Top 5 Tuesday
Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly bookish link-up where we share our favourite reads around a different theme each week. Part recommendations, part community, and part excuse to talk about books more than usual, it’s a space for bloggers and readers to connect, discover new titles, and celebrate the stories we love.
Top 5 Tuesday was originally hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm, but is now hosted here, at Meeghan reads.
Top 5 books with curses
Not every curse is evil, and not every curse should be broken. This week, Exploring five books with curses, from protective enchantments and magical mysteries to fairy-tale punishments and an entire society built around curse-working.
Top 5 books with potions
Potions aren't always bubbling cauldrons and love spells. Sometimes they're poisons, antidotes or honey-based remedies. This week, I'm exploring five books with potions, from the dangerous experiments in Poison Study and Six Scorched Roses to the witchcraft of Circe.
Top 5 books with spells
October means spooky Top 5 Tuesday prompts! This week I’m sharing five books with spells, featuring Tandy’s spellwork, enchanted transformations, gothic rituals, language-powered magic and sinister shadows.
Top 5 anticipated reads for Q4 2026
Some books are worth waiting years for. From long-awaited fantasy sequels to emotional devastation and beloved series finales, these are five books I'm desperate to read. Apparently my reading future involves a lot of unfinished business.
Top 5 fake dating romances that actually work
Fake dating is ridiculous, contrived and requires several questionable decisions. Obviously, I love it. These five fake dating romances work because beneath all the pretending, they give us something emotionally believable.
Top 5 books that surprised me
Not every bookish surprise is a good one. These five books completely overturned my expectations, with unexpected emotional depth, unusual storytelling, genre surprises and one beloved classic I was genuinely shocked to discover I hated.
Top 5 fictional animal companions
Some fictional animals are pets. Others are dragons, wyverns, cockatrices and tentacled non-cats that could probably kill me. These are five animal companions I love for their relationships with their people. Also, they're friend-shaped.
Top 5 morally grey protagonists
I’m drawn to characters who make questionable decisions for reasons I can understand, even when I’m yelling at them through the page. These five morally grey protagonists aren’t secretly perfect heroes. They’re complicated, occasionally terrible and far too compelling for their own good.
Top 5 cute covers
Apparently I have a type... and it's books, baked goods, witches, magical creatures, and whimsical illustrated covers. These are five books that made me smile before I even read the blurb—and yes, I absolutely judged them by their covers.
Top 5 anticipated books Jul-Sep 2026
Reading books and buying books are two very different hobbies, and this publishing schedule isn't helping. Here are the July to September 2026 releases I'm counting down to, from long-awaited sequels to one very exciting chaos goblin spin-off.
Top 5 books of 2026… so far
Looking for the best books of 2026 so far? These are my five favourite reads of the year, from mythological fantasy and cosy adventures to heartfelt romance. Every one of these stories stayed with me long after I turned the final page.
Top 5 books that found me when I needed them most
Sometimes the most important books aren't our favourites — they're the ones that arrive exactly when we need them. This week's Top 5 Tuesday is a little more personal, exploring five stories that brought me comfort, hope, and reminded me why I love reading.
Top 5 book with mysterious houses
From sprawling manors to impossible buildings with secrets hidden behind every door, these are five books where the house is just as important as the characters who live inside it.
Top 5 mythical creatures
Dragons are great, but fantasy is full of fascinating creatures that deserve their moment in the spotlight. These are five mythical beings I never get tired of reading about.
Top 5 book boyfriends I could fix
Are they emotionally unavailable? Making terrible decisions? Carrying enough trauma to fill several novels? Excellent. Here are five fictional men I am absolutely (not) convinced I could fix.
Top 5 books about politics
Politics can create some of the most compelling stories, whether set in fantasy kingdoms, modern governments, or dystopian futures. These are five books that explore power, leadership, and the systems that shape our lives.
Top 5 books about religion
Religion can shape worlds, inspire characters, and drive conflict in fascinating ways. These are five books that engage with faith, belief, and spirituality in memorable ways.
Top 5 anticipated reads for Q2 2026
My reading plans rarely survive contact with reality, but these are the books I'm most excited to pick up over the next few months. Let's see how many I actually manage to read.
Top 5 books that should be modern classics
It's impossible to know which books will stand the test of time, but some already feel destined to become classics. These are five contemporary books I believe readers will still be discussing for years.
Top 5 surprising book recommendations
These books weren't on my radar, didn't sound like my usual thing, or completely exceeded my expectations. Sometimes the best reading experiences are the ones you never see coming.
Top 5 comfort books
When life gets stressful, these are the books I return to again and again. They're familiar, comforting, and guaranteed to remind me why I love reading.
Top 5 books that made me cry
Some books leave a lasting impression, while others leave me reaching for tissues. These are five stories that broke my heart, made me ugly cry, and stayed with me long after I finished reading.
Top 5 books I couldn’t put down
Every reader knows the feeling of promising "just one more chapter" and suddenly discovering it's midnight. These are five books that completely took over my life while I was reading them.
Top 5 books I would have paid to edit
As both a reader and an editor, some books leave me imagining what they could have been with a little more polish. These are five novels I would have loved the chance to edit.
