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Can’t Wait Wednesday: August 12th, 2026
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Can’t Wait Wednesday: August 12th, 2026

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a meme where you get to flail about whatever upcoming book you’re excited to read. Though it is generally a new release, it certainly can be any book that’s on your TBR! This meme is currently hosted by Wishful Endings and it’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.

Hello, reader!

We’ve arrived at the middle of the week and I want to talk about one of my most anticipated books of 2026. That’s why I’ve decided to do another installment of Can’t Wait Wednesday! As we work our way through August, I can’t help but wish it would move along. Why? Because September is not only my birth month but there are so many great books releasing that I want to read! So this seems like a good time to talk about at least one of them.

Let’s jump in!

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Again, this book is releasing in the Best Month Ever™️and I’m so hyped for it! Here’s some hints as to what it might be:

  • This is the newest release from one of my favorite authors
  • It’s kind of a departure from this author’s usual genre
  • The cover is stunning 🤩

The book I’ve chosen for Can’t Wait Wednesday is…

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August 2026 TBR
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August 2026 TBR

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Hello, reader!

We are in the dog days of summer or at least it feels that way here in New England! It has been hot and muggy and sunny. I’m a summer girl, so I’ve been loving it 😁 I think it’s good reading weather, as well, since it encourages you to stay inside with the A/C and curl up with a book, haha. But to the point of this post! It’s a new month and, with that, comes a new monthly TBR! I have no solid reading plans for August, so this is gonna be a bit of a random mix.

Now let me share my August TBR!

The Book Club Reads

  • Always Fully Booked (AFB) Book Club
    • The Will of the Many by James Islington
    • That’s right, y’all. I’m finally going to be starting this series! This book has been all over the place the past couple of years and I was getting a severe case of FOMO because I hadn’t read it yet. Thank goodness for book clubs because it gave me just the nudge I needed to bump this up the TBR. So far, I’m having a great time with this!
  • Literally Dead Book Club
    • We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry
    • I know absolutely nothing about this book, lol. I didn’t know it existed until it was picked for this book club! I’m honestly waffling about whether or not I’m going to participating in this read. I have a couple of big books I want to get through in August and this one might ended up getting skipped because of that. We’ll see.
  • Weirdo Book Club
    • A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
    • We have another instance of a book club pushing me to read a book that is already on my TBR! In this case, this poor book has become a shelf veteran because I have owned it for ages and haven’t picked it up once. I was, obviously, intrigued by the premise of the novel enough to pick it up, so I’m looking forward to finally giving it a chance.
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WWW Wednesday: August 5th, 2026
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WWW Wednesday: August 5th, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

  1. What are you currently reading?
  2. What did you recently finish reading?
  3. What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

  • The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham: Y’all, I’m stalling out on this one 😣 I don’t know if it’s just because I’m reading the e-book and that is my least favorite format or if this one is going to end up not being for me. I’ve but the audiobook on hold at my library to see if maybe it’s just a format thing. It’s bothersome because I’ll find myself really loving a section and then my enthusiasm swiftly peters out. I’m hoping the audiobook will help me sink into it.
  • The Will of the Many by James Islington: I’ve only read the first chapter so far and I’m already hooked! There are so many juicy secrets I can sense lingering right under the surface. I’m excited to dig into the story and see if I can figure them out. I’m enjoying the writing style, the setting, and the main character. He seems very intriguing. I’m certainly excited to read more!
  • The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas: This is my current audiobook read. I was looking at my 26 books in 26 list that I have been woefully neglecting because I couldn’t decide what my next audio read was going to be. This was the first one that was available in Libby and, so far, it is a hit! The world being built is so lush and vivid that I just want to luxuriate in the story. I’m loving the characters, too. I feel bad for neglecting this book for so long but I’m happy I’m finally giving it a chance.
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WWW Wednesday: July 29th, 2026
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WWW Wednesday: July 29th, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

  1. What are you currently reading?
  2. What did you recently finish reading?
  3. What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

  • The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman: Y’all, I think this is going to end up my favorite one of the series so far! I’m only a few chapters in and I’m obsessed! I love the jungle setting, I love the set up for the level, and I love that we’re getting to see more of some side characters I’ve been wanting to see. I was up way too late the other day because I didn’t want to stop reading! Always a good sign.
  • Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay: This book is weird, y’all. And I’m still on the fence on whether or not it’s a “good” weird or a “bad” weird 😅 I will say that the audiobook is excellent, so far! I’m loving the production of it. It adds another element to the whole story that I’m thoroughly enjoying. Am I enjoying the plot or any of the characters? …Jury is still out on that one.
  • The Lion’s Tusk by Robert Jackson Bennett: This is an Amazon Original short story that just came out in their most recent collection, Magic & Mystery. It’s set in the world of his Shadow of the Leviathan series, so you know I had to read it! More time with Ana & Din? Even if it’s only 38 pages? Yes, please!
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I HAD To Have… But Have Not Read
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I HAD To Have… But Have Not Read

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Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish back in June 2010. It is currently hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and, as is stated on the blog, it was “born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.”

Hello, reader!

It’s time for another Top Ten Tuesday! This week’s topic is kind of calling me out, if I’m honest 😅 I’ll be talking about books I decided I had to have on my shelves… but I haven’t bothered to actually read. Which is one of my biggest reader vices! I will snap a book up, telling myself I’ll read it immediately because I’ve been so eager to pick it up, and then it will languish on my bookshelf for months. Years, even. So… like… most of my TBR could qualify for this topic 😂 I’ll whittle it down to some of my more recent purchases so I’m not browsing my shelves for hours making this list.

That being said, let’s dive in!

Books I Am NEGLECTING

Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison
Caliban’s War by James S.A. Corey
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab

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Project Library Love: July Visit
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Project Library Love: July Visit

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Hello, reader!

I can’t believe July is almost over, y’all 😭 It feels like this month just flew by! Before we say goodbye to July, I need to share my monthly Library Love post! I made a couple of visits to the library this month, though the stack of books I picked up is quite small. I have to admit, there wasn’t a lot catching my eye during July’s library runs, but it’s still one of my favorite places to be.

That being said, let’s jump in!

Last Month’s Stack

In June, I checked out four physical books and six audiobooks.

My physical picks were:

  • The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
  • Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
  • The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
  • Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge

My audiobook picks were:

  • Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
  • The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez
  • The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
  • Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
  • This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

I really knocked it out of the park when it comes to my library books last month! I read all but one! And the one I didn’t technically read because it was a DNF (sorry, Swept Away). I got 80% through, though, so I feel like we can count it, haha. But, more importantly, I thoroughly enjoyed the majority of my library picks from June! That’s always a lovely feeling 💕

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WWW Wednesday: July 22nd, 2026
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WWW Wednesday: July 22nd, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

  1. What are you currently reading?
  2. What did you recently finish reading?
  3. What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

  • Leech by Hiron Ennes: I’ve gotten to about 80% into this audiobook and it has become a wild ride! I’m so intrigued by the mess that is happening in this creepy chateau. The reveals and drama is a lot but I’m loving every moment of it! It has currently gone down a road I wasn’t expecting and I’m eager to see where this new thread takes me.
  • In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto: This was my July Book of the Month Club pick! Since it’s set during the summer time, I figured now would be the perfect time to read it. I just started it today and, already, I think I’m going to like our female lead, Quincy. She seems like she’s fun with a good head on her shoulders. Now I just have to meet the love interest and see how I feel about him, haha.
  • The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman: My read-through of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series continues 😁 I feel like this book is going to give me a lot of lore about the Crawl and a lot more of my faves, Carl and Princess Donut. I have a feeling I’m going to like the set up of this level, too. I’ve only just started and I’m already having a great time!
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WWW Wednesday: July 15th, 2026
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WWW Wednesday: July 15th, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

  1. What are you currently reading?
  2. What did you recently finish reading?
  3. What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

  • Leech by Hiron Ennes: This is my current audiobook and, so far, I’m having a great time! I didn’t realize this is following a hive mind as the main character. I’m always fascinated by books with hive minds and how they execute the concept. This one has me absolutely captivated! I’m loving the world, the plot, and the random bits of humor that are sprinkled into this otherwise dark story. Also, the narrator is doing a fantastic job!
  • A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett: I have an e-ARC of the latest Ana and Din mystery which will be out in August. I’m terrible at reading my ARCs before the actual books come out, but for this series I like to make sure my review is out in a timely manner! I adore this fantasy/mystery series and, from what I’ve read already, I think this book won’t break my streak of loving it.
  • Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge: I just started this non-fiction today since we’re already halfway through the month of July and I haven’t read a non-fiction yet! I picked this up at the library because I’ve been wanting to read this book since I learned of its existence. I get the feeling I might have to buy my own copy because I’ve already come across a few passages that I want to highlight! This is going to be a good, if probably infuriating, read.
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July 2026 TBR
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July 2026 TBR

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Hello, reader!

Summer has more than arrived and with it a new month. That means that it’s time for another monthly TBR! For July, I have no firm ideas about what I want to read, but my heart has been feeling romances lately. It’s been awhile since I’ve been feeling romance, so I think I’m going to lean into it, ya know?

That being said, let me share my July TBR!

The Book Club Reads

  • AFB Book Club
    • Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
    • I know next to nothing about this romance, but I did enjoy The Flatshare, which is by the same author. It also looks perfectly summery from the cover and I do love a book set on or near water. So I’m excited to give this one a try, even though I have no idea what I’m getting into, haha.
  • Literally Dead Book Club
    • Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay
    • I hadn’t known this book was coming out until it became a book club pick. I’ve never read anything by Paul Tremblay, but I’ve always wanted to. I suppose this will be a good way to test whether or not I want to read his backlist. And, from reading the synopsis, this sounds like this could be a wild ride.
  • Weirdo Book Club
    • Leech by Hiron Ennes
    • This horror novel I’ve heard of and I’m a little intrigued to see how I get on with it. I feel like I’m either going to love this book or truly dislike and there won’t be a middle ground. I have no real reason to think this beyond some of the descriptions I’ve heard from people who have read this, but that’s what my brain is thinking 😅
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WWW Wednesday: July 1st, 2026
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WWW Wednesday: July 1st, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

  1. What are you currently reading?
  2. What did you recently finish reading?
  3. What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

  • The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham: I’ve picked this e-book back off after taking a little break to read a book for a blog tour. I’m still on the fence on how I feel about this one, y’all. Now that our characters are in the dreamworld, I’m getting a bit more interested. The pacing feels so choppy, though, and I’m wondering if it’s because we’re jumping back and forth between timelines so much. I want to get to at least 50% and see how I feel… I’m really hoping I start liking it more.
  • The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston: I’ve been in the mood for romance, so I decided to pick this one up since it’s a library read and I’ll have to give it back sooner rather than later! Already I’m loving the setting of this one. A beautiful (possibly haunted?) house with a fantastical (possibly magic?) garden? Yes, please! Also, I’m 100% sure this book is going to make me cry with the way it opens… I’m looking forward to it 😅😂
  • This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page: SPEAKING OF CRYING 😭 I just started this audiobook today and it’s already trying to break my heart. I mean… reading the synopsis I suppose I should have expected it but the novel really comes out swinging! I’m enjoying it, so far, and I’m readying myself for the pain, haha.
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