August has come to an end, so it’s time to share my September TBR! I’m looking forward to the cooler weather and cozier days, and I think my TBR this month will reflect that because there are so many books on it. I don’t know if it will really cool down that much in New York yet, but if it does, you’ll find me reading outside a ton with hot tea again! 🖤
There’s a good number of both ARCs and physical TBR books on the list for this month. At this rate I’m doing a very poor job of getting my physical TBR under 15, but I will keep going until I do! Many of these books are also ones that I had on my TBR in the past, but never got to reading.
So without further ado, here’s what I plan to read this month!
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
These Hollow Vows follows Brie, who absolutely hates the Fae and wants nothing to do with them. That is, until her sister is sold to the king of the Unseelie Court, she’ll do whatever it takes to get her back – including making a deal with the king.
This sounds like an interesting setup for a YA fantasy so I look forward to delving into it more! I would say that Fall is the perfect time to read a fantasy book, but I feel like I’m always reading fantasy, so…
In the Shadow of the Sun by E.M. Castellan
In the Shadow of the Sun takes place in 1600’s Paris in a world with magic. Exiled Henriette wishes to use her magic to gain entry at court, but instead accepts an arranged marraige to the French king’s younger brother. But when court magicians end up being killed with forbidden magic, Henriette must reveal her gift of enchantments and defeat the dark magician.
This sounds like a really interesting blend of genres. Plus, it’s been a little while since I’ve read some historical fiction (especially pre-1800’s historical fiction).
Wordslut by Amanda Montell
Wordslut is a non-fiction work that deconstructs language and its evolution over time to demonstrate its negative impacts on women’s equality throughout history. Including pronunciation, filler words, gender-neutral terms and more, Wordslut examines linguistics and mixes it with humor.
This is the Feminist Book Club pick for September. I’ve seen this book around quite a bit and do take interest in books about language and its evolution over time. That being said, I this should be a great introduction to the topic for me.
Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone
Lakesedge follows Violeta Graceling, who expects to find monsters upon her arrival at the haunted Lakesedge Estate. She knows about Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his family as a young boy. As Leta falls for Rowan, she learns he is bound to the Lord Under, a death god that resides in the black waters of the lake. After being drawn to the Lord Under, and learning of her connection to him, Leta must confront the darkness of her past to save Rowan – and herself.
Thank you to FierceReads and NetGalley for the ARC! I’ve had my eye on this book for a while because it looks like it’s going to be so atmospheric and up my alley. I can’t wait to read this one with a nice cup of tea!
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
The Stone Sky is the final book in The Broken Earth Trilogy. Essun has inherited Alabaster Tenring’s power, and with it, hopes to find her daughter Nassun and create a world where every orogene child can grow up safe. But Nassun sees the world differently, and that her mother’s mastery of the Obelisk Gate comes too late.
I still have yet to finish this trilogy, and I think it’s finally time! I’m looking forward to see how this one concludes (and start exploring Jemisin’s other works as well).
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Killers of the Flower Moon tells the true story of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma and the discovery of oil beneath their land. Then, one by one, they were being murdered. The newly-created FBI took on the case, but internal corruption led to their failure in solving it. J. Edgar Hoover turned to Texas Ranger Tom White to take on the case.
This is another book that I meant to read a few months ago but didn’t get to. It’s also been quite some time since I’ve read a true crime book (and have been itching to read nonfiction lately in general) so this seems like the right time to return to this book.
Kink: Stories edited by R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell
Kink: Stories is a short story anthology that explores the spectrum of love, desire, and sexual interest.
This is another pick from Tuma’s Books and Things. I came across this one while browsing the site and thought it sounded like an interesting collection of short stories, which is something I’ve been finding myself reading more of this year. I’d also love to read more of Roxane Gay’s and Carmen Maria Machado’s works this year, which are also included in this collection.
War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi
War Girls follows sisters Onyii and Ify in the year 2172, where climate-related disasters have rendered much of the planet uninhabitable. Only the lucky few were able to escape to colonies in the sky. In Nigeria, Onyii and Ify’s lives have been marked by war and political unrest. And yet, they dream of a better future – and one that they’re willing to put up a fight for.
This is another book that I intended to read earlier this summer and was kindly gifted to me by @goblingirlreads on Instagram. This book has been on my radar for quite some time now, and I feel like it’s been way too long since I’ve read sci-fi.
Those are all of the books on my TBR for September! Let me know if you read any of these or plan to.
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January 2021 TBR
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you’ll be kicking off 2021 with some good reads this month.
Not to be a broken record or anything, but my TBR is packed again. I made some plans to read certain books in January because I figured they’d be good Winter reads. I then planned out some anticipated books, some of which I received ARCs for, and well…we know how that goes.
So technically I have 11 books on my TBR. I don’t expect to read all of them at all, but if I have the time to, I’d love to try!
Anyway, here’s what I’m reading this January:
November 2020 Wrapup
This November, I read nine books. And while it’s two books fewer than last month, I read way more pages this month! It was certainly a massive reading month for me.
December 2020 TBR
It’s the final month of the year! And, per usual, I have a ton I want to read this December.
On the surface, ten books does seem like a lot to read in one month. And my following sentences were originally going to prove why this TBR is feasible, but as it turns out, it might not be as feasible as I thought. 😬 It is fewer pages than what I read in November, but it is still technically a lot. I won’t try to push it if it’s not doable, but for some reason I’m thinking this will be okay!
This month features five books from my physical TBR, the FBC pick for the month, three books I wanted to read soon from the library, and one NetGalley ARC.
Without further ado, here’s what’s on the list!
i got the lakesedge arc too, and really enjoyed it! i hope you like it!! and i can’t wait for these hollow vows!
Ooh I’m glad you enjoyed it as well! I can’t wait to get to it 😊
I love Lakesedge’s cover. Gorgeous! 😍. Hope you enjoy all of these wonderful looking and sounding reads. I can’t wait to hear more about them!
Thank you! The cover definitely drew me in too. I hope you enjoy your reads this month as well!
Great TBR! I hope you will enjoy these.
Thank you! 🖤