In the past I’ve listed out the books I’ve wanted to read for a season…and completely failed to read them. I get excited to make these kinds of lists, even if I don’t follow them that closely. Hey, at least I’ve read half of the titles on my long-time to-be-read list!

So these are 10 books I want to read this fall:

1. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

I saw this book on several other Top Ten Tuesday lists that I’ve got to get to it. Thankfully, my library has it on ebook, so I can read it on my trip to Seattle next month. I’ve got to collect as many books for my Nook for that trip as I can!

2. In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson

This is a book that has been on my TBR shelf for a while. I’ve heard great things about it…time to crack it open. I need to be reminded of the gospel.

3. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

If I put this on the list, that means I’ll actually get to it? Last year, I had a library copy of Oryx and Crake sitting on my cedar chest for half a year. Finally, I just had to take it back and start my library TBR pile over. I haven’t re-requested it from the library yet, but I do want to read it soon. After I read Forbidden, Ender in Exile, and a few more books… Hmm, perhaps that’s my problem!

4. The Cross of Christ by John Stott

I’ve always heard good things about John Stott and this book in particular. I think I picked it up at the used book store some time ago. Since his recent death, I’ve come across tributes to him that have made me want to pick this up even more.

5. Kids from Nowhere by George Guthridge

I don’t remember where I heard about this one, but I have it on my shelf and do want to read it. Plus, I’m in the mood for a book written about a colder place than Raleigh in August.

6. There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in The Other America by Alex Kotlowitz

This is my SIL’s, so I should definitely get to this fall, before I see her again. We’re both such bibliophiles and have some of the same interests in books, so we’re constantly sharing books back and forth.

7. The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

This book has come up recently in two book discussions: the discussion on The Canticle of Liebowitz and some other book that I can’t remember what it was. Anyway, that encouraged me to read it. It certainly seems my cup of tea.

8. Little Bee by Chris Cleave

I don’t know much about it, but I’ve heard good things.

9. Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman

I don’t know where I heard of this one (why do I never keep track of such things?), but I’m looking forward to reading it. I enjoy reading books about people from different cultures interacting with one another.

10. Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis

My desire to read C.S. Lewis has recently increased. This one is next, and I should be getting it soon. Though I didn’t put it on the list, I hope to re-read his Space Trilogy, too.

So what other books should I read this fall?