I’ll be joining in the #20BooksOfSummer23 challenge again this year, hosted by Cathy @ 746 Books! You can check out the announcement here if you’d like to join, as well!
What I like most about this challenge is the flexibility. You can choose to read 10, 15, or 20 books from June 1 until September 1. I’ve decided to choose 20 books, with a mix of reads from my ARCs to my backlist. I may not get to all of these, but I’m increasing my odds by including the few ARCs I know I’ll be reading, as well as books from my Popsugar Reading Challenge, and a few novellas, too. I’ve been doing better about utilizing library books via Libby, so a few of these will depend on their availability. I’m also very excited that several of these are re-reads, which I’d hoped to make a priority this year.
Let’s see what I’ve chosen (in no particular order)!
(Link to the synopsis on Goodreads through the book title.)
- Our Place on the Island by Erika Montgomery (6/13)
- The Love Theorem by Camilla Isley (6/13)
- The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy (7/18)
- The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley (8/1)
- Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings (8/15)
- The Reunion by Kit Frick (8/29)
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (reread)
- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (reread)
- Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (reread)
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
- The Lost Husband by Katherine Center
- Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
- My Billionaire Grump by Camilla Isley (free novella)
- Love or Hate by Camilla Isley (free novella)
- Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren (Libby)
- Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood (novella – Libby)
- Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood (novella – Libby)
- Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood (novella – Libby)
- Love, Lists & Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Libby)
- Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (reread – Libby)
Are you joining in this challenge? Do you see any books that are must-reads?
Let me know in the comments!
Happy Wandering!
Sounds like a great challenge and a great TBR! I do love the flexibility of this kind of challenge. I’m not going to be participating (because I don’t feel like I can successfully plan that far ahead) but I’ll be cheering you on!
Flexibility is key for me right now! Thanks for the cheers. I’ll need them. 😉
I adored both the Ruiz and Montgomery books. I listened to The Lost Husband and think it affected my enjoyment, but I still liked it. I read Are You There God a long, long time ago. I may have been a tween. Hope they are all big hits for the summer.
I *think* I read Are You There God as a kid, but I have no memory of it. I’m curious to see if reading it will help me remember. Hopefully I can get to most, if not all, of these this summer!
Come on – “I must, I must, I must increase my bust. The bigger, the better, the tighter the sweater.’ I never forgot this
Okay, yeah. I do remember that, but I didn’t know if it was from something else?? Like it’s been used so many times since then. But I’m 70% done and it’s all familiar, even though I have no memory of it. So i’m assuming I read it. I read so many other Judy Blume books, I can’t imagine I would have missed this one. 😃
Ooh, there are quite a few on here that I’m keen to read, especially Hazelwood’s books. I joined this challenge last year and did very poorly 😂 I’m low-key tempted to join again this year but I’m not doing so great with reading these days so I might pass. I hope you enjoy all these reads and have fun with the challenge though, Dedra!
Yeah… I definitely went easier on myself this year than last when I didn’t include any ARCs. At least I’m pretty sure I’ll get to those. Haha!
I’ve read 9 of these. You’re in for a good time this summer.
Yay!! That’s what I love to hear!
I haven’t read any of these, so will look forward to your reviews over the summer.
Oh ok! I’ll see what I can do. 😉
Great summer reading choices! So many of these look very fun. I especially want to check out The Love Theorem and The Roommate Pact. 😀 Happy Reading!
I’m excited for those two. I’ll definitely be reviewing both of them!
A great list and mix of books, Dedra. I have read a lot of these, but that Katherine Center book is new to me. I am assuming it is off her backlist and will watch to see what you think. Enjoy them all and Good Luck.
Yes! The Lost Husband is one of her first books. There’s an adaptation on Netflix, as well, which I’ve been holding off on watching until I read it. Hopefully I can get it done soon!
I found the audiobook on Scribd, so hopefully will get a chance to listen to it.
I am joining in with the challenge! Good luck with all of these!
Oh yay!! Good luck to you, too!