Back From Backpacking and October TBR List

Hey everyone!

I’m sorry for not posting in a while. It’s been a crazy busy time for me, as I mentioned before. Also, I just got back from spending a little over two weeks in Germany where I was backpacking through mostly Bavaria. As I predicted, I did not read much. I have four book reviews that I will be posting this coming week, but for now, I’m moving on to my October Reading List. After the list I will post some pictures from my trip and let you guys know how that went.

October To Be Read List

  1. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas. This is the fourth book in the Throne of Glass series. The fifth book just came out this week, and I’ve been saving this fourth one so that I could read the two close together. If anyone hasn’t read this series, you should. Feel free to check out my past reviews but I’ll give you a tiny summary of why: kickass genuine female characters with flaws and depth along with amazing fantasy worldbuilding.
  2. The Demon King by Cindi Williams. This has been on my list for a long time and has shifted around. I don’t know much about it. Many people recommended it to me and I’m happily staying in the dark.
  3. Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. It’s a funny book focuses on the angel and demon worlds meeting at the prophecized end of the world. I told myself I needed to stop reading every Neil Gaimain book there was and focus on other things, but it is Halloween-time so I will read what I like!
  4. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. Classic. Sciencefiction. I love Le Guin and I couldn’t go through October without some serious sci-fi.
  5. Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman. I can’t be stopped. This is another Gaiman book that has been sitting on my shelf. I may read Nevermore instead. There will be some serious Gaiman-reading going on this month.

October’s list is smaller than other months for several reasons. First, some of these books are huge. Queen of Shadows is nearly 700 pages. Second, I tend to read Gaiman books slowly, as they are filled with fun magical things and I enjoy relishing in them a bit. Third, I’m going to be really busy at my internship as our largest annual fundraiser is coming up, so less time for reading.

Check out the lovely covers below.

Let me know what October book you suggest I read. I may need a sixth book and I’d love to read a thriller!