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Top Ten Tuesday: Atmospheric Books

Oct. 24, 2023

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I missed last week’s list but this week is certainly interesting. It is ten Atmospheric Books and I will say that I had to really think about this one. For those who don’t know already atmospheric books means:

A novel feels atmospheric when the setting and the narrative are deeply involved with one another; when characters and plot are physically embedded in their surroundings, and a near-tangible mood lifts from the pages and wraps itself around the reader.

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As always, Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl. Click on over to her blog and give her some love. If you want to join in the TTT fun, you can find all the information on her blog.

10 Atmospheric Books

  • Meet Me in Scotland by Patience Griffin
  • Edenbrooke
  • The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
  • A Sky Painted Gold
  • Out of the Easy
  • The Clockmaker's Daughter
  • At the Water's Edge
  • The Clockmaker's Daughter
  • The Searcher
  • Big Sky

What a List!

That is my list! I hope that y’all enjoyed reading it as much I enjoyed coming up with everything on there. Be sure to stay tuned for next week’s list!

What is on Your List?

Do you have any atmospheric books to add? Any of mine that sound interesting? Let us know in the comments below.

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  1. Lydia says

    October 24, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    Iโ€™ve heard a lot of go0d thinsg about The Guernsey Literary and potato pee society.

    Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      Give it a read, you will love it. I enjoyed both the book and the movie.

      Reply
  2. Rissi JC says

    October 24, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    Edenbrooke is really famliar to me, but I think it’s just because it was hyped so much back when it released. I think I read one of the author’s other books at some point. Also… Guernsey is such a charming read! ๐Ÿ™‚ thanks a bunch for visiting my website today.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:49 pm

      Edenbrooke was hyped a lot and that is why I read it. I ended up enjoying it. Guernsey was simply amazing and love it so much.

      Reply
  3. Deanna @ A Novel Glimpse says

    October 24, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    The Girl on the train is a great choice. I can remember how dark and dirty that book made me feel at times.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      It was one of those that was so good but I just couldn’t read again.

      Reply
  4. Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads says

    October 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    i’ve been wanting to try Ruta Sepetys books, they always sound so good!

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:46 pm

      I enjoyed Out of the Easy. It was so good.

      Reply
  5. Cindy's Book Corner says

    October 24, 2023 at 1:05 pm

    I have not read Edenbrooke yet, but it has been on my TBR for quite a while. Nice list. Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:45 pm

      It is a great read! Hope you have a great week as well.

      Reply
  6. Louise @ Foxes and Fairy Tales says

    October 24, 2023 at 1:32 pm

    I haven’t read out of the Easy, but even the cover is atmospheric!

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you! I enjoyed it.

      Reply
  7. Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog says

    October 24, 2023 at 1:37 pm

    A good looking list. I’ve seen Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell on a few lists. I want to read it!

    Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is an amazing read that you should certainly give a try. Hope you have a great week as well.

      Reply
  8. Nicole @ BookWyrm Knits says

    October 24, 2023 at 2:26 pm

    Great list! I haven’t read any of these, but even the covers for them are atmospheric. Thanks for stopping by my TTT earlier!

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 24, 2023 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and I loved your list.

      Reply
  9. Sifa Elizabeth Reads says

    October 24, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    I love A SKY PAINTED GOLD!! And I’m so glad to see it getting more love as it feels like an underappreciated gem.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 3:09 pm

      I couldn’t agree more. I loved it so much!

      Reply
  10. Cheryl Malandrinos says

    October 24, 2023 at 3:51 pm

    What a fabulous list. sO MANY PRETTY COVERS, TOO. tHANKS FOR SHARING AND FOR VISITING MY BLOG.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you for visiting and you are so welcome. I loved your list!

      Reply
  11. Lisa of Hopewell says

    October 24, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    Good list! I haven’t read the Sara Gruen you mention, but Water for Elephants had it in spades.(In fact, I wish I’d thought of that one!) also, Guernesy. EdenBrooke’s cover makes me want to read it, too.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 3:06 pm

      I felt the same way when I visited other lists. I would come across books and think “Oh that was a good one! I wish I had thoguht of it.” Edenbrooke is so good.

      Reply
  12. Deanne Patterson says

    October 24, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    Edenbrooke was a phenomenal book
    I’m loving your choices here and those covers are magnificent,will be adding quite a few toy tbr list. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      I agree, it was so good. Thank you for the compliments.

      Reply
  13. Snapdragon says

    October 24, 2023 at 9:27 pm

    I watch the TV show for Johnthan Stranges and Mr. Norrell and is atmospheric.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      I haven’t seen the television show yet but maybe I need to.

      Reply
  14. Susan (Bloggin' 'bout Books) says

    October 24, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    Great list! i’ve read 7 of these and, I agree, they’re very atmospheric. I included a sepetys book on my list today as well as kate morton, although i didn’t specify a book because hers are all atmospheric.

    Happy ttt!

    Susan
    http://www.blogginboutbooks.com

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 2:55 pm

      Your right all of her are. I enjoyed your list as well. Thank you stopping by.

      Reply
  15. Pages and tea says

    October 25, 2023 at 4:48 am

    Jonathan Strange is a perfect choice, I wish I’d thought of that for my list this week too.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 2:54 pm

      Your list was pretty amazing! I mean you had both Agatha Christie and Stephen King on there.

      Reply
  16. Lory says

    October 25, 2023 at 5:22 am

    Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is a great pick! I also loved Piranesi. Wish Susanna Clarke could write faster.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 2:51 pm

      So do I! I am always on pins and needles waiting for her next book.

      Reply
  17. CurlyGeek says

    October 25, 2023 at 8:43 am

    great list! I think historical fiction and mysteries can be very atmospheric, especially the ones by Tana French and kate Atkinson. Thanks for the recommendations.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 25, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      I agree, they can be. You are so welcome for the recommendations.

      Reply
  18. Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense says

    October 26, 2023 at 5:11 pm

    I’d describe Edenbrooke as a very gentle, atmospheric books for sure.

    Reply
    • Rita says

      October 27, 2023 at 11:21 am

      I would as well.

      Reply
  19. Bookworm says

    October 28, 2023 at 9:04 am

    Great list, I enjoyed the Girl on the Train.

    Reply
  20. Dedra @ A Book Wanderer says

    October 28, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    Ohhh, Guernsey is a perfect choice!

    Reply
  21. Leah @ Leah's Books says

    October 28, 2023 at 9:33 pm

    GREAT LIST! I LIKED GIRL ON THE TRAIN, AND NOTICED TANA FRENCH COMING UP ON A LOT OF LISTS THIS WEEK – SHE’S NAILED THE ATMOSPHERIC NOVEL CONCEPT, APPARENTLY!

    Reply
  22. Jaime says

    November 2, 2023 at 9:25 am

    oooh, pretty much anything ruta writes is atmospheric and phenomenal. I enjoyed the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society as well. great list! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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๐ˆ๐ง ๐š ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ: Standalone, no cliffhanger.

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It all starts when the power goes out, leaving me trapped in a dark elevator with a stranger.
Closed spaces don't work for me. Panic takes over.
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Her fortune wasn't supposed to be her fate.

Emelia
Drunkenly folding my way into a future with the hottest goalie in the league wasn't how I intended to spend Saturday night, but here we are.

Clearly, my besties should not be in charge of Girl's Night activities.

One cootie catcher later, and Royce Elliot is determined to make this wild prediction a reality.

I'm absolutely not interested. Until I am.

He's supposed to be my client, not the man I can't resist.

But with every touch and every kiss, this feels less like a gameโ€ฆ
and more like forever.

Royce
I know hockey, not how to win over a stubborn, fiercely independent publicist.

But the second I meet Emelia Jรณnsson, I stop caring about shutouts.
I care about her.

She says her fortune teller doesn't mean anythingโ€”that it's just a childish game.
I say fate handed me an opening, and I'm not going to miss my shot.

I didn't expect her to ignite the way she does for me.
And I never imagined Iโ€™d fall this hard, this fast.

She swears this can't happen.
She's wrong.

I'm not backing down until she admits the truth.
This was never just a game.
It was always destiny.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ'๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž 
โœ”๏ธ Rom-Com
โœ”๏ธ Band of Besties
โœ”๏ธ Hockey Romance
โœ”๏ธ Age Gap
โœ”๏ธ Instalove
โœ”๏ธ Opposites Attract

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This one was SO much fun. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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