Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's theme is Covers with [Item] on the Cover (You choose the item! It can be anything at all.)
Today is a public holiday here in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup. Yes, we have a public holiday for a horse race. Therefore, my post this week is all about horses! I actually started this post a few years ago and then came up with other posts on the dates closest to Melbourne Cup day, but this year everything aligned and it was time to roll it out.
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The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis - I read this in my pre-blogging days, which is a very long time ago indeed!
The Water Horse by Julia Gregson - This book tells the story of Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson - I read this in pre-blogging days as well and don't remember much about it!
The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley - Having recently visited a Roman archeological site, I feel like Ishould maybe revisit this book, which is all about the lost Roman Legion. (My review)
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons - This book is actually named for a statue of horse in St Peterburg but it still counts for this topic
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The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes - I haven't read this book but I have read others by her..
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy - I have owned this book for 18 months or so, but I still haven't read it.
Horse by Geraldine Brooks - I haven't read this one either, but I have seen her speak and read a few of her books.
The Valley of the Horses by Jean Auel - Another pre blogging read.
Foals Bread by Gillian Mears - I really didn't like this book but it definitely fits the theme.
So there are ten books that feature horses in the title, or 9 books with a picture of a horse on the cover
Fun topic for a post! I adored reading about horses when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Monday)!
Thanks Susan!
DeleteHorses! Such a popular subject for reading!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely in kids books!
DeleteReally fun idea! I haven't read any of these but I remember hearing great things about The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse :)
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to visit, here's my TTT: https://thebooklorefairy.blogspot.com/2024/11/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-swords-on-the-cover.html
I really need to read that book!
DeleteIt's so nice that you connected your holiday with the list. There are some really beautiful covers here.
ReplyDeleteIt seemed like a fun connection to make
DeleteYay! I picked an animal too! I have been wanting to read The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteMy topic was animals and some of my choices had horses on the cover, but I didn't think of any of these. I loved The Valley of Horses. Here's my TTT: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2024/11/05/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-animals-on-the-cover/
ReplyDeleteSo many animals on covers!
DeleteI loved The Valley of Horses!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great series!
DeleteThe Fox and the Horse was excellent.
ReplyDeleteHere is our post: https://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-covers-with-snow-and-ice-on-the-cover/
Really need to read that book!
DeleteWow, those are great covers. Good topic choice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvonne!
DeleteSuch a great collection of covers! I find it kind of funny that there's a holiday for a horse race.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/romance-covers-with-couples-on-them/
It's not even our funniest reason for a holiday we have! We also have one for a grand final of football as well.
DeleteThis looks like a great list of horse books, and I love that you paired it with the Melbourne Cup. I hope you have a great week. - Katie
ReplyDeleteHere's my TTT if you wish to visit - https://justanothergirlandherbooks.blogspot.com/2024/11/top-ten-tuesday-covers-with-cats-on-them.html
Thanks for stopping by Katie.
DeleteHorse is my favorite book by Geraldine Brooks (and of course she is an Aussie author, albeit living in my state now. At one point she was renting a house a few doors down from a friend in my book group, although we didn't know it. My friend got home from a vacation and found a bouquet of (dead) flowers tucked into her front door with a note that said, "Congratulations on your Pulitzer!" for March. My friend was puzzled and called the florist, then walked down the street to apologize to the people for receiving their delivery by mistake. They were still celebrating and invited her in!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great story CLM!
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