A 6 Novel Party of the Red, White and Blue. A Top Ten Tuesday List.


HAPPY JULY, everyone. Hope the start to this new month is off to a great start; and you’re enjoying much cooler weather than I am. Top Then Tuesday July 2 asks us to take a little trip down nostalgia’s lane.

That Artsy Reader Girl | July 2: Childhood Favorites

I like this topic. A lot, but I really don’t know that I remember my childhood favorites enough to make a coherent list. Plus, I feel like I’ve made this list recently(ish). So, since it’s nearly Independence Day in the U S of A, I decided to do something a tiny bit different. (But sort of go on topic, too.)

Today, I’m really breaking the rules by sharing some books with cover art in the red, white and blue colors. But then, I’m also going to share a few of my childhood favorites… which means a few that I still own. Because, let’s get nostalgic, right!?

Here we go. Let’s get to listing.

Top Ten Tuesday July 2


A Trip Down Memory Lane: Childhood Favorites

1: American Girl | These were a huge part of my childhood. Needless to say, I still own all the books even those that were under the Pleasant Company branding. Today’s feature is from the Molly book series (era aka the colors) because I’m a bit OCD like that.  Goodreads

2: Berenstain Bears | I don’t remember my at-the-time readings of this, but I have several of these, and really enjoyed them. Confession: Sometimes I still page through my oldie copies (which are quite worn out). Because, yes, I’m an adult. Goodreads

3: Carl’s Afternoon in the Park | I don’t have specific memories about these books, but I know I looked at them quite a lot. 

A 6 Novel Party of the Red, White and Blue | Top Ten Tuesday July 2. Talking about some red, white and blue cover designs + a few childhood favorites.

4: The Poky Little Puppy | I’ve been told this one is a favorite. top ten tuesday july 2

A 7 Novel Party of the Red, White and Blue

1: The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett | Red and white, plus it’s one I’m super curious about; seems a good enough reason to include on this list. Goodreads

2: Fireworks by Katie Catugno | OK, so this one is a tiny bit of a stretch since it doesn’t have “traditional” red and blue on it, but I mean, I had to use it; it’s titled Fireworks! Goodreads

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3: Oath of Honor by Lynette Eason | With its blue-based design, and a plot about a law enforcement family, using this one was a no-brainer. Goodreads

4: True Devotion by Dee Henderson | Military characters, and red, white and blue cover design? (Plus an excellent story inside.) This one is the perfect match. Goodreads

5: Geek Girl: Picture Perfect by Holly Smale | This may have a patriotic cover art, but it also fits because its about Harriet (our titular “geek girl”) coming to live in NYC for a short while. Goodreads

A 6 Novel Party of the Red, White and Blue | Top Ten Tuesday July 2. Talking about some red, white and blue cover designs + a few childhood favorites.

6: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart | This book has been on my shelf for way too long. Why I haven’t read it yet is beyond me. It looks like a cracker-jack of a good time. Goodreads

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  1. Oh I like that Fireworks cover- perfect for 4th of July (and I read my first Cotugno book a while back and loved it, just as an aside haha)! And Berenstain Bears are awesome.

    The American Girl books are pretty awesome too. the Kit Kittredge movie is a big hit around our house!

    1. Right!? I just *had* to include that one even if it isn’t the same kind of “red, white and blue” as the others. :) Cool. So glad to know you liked the book you read by Katie!

      I loved the “Kit” movie even though by the time it released, I was no longer its target age group. It was all about the nostalgia. :)

      Thanks for visiting, Greg!

    1. OHMYGOSH! SAME. Kit was my favorite in later years, but I think my first stories were probably Samantha. Or maybe Molly. I cannot remember. It’s never too late to add a doll to your shelf. At least I don’t think so; it’s about that sense of nostalgia. :) Thanks for visiting, Mari!!

  2. Awww, Carl the Good Good Dog. I liked those books, and my dad was SO enchanted by the illustrations for years that that’s how we ended up adopting a Rottweiler from the shelter as our first dog (she was. uh. not nearly so child-friendly, so we couldn’t keep her. but she did get rehomed).

    Loved the American Girl books too. I started with Samantha, and when I was 9 I got to take a summer enrichment class that was themed around her books. We visited a historic mansion and did all kinds of awesome Victorian girl activities, which pretty much cemented her as my favorite despite her egregious lack of a horse.

    1. Aren’t the illustrations pretty? I don’t have the best of memories of the books, but I do think I read/looked at them A LOT as a kid. Years ago, we had Rottweiler’s for several years, but haven’t had ours for years. (Well one was a dog my dad’s family had before I was even born.) They were all good dogs though, and I’m glad yours found a good home. :)

      SO fun!! I love your AG memories. Samantha MAY have been the first doll/stories I had/read, but I’m not sure. My grandmother got me started on them, and I still enjoy looking at the newbie stuff, although it’s changed SO much since these oldie days. Thanks so much for visiting!! Glad you stopped by. :)

  3. I loved the American Girl series. They made my list too. I only recently parted with them to give to a friend’s daughter. The Poky Little Puppy is so cute! Here is my Top Ten Tuesday.

    1. Neat! I haven’t been able to part with mine yet. I’ve unhauled LOTS of books though, but so far… I can’t give those up. They were my childhood. :) It’s always nice to know someone else can enjoy the stories though. I think if I got rid of mine, I’d want to pass them onto someone I knew in the hopes I’d know they would enjoy the stories. :) Thanks so much for visiting!

    1. Me too, Candyce. They’re the best. :) Aww, you would have loved the AG books then. I too loved dolls as a kid, and still own mine. Thanks so much for visiting!!

    1. Aww, thank you, Anne. I do have WAY too much fun with these. Someday I plan to be ahead of the game with 2-4 weeks of pre-planned Top 10 memes. Or that’s the blogger dream (that likely won’t be accomplished). ;) Appreciate you stopped by and your kind words.

  4. It is cool that you still have some of your childhood books. I remember the cover of Poky Little Puppy, but nothing about it it.

    Fun theme!

  5. I like your cover art choices – The Berenstain Bears always make me nostalgic. Oath of Honor is another book choice I enjoyed; such a good read!

    I really enjoy theme reading, so I was thinking about reading The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck this week because I’ve been told it has patriotic vibes. Thanks for sharing!

  6. Ahhh, I had forgotten about the Poky Puppy and all the other Little Golden books. Such great memories.

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