This month, a few of my favorite books are getting companion pieces and/or sequels. And then there are some sequels to books that are still on my TBR, and doesn't that just make me want to sit down and read all day to finally, finally catch up?
With university in full swing, sitting myself down for an all-day readathon will sadly not be possible for a while yet, so I can only continue to look longingly at the books that I will possibly, hopefully, get to sometime soon.
So without further ado, here's what I managed to condense this month's addition to the TBR to.
What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera
Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things.
But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them?
Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.
Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.
But what if they can’t quite nail a first date . . . or a second first date . . . or a third?
What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work . . . and Ben doesn’t try hard enough?
What if life really isn’t like a Broadway play?
But what if it is?
Expected Publication: October 9th, 2018 by HarperTeen
Becky Albertalli's Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda was probably the best book I read last year - yes, I read it that late, shame on me. So when she comes out with a new book, I'm of course going to run to read it. While Leah on the Offbeat was a book that, while enjoyable, had a few issues that made me want to throw it at a wall, I will probably always give her books a chance to impress me.
What If It's Us is a contemporary YA novel, and already has a 4.27 rating at the time of this blog post. Let's hope it lives up to the hype.
The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
Felicity Montague is through with pretending she prefers society parties to books about bone setting—or that she’s not smarter than most people she knows, or that she cares about anything more than her dream of becoming a doctor.A year after an accidentally whirlwind tour of Europe, which she spent evading highwaymen and pirates with her brother Monty, Felicity has returned to England with two goals in mind—avoid the marriage proposal of Callum Doyle, a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh; and enroll in medical school. However, her intellect and passion will never be enough in the eyes of the administrators, who see men as the sole guardians of science.
But then a small window of hope opens. Doctor Alexander Platt, an eccentric physician that Felicity idolizes, is looking for research assistants, and Felicity is sure that someone as forward thinking as her hero would be willing to take her on. However, Platt is in Germany, preparing to wed Felicity’s estranged childhood friend Johanna. Not only is Felicity reluctant to opening old wounds, she also has no money to make the trip.
Luckily, a mysterious young woman is willing to pay Felicity’s way, so long as she’s allowed to travel with Felicity disguised as her maid. In spite of her suspicions, Felicity agrees, but once the girl’s true motives are revealed, Felicity becomes part of a perilous quest that will lead her from the German countryside to the promenades of Zurich to secrets lurking beneath the Atlantic.
Expected Publication: October 2nd, 2018 by Katherine Tegen Books
Felicity was arguably my favorite character in A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. The fact that she's getting her own book is reason enough for me to go and buy it - and hopefully read it very soon. The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy is historical fiction of the YA variety.
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments—even the physical violence—she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So she’s built up protective walls and refuses to let anyone close enough to hurt her. Instead, she drowns her frustrations in music and spends her afternoons break-dancing with her brother.
But then she meets Ocean James. He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. It terrifies her—they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds—and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to let it down.
Expected Publication: October 16th, 2018 by HarperTeen
While I wasn't particularly fond of Shatter Me - the only book I've previously read by Tahereh Mafi - I didn't hate it, and this book seems interesting enough to ignore any preconceived notions I have about her books. Another contemporary YA book, but with own-voices rep. I can see myself enjoying this one a lot.
Do you have any books you are particularly looking forward to in October?
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