Just like every month, I make a TBR with the best intentions. And every month, I remind myself that a TBR is more of a suggestion than an actual rule. (Because apparently, I cannot be trusted around books.)
August, however, turned out to be a pretty good reading month. I started with eight books on my original TBR, and ended up reading nine books only.
There was a little bit of everything in my August reading, from romance, suspense, sports romance, action, emotional stories, and, of course, the kind of books that make me say, “Just one more chapter” at an entirely unreasonable hour.
Original August TBR
- True Confessions by Rachel Gibson
- Direct Action by Riley Edwards
- The Witness by Nora Roberts
- The Score by Elle Kennedy
- The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
- Rules of Entanglement by Gina L. Maxwell
- Just Playing for Keeps by Lauren Blakely
- Swing by Adriana Locke
Added During August Reads
Reading Goal Check
2026 Goal: 150 Books
January: 8
February: 9
March: 12
April: 14
May: 15
June: 14
July: 14
August: 9
Total read: 95
Remaining: 55
Overall, August was a pretty satisfying reading month. I managed to stick to my original TBR, discovered a few books that I really enjoyed, and still managed to squeeze in an unexpected read. I would call that a win.
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With love and lots of stories,
The Reading Lane
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