I used to really not like these reading wrap-ups because I hated comparing the number of books that I read to the number of books that other people read. I would get stuck in that comparison cycle when I realized, you know what? I’m not writing these anymore.

But that all changed. I stopped focusing on the numbers and the number of books I read and just … read. I started reading again for self-care and instead of mindlessly watching the same TV show (Gilmore Girls) again and again, I picked up the book I was reading.

And that’s how I got to read 6-7 books a month.

For September, I read less than what I read in August, but that’s okay! I still read quite a few books (7 total!) and pleasantly surprised at some of them. I branched out of my usual romance reading and ventured into thrillers and more literary fiction. I am excited for books I want to read in October, meaning I have no books lined up and actually excited to add books to my TBR.

October TBR:

• Love On The Brain by Ali Hazelwood

• Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory (already finished!)

• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

• Beautifully Distinct edited by Trillia Newbell (and written by a collection of authors)

• Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah

• The Deal by Elle Kennedy

• Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter

• The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

• Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (this is a reread and I may not do this)