Tuesday, October 8, 2019

TTT - Character Traits I Love

The top 10 weekly meme used to be hosted by The Broke and the Bookish they  handed over the reins to ThatArtsyReaderGirl who can be found HERE.  Each week she will focus on lists which cover various topics related to books and reading.

 This week's topic is CHARACTER TRAITS I LOVE.  Is it just me struggling with some of these topics lately?  I think I'll just shoot for 5.

FUR!

It's no secret I love pups and some of my favorite authors have introduced me to some great dogs.  Maybe was always Booker T's book girlfriend and Jack is just awesome.  And if you love dogs and aren't reading Lucy Dillon, what's wrong with you???

SNARKY ATTITUDES

Give me a snarky character and I'll definitely give the book a chance.  Gert, Mila and Callie are just few of the ones I've encountered and thoroughly enjoyed.

HEAD STRONG WOMEN
I love women who have men in their lives because they WANT to, not because they NEED to.  These books definitely have women who can handle their own crap - Diana, Kate and Mercy.

MEN WITH FUR

Yes, I know that just doesn't sound right, but you get the idea right?  I love my sexy shifters.  Simon and Curran are both awesome and the Sookie series  has two of my faves - Sam and Alcide.  

WOMEN WITH BRAINS

This is kind of in the same category as head strong women but these women are ones who use their detectives skills to outwit suspicious culprits.  Lady Sherlock and Veronica are awesome historical figures while Caitlin Hendrix is much more current.

So there you have it.  I managed five so I'm done :)

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39 comments:

  1. VerushkaOctober 8, 2019 at 6:15 AM

    Be still my heart, the cover for Lonely Dogs and Lost Hearts is just adorable! And Unsub! You reminded me about that series and I definitely need to read the first one!

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    1. BarbOctober 8, 2019 at 1:29 PM

      The whole Dillon series has the best covers. Such cute dogs. I feature them whenever I can.

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  2. AngelaOctober 8, 2019 at 7:59 AM

    Yes to women with brains! It's always nice to see an intelligent woman.

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    1. BarbOctober 8, 2019 at 1:30 PM

      I agree. And Veronica and Lady Sherlock are two of the best I've ran into while reading.

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  3. Jolene WilsonOctober 8, 2019 at 9:11 AM

    Fur is one of my favorite traits too lol. I hope to start reading A Discovery of Witches this month!!!

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  4. Tammy SparksOctober 8, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    Men with fur! That's one I haven't run across today, but it's a good one. I love shifters as well😁

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    1. BarbOctober 8, 2019 at 1:30 PM

      Yea it sounded really weird as I was typing it but I figured WTH :)

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  5. musicalbooksOctober 8, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    I think fur is my favourite trait inside and outside of books! If everyone was a dog the world would be a much better place

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  6. carolOctober 8, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    I like you list. I need to pick up Sherry Thomas's series.

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:03 AM

      I'm two behind but hope to catch up soon. I did love the first one.

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  7. LydiaOctober 8, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    Yes to fur! It's always fun to read about canine characters.

    My TTT.

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  8. sherry fundinOctober 8, 2019 at 12:30 PM

    so many good looking ones, i can't pick a favorite, but i do love men with fur. lol
    sherry @ fundinmental

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:04 AM

      Yep there's something about those shifters. As much as I love vampires (as long as they don't sparkle) I've always loved my werewolves best of all.

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  9. Tracy October 8, 2019 at 3:46 PM

    Hahaha! Puppy characters are the BEST characters! I do have a few books with dogs as the MC but I'll admit I've never read one.

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:04 AM

      I STILL need to read A Dog's Promise and the rest of the series but I just know I'll cry!

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  10. Lark October 8, 2019 at 4:04 PM

    I'm with you on women with brains! There's nothing I hate more than a stupid girl in a book.

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  11. LauraOctober 8, 2019 at 9:45 PM

    Mew with fur and women with brains. LOL This was fun:)

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  12. Carole's Random LifeOctober 8, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    Yes to all of these! I love your men with fur category :)

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:06 AM

      I love it too even though it sounds all kinds of wrong.

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  13. GregOctober 8, 2019 at 10:50 PM

    Love your examples- they all look like good reads! Especially the Sherry thomas books. and a little snark always helps!

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:07 AM

      Snark is awesome. Perhaps because I like to be snarky myself.

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  14. chucklesthescotOctober 9, 2019 at 5:51 AM

    I love the way it says 'men with fur'! It just made me giggle and an image of the Cowardly Lion came to mind! I wasn't feeling inspired by this topic yesterday but maybe I should cobble something today if I get time!

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:07 AM

      Yes, even as a child the Cowardly Lion was my favorite Oz character - well, and Toto.

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  15. La La in the LibraryOctober 9, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    Women with brains is one of mine, too! 👍✨

    You know I love a good fur baby read. 🐾✨

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    1. BarbOctober 11, 2019 at 9:07 AM

      Yes you do! I know I can always share my love of furbabies with you and Jo.

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  16. Bookish HookerOctober 9, 2019 at 8:51 PM

    Love the choice of “women with brains!”

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  17. IlaHsorasOctober 14, 2019 at 2:40 AM

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  18. Annemieke | A Dance with BooksOctober 14, 2019 at 6:25 AM

    Obviously yes to fur. Fur characters are the best.
    And yes I have struggled with some of the topics too. Some periods the topics work better for me than others.

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    1. BarbOctober 14, 2019 at 2:54 PM

      Glad other people don't always find them easy. I visit other blogs and am always so impressed with what people come up with.

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  19. LynnOctober 18, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    Men with fur - definitely.
    Lynn :D

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  20. Erica RobynOctober 19, 2019 at 3:06 PM

    LOL! I love the "fur" pick! I agree!!

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