Welcome to a month full of blog posts from yours truly. I am going to be starting off this month already ignoring the prompts, don’t worry most days I will be following those. Today I am starting with my October TBR. It would not be my blog if I did not share my TBR for the month and then end up for the most part ignoring it. Anyway, here are the books I am hoping to get to this month.
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
I have had this book on my TBR for the last few months and I recently talked to my Uncle about all the books I need to read and he needs to read. I happened to bright this one up and he said it was one of his favorites. So of course I need to now read it ASAP. I also got him to read the Shining next and possibly Doctor Sleep after words.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
This month I know I need to read Hank Green’s book. I have taken part in the BN bookclub the last two books that they have had and I really enjoyed the conversations that have sprung up from them. So I am picking this up even though it is not something I normally would. I am curious to see if I end up liking it or not. I am also curious to see if those who are older than I am think about the youtube aspect.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
This month my I am buddy reading Scythe by Neal Shusterman with Jenna, Reg, and Amy. I would not have picked this up if it was not for Reg picking it as our book this month, but I am really intrigued to see if I end up liking it. I will say I find the description interesting and all, but I have not been in the mood for YA in such a long time. I read The Sun is Also a Star in September to see if I am in more of a mood, but I thought it was only okay. But, I have high hopes for this one because it is not a contemporary.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
I feel like it would not be a reading month without a Shirley Jackson novel. This month I am going to try to read We Have Always Lived in the Castle. I think this one is going to be a bit more twisted and eerie than Hangsaman was last month.
Salem’s Witch House: A Touchstone to Antiquity by John Goff
This past Summer I went on vacation and stopped in Salem, M.A. to get some of the history of the town and see the sites I have read about a bunch of times over the years. While there I picked up a few books, I mean it would not be a booklovers weekend without getting a few books as keepsakes right? Anyway, this is one of the books I picked up. I have heard about this house before, but I did not get a chance to visit it so I wanted to read a book dedicated just to it. I will say outright, that the name of the house is VERY misleading. Witches never lived here. Anyway, I am excited to experience the town again.
I am also planning on reading Hank Green’s book this month. I hope we both enjoy it! I loved Scythe! I think you will too. It doesn’t really feel like a YA novel.
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That’s good to hear, thanks Kristin!
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I really need to read Scythe also!
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OOH I love the cover of East of Eden — it’s very autumnal! Salem Witch House looks super interesting–can’t wait to hear what you think.
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I know, this edition of East of Eden is just beautiful. I was super lucky to find it in a discount shop.
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle is on my October TBR as well!
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Awesome, I can’t wait to hear what you think!
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Scythe has been on my TBR for like ever. I’ll wait and see what you think first before I read it. Are you planning on putting up a review post for it?
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Chances are I will have a mini review up at the end of the month or in one of my Sunday wrap ups, it all depends on when I actually finish reading it.
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I loved We Have Always Lived in the Castle! I’m planning on reading some Shirley Jackson this month too – The Haunting of Hill House.
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I LOVED The Haunting of Hill House, one of my all time favorite horror reads. I hope you end up liking it.
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I really want to read Scythe so I would love to hear your thoughts on it once you finish it 🙂
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A mini review should be up either during one of my Weeks in Review posts I do on Sunday or at the end of the month. 🙂
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I love East of Eden. Quite possibly my favorite Steinbeck. Hope you enjoy it!!
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Thanks, I hope I do too!
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I am super excited to read Hank Green’s new book! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it! Great TBR! Happy Reading!
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Thanks, I am excited and a but worried about it because I enjoy his personality so much I would be crushed if I ended up not liking it.
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Same worries with me as well.
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