August TBR (2023)

 Hey guys, this is Abi here, 

And I'm back with (a rather late) August TBR! 

I've already finished 2/6 of the books I planned on picking up this month (one of which was this evening- which enabled me to start (and hopefully finish) this TBR). 

But nevertheless, here is my August TBR. I hope you enjoy it. 

1. The Seven Sisters, by Lucinda Riley 

My work colleague gave this to me to read, because I was interested in it. It's the first in, I think an eight book series, and it's about seven adopted sisters, that were born all across the world, and upon their pa's death are each given a clue- a clue that leads them to their heritage, their past. 

Eighty years earlier, in the Belle Epoque of Rio, 1927, Izabela Bonifacio's father has aspirations for his daughter to marry into aristocracy. Before she is married, she convinces her father to allow her to accompany him to on his trip to Europe. In the lively, vibrant café of Montparnasse, she meets ambitious young sculptor Laurent Brouilly, and knows her life will never be the same again. 

It's 622 pages long, and I'm so excited to sink my teeth into this huge novel. 

2. Happy Place, by Emily Henry 

It's September next month, which means I'll be thinking about the spooky reads and the thick fantasies to sink into. And honestly, it's about time I picked this up. 

Happy Place is about Harriet and Wyn-who are considered 100% right for eachother- going on a trip with their best friends for the last time- as the cottage is closing after this holiday year. There's only one problem- they've been broken up for the last six months, and they haven't told their friends. They decide, for this last trip, they'll just pretend- just for one week- to be a couple once more to protect their friends' feelings. Besides, what's the worst that could happen? 

Looking forward to loving another one of Emily Henry's books. 

3. Open slot

 
I'm just going to leave this for when the time comes. Originally it was going to be Good For A Girl, an autobiography by Lauren Fleshman, an american runner, but now I'm in the mood to pick up THUG for a re-read. Last month it was Theatrical. Honestly have no idea which one I'll be picking up. 

4. The Miniaturist (The Miniaturist #1), by Jessie Burton 

I've had The House of Fortune (sequel) for several months now and because it's been several years since I read the first, I feel I'm due a re-read. 

I'm going to list the blurb in bullet points now: 

1. Nella is sort to a wealthy but distant merchant. 

2. He gifts her a miniaturist house, exactly the same as the house they live in. 

3. As Nella uncovers hidden secrets within the house she realises the depth of the danger they are all in. 

4. The Miniaturist seems to hold their fate in her hands- but will she save or destroy them?

It seems this is the month for historical fiction books! Not gonna lie, I'm genuinely looking forward to it. 

Okay! Those are all the books I plan to read in the month of August! If you have any thoughts on any of the books listed, then don't hesitate to comment! 

I hope you have a wonderful evening and I'll see you all soon! 

Byeeee! 

-Abi xxxxxx