#septemberreads

[joyfultunes]

I finished Apollo's Legacy by Roger Launius.

I really enjoyed this deep discussion into the long lasting effects on our culture that Apollo has had. In the last two chapters, I felt like he repeated himself a lot, but my speech teacher always did say that you should repeat your premise at least seven times in your speech 😆

I really liked it. 5 stars.

[scholarlysoldier]

It’s finally getting colder and the leaves are turning their brilliant Fall colours in the Valley 🍂 September was an incredibly slow month at work and at home which allowed for a couple thicker books to be read. Septembers reads included Steven Pressfield’s brilliant adaptation of the Spartans at Thermopylae; James Calvell’s novel on the Struen Family’s Nobel House, it’s leader the Dirk The Tai Pan, and the founding of Hong Kong; Brenè Brown’s book on brave leadership and leadership techniques; and Ryan Holiday’s telling of the lives and lessons of the originals in the school of Stoicism. #bookstagram #septemberreads #fallreads #readingchallenge2022 #stevenpressfield #gatesoffire #jamesclavell #taipan #brenebrown #daretolead #ryanholiday #livesofthestoics (at Village of Port Williams) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjY4mtDJWhpf17kJ1F5BHKTVCzexraPgAxx1DA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[flowercrown-flowerpower]

It’s the last day of September! Just yesterday I finished my September tbr list! I definitely wasn’t reading really late for no other reason than to finish a day early. All were really good reads! A full review of “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” is coming!! So is one for “Carrie” as it was a good read to bring in spooky season and of course there will be more Stephen King coming in October! #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #reading #bookshelf #bookreccomendations #bookreviews #tbrpile #readingisfun #bookstagram #bookstagramer #septemberreading #fallishere #cozyreads #spookyseasoniscoming #thefinalgambit #carrie #aristotleandantediscoverthesecretsoftheuniverse https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJOercPc4J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[spicy-dabbles]

Another month already?? Here's my September reads! Here's to a spooky month 👻

Ratings and reviews under the cut c:

Happy reading <3

Three of Hearts by Lillian Lark - 2.75/5. It was a decent story. Great smut. As always, the pregnancy wasn't my favorite thing but I knew it would happen so it wasnt terrible. I did like the relationship dynamic. It felt a little rushed to me.

Damned by Chuck Palahniuk - 3.5/5. It's an interesting story. I can honestly say I've never read anything like it. It made me giggle on multiple occasions and while I was hesitant at first at the thought of a 13 year old narrator, she quickly grew on me. The world is cleverly marked out and interesting to explore. I never saw the twist coming either. It's a very lighthearted, quick, easy read.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - 3/5. Awesome twists and turns. Never expected the ending. Did drag on at times.

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux - 5/5. So. Amazing. I was completely enamored from start to finish. The world was amazingly built. The creatures so dark and mysterious. The romance was immaculately progressed. And the smut?? Oh my lord the smut. The holt grail. It was perfectly spaced with just the right amount and the scenes were unmatched. This is the perfect mixture of horror, thriller, and romance. I loved it.

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux - 5/5. So. Amazing. I was completely enamored from start to finish. The world was amazingly built. The creatures so dark and mysterious. The romance was immaculately progressed. And the smut?? Oh my lord the smut. The holt grail. It was perfectly spaced with just the right amount and the scenes were unmatched. This is the perfect mixture of horror, thriller, and romance. I loved it.

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux - 5/5. So. Amazing. I was completely enamored from start to finish. The world was amazingly built. The creatures so dark and mysterious. The romance was immaculately progressed. And the smut?? Oh my lord the smut. The holt grail. It was perfectly spaced with just the right amount and the scenes were unmatched. This is the perfect mixture of horror, thriller, and romance. I loved it.

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux - 5/5. So. Amazing. I was completely enamored from start to finish. The world was amazingly built. The creatures so dark and mysterious. The romance was immaculately progressed. And the smut?? Oh my lord the smut. The holt grail. It was perfectly spaced with just the right amount and the scenes were unmatched. This is the perfect mixture of horror, thriller, and romance. I loved it.

The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton 4.75/5. Amazing sequel. Almost as good as the first but not quite. That’s the only reason it’s not 5 stars. I still loved the characters and the how the story unfolds. I always love that there’s never a dull moment. Onto the third!

Games We Play by Dana Isaly - 3/5. Seemed a bit childish at times?

Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton - 3.5/5. This isn't my favorite book from the series so far but it was still just what I needed. It wasn't as action packed as some of the others nor was it as gripping but I still thoroughly enjoyed the read.

The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton - 3/5. So it was good. It wasn't the best of the series so far but it still was still just as gripping and well written as the ones before it.

The Invitation by Roxy Sloane - 3/5. It was hot and all but he said Juicy when he plunged his fingers into her and I kinda just 😐

[jeannekwong]

September Reads

Friday 3rd

Fall weather is settling in even when it is not quite fall.

I am enjoying the reading I have been doing this past week. Instead of reading the books as fast as possible because of a deadline, I am taking a nice leisurely pace with them, reading whenever I have a spare moment.

For this Friday Reads, I will be continuing with Salt Houses by Hala Alyan, and Molly of the Mall by Heidi L. M. Jacobs. Both are fascinating in their own way.

Two books I am thinking about starting this week:

1. On Such A Full Sea by Chang-Rae Lee

2. Actress by Anne Enright.

On Such a Full Sea is a literary dystopian novel, and Actress explores the life of an Irish theatre legend in Old Hollywood and on the East End stage. This may prove to be an interesting pairing this week.

[mybookishlife2]

✨September Wrap-Up✨ Just a quick caption since I read yesterday instead of captioning and now I’m swamped at work. 😂 Monthly QOTD: how was your reading month? I really enjoyed mine. I read Crown of Midnight, The Worst Best Man, Daughter of the Pirate King and Daughter of the Siren Queen! I’m still thinking about Siren Queen! 🌻 |Tags| #septemberreads #2020reads #adultromancebook #nafantasy #fantasybookseries #yaadventure #yaread #crownofmidnight #sarahjmaas #theworstbestman #theworstbestmanromcom #miasosa #daughterofthepirateking #daughterofthesirenqueen #tricialevenseller #4starreads #5starreads https://www.instagram.com/p/CFuyXp9gPQq/?igshid=1h0kpv2q9s3mq

[syntheticaesthetic]

Read this one on a recommendation - so glad I did because it was adorable! 🖤 #amreading #septemberreads https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uX2P8gFDn/?igshid=13x66ot4v446e

[brogirlreads]

Sock Sunday ☀️🌷 Truth tea is that I hate taking picture with my feet in them, so taking this picture was really hard 🙃 But it's Sock Sunday so I had to try my best! 😊 Do you guys borrow library books?

[sown-with-fire]

Meaning, your body wants to heal. Your mind wants to heal. If you can get to a place where you let your mind and body do what they want to do, you will start to move toward health.

“Paperweight” by Meg Haston

[unsushiquelee]

Plantilla para lectura Septiembre , TW/IG/PINTEREST @unsushiquelee

[joyfultunes]

I'm about 43% of the way through Apollo's Legacy. I'm liking it so far, and learning a lot.

[lipstickstainedwhiskey]

I’m usually taking a nap between 1-4 , working over night I must do this. I am a huge Eve Chase fan and have loved all the books I’ve read so far by her. I love the gothic feel of them. Happy September! What books are you reading this month? #septemberreads #whatimreading #book #bookstagram #bookworm #bookish #booknerd #bookporn #bookphotography #booknow #booklover #readingismagic #whatimreading#bibliophile #booklove #bookworm #reader #booklove #bookporn #bookphoto #ireadya #bookish #bookblogger #booksandflowers #booklove #coverlove #lovebooks #bookobsessed #letsread (at My Home Sweet Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-NpPtLYpO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thisliterarylife]

September traditions: re-reading william gibson’s blue ant trilogy with @perfectpoureventing from the copy i bought on our first trip to @twicetoldtalesks over a decade ago📖🍂 #bookstsgram #bookish #bookworm #usedbookstorefinds #seattlebookstores #booksddict #amreading #septemberreads #candles #fallcandles #fallvibes #cottagecoreaesthetic #darkacademiaaesthetic #lightacademia #autumnaesthetic #autumnvibes #fallcandles #falldecor #targetstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-D-HFroAt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[proudheron]

#septemberreads! best book: Ash, for sure - an essential queer read, esp if you grew up on fantasy YA. i have learned a lot about gardening and ideas for next year are taking shape 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZ4ujoHLyk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jngrpyuro0k1

[little-wolf-415]

September Reads 📚 #reading #books #septemberreads #booklr #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #fivefeetapart #rachaellippincott #girlserpentthorn #melissabashardoust #threehours #rosamundlupton #scythe #thunderhead #thetoll #arcofthescythe #nealshusterman #mythos #stephenfry #thecruelprince #hollyblack #folkoftheair #thefamilyupstairs #lisajewell

[naoadays]

Q: What is your favorite book you read in September?. In September, I read 8 books total including 3 graphic novels and DNF-ed 1 book. I either loved the books I read this month or hated them – there wasn’t much in between. #WrapUp Full wrap up post on the blog now, link in bio. My month was super busy between LIFE, traveling, and back to concerts and Broadway - I'm happy I managed to sneak some reading in. #Fresh was my favorite book this month! I had started it previously but put it down, but finally picked up the audiobook and SUCH A GOOD AUDIOBOOK (and book in general) 10/10 recommend. 🐓 Two words: TENDER. CHICKEN. I really enjoyed 🌸 Six Crimson Cranes and look forward to reading Elizabeth Lim's previous books now, and 😈 The Devil Makes Three was SUPER creepy and a perfect start to the spooky season. I also finally finished the Saga graphic novel series (well, finished what is currently published) and I would like to speak to the manager and ask WHO ALLOWED THIS SERIES TO END ON SUCH A CLIFFHANGER AND THEN NOT CONTINUE ON?! I’m hollow inside. I need more. Fantastic series and I really do hope it continues one day!!! It’s such a beautiful and raw story. I love it. September Wrap Up: #bookishcoven, #FallIntoFantasy21, #WondrousWordQueens, #startswithsept21, #BombBooks921, #readgushsept21, #BookishBellesSep21, #readingintheweb, #AlltheBooksSep21, #StoriesWithStephSep21 #SeptemberWrapUp #MonthlyWrapup #MonthlyReads #SeptemberReads #BookReviewer #BookBlogger #Bookstagram #Bookish #Bibliophile #Bookworm #BoostingYA #BookishLife #BooksOfIG #Bookstagrammer #FreshBook #SixCrimsonCranes #TheDevilMakesThree https://www.instagram.com/p/CUc9pzZLsGk/?utm_medium=tumblr