm sure just as much in person. I would LOVE to meet her and can only imagine what a reality show with her would be like!

2. Kiersten White
Another fabulously funny author I love! Not to mention I've watched quite a few blogs that she's done and trust me, she's great. I would love to watch a show called "The Life and Times of Kiersten and the Taser".  (taser-a very common thing in K's blogs)

3. Veronica Roth
I love reading Veronica's blog, and her books! She's got another great sense of humor and is also just fun if not funny. Love seeing new posts in my reader. She would be great on a reality show. I would totally watch one with her.

4. Janette Rallison
Another favorite chick-lit/ funny author! Why is it that my favorite authors are funny and blog amazingly?  Either way it works to my advantage. Janette would be fabulous on a show!

5. Shannon Hale
YES to Shannon Hale. I LOVE her books and blog.  (yeah yeah old news) Shannon is so funny and I'd LOVE (again with the old news) her on a show! She's got this really cool taste/style that I could just see being amazing.

6. Lindsey Leavitt
Lindsey also has a sweet funny side to her writing. Her books are snarky and cute and I just love them to pieces! She has a fun blog as well and would make a great Reality Show Gal.

7. Lisa T. Bergren
MAJOR Epic over here guys! I LOVE LOVE LOVE her books. She's got her historical and romance down to a science. And can she write! She's funny, and amazing all in one. I would freak if she was on a show.

8. Jane Austen
Honestly this was be a totally cool show. I can't say I know a ton about Jane but I LOVE her books and think that if she's anything like some of her characters, a reality show with her would be AMAZING.

9. Rick Riordan
Yaya for a guy author. I really like all Rick's Mythology books. From Percy Jackson to Kane chronicles. He knows his stuff. And he can also write funny jokes. Yeah he would be good. Espescially for  Mythology trivia game show.

10. J. R. R. Tolkien
Now I don't know about you but I sure think this guy can write an EPIC fantasy. I'd be really interested to watch a show with him on it.

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So those are my ten authors. Wow, I will admit this was a hard one to come up with! But it was fun! Who would you choose? Link me up if you participated!