Over the last six AAs they've hosted, I've low-key participated in them all, but not always officially. I am such a mood reader and as soon as I "have" to read a certain something, I immediately want nothing to do with it. But as of my writing this, I've only read 2 books in July. That's really said for me, when I was getting up to 10+ each month earlier in the year. So I really need something to light a fire under my behind.
Now, because I only read 2 books last month, I don't want to push myself too hard. I do know there will be a bingo sheet coming out, and I really would like to get a bingo. But I also don't want to make reading a chore. Because of this, I've decided to make my official ARC August TBR tiny. Like, teensy.
Sadie by Courtney Summers is a book I've been looking foward to since before I even know it existed. I loved Summers' last book, All the Rage, and I knew I would read all the books she published once I gave that one a 5-star rating. Well, it's here, so it's time to get on it!
Shimmer and Burn & Splendor and Spark by Mary Taranta. I've already read S&B, but since I do own an arc and I do want to reread before I read its sequel, I'm counting this. I absolutely loved this book last year and I've been eagerly anticipating the next one since last summer. I am so, so stoked.
Alexia's TBR
I wasn't sure I was going to participate this time even though I've participated in the majority of these things. I wasn't sure if I'd be feeling up to it, but since I did very little reading all month, I needed something to kick my butt back in gear. Unlike in the past, where I've done a whole 10+ books in my TBR, I'm keeping it small.
1. Seafire by Natalie C. Parker. I actually just won this book in a giveaway and since it comes out in August, I am pushing it up to the top of the list. Plus, I've enjoyed Parker's work in the past.
2. I Am Still Alive by Kate Marshall. I knew nothing about this book until last month. Not enough books are set in Alaska, so I'm stoked. This is slightly out of my comfort zone, but I still cannot wait.
3. Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry. It's finally time to read this one. This looks like a book I really could have used in my teen years. I've heard good things about it, so I'm hoping I love it.
4. One Of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. I started this one ages ago, but I wasn't in the mood. Definitely looking forward to picking this one back up in August.
5. The Girl With the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke. I also started this one ages ago, but again, I was not in the mood for it. From what I remember, it started off really intriguing, so I'm hoping it's still got that intrigue for me.
2. I Am Still Alive by Kate Marshall. I knew nothing about this book until last month. Not enough books are set in Alaska, so I'm stoked. This is slightly out of my comfort zone, but I still cannot wait.
3. Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry. It's finally time to read this one. This looks like a book I really could have used in my teen years. I've heard good things about it, so I'm hoping I love it.
4. One Of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. I started this one ages ago, but I wasn't in the mood. Definitely looking forward to picking this one back up in August.
5. The Girl With the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke. I also started this one ages ago, but again, I was not in the mood for it. From what I remember, it started off really intriguing, so I'm hoping it's still got that intrigue for me.
Are you participating in ARC August? Let us know in the comments what you plan to read!
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