August 2018 TBR

Jen

I don’t know how much time I’ll have for reading this month so I’m going to try and keep my TBR to a minimum. However I’ve been seeing a lot of TBRs for the OWLs and NEWTs readathons lately and they look like so much fun. We’re a little late to the party, but Mel and I both want to attempt the OWLs in August. So for right now, other than the OWLs, my main priority is to finish my currently reading books and continue with my ongoing series.Which should be made a little easier as a lot of those books overlap.

Currently reading

Throne of Glass (#1) by Sarah J. Maas

The re-read is finally happening and I’m loving experiencing the books again so far. The plan is to be caught up and ready for Kingdom of Ash!

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (#5) by J.K. Rowling

I started this one in July but barely made a dent in it so I really need to get back to this one!

Chain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry #3) by Simone Elkeles

I flew through the first two books in no time at all, but unfortunately with this one work got in the way. I really like what I’ve read so far and I’m determined to finish this one very soon.

Series to continue

Sweet Peril (Sweet Evil #2) by Wendy Higgins

Breaking the Rules (Pushing the Limits #1.5) by Katie McGarry

Crown of Midnight (#2) by Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire (#3) by Sarah J. Maas 

OWL's Readathon TBR Picks

Ancient Runes - A book with a symbol on the cover

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

Arithmancy - Read a book with a number on the cover or in the title      

Mr Penumbra’s 24 hour book store by Robin Sloan

Astronomy - Read a science fiction novel

Eve (#1) by Anna Carey

Care of Magical Creatures - Read a book that includes magical creatures Or features a magical creature on the cover          

Throne of Glass (#1) by Sarah J. Maas

Charms - Read a fantasy book

Crown of Midnight (#2) by Sarah J. Maas

Defence Against the Dark Arts - Book about/featuring secret societies/clubs.

Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles

Divination - Read a book featuring prophecies

Order of the Phoenix (#5) by J.K. Rowling

Herbology - Read a book with a nature related word in the title

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

History of Magic - Read a historical fiction

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

Muggle Studies - Read a muggle non-fiction book

The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight OR

Quiet Power: Growing Up as an Introvert in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Potions - Read a book about/with alchemy

The Potion Diaries (#1) by Amy Alward

Transfiguration - Read a book that deals with transfiguration/ shapeshifting or similar theme Or A book with a cat on the cover    

Heir of Fire (#3) by Sarah J. Maas

Mel
I probably won't be reading anything outside of the OWLs Readathon, so I'm just going to list my choices for the readathon. I won't be doing all of the subjects, but I am aiming for at least six. A thought just occured to me though, that some of these subjects I wouldn't do if I ever went to Hogwarts, like Herbology, Arithmancy and Ancient Runes.

Ancient Runes - A book with a symbol on the cover
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

Astronomy - Read a science fiction novel
Hover by Melissa West

Arithmancy - Read a book with a number on the cover or in the title
Whisper by Lynette Noni

Charms - Read a fantasy book
Furyborn by Claire Legrand

Herbology - Read a book with a nature related word in the title
The Smoke Thieves by Sally Green

Potions - Read a book about/with alchemy
Everless by Sara Holland

July 2018 TBR

Jen

At the time of making this TBR I’m feeling kind of in a contemporary mood. There’s quite a few that I’ve been wanting to get to for ages so I’ll see how many I can get through while this mood lasts! However I also really want to be finishing or at least making progress on the multiple series that I’m currently reading (while resisting the temptation to start new series!). Who knows, maybe I’ll end up reading books that aren’t even on this TBR since I have a tendency to do that.    

Currently reading

The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater   

The Serpent’s Shadow (Kane Chronicles #3) by Rick Riordan

Hopeless (#1) by Colleen Hoover

I started this book a year ago, put it down and never picked it back up. It’s absolutely ridiculous and since I’m kind of in a contemporary mood, I really need to just finish it already!

Series to continue

Of Neptune (Syrena Legacy #3) by Anna Banks

Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky #2) by Veronica Rossi

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (#5) by J.K. Rowling

Breaking the Rules (Pushing the Limits #1.5) by Katie McGarry

Books I want to read

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Open Road Summer by Emery Lord

Something in Between by Melissa de la Cruz

American Panda by Gloria Chao

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maureen Goo

Mel
Since I didn't get around to finishing as many books last month as I expected, I'll be carrying over last month's TBR.

Want to finish
Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

Want to continue
House of Cards by sugamins
Everless by Sara Holland

Want to start
The Smoke Thieves by Sally Green
Whisper by Lynette Noni
Furyborn by Calire Legrand
Found by Fleur Ferris

Mel's April & May 2018 Book Haul

April
I got a moderate amount of books in April, But there's definitely a few here that I'm excited to read!

Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - As I have just finished rereading the first two books in the Illuminae Files, I really want to see how this series ends!
Reflection by Elizabeth Lim - This is a twisted version of Mulan. I have other books in the collection (not really a series? *shrug*) so I wanted this one too. It's probably the one I want to read most though.
Hero at the Fall by Alwyn Hamilton - The final book in another trilogy! I'll be rereading the first one before I get to this and book 2 though.
The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross - This was one that I picked up in store and decided it sounded interesting.
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert - Another book I just picked up on a whim.
This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada - I hadn't really looked into this before I bought it, I'd just seen it a lot online and decided to give it a go.
Scythe by Neal Schusterman - I've been seeing this a lot on booktube, but the synopsis of the story is actually interesting to me, so I picked it up.

May
Not too many books this month, mostly because I didn't see many that I thought couldn't wait until later.

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian - I don't know much about this book, but I enetered a givaway on Twitter and won! But it does sound really interesting, so I can't wait to read it.
LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff - I've heard a lot about this book, and this author is an auto buy for me.
Whisper by Lynette Noni - I had only seen this a few times on Twitter, but hadn't heard much about it. I read the synopsis and thought it sounded really good.
The Smoke Thieves by Sally Green - I actually just fell in love with the pretty cover! However, the story does sound quite interesting.
Furyborn by Claire Legrand - I hadn't heard of this book before I saw it in the store, but picked it up after I read the synopsis. It sounds just like my kind of fantasy!

June 2018 TBR

Jen

As per usual, I seem to be in the middle of multiple series at once because I just can’t help myself and am always starting a new series. It’s actually feeling quite overwhelming so if possible, I would love to focus on finishing up some series and (hopefully) not starting too many more! There are also a few other random books that have been on numerous past TBRs and I’d really like to get to them sooner rather than later!

Currently reading

The Young Elites (#1) by Marie Lu

Shopaholic to the Stars (Shopaholic #7) by Sophie Kinsella

Series to continue

The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan 
Of Triton (Syrena Legacy #2) by Anna Banks 

Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky #2) by Veronica Rossi

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (#4) by J.K. Rowling

Calamity (Reckoners #3) by Brandon Sanderson

Shopaholic to the Rescue (Shopaholic #8) by Sophie Kinsella

Other books I want to read

Save the Date by Morgan Matson

I am so excited for this new release!! Morgan Matson is an auto buy author for me and she writes some AMAZING summer contemporaries (Second Chance Summer remains one of my all-time favourite books). Once I get my hands on this book the trouble will be waiting until I have a full day where I can just read to my heart’s content because I already know that I will not be able to put this book down until I’ve finished it.

The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas

The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis

Open Road Summer by Emery Lord
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver 

Mel
I'm hoping to get a few more books read this month. I really need to catch up on my reading challenge (I'm about 12 books behind, which is terrible for me!) and some of these are audiobooks, which take no effort to actually listen to (and I need to opt for an audiobook instead of music - which is a hard choice when your current fave releases a new album!)

Want to finish
LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff
Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (audiobook)
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare (audiobook)
Everless by Sara Holland

Want to continue
House of Cards by sugamins
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes

Want to start
Whisper by Lynette Noni
The Smoke Thieves by Sally Green
Furyborn by Claire Legrand