Top 5 Wednesday was originally created and run by Lainey aka gingerreadslainey (Youtube channel) but it is now being run by Sam aka Thoughts on tomes (Youtube channel). Each week there is a different topic. You can check out the groups Goodreads page here for any more information and the future topics. This week’s topic is books to read without a synopsis. These are basically books that I think you can go in blind without reading anything about it. You know those books that it’s better to know nothing going into it. To be honest, I don’t do this often as I like to know what I’m getting myself in for especially if I’m paying for it. There are a few books I would recommend going in blind or at least knowing very little about the book. Basically I think not knowing will add to the mystery and/or creepiness of these books… Let’s get started.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer – Annihilation (book 1)
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
Out by Natsuo Kirino
The Forgotten Beast of Eld by Patrica A. McKillip
Coming up with these answers actually made me realise how little I do this myself. Very rarely do I pick up a book that I haven’t done some research on, but I think it can add to the enjoyment sometimes. What do you guys think about going in blind? Is it a good or bad idea? I’d love to know your thoughts. I hope you are all having a wonderful day and I will see you next time.
