As a book lover, there is nothing quite like receiving a new book to add to your collection. With my birthday coming up, I have been thinking about the top ten books that I would love to receive as gifts. Whether they are new releases or timeless classics, these books have caught my eye and are at the top of my birthday wishlist.

1. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig – This novel follows the story of a woman who finds herself in a library where each book represents a different life she could have lived.

2. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens – This bestselling novel tells the story of a young girl in North Carolina who grows up alone in the marshes and becomes a suspect in a murder case.

3. “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – This horror novel takes place in 1950s Mexico and follows a socialite who investigates strange occurrences at her cousin’s mansion.

4. “Circe” by Madeline Miller – This retelling of Greek mythology follows the story of Circe, the enchantress who turns Odysseus’ men into pigs in Homer’s “The Odyssey”.

5. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett – This novel explores themes of race, identity, and family as it follows the lives of twin sisters who take different paths in life.

6. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – This classic novel set in the 1920s follows the extravagant and tragic life of Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of the American Dream.

7. “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman – This heartwarming and humorous novel follows a group of people who are brought together during a failed bank robbery.

8. “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid – This debut novel explores race, privilege, and social dynamics as it follows the intersecting lives of a young black babysitter and her wealthy white employer.

9. “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller – This retelling of the Trojan War follows the relationship between the hero Achilles and his companion Patroclus.

10. “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern – This fantasy novel tells the story of a mysterious circus that appears only at night and the magical competition between two young illusionists.

These are just a few of the books that are currently at the top of my birthday wishlist. Each of these books offers a unique and engaging story that I am excited to dive into. Whether it’s a new release or an old favorite, I am always grateful to receive the gift of a good book on my birthday.