It’s March … Wait a minute, again?
Hasn’t it been March 2020 all this time?
Jokes aside, I am looking forward to reading more books this month. I have been planning out my reading list each month this year and I’ve stuck to them. Typically, I am a mood reader, but with COVID-19 and all of its uncertainty, I decided to add some structure to my reading to keep me in check.
Last month, I read a lot of fantasy, so I decided to keep to my buddy reads but also add in some fiction, romance, historical fiction and a thriller. Super excited.
Here’s what I’m hoping to read this month:
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy)
The synopsis spoils the first book, but I am already halfway through this one (they are super fast, engaging reads), and I can’t get enough. I just want to say one thing: Nikolai. OK. That’s all.
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman (Beartown #2)
Another sequel, and I know I am going to love it. I look forward to revisiting Beartown and learning more about these beloved characters. Also, I know. It looks like a book about hockey, but it’s so much more than that! Check out my review of Beartown to see what I mean.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (The Brown Sisters #3)
More sequels?! What can I say, I love me a good series. I have really enjoyed Hibbert’s romances focusing on the Brown sisters (Dani Brown was my personal favorite out of the two). This one comes out March 9 and I was pumped to get an advanced listeners copy (ALC) from Libro.fm. I really look forward to learning more about Eve’s story.
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
I am almost done with the Throne of Glass series (happy face/sad face). This one focuses on Chaol and Nesryn’s story and I heard it has so many great, new characters in it. I am super excited to pick this one up.
Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly (Lilac Girls # 3)
… Pretend you didn’t see that series reference. First of all, Martha Hall Kelly is a delight. Second, Lilac Girls is a MUST READ. It has Connecticut ties, so of course I jumped at the chance to read it when it came out. I was fortunate to receive an advanced readers copy (ARC) of Sunflower Sisters from NetGalley and can’t wait to read it. This book comes out March 30.
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Hey, look. This isn’t part of a series! Now this one just sounds cool. I usually read tons of thrillers in the summer, but I decided to add one to my list this month! Even looking at the cover gives me heart palpitations. Can’t wait to dive in.
What are you reading this month?
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I’m wondering if I should try the Shadow and Bone books before the tv series. I do like Ben Barnes so I want to watch it.
I like him too! I am really enjoying them. Quick reads, super engaging. The writing and characters are also superb.
I’ve got several of those on my list! I really need to read S&B before I watch the show, that is paramount!
Absolutely! I am flying through the second one. Loving the characters and the story. Thanks for reading!
Your choices seem really intriguing! I’ve been in a total reading funk lately, but I love how you plan out what you’re going to work on.
Thank you, Kathryn! Sometimes I follow through, sometimes I don’t. For example, I just started Hood Feminism (nonfiction book) the other day because it looked intriguing! I hope to follow my TBR for this month. It helps that I have buddy reads that I have to commit to so I make sure I don’t slip. Thanks for reading!