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 Wrap Up

Jen

I have no idea how it happened but I had my best reading month of the year so far in July, in terms of total number of books read and number of physical TBR books I read. I also finished up a few series and read a few of my favourite books so far this year!

The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West → 3.5/5

The Serpent’s Shadow (Kane Chronicles #3) by Rick Riordan → 3.5/5

The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide by Rick Riordan → 3/5

Demigods & Magicians by Rick Riordan → 4/5

Of Neptune (Syrena Legacy #3) by Anna Banks → 4/5

Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky #2) by Veronica Rossi → 3.5/5

Roar & Liv (#0.5) by Veronica Rossi → 4/5

Brooke (#2.5) by Veronica Rossi → 2/5

Into the Still Blue (#3) by Veronica Rossi → 3.75/5

Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake → 4.25/5

Hopeless (#1) by Colleen Hoover → 4.75/5

Losing Hope (#2) by Colleen Hoover → 4.5/5

Finding Cinderella (#3) by Colleen Hoover → 4.5/5

The Raven Boys (Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater → 3/5

The Dream Thieves (Raven Cycle #2) by Maggie Stiefvater → 1/5

Heir to the Sky by Amanda Sun → 3/5

The Assassin’s Blade (Throne of Glass #0.1-0.5) by Sarah J. Maas (audiobook) → 5/5

Perfect Chemistry (#1) by Simone Elkeles → 3.75/5

Rules of Attraction (#2) by Simone Elkeles → 4.5/5

Sweet Evil (#1) by Wendy Higgins → 2.5/5 

Mel
I actually had a really good reading month! Of course, there's not much else to do when you spend almost a week in a hospital bed (nothing serious, don't worry).

Found by Fleur Ferris  5/5
LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff  5/5
Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff  5/5
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas  4/5
Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner  5/5

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