September TBR list additions
Every month I share with you the books that caught my attention and that made it to my TBR list. I tried to be a bit more selective than last month when it just exploded, but...... well, books! I read a total of 9 books in September, added these 17 to my TBR, so it's a net add of 8 books to my list this month.
You can see my full TBR list, all 600+ of them on my Pinterest Terrie's TBR List board. I keep it updated with what is on my list and remove books once I've read them. They're further divided by genre folders to help me (or you) find something I'm in the mood for.
Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward
Genre: Memoir
Published 2013,
I added this book because: my goal to read more memoirs; found on #BookRiot
Synopsis: Ward loses 5 men close to her in 5 years and writes about the poverty, systemic racism, and lack of hope that lead to the deaths
How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones
Genre: Memoir
Published 2019, 192 pages
I added this book because: goal to read more memoirs; found on #BookRiot
Synopsis: written by an award winning poet, it's the memoir of a black gay man at the crossroads of sex, race, power
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
Genre: Fantasy
Published 7/20, 368 pages
I added this book because: on a #BookRiot list of black feminist books to read
Synopsis: a debut novel, a young woman raised in a puritanical society finds she has dark powers and comes from witches
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publish date 3/30/2021
I added this book because: I like historical fiction and this sounds interesting
Synopsis: an epic saga of three women in three different eras in France: duty and hope, love and courage, and the strength we find standing in honor of those who came before us
**ED: Review here
The Survivors by Jane Harper
Genre: Mystery
Publish date 9/20/2020, 384 pages
I added this book because: I love Jane Harper!
Synopsis: a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences and when a man returns to his small town home years later, a body is found on the beach which brings up many family secrets
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published 2010, 369 pages
I added this book because: found it mentioned on a FB book list
Synopsis: little white Irish orphan girl finds herself indentured on a southern plantation housed and treated like the slaves; when she is moved to the big house and forced to choose, loyalties and truths are tested
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
Genre: Suspense
Published 2020, 496 pages
I added this book because: on Bookbub list of books to binge read
Synopsis: two damaged women: one a con artist, one a socialite, meet in Lk Tahoe and when their lives intersect, there's desire, duplicity, and revenge in this twisty, suspenseful story
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Genre: General Fiction
Published June 2020, 343 pages
I added this book because: on Bookbub list of binge worthy books
Synopsis: twin sisters run away at 16 and 10 years later they both have families: one living with her black daughter in a black neighborhood, the other passing as white until......their daughter's paths cross and life choices are questioned
**ED: Read May 2021
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Genre: Thriller
Published June 2020, 288 pages
I added this book because: good premise, Bookbub list
Synopsis: two women running away from their home situations exchange plane tickets; when one of the planes goes down the remaining woman assumes the other woman's life and secrets; suspenseful!
Rising #1 After the Thaw series by Tamar Sloan
Genre: YA, Dystopian
Published ?, 300 pages
I added this book because: it sounds like an appealing series (6 books currently)
Synopsis: the world has killed itself with global warming and surviving humans have gathered in a 'super greenhouse' and the young have to save the world
The Way of Shadows #1 by Brent Weeks
Genre: Fantasy
Published 2008, 645 pages
I added this book because: I needed a book with an assassin for one of my reading challenges and this author is highly recommended
Synopsis: a young man who's grown up in the slums apprentices himself to a killer and learns to navigate the world of politics, strange magics, and death (first of trilogy)
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Genre: Nonfiction
Published 1923, 127 pages
I added this book because: I've never read it and it satisfies some reading challenges
Synopsis: classic of inspirational, motivational poetry and essays
**ED: DNF October 2020
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Genre: General Fiction
Published: 2019, but now in US, 352 pages
I added this book because: I read everything by this author
Synopsis: a poignant comedy, a bank robber takes a group of people at an open house hostage and as the tension mounts, the hostages start sharing secrets; finally the robber must decide if he would rather face the police or stay with this group of impossible people. (I'm #358 on my library hold list!)
**ED: Review here
Miracle and Other Christmas Stories by Connie Willis
Genre: Holiday
Published 1999, 336 pages
I picked this book because: saw it on a book blog and it seemed like a good holiday read
Synopsis: a collection of 8 stories that boldly reimagine Christmas stories while celebrating the power of love
**ED: Review here
Dark Pattern #4 by Andrew Mayne
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Published 2019, 316 pages
I picked this book because: it was on sale for Kindle and I enjoy this author
Synopsis: continuing the story of Theo Cray who solves murders by using his unique mathematical skills; this serial killer may get the best of him (mixed GR reviews, but I'll give it a try anyway)
Sea Wife by Amity Gaige
Genre: General Fiction / Thriller
Published April 2020, 288 pages
I added this book because: from a #BookRiot list and sounds intriguing
Synopsis: literary and thriller with a bit of mystery, it's the story of a marriage in trouble and the parents decide to take their 2 young children and sail around the world for a year. The start is great but eventually cracks appear - told from his captain's log and her memories of the trip
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Award: Women's Prize
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published March 2020, 372 pages
I added this book because: I saw it recommended on a few book blogs
Synopsis: a fictional biography of Shakespeare's marriage, wife, and the death of their son at age 11; four years later Shakespeare writes Hamlet.
**ED: Review here
The Godmother by Hannelore Cayre, translated
Award winner of prestigious French crime novels
Genre: Mystery
Published 2019 in English, 199 pages
I added this book because: recommended by Mel at #StrongSenseofPlace blog (great podcast too!)
Synopsis: a 53 year old woman who works as an interpreter of phone taps is suddenly in need of money. She learns of a major drug deal and decides to embark on a new career - infiltrate the drug market and become the Godmother. Gritty crime novel of contemporary Paris.
And there you have it - another giant stack of books I simply must find the time to read! How's your TBR looking these days?
