Monthly TBR Check-In: July

Like every month my reading mood has other ideas. July was no different. While I did make my way through several books from my original list, I also ended up adding a handful of unexpected reads along the way. (At this point, I think my TBR has officially accepted that it’s more of a suggestion than a schedule.)

Looking back, July turned out to be a wonderfully balanced reading month. There was historical fiction that kept me turning the pages, emotional family sagas, mysteries, and even a few books that completely stepped outside my usual comfort zone. Overall, July gave me plenty of memorable characters, emotional moments, and stories that stayed with me long after I finished them.

Original July TBR

• The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
• Mercy by Julie Garwood
• In Another Universe by Jyuu Anna (ARC)
• Still Not Over You by Nicole Snow
• Dying to Please by Linda Howard
• Stranger in the Moonlight by Jude Deveraux
• Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer
• Wrong Wedding by Noelle Adams

Added During July Reads

• Her Arrogant Husband by Kanika V. Singh
• Vanishing Point by Ellen Prentiss Campbell
• The Secret Bride by Kaira V.
• Meet Me in the Dark by Laura Ashley Gallagher
• Her Silent Husband by Kanika V. Singh
• Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden

Reading Goal Check

2026 Goal: 150 Books

January: 8
February: 9
March: 12
April: 14
May: 15

June: 14
July: 14

Total read: 86
Remaining: 64

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And here’s my visual diary of the same:

With love and lots of stories,
The Reading Lane

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