What’s on your Spring 2023 TBR?
Spring Reading Season TBR (2023)
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For spring, these are the ten books prioritized at the top of my TBR Mountain. I finished nine books from my Winter TBR; #10 was attempted but resulted in a DNF.
For this Spring TBR, there are a mix of genres and several ARCs, and I’m hoping for some winners here. Have you read any of these or is one on your TBR?
I never plan more than ten titles for my quarterly TBR lists because I need to leave time for mood reading and review commitments. These ten books (in no particular order) are a priority on a much longer general TBR.
What is your most anticipated read this spring?
I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Spring 2023 To Be Read List.
Spring 2023 TBR
Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner (ARC)
Genre: Historical Fiction
I always look forward to a new Meissner release! I loved The Nature of Fragile Things and A Fall of Marigolds and As Bright As Heaven.
(Pub Date: 4/18//2023)
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Difficult and emotional content. My full review of Only the Beautiful here.
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renée Rosen (ARC)
Genre: Historical Fiction, Biographical
I loved Social Graces by the same author.
(Pub Date: 4/25/2023)
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. I thought it would be more about Estee Lauder and from her point of view. My review of Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl here.
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller
I’ve enjoyed a few Kate Morton in the past, so I’ll give this a try.
***UPDATE: Long library hold list, so I’m moving this to my Summer TBR.
Mermaid Beach by Sheila Roberts (ARC)
Genre: Women’s Contemporary Fiction, Romance
This is #7 is the Moonlight Harbor Series (yes, I’m a series completest!). My review of Sunset on Moonlight Beach here. My favorite is Beachside Beginnings #4 maybe because it was my first (not reviewed)
(Pub Date: 4/25/2023)
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. I love this entire series and recommend it for light summer reading. My review of Mermaid Beach and the series here.
To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
Genre: Fiction, Classic American Literature
Time for a Reread!
***UPDATE: 5 Stars. It hold up and is still relevant today. Not reviewed.
The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton (ARC)
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller
I’ve become a Cleeton fan! The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba and Our Last Days in Barcelona and The Last Train to Key West reviews.
(Pub Date: 4/11/2023)
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. Page-turning and unputdownable histfic thriller. My review of The Cuban Heiress here.
Warrior Girl Unearthed by
Genre: Fiction, YA Thriller/Suspense, Indigenous People
I loved Firekeeper’s Daughter by the same author.
(Pub Date: 5/2/2023)
***UPDATE: 3 Stars. I DNFed at 32% and then picked it up again and skimmed the rest. I enjoyed Firekeeper’s Daughter more. Not reviewed.
Ladies of the Lake by Cathy Gohlke (ARC)
Genre: Historical Fiction
Author of The Medallion and A Hundred Crickets Singing.
(Pub Date: 7/11/2023 ….. but I’ll be reading it in spring)
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. Compelling Family Drama. Review coming soon.
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
Genre: Nonfiction, Essay, Mental Health, Psychology
(buddy reading with my daughter)
***UPDATE: 5 Stars. Reflective and informational. My review of Atlas of the Heart here.
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocomb
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Classical Music
I loved Violin Conspiracy by the author!
(Pub Date: 4/18/2023)
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Interesting. A slow-burn mystery until around the 65% mark. My review of Symphony of Secrets here.
QOTD:
Do you have a Spring TBR?
What is your most anticipated read this spring?
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One title that I’m really anticipating is Kate Morton’s “Homecoming “.
I’m always willing to give her a try! I hope we both enjoy it!
I have The Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl to read in the spring too!
I hope we both love it! 🙌
Did you read Social Graces by her?
The only author I’ve heard of beyond Harper Lee (To Kill A Mocking Bird is a fabulous read) is Kate Morton. Unfortunately I’ve failed to engage with her in the past. My mum loves her but she didn’t wow me sorry
Well, Morton’s Clockmakers Daughter was a meh read but I have liked a few others…so we’ll see!
Ah, I’d definitely be interested in the new Susan Meissner book! (Which reminds me, I still need to get to her last one…) Hope you enjoy all of these!
Her last was fabulous! 🙌
I’m just now reading The Social Graces which you recommended to me. I’m loving it. So I’m sure I’ll eventually get to her newest, lol
Social Graces is a fun read! Enjoy!
Every one of those covers is eye-catching and intriguing! Hope you get to enjoy all these wonderful reads! I really liked the bookish quotes you included as well.
Thank you Kym! I hope there are some winners here!
Great list! TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is my favorite novel of all time. It’s one of the few books I re-read on a regular basis. I also really like Meissner. ONLY THE BEAUTIFUL is heartbreaking, but compelling (like a lot of her books). HOMECOMING is on my list today, too. I always get excited about a new Morton book!
Happy TTT!
Susan
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Thanks Susan! I’m eager to reread To Kill a Mockingbird…it’s been too long! I hope we both enjoy the new Morton!
I want all your books, Carol! Happy reading. ❤📚
Thanks Sandy! 🙌
To Kill a Mockingbird was interesting. Hope you like it!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-spring-2023-to-read-list/
I’m eager for a reread!
Interesting bunch. I have finally succumbed to trying a Taylor Jenkins Reid book.
I hope you enjoy it Jamie!
What a great list, Carol. I have 7 of these on my TBR, and I sure hope we both enjoy them. The one you are buddy reading with your daughter looks interesting as well, so I am going to see if my library has that one. Happy April, Carol.
My daughter and I really enjoyed Atlas of the Heart and I’ve been recommending it like crazy! I need to write a review this week!
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