Sometimes looking back at past lists or work is kind of like a reality check we didn’t know we needed. Other times it just sinks us deeper into a hole of realizing what a very unsuccessful reader we are. For me, especially now, it’s probably the latter reaction but nonetheless, we do love lists so why not look back at seasonal TBR books I didn’t read? Seems sort of dangerous but let’s do this thing anyway!
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Since I know I won’t have read any books on my most recent TBRs, I think I’ll look back a bit farther than all of my most recent seasonal lists. That way, there’s more of a chance that I’d have read some of the books on my lists and it won’t have to be a copy and paste situation. Plus, this way maybe more variety too! Let’s get to looking back at our old TBRs.
SEASONAL TBR BOOKS I DIDN’T READ
THE LITTLE LADY AGENCY, HESTER BROWNE
This is one of those books I pulled off my shelf. Since I adore Browne’s The Runaway Princess, I really want to read more by her, but alas, haven’t made the time to do so. Goodreads
THE CODE FOR LOVE AND HEARTBREAK, JILLIAN CANTOR
Adding this one because it’s a contemporary YA re-telling of Jane Austen’s Emma, and I am HERE FOR THIS! Goodreads
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DEAREST JOSEPHINE, CAROLINE GEORGE
This one earned some pretty good reviews. I did buy it when it released, but haven’t read it. I have this hope that it’d give me the same kind of “feels” (though obviously a different story) as Jo & Laurie did earlier this year. It follows a character who finds a novel from someone in the 1800s in which she seems to play heroine, and their intertwining stories. Goodreads
JANE IN LOVE, RACHEL GIVNEY
This one sounds fun, and as it’s a newer book on my shelf, I figured I may as well include this one! Goodreads
MOMENTS LIKE THIS, ANNA GOMEZ & KRISTOFFER POLAHA
from the summer and fall 2021 TBRs
I’ve been excited about this book for a while now. (I like Kristoffer as a frequent Hallmark Channel leading man.) I don’t know much about the book (it has good reviews), but it sounds interesting and of course, I finally just ordered it with a Bookshop.org order that I try to convince myself is for Father’s Day gifts. Goodreads
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE SUMMER, JENNY HAN
from the summer 2020, 2021 TBRs
Read books one and two, so now it’s time to complete the trilogy with the final novel. Plus, I’m curious about the upcoming Prime TV series based on the novels. Goodreads
MEG & JO, VIRGINA KANTRA
from the fall 2019, spring 2020 TBR
I mean, I think any Little Women-esque story is ideal as a cozy autumn time read. Goodreads
BACK TO YOU, JESS MASTORAKOS
Like I said, I wanted some light-hearted romances on this list for early 2021 content. Let’s see if this will help in my content planning, plus I’m a softie for military romance. Goodreads
THE TOURIST ATTRACTION, SARAH MORGENTHALER
Pretty sure I had this one on my winter TBR (not sure because I simply cannot go back and take a look see), but it’s definitely one of the contemporary romcoms that I think sounds and looks like fun! It takes place in a tiny tourist town where we meet a woman who becomes smitten with the tiny town in Alaska and the diner owner who makes her blush. Goodreads
WOULD LIKE TO MEET BY RACHEL WINTERS
Like Sarah’s rom-com, this is another I’ve seen some good reviews on. Luckily I have it on my shelf. Plus, who doesn’t love the idea of a romance that “acts out” various iconic romantic-comedy scenes just to inspire creativity? Goodreads
Over to you. How many seasonal TBR books haven’t you read? Are you one of the AWESOME readers who clears their TBRs? What’s your best tips? Do you like seasonal TBRs? Have you read any of these? Comment all the comments below. Let’s chat.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl July 26: Books From My Past Seasonal TBR Posts I STILL Haven’t Read (Submitted by Dedra @ A Book Wanderer)
Cute graphics. I can’t always count on you to WOW me.
I find that my desire to read particular books depends on a lot of timing issues. If I don’t read a book soon after I place it on my TBR it will likely get shoved to the side by something else. My TTT list
Aw, thanks. That’s nice of you to say, Anne. That’s the main aspect I try to have fun with so I hope that *mostly* shows. :) That’s fair re: TBRs. Probably something I do too.
Yes, Little Women-esque stories are definitely autumn reads in my book! :)
Right!? They just FEEL autumn-y. :) Thanks for being here, Lydia.
I’ve always thought of you as someone who probably finishes most of her seasonal TBRs. I have no idea why I had that impression of you! :) May you enjoy these books whenever you read them.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Thank you – that’s a compliment! :) Honestly, I was surprised by how many I’ve read from TBRs (like from 2017, 2018, etc.). It’s just I never seem to QUITE get through every book. Nowadays I really don’t since I’m just not reading like I once did. But I’m hoping to get back to that. Thanks, as always, for the visit!
I get distracted by new books so my old books are still there.
Your list looks good. Maybe one day they will get read ☺️
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/07/26/top-ten-tuesday-books-from-my-past-seasonal-tbr-posts-i-still-havent-read/
I know that feeling too well, Emily. The bookworm struggle bus. :D
I love Little Women esque stoires as well!
YES! They’re so enjoyable. :)
I hope you enjoy all of these whenever you get around to them.
Thanks. Me too!
The Tourist Attraction really does feel like it would be an appropriate winter read!
For sure! It had those vibes. :)
Clear my TBR. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no. My TBR will never, ever be clear! I do love Little Women, so I think I should check out the ones you mention that are Little Women-esque.
Same. So much same, Lisa. :) Thanks for visiting!
Have any of us got any chance at clearing these TBR piles?! My post is here: https://wordywitterings.com/2022/07/26/ttt-books-that-have-been-lingering-on-my-tbr-pile-for-far-too-long/
Probably not. It’s kind of a whimsical reader’s dream. :) Thanks for visiting, Claire.
Haha, I’m DEFINITELY NOT one of those readers that always clear their TBR. But that’s okay, I kind of like being a mood reader :) The Code for Love and Heartbreak and Would Like To Meet are still on my TBR too.
Glad I’m not the only one, Lindsey. ;) It’s just one of our reader curses, right? Hope we both enjoy the ones we both still have on our TBRs. They do both sound fun! Thanks for visiting.
I have read a lot of my past TBR’s (for the one year I have been blogging, LOL), mostly because they were ARC’s with deadlines…the ones that were not are the ones I still need to read. I have not read any of these.
I used to have all that ARC deadline too, Cindy. It was FUN and I so appreciated the chance to read them, but eventually I quite requesting so much. Just got a bit too much. Hope you enjoy all of the titles you still haven’t read – and good for you mostly clearing TBRs. That’s awesome.
While I don’t clear my TBR, I tend to include books I know I’m going to read (either challenges or ARCs) and then fill the list with a few random books from my physical TBR in hopes of cutting my backlog.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/books-i-still-need-to-read-from-previous-tbr/
That sounds like an EXCELLENT TBR strategy. Good for you. Seems like something I should try. :)
Jane in Love was actually a really fantastic read! I thought I was going to like The Tourist Attraction more than I did, unfortunately!
Bummer! That’s NEVER fun. Glad to know Jane in Love was a great read though – I’m curious about that for sure. :)