Curious how this TBR went? Check out my Summer Wrap Up.
Summer reading has begun!
This is one of the bigger book seasons.
It’s also the longest reading season. Especially here in Central Texas where summer feels like it’s 8 months long!
I like to pick up summer reads from May until August. Last year even bled into September when some late library holds came in.
Currently I’m already deep into summer recipe gathering while we eagerly await the opening of the pool and plan for early morning walks as the temperatures and humidity climb.
This year I’m hoping an early start on summer reading will allow for me to kick off September with my fall reading. I’m sure by then I’ll be over the heat and the summer vibes.
What I’m Looking for in my Summer Reads
If you’re curious about what I mean by seasonal reading, check out this post, Is Seasonal Reading a Thing?
For me summer reading can be described as anything light, fun, breezy, propulsive, or labeled brain candy!
In the past, summer genres and categories have consisted of:
- beach read
- women’s fiction
- contemporary romance
- travel books
- shorter books
- young adult series
Summer reading is definitely the most covered season for reading. These days it seems like everyone has a summer reading guide.
Some of my past favorites to check out are:
While these influencers haven’t released their 2023 reading guides yet, their backlist guides are sure to include plenty of already published summer titles.
Sometimes backlist is an even better option because the books are readily available for purchase or to borrow through the library!
This Summer
This year I hope I remain in the mood for romance since that’s the majority of my list!
I’m leaning hard into new releases, trying out the first book in some popular and lengthy romance series, picking up a few Kindle Unlimited authors I’ve been curious about, and of course some beach reads.
I’m sprinkling in a few thriller titles too for when I need a palette cleanser.
Here’s what I came up with.
My Summer 2023 TBR:
New Releases
- The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
- Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
- Happy Place by Emily Henry
- Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
- Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman (out 5/30)
- Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan (out 6/6)
- Hello Stranger by Katherine Center (out 7/11)
Romance Series for Potential Rabbit Holes
- Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (book 1 in Psy-Changeling series – a 30+ book series)
- Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon (book 1 in Ice Planet Barbarians series – a 21+ books) (also available in KU)
- Puck Me Secretly by Odette Stone (book 1 in Vancouver Wolves Hockey Romance series – a 4 book series) (also available in KU)
Thriller Palette Cleansers
- Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman
- Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
- Birthday Girl by Niko Wolf
Kindle Unlimited
- That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn
- Flawless by Elsie Silver
- Mile High by Liz Tomforde
Beach Reads
- Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
- The Pool Boy by Nikki Sloane
- Lovewrecked by Karina Halle (also available in KU)
- Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher
What is on your summer tbr?
5 responses to “My Summer 2023 TBR”
Hi Becca! Your summer reading looks awesome. I just finished Happy Place and loved it! The Soulmate looks good- might be a great buddy read. Enjoy your blog so much.
Thank you!!! Yay, I’m glad you loved Happy Place. A buddy read of The Soulmate would be fun – I’ll add it to our selection list 😊
Sounds great!
Sounds super fun! That Puck Me Seriously cover gets me every time. I always have to do a double take 😂
Thanks! 😂 Helena Hunting’s Pucked is the same way with the text lol.