It’s time for the Summer 2024 TBR! Happy summer reading everyone! Share one book you’re excited to read this summer.

Summer 2024 TBR

II do not make a monthly TBR, but I enjoy curating a seasonal TBR. Ten priority reads over three months is just right. This leaves room for ARCS, library holds, and mood readings.

My Spring TBR reading experience was unusual and not totally satisfying (follow the link to see the details). I completed seven out of ten reads: (a record) 3 DNFs, 3 I loved, 3 I’m still waiting on and moving to my summer TBR, and 1 just OK read. Bottom line: the reading life has it”s peaks and valleys!

I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Summer 2024 TBR.

***This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.

(In no particular order)

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Evacuees at the Wartime Bookshop by Lesley Eames

WHY: I’m always eager to read the next installment (#4) of the Wartime Book Shop series by Lesley Eames. I enjoy “women on the WWII home front” stories. Pub Date: 7/4/2024
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. I love every installment! My review here.

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

WHY: I love “books about books” and I’m eager to read another title from Monica Wood after loving One-in-a-Million Boy.
***UPDATE: 4.5 Stars. Compelling. My review here.

You Never Know by Tom Selleck

WHY: I love thoughtful memoirs (fingers crossed), I’m always looking for ways to increase my NF percentage, and my husband and I love Tom Selleck (most recently of Blue Bloods). In fact, we’re re-watching all the old Magnum P.I seasons this summer!
***UPDATE: 3 Stars. Meh. A few interesting parts but overall underwhelming. Not reviewed.

A Christmas Gift For the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride

WHY: I’ve recently discovered this series and I’m waiting for the third installment. McBride reminds me of Lesley Eames. Pub Date: 8/25/2024
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. I love the characters in this series! My review here.

The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts (ARC)

WHY: I always enjoy checking out a new Sheila Roberts story. It’s never too early to read a Christmas book, amirite?! Christmas in July is a thing (ask Carla @ Carla Loves to Read)! Pub Date: 10/1/2024.
*UPDATE: 4 Stars. Light Entertainment! Review coming soon.

The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys (ARC)

WHY: I’m a Sepetys completist and I love her YA histfic! Plus, reading about Bletchley Park is always interesting. Pub Date: 10/8/2024
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Good (because Sepetys) but not my favorite of hers. Review coming soon.

And So I Roar by Abi Dare

WHY: I LOVED The Girl With the Louding Voice and I’m eager to read the follow up. Pub Date: 8/6/2024
***UPDATE: 3 Stars. I loved The Girl With the Louding Voice more. Not reviewed.

Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

WHY: Moving this from my spring tbr because I’m still on a long library hold list.
***UPDATE: 4 Stars. Warmhearted women’s fiction. Not reviewed.

The Ukraine by Artem Chapeye

WHY: I’m moving this short story collection from my Spring TBR list because it’s one I was hoping to get at the library or on sale via kindle. It continues to pique my interest.
***UPDATE: 3 Stars. I think it’s me not the book….I’ve had difficulty lately with short stories. Not reviewed.

The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan

WHY: I can’t resist books about books and this is recommended by Julie @ A Little Book Problem
***UPFATE: 4. Stars. Enjoyable women’s fiction. I love an Irish setting! My review here.

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QOTD:

What book are you most excited to read this summer?

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