I can’t believe it’s already time for me to write this post! This is now my third year of sharing what books I’m bringing to college with me, but it’s a little different this year. Freshman and sophomore year, I had YOU choose what books I brought through a series of Twitter polls.
This year, I am not doing that, only because I completely forgot that I had done this in the past, and I already chose which books I’m bringing with me. I hope you can forgive me for that, though (🙈).
Alright, let’s look at the books!
The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett: This is one of my most recent book purchases, and it is one I am really looking forward to reading. So many people have been talking about this book, which makes me really interested in it. I’ve also heard amazing things about The Mothers by this author, so if I enjoy this one, I will be adding the other to my TBR for sure!
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo: I want to finally pick this one up in the very near future, so of course I am bringing it with me to school. I actually bought it while I was at school last year, so I had it with me for a long time, but never got around to it. This year, I really plan to.
An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard: I am not a big adult fantasy reader, but this is a book I remember hearing Merphy Napier talk about a lot in the past, and the way she described it made me really interested. That was a year or two ago, though, and I still haven’t read it.
Broken Things by Lauren Oliver: This is another book that I have had on my TBR for quite a while, so I want to get to it ASAP. I also own Before I Fall, which I also want to read sometime soon. Hopefully I really enjoy this one!
Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith: This cover is gorgeous. I’ve heard great things about this book. I’ve talked about it quite a lot, so we’re just going to move on. But I am really excited to read it!
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson: I have been wanting to explore the world of YA mysteries for a while now, especially after reading the Truly Devious series this year. Many of my friends have really enjoyed this one, so I want to give it a shot! I’m not letting my expectations get too high, though, as I am a bit picky about this genre.
A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti: I’ve talked about this book a lot quite recently, as I really want to read it, and I have heard amazing things about it. I know it will be a more hard-hitting story, which are usually some of my favorite books.
The House by Christina Lauren: Did you know Christina Lauren wrote a thriller many years back before they started mainly writing romance? Truthfully, when I bought this book, it was before I even knew who Christina Lauren were, and it took me many months before I made the connection. I think it will be very interesting to see their writing in a different genre.
Oooh I didn’t know Christina Lauren had written a thriller, I’m shook! Still haven’t read The Honey-Don’t List yet, so maybe I’ll put in the maybe-TBR for after! (: Hope you love all of these!
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Yes it was such a shock for me, too! I read The Unhoneymooners by them and it was good :)
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Great post! A good girl’s guide to murder and The Vanishing Half have both been on my tbr list for a while now. I also really need to read some of Leigh Bardugo’s work
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Thanks :) I hope you can get to them all soon!!
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I’m really looking forward to reading An Unkindness of Magicians too!
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Hope you love it!
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Good luck for junior year! You’ve picked a great selection of books and I’m excited to hear your thoughts😊
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Thank you so much :) That means a lot !!
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((A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is by Holly Jackson not Holly Black!)) I read this recently and was slightly disappointed so I’d love to know what you think of it !! xx
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Ah oh my gosh, thank you for pointing that out!! Aw I’m sorry you were disappointed by it 😭 I’ve definitely seen lots of mixed reviews!
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Hope all your uni things go well. I’m a bit late so I believe you’ve moved in already. Sending all the love. And I hope all of these bring you joy hehe xoxox
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Ahh thank you! Yes I am moved in now :))
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