Today is my birthday! Yay! My friends and family usually buy me books or gift cards to buy books so I know a lot of new novels will be coming in to my life today! I was looking at my TBR shelf this week and realized that I really need to start reading some of the books that have been there for quite some time. So, my plan this summer is to really tackle my TBR! Here is a list of what I hope to read this summer. I will probably read more than this but these are ones that I will prioritize. At the end of the summer I will update you on how I did!
- Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff- I been on a Science Fiction kick lately so I really want to read this! I have heard great things about it. I also own the second book, Gemina, which I hope to read this summer as well!
- The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda– I absolutely loved The Secret Daughter when I read it years ago, so I know I will love The Golden Son. I have no idea why I haven’t picked this one up yet! I even have a signed copy!
- The Girls by Emma Cline– I have an admission to make- I do not own this one but know I will be receiving it as a birthday present! It has been on my goodreads TBR since it came out though! I have seen a lot of mixed reviews but the premise seems so interesting to me.
- The Handmaid ‘s Tale by Margaret Atwood– I have own this books for years but now that it is a TV show I want to read it even more!
- American Gods by Neil Gaiman– This is also a TV show now! How have I not read this yet! I know I am going to love it so I will be reading it asap!
- At The Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen– I loved Water for Elephant, but then I read Ape House and really was disappointed. I think that turned me off from reading more of her books but this one does look really good. I mean its set during WWII and is about the Loch Ness monster so how could I not love it!
- The Children’s Crusade by Ann Packer– This was totally a cover buy but it does sounds interesting! I enjoy books that are about family dynamics so I think I will like this one.
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery– I am Canadian and I have never read this. That is just sinful! I also have three editions… there really is so excuses as to why I haven’t pick it up yet!
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck– Steinbeck is my favourite author and I have yet to read one of his most raved about books! I think I am just intimidated by it size but I am going to tackle it this summer!
Do you have a summer TBR? What is the one book you really want to read this summer?
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Happy Birthday, I hope you have a great day.
Thanks so much!
I’m trying to read Anne of Green Gables as well, I love the tv show/movie version so need to read the book
The loved the movie too! Hopefully I will read it really soon!
I really want to read The Handmaid’s Tale. An extract came up in my English exam last year and I’ve wanted to read it ever since!
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you get lots of wonderful books for your birthday. Those are the best presents 🙂
Seriously though: read Anne of Green Gables. It’s super heart-warming and Anne is my favorite fictional character of All Time.
Thank you! Books really are the best gifts!
I think I’m going to read Anne of Green Gables first! Everyone loves it so much!
Happy birthday!
A good friend of mine finished American Gods and he loves it. I will be reading it soon too 🙂
My summer reading list includes: Everything everything (Nicola Poon), Legend (Marie Lu), The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Patrick Rothfuss). Right now I am still finishing up The Wise Men’s Fear (Patrick Rothfuss)
I also just recently started a blog where I will be writing book reviews as well 🙂
Cheers,
Sophie
Thank you!
I really want to read Legend as well! Haven’t read anything by her yet!
OHHH I HOPE YOU LOVE ANNE! Don’t feel ashamed I didn’t read Anne until last summer, but it was still so special!
So many people say there is something special about Anne. It makes me so excited to read it!
Happy Birthday!! Great TBR; I’ve read both Illuminae and American Gods and they are great reads… And I have a lot of the other titles on my TBR as well. Happy reading!
Thank you! I’ve been meaning to read American Gods for ages!
Happy birthday, Kristin!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!
I loved Illuminae, it was a very unique reading experience and I hope you end up enjoying it as well! 😀
Thank you!
I love the whole idea behind Illuminae! Can’t wait to get to it!
Happy Birthday! I still haven’t read Illuminae yet either.
Thank you! 😊
American Gods! Woot!
Happy Birthday!
Thanks!!!
Happy birthday!! Such an awesome list!! I love Gaiman!! And I love Illuminae, East of Eden and Anne of Green Gables 😀 Hope you enjoy them all!!
Thank you! I have a feeling this summer is going to filled with a lot of great books! Can’t wait! 🌞
You’re welcome!! Ah awesome 😀
Happy Birthday! I loved Illuminae and I really hope you enjoy it as well! Happy Reading! 🙂
Thank you! I’ve heard a lot of great things. I’m sure I’ll love it!
Happy birthday! Enjoy the books ☺
Thank you! 😊
Happy birthday!! Hope you had a great day 🙂 Great list, I really want to read The Girls too! It does sound interesting.
Thank you so much! I will definitely we reading The Girls soon!
Illuminae is excellent, you will love it! ☺
Awesome! Can’t wait to read it!
I adore East of Eden! I just read Steinbeck’s Journal of a Novel — which chronicles the year he spent writing East of Eden. HIGHLY recommended. 🙂 {Also, I love your blog theme, ha ha! It’s the one I am using too.} 😛
It’s the perfect theme!
I adore Steinbeck. I would love to read his journal! Thanks for suggesting it! 😊
You’re welcome! 🙂