Top Ten Tuesday is held by Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl
Today’s topic is a freebie so I decided to do books that I enjoyed that are outside my comfort zone.
1. Welcome to America ~ Anne Tyler
This was one of the first books I remember reading post women’s studies graduate degree. It was a slow read but delves into the concept of Americanization using adoption and the examination of day to day lives, relationships, and experiences.
2. Freaks Like Us ~ Susan Vaught
This book hit me right in my psychology feels which is an area that I have a background in but had stepped away from at the time. Realistic and gritty the whole way through.
3. Tess of the D’Ubervilles ~ Thomas Hardy
I read this for my advance English class in 12th grade (I think) and actually really enjoyed it. This was a surprise to me as I did not have a good experience with one or the authors prior works (Far From The Madding Crown). Of course that may have been to the way it was taught
4. The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black ~ E.B. Hudspeth
This biography is a work of fiction but it gave me the creepy crawlys from beginning to end. The things that Dr. Spencer Black believes are a bit disturbing to say the least.
5. The Hallowed Ones ~ Laura Bickle
The Amish and the supernatural is not a combination that is normally on my radar. The Hallowed Ones was definitely worth the read though.
6. The Illuminae ~ Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
I love me some good science fiction but The Illuminae is in a category of its own. The way each chapter was written and broken down with graphics was just so much fun.
7. A History Of The World in 12 Maps ~ Jerry Brotton
This one caught my eye at the library and I really enjoyed it. It expanded my previously limited knowledge of maps and cartography.
8. Beyond the Gender Binary ~ Alok Vaid-Menon
This was very informative without being judgemental. I really liked how it was written and how helpful it was.
9. The Maidens ~ Alex Michaelidas
Murder? Mystery? Greek mythology? Not my usual choice of reading but still pretty enjoyable.
10. Anna Dressed In Blood ~ Kendare Blake
Stomach turning unexpected read that I had trouble putting down.
What are some books that have been outside your comfort zone?
welcome to the zoo! 
It’s so rewarding to expand your comfort zone sometimes! Good for you for doing it.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-an-outdoor-adventures-reading-list/
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Illuminae was such a refreshing book with its graphics and text layouts. I loved the plot, too, but the actual book itself was phenomenal!
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