The Gentle Chapter

Top Ten Tuesday – “Hot” Books

—

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl!

For this week, I decided since it has hit triple digits down here, to pick out books that have words that are hot in its title. While the prompt was technically pick one word and choose books with that word, I decided to broaden my horizons a bit lol

If I have read them, I will link my review down below, otherwise I will link their Goodreads pages.

27 responses to “Top Ten Tuesday – “Hot” Books”

  1. smellincoffee Avatar
    smellincoffee

    I was going to go the opposite way and choose books with COLD in the title, but I couldn’t find many despite having 19 years of reviews. Mustered up six before I gave up!

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      I get that. Having only done reviews for almost a year I feel as though I barely have any books so I use a ton of TBR reads for these prompts lol.

      Reply
  2. shelleyrae @ Book'd Out Avatar
    shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

    Hot has been a popular choice!
    Thanks for sharing your #TTT

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      It has!
      Thank you for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  3. Astilbe Avatar
    Astilbe

    Hot is a great term for this time of year.

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.

    Reply
  4. Cindy Davis Avatar
    Cindy Davis

    I would not mind having 100 days of sunlight, LOL! Have a great week!

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      Lol I wish the sun would chill a bit here that is for sure. Maybe 100 days of shade lol
      Have a great week yourself!

      Reply
  5. hopewellslibraryoflife Avatar
    hopewellslibraryoflife

    Very hot and firey! Good job! Thanks for visiting my blog today.

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      Thank you!
      Thank you for visiting me back!

      Reply
  6. Laurie Avatar
    Laurie

    100 Days of Sunlight is still on my TBR, totally forgot about it!

    Of course I read An Ember in the Ashes and Cinder 🙂

    My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2026/07/07/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-the-word-summer-in-the-title/

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      I remember back when Cinder was popping off at school, I am surprised I have never given it a read.
      Thank you for visiting Laurie!
      Going to your post next 🙂

      Reply
  7. TheBookDrag0n Avatar
    TheBookDrag0n

    Oh I love your take on this topic! Definitely provides more freedom than a single word. And is so appropriate what with the weather right now (at least where I am)!

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      Thanks 🙂
      If I only used Summer or Hot or Fire, I would not have made it to a full list of ten either lol. That would bother the absolute crap out of me until next week lol.
      It has definitely felt like a fiery furnace over here as well lol

      Reply
      1. TheBookDrag0n Avatar
        TheBookDrag0n

        I feel that! I had to do some digging to get to my full list of 10 haha. And I hope you’re staying cool!

      2. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
        Ashley Kittrell

        Sometimes the digging can be fun, sometimes not so much lol
        I am trying to stay cool for sure. I am always hoping for rain to cool things down a bit.

  8. Kelsey Gietl Avatar
    Kelsey Gietl

    Creative and a perfect choice for summer!

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      Thank you Kelsey!
      And thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  9. buffywnabe Avatar
    buffywnabe

    Hot is also a perfect word or theme to use for this topic. Great picks!

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      Thanks!
      And Thank you for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  10. Staircase Wit Avatar
    Staircase Wit

    Things You Save in a Fire was my first book by Center and got me hooked! It also takes place not far from where I live.

    Some others in your list that I need to put on my TBR!

    Constance

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      I have heard great things about Center’s books so I am glad to hear it got you hooked 🙂

      Well I hope you enjoy them when you get to them as well!

      Have a great week Constance!

      Reply
  11. Veros Avatar
    Veros

    There are quite a few books on your ‘hot’ list that seem appealing to me, especially Jade, Fire, Gold and Cinder! 🙂

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      I am glad they peaked your interest! Both of those look and sound quite good 🙂
      Thank you for visiting!

      Reply
  12. lydiaschoch Avatar
    lydiaschoch

    I’ve read that summers in Texas can be incredibly hot!

    Thanks for visiting my post earlier.

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      They can definitely be brutal! This past week, the feel like temperature has been almost 110. We need some more rain to cool things off once again.
      Of course, thank you!

      Reply
  13. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    With all the heat and wildfires that are going on right now, you picked some appropriate words this week. Our high in Arizona was 111 today! Ugh. Stay cool.

    Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!

    Susan
    http://www.blogginboutbooks.com

    Reply
    1. Ashley Kittrell Avatar
      Ashley Kittrell

      Ugh 111?! We were at 109 today so I feel ya. I hope you are staying as cool as possible!
      Thank you for visiting Susan!

      Reply

Leave a Reply

● About Me

Hello! I am Ashley and I simply love to read, and hope you do to!
I am currently 29 years old and living in the state of Texas, USA.

My favorite genres to read and review include romance, fantasy, mystery, and many subgenres of those as long as it is clean. I mainly get my books from my Kindle Unlimited membership, but I also found myself checking out library books on Libby as well.

As you can see, I do not solely post book reviews, I also love posting daily prompt writing, as well as stuff that is going on in my life currently. That being said, my passion is reading and reviewing books to my heart’s content, so hopefully that is something you are also interested in.

I do have a Goodreads where you can follow if you desire (no pressure!) I also have a StoryGraph, of which you can follow me here.

● Currently Reading
● CuRrently Listening To

*Paused*

● NetGalley
10 Book Reviews
Camp NetGalley 2026

Professional Reader

● Archives

● Disclosure of Affiliation

TheGentleChapter is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What this means is that I will receive a small monetary percentage whenever someone chooses to purchase anything through these affiliate links, at absolutely no extra charge to you.

Discover more from The Gentle Chapter

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading