Where on earth has the summer gone. It feels like no time at all since I posted my introductory post for Candid Cover’s Summer TBR Wipeout and there are now only a couple of weeks left until the challenge ends on 13th August.
Despite some initial reservations about actually having to plan (the horror) I’ve absolutely loved this challenge. I’m most definitely a mood reader but it’s been great to at least keep an eye on some of the due dates and also have a look to see what everyone else has been reading.
I’m not entirely convinced it has in any way reduced my TBR (I’ve added far more books than I’ve read) but I think I may keep up the planning so I’m going to combine this post with my August TBR.
Finished
Believe it or not despite some serious temptation I’ve managed to stick to my list and knocked 6 more off my TBR since my last update. OK, technically I’m currently reading Wing Jones by Katherine Webber but I will be finished it by tomorrow so I’m counting it.
All of the books I’ve finished were great but I have to say that The Marriage Pact and We Were Liars were definitely the highlights. I did love This Savage Song and Our Dark Duet, Schwab is one of my favourite authors, but I’d come across some spoilers for the series so it wasted it a little for me (although I still gave both books 4 stars). Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker was also a really good read but I felt like it lost a little of the tension in the middle making it more of a 3 star read. You can read my full review here.
Still to Read
My original list had 21 books of which there are now only 9 remaining, yay!!! Most of these are either ARCs or books I want to read in advance of book signings this month so I am still planning to read them all although I doubt I’ll get through them by the 13th.
- Yesterday by Felicia Yap (Netgalley) – Published 10th August
- The Scandal by Frederick Backman (Netgalley) – Published 10th August
- Maresi by Maria Turtshaminoff (Purchased) – Author event 19th August
- The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black (To buy) – Author event 19th August
- Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy (Purchased) – Author event 19th August
- The Boy on the Bridge by M.R. Carey (Library book) – Author event 20th August
- NOS 4R2 by Joe Hill (Library book) – Author event 20th August
- Now I Rise by Kiersten White (Purchased)
- Tall Oaks by Chris Whitaker (ReadersFirst)
August TBR
I have been pretty bad with the NetGalley request button over the last month so I have a few ARCs that are due by the end of the month and a couple that are due later but which I really want to read (it’s possible I may already have had a sneaky read at one of them) so I’m adding them to my August TBR.
I do still feel like my list is a little light on romance reads so if anyone has any recommendations let me know.
I’m off now to start reading. Wish me luck and I’ll post my Summer TBR Wipeout wrap up post around the 13th.
A Bookish Life 
Great job! I’m going to be watching for your Boy on the Bridge review. I’ve wanted to know how that one was for a while now.
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I’ve really got to get to that one soon. I keep having to bump it down the list but really want to read it.
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All the best with your reading. You have made good progress though and it seems that most of the books were great. Thanks to you, I now can’t wait to read We Were Liars. I look forward to your review of There’s Someone Inside Your House.
Have a wonderful new month 🙂
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Thanks. I can’t work out if I’ve gotten better at picking my reads or if I’ve just been lucky but pretty much every book has been great.
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Way to stick to it! I made my August TBR list in conjunction with the #ARCAugust challenge, and I love having all the books in one place to look at. As more things start to climb on my plate, I feel like the structure has been a big plus,.
These ones were listed in order of publication date so I don’t think I will be jumping around much on the list, though I do have some library books and back list items I have a sneaking suspicion will get thrown in. I too am a mood reader!
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I keep trying to plan (usually lists on bits of paper) but tend to ignore it. I think actually having to report progress is definitely helping.
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Wow you’ve made amazing progress with this!! 😀
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Thank you. It’s not been easy sticking to a plan but actually feels great to knock books off it.
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You’re welcome. Ah that’s great 😊
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I am so happy that you have enjoyed the challenge! I know what you mean about adding more books and not really wiping out the TBR. I have done the exact same thing! I am really anxious to know if that new Perkins novel is good. I hope that you enjoy it and I will be definitely watching for your review. Good luck with your next reads! 🙂
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It’s been really great and even though I’ve almost definitely added more than I’ve read I do feel like I’ve achieved something so thanks for hosting. I still need to link up to your post but have been away from a pc so haven’t had a chance.
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I think I may have linked it for you! 🙂
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Yay. Thank you so much. I couldn’t face trying to do it on my phone
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