I was a little shocked this morning to look back and realize that my last TBR list blog post was from last June—almost a year ago! It’s been a busy year, and to be honest, I’ve been struggling with a certain amount of content creator’s fatigue (not sure if that’s a thing, but we’re going with it). I’ve consistently been making TBR lists, and oh, have I found some good books, but generally speaking, I haven’t had the mental space to try to write about them.
Anyway, I’m back—and I’m eager to share the titles I’m looking forward to reading this month!
Read Your Bookshelf Challenge:
A weapon on the cover: I’ve been intrigued by Gold for Prince Charlie ever since I thrifted this book a year or two ago. Since I know hardly anything about Prince Charlie or the Stuart line, but know this is a notable event in English history, I was excited to pick this up. Definitely an adult read (due to some language and a few off-color references), but a good read so far!
The title has a conjunction: I’m so excited to have Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy back on my TBR list. Gary D. Schmidt is one of my favorite authors, and if the first chapter is any indication, this will be a great read.
5 x 5 Reading Challenge:
A classic: I’ve loved reading the Anne of Green Gables novels over the past year, and I’m sad that Rilla of Ingleside is the only one left (guess I’ll just have to re-read the series). I’ve heard great things about this one and am eagerly anticipating diving into it!
A recommended book: While one of my brothers was in the hospital recently, a friend brought Torpedoed in for him to read. It proved to be a gripping story, and I’ve been wanting to read it ever since he finished.
A Christian classic: The Screwtape Letters has been on my mental TBR list ever since I missed out on reading it in school. I’m hoping to read it a little at a time after my morning devotions this month.
A backlisted ARC: I have a few ARCs that I’m still trying to get through, and Under the Bayou Moon is one of those. It’s been long enough since I got the book that I know nothing about it, but I’m drawn to the beautiful, peaceful-looking cover.
Buzzword Reading Challenge:
A title that includes an occupation: I was thrilled to realize that the next book in The Starlore Legacy series, Merchant, fits this prompt—it also goes along with my goal of catching up on this series this year! I’m expecting this will be a quick, enjoyable read.
A title that includes a part of a house: Eric and Karlsson-on-the-Roof is a book I picked up a while back at a thrift shop. I’ve loved some of Astrid Lindgren’s books, and this was one I wanted to try. Unfortunately, my 6-year-old sister got bored with the story about halfway through, and we weren’t appreciating some of the attitudes coming through, so we DNFed it. I’d like to finish reading it before passing it on, so I know how the rest of the book plays out.
Just for fun:
I picked up The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass the other night, because I wanted something light to read just before bed. The first chapter? Delightful. I love the idea of a character with a pet pig, and the descriptions and story set-up were spot-on. I can’t wait to read more!
In my last post, I mentioned that I’ve been enjoying the Emma M. Lion series. I finished volume 7 yesterday, so I only have one more volume to read before I’m caught up. I’m eagerly anticipating reading volume 8, but I’m also sad that I’ll have to stop flying through these books soon and wait for volume 9 to be released.
What are you hoping to read in April?
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