Fall TBR

Oct 3

Fall TBR

So, I missed the Top Ten Tuesday for the top ten books on my fall TBR and I’m really annoyed at myself. I LOVE THOSE. I love picking books I’m looking forward to! This is why I live!! So in order to rectify this grievous error, I’m posting my fall TBR. Actually, let me clarify: I’m posting the books I’m excited about and HOPE to read but probably won’t get to, with a few exceptions, this fall.

Gemina (Illumine #2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff | DUH. ILLUMINAE was one of the best books I read last year, and I’m BEYOND looking forward to GEMINA.

Heartless by Marissa Meyer | It’s always interesting when an author known for one work begins a new one, but I have great confidence in Marissa Meyer and her ability to weave a good story and snare me in her grip. I’ve never been the biggest fan of Alice in Wonderland, but that’s not going to keep me from reading HEARTLESS.

Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo | I’m reading this one right now and I love it. I love Kaz and Inej and Nina and Ketterdam and thieves and revenge and everything.

This Adventure Ends by Emma Mills | I really enjoyed Emma Mills’ debut–which I sadly neglected to review–so I’m very excited for her second book. I like the missing artwork angle, and of course the friendships and romance and all the other good stuff I’m sure is between the covers on this one. The GORGEOUS covers, I might add.

Illustrated Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin | I’m curious about what this one is going to be like, since I know it’s not a graphic novel (already have those), but OF COURSE I’m buying it. Is it going to be like the illustrated Harry Potter books? OMG IS IT?!

Honor (The Breaking Point #1) by Jay Crownover | If you’ve been around the blog or my Twitter before, the chances of you recognizing my love for Jay Crownover are high. Her books do sometimes get a bit repetitive, but I still enjoy them all the same.

Girls in the Moon by Janet McNally | Hearing SUCH good things about this one! The kids-of-rockstars angle is really doing it for me, as are the complex family relationships.

The Queen of Blood (The Queens of Renthia #1) by Sarah Beth Durst | I hope this book is good, guys. The “spirits in the trees” remind me of Mother Willow from Pocahontas, but there are some mixed reviews. Fingers are crossed!

Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh | This book–about a witch’s apprentice at the turn of the 20th century–sounds creepy and dark, and anything that involves ominous seas or bodies of water always amps up the shiver quotient for me. Don’t know why.

The Lovely Reckless by Kami Garcia | I’ve never actually read anything by Kami Garcia. Yeah, I know. This one just sounds like a really good contemp with some danger and romance, kind of like Katie McGarry’s books.

What books are you guys looking forward to this fall?

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May TBR

May 4

May TBR

What I’m Reading in May

I’m excited for these books, guys! There’s a few fantasies on here, but I’m really getting into contemporaries right now. This beautiful weather does it every time!

 Kindle

May TBR

NOWHERE BUT HERE: THUNDER ROAD #1 • Katie McGarry | One of these days, I’ll post reviews of all of Katie McGarry’s books. I’ve been a horrid slacker with her existing series. I’m going to turn over a new leaf with her new series. I love the grittiness and the drama in her books.

HOLD ME LIKE A BREATH: ONCE UPON A CRIME FAMILY #1 • Tiffany Schmidt | Nothing about this books sounds less than intriguing. A world where there is a black market for body parts sounds dangerous and, frankly, a little gross. But I’m totally interested.

THE STORYSPINNER: THE KEEPER’S CHRONICLES #1 • Becky Wallace | This fantasy has been on my radar for ages. Also, I’ve heard good things. There’s magic and performers that sound like gypsies a little bit. I just started reading this one.

  Owned/Print ARCs

May TBR

THE SCORPIO RACES • Maggie Stiefvater | Rereading this forever favorite while my bestie Alyssa reads it for the first time.

REVENGE, ICE CREAM, AND OTHER THINGS BEST SERVED COLD: BROKEN HEARTS AND REVENGE #2 • Katie Finn | The first book in this series was cute but predictable. I’m still looking forward to seeing where things go for Gemma, Hallie, and Teddy.

LOVE, FORTUNES, AND OTHER DISASTERS • Kimberley Karalius | I just started this one as well and it’s cute. I don’t think I’m loving it, but it’s got a cute premise.

VELVET • Temple West | It’s been awhile since I read a book about vampires, guys, but this one has potential. Going to be digging into this one very soon.

ROOK • Sharon Cameron | This book just sounds fantastic. Alternate world Paris? STOP.

THE PENDERWICKS IN SPRING: THE PENDERWICKS #4 • Jeanne Birdsall | I just LOVE THESE KIDS. I can’t wait to see what happens now that we get a little time jump!

Audiobooks

May TBR

AN EMBER IN THE ASHES • Sabaa Tahir | YO. A fantasy based on Ancient Rome and an audiobook narrated by Steve West and Fiona Hardingham, the most excellent duo behind THE SCORPIO RACES audiobook? I’m in.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS: PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS #1 • Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson | This is our May On the Same Page book, and I’m stoked. A MG Peter Pan retelling narrated by Jim Dale. Also, I used to read Dave Barry’s column when he was still working in newspapers, and it was HILARIOUS. This can only mean good things, friends.

What are you guys reading this month?

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April TBR

Apr 1

April TBR

What I’m Reading in April

So, apparently I’m going to have a TON of time to read this month because I’ve got Big Plans that involve reading an INSANE number of books. We shall see, friends. We shall see. My April TBR is towering.

Kindle

April TBRALL FALL DOWN • This is a holdover from March. I’m hoping to get into it soon because spies etc.

AN EMBER IN THE ASHES • I can’t decide if I want to read my ARC or listen to the audiobook when it comes out because it’s the same two narrators who did THE SCORPIO RACES (which I’ll also probably be reading this month with Alyssa). Decisions, decisions! But I’m definitely looking forward to this one.

ASA • DUH I’m DEAR-ing this.

Physical Books/ARCs

April TBR

HEIR TO SEVENWATERS • Continuing with my buddy read with Alyssa! Book 4, I am ready!

SHADOW SCALE • Now that I’ve reread SERAPHINA and am all caught up, I’m pretty stoked to read this one. Am I the only one who’s really excited that it’s so huge? Yes? Ok.

EVERY MOVE • April won’t be too far gone before I start this. I’M DYING FOR MY LOVES. I need them.

EMMY & OLIVER • A loaner from Sarah, for which I’m ENORMOUSLY grateful. I don’t want to hold her ARC hostage too much longer, so I want to get to this one soon!

THE WITCH HUNTER • A loaner from Morgan, for which I’m ENORMOUSLY grateful! Ditto Sarah’s ARC. Excited for this!

THE START OF ME AND YOU • SOO excited to read some super cute contemps with swoony boys and awesome girlfriends.

THE QUEEN OF BRIGHT AND SHINY THINGS • More contemp goodness, but a little more serious. I’m down.

Audiobooks

April TBR

THE BURNING SKY • I’m listening to this one right now as a reread before I start book 2. It’s not bad so far! I remembered more than I realized, but also forgot stuff, too of course.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS • Our April OTSP book! I’ve never listened to an audio by Tim Curry before, so I’m STOKED for this.

What are you guys reading this month?

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March TBR

Mar 1

March TBR

What I’m Reading in March

Couple of carryovers from last month, friends! But at least we know that I’ll never run out of things to read, amirite? My March TBR is packed with goodies!

Kindle

March TBR

Definitely want to get into these two books: They sound fun, fast-paced, and intriguing. ALL OVER IT.

Hardcopies

March TBR

WOO, lots of awesome books in this pile! I’ve just started THE DARKEST PART OF THE FOREST and I’m already COMPLETELY feeling it. ANNA is our March On the Same Page book (YAY!), but hopefully we’ll also get to read (reread for me) SERAPHINA so that I can dive headfirst into SHADOWSCALE without being totally lost. I’ve heard lots of good things about THE SIN EATER’S DAUGHTER and FAIREST, too, of course.  I’m hoping to get to the new Gayle as well. WHEW!

Audiobook

March TBR

I’m really loving this series, guys. In fact, I’m almost finished with this book–probably will be done with it this week. Which means I’ll have to decide if I want to start book 2 in Wheel of Time or something else. Decisions, decisions.

What are YOU reading this month?

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February TBR

Feb 6

Monthly TBR

What I’m Reading in February

WOO, lots to look forward to this month! I’m already in the process of reading a few of these, and I’m enjoying all of them. Definitely setting the bar high for February!

AUDIOBOOK

The Eye of the World Robert JordanThe Eye of the World: Wheel of Time #1 by Robert Jordan

I’ve been listening to the audio of this book since…well, for a while. I’m enjoying it! It’s definitely one of those spread out fantasies, where things take a while to boil over and then they calm down a little, boil over then calm down just a little bit less, boil over a little more, calm down a little bit less. It’s not slow, per se, just deliberate, so if you aren’t a dyed-in-the-wool fantasy reader, this might be too boring or slow for you. But things are happening at a good pace for me now. Not fast, but fast enough that I’m not losing interest. The opposite, in fact.

ON MY KINDLE

February TBR

The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall

(There’s no cover image in my file. Grr…)

I’m REALLY digging this one. Nothing brain-melting, but lots of fun, intriguing angle with the prophecy and the secret society slash families that sound like a SUPER powerful mob, international escapades, and the idea of being able to LIVE IN THE LOUVRE. Big fan!

THE REST

February TBR

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

February OTSP book!

The Winner’s Crime: The Winner’s Curse #2 by Marie Rutkoski

VERY excited for this one!

Seraphina: Seraphina #1 by Rachel Hartman

Hoping to reread this one with the girls before we dive into SHADOW SCALE together. Not sure that we’ll get to it this month, though.

Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles # 3.5 by Marissa Meyer

Levana’s story? UMM, YES.

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

This one was a gift from Angie, my Secret Santa, and I’m excited to read it! The fairy angle and the boy in the coffin in the woods with horns? Plus, I’ve been hearing good things!

Better When He’s Bold: Welcome to the Point #2 by Jay Crownover

Jay Crownover is one of my favorite authors right now. Her romances are steamy and emotional. This series is also dark, and I loved the first book, BETTER WHEN HE’S BAD.

What are you guys reading this month?

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