The Fun Summer 2018 TBR I Hope to Read

Hey, everyone and happy Tuesday! We are again arriving at a seasonal TBR list-making point in our blogging and book meme careers. Our That Artsy Reader Girl June 19 topic is, Books to Read By the Pool. However I’m talking fun summer 2018 TBR plans.

Ok, so I realize that this talks about books to read “by the pool,” but since a. I don’t go to the pool and b. I don’t visit or live beside an ocean/lake, I decided to take Jana’s parenthesized option and write a summer TBR list instead.  

Now we’ve discussed my propensity to not read the books I place on seasonal TBRs which usually makes these lists more along the lines of “Books I Really Want to Read… but Won’t.” Another thought that forever plagues me this time of year is the realization that I’ll not have read the books on my previous seasonal TBR. It’s this that causes me to nervously wonder how I fared in reading through said TBR, *clicks Spring 2018 TBR* (I think I read maybe, 3 or four out of nine. That’s not a proud book nerd moment.)   All this said, of course, I want to read all of these books, it’s simply a question of “when.”  

Onto more specifics about these books, today’s list is a mix of books I “have” to read because they’ve been kindly sent to me by authors or publishers. Books on my shelf I want to read (because they seem ideal summer-y reads) and books I’d like to read and plan to add to my shelf.

Here we go.

The Fun Summer 2018 TBR Books I Hope to Read

1: Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof | Joanne’s novels are always wonderfully written and told. Her style of writing is brilliant, so I’m looking forward to discovering this first book in a new series. In stores July 2018. Amazon | Goodreads

2: The Rancher’s Surprise Daughter by Jill Lynn | Because I’d reviewed one of her books last year, the author kindly sent me a copy of her July 2018 release, which is this little novel that looks adorable. Plus, its short length makes it the perfect romance to binge read – something I’m always a fan of.  In stores July 2018. Amazon | Goodreads  

3: Save the Date by Morgan Matson | I may have only ever read Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour, but reading Morgan’s latest novel is highly anticipated. Cannot wait to see what this one is all about. Plus, can we appreciate its seemingly perfect cover design? In stores now. Amazon | Goodreads

4: From Twinkle with Love by Sandhya Menon | Last year I meant to read Sandhya’s first novel, When Dimple Met Rishi, and sadly did not. This year, I’ve placed her newest on the list, but ‘Dimple’should also be included. Either way, hopefully, I’ll read one – or if I’m real ambitious, both! In stores now. Amazon | Goodreads  

5: Dead Drift by Dani Pettrey | Ahh! Can we just discuss the excitement that happened when I realized this series would be four books instead of three? My original assumption didn’t count on this novel nor did I realize a copy would show up on my doorstep recently. Excitement levels are, obviously, high. In stores July 2018. Amazon | Goodreads

6: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society | Originally, I’d intended to have a read-along going today for this novel (again in anticipation of the summer film release), but that went by the wayside as INSPYs work and other obligations took first place. I STILL want to have a read along, so if anyone wants to join, I’ll be tweeting all about it soon!! You can keep up to date on my Twitter timeline (@RissiJC) if you’d want to join. In stores now. Amazon | Goodreads  

7: Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian | Is there a book cover that is more in tune with summer reading than this one? I’d argue no! Plus this one sounds adorable. In stores now. Amazon | Goodreads

8: Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West | It’s by Kasie West. It’s her newest novel. Enough said. In stores now. Amazon | Goodreads

BONUS! I’d also really like to read Crazy Rich Asians, a book that piqued my interest because of the upcoming film adaptation (and I just saw the trailer which made me giggle for its entirety). As a carryover from my spring TBR (told ya’ I don’t get my seasonal TBRs read), I’m currently reading Falling for You by Becky Wade, which is delightful.  

It’s your turn, friends. Tell me, what’s on your summer TBR list? Do you like seasonal TBRs – and tell me your secret to accomplishing it. I’d love to know. Tell me if you’ve read any of these or if you’d like to!   If you joined today’s meme, make sure and leave your Top Ten Tuesday links below so I can visit – or simply introduce your blog. I’d be glad to visit your bookish spaces.  

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