
I do this tag every year! It is always interesting to look back and see how I answered the questions and to have a chance to plan for the rest of the year.
Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?

Every year there are a couple books that I start and never finish, and it is not because I wasn’t enjoying them. It all depends on my mood and if another book was distracting me! I started the audiobook of The Extraordinaries and I remember thinking it was a lot of fun. I am also a couple chapters into A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and I was really intrigued by the premise. I have no real reason for why I haven’t continued with them, but would love to have them finished by the end of the year!
Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?

I am posting this tag a little late, so I have already done most of my autumnal reading, and it was a huge success! Now I am more in the mood for wintery/Christmasy books, and Mr. Dickens and His Carol is high priority for me this year. I have been meaning to read it every December since it came out, as A Christmas Carol is one of my favourite stories. I do not usual read a ton of Christmasy novels, but I am finding myself craving them this year!
Is there a new release you’re still waiting for?

Look at these amazing covers! I read David Yoon’s debut novel, Frankly In Love, and was surprised by just how much I enjoyed it. I am so excited to read Super Fake Love Song and I hope that it gives me a lot of the same feelings that his first book did.
The early reviews for A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow have been fantastic. It sounds so adorable and like the kind of book I will be looking to read as the year comes to a close.
What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?

Of course, I am hoping to read all of the books on my November TBR, but there are a few more books that I would love get to before the end of the year.
Girl, Woman, Other is a book that is so beloved and I cannot believe I haven’t read it yet. I just found a copy of Jade City at Indigo for $8, and I was so excited- everyone has been raving about it! I have been wanting to try a book by Joyce Carol Oates, and Blonde was recommended to me. I am fascinated by Marilyn Monroe, so I am really look forward to seeing what Oates does with her story. I also know that Brad Pitt is producing a movie adaptation!
Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year?

I have read some amazing books this year and I know that I am going to have a difficult time choosing a top ten; however, I would not at all be surprised if Transcendent Kingdom surpassed them all. Yaa Gyasi’s debut novel, Homegoing, was my favourite book of the year when I read in 2017, and I have been impatiently waiting for her sophomore novel. I can’t believe I haven’t read it yet, but it is going to be the next book I pick up.
Have you already started making reading plans for 2021?
Not really! Are there any 2021 reading challenges posted yet? I would love to try to do one of those.
I am very much a mood reader, so I cannot plan that far in advance! I have been thinking about started a bullet journal in 2021, though. I thought it could be a good creative outlet for me. I have been looking at some layouts on Pinterest, and I am in awe of what some people come up with! It has definitely inspired me. I would love bullet journal recommendations because I am completely new to this world!
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A Curse So Dark and Lonely is also a book I’ve meaning to pick alongside Serpent & Dove (I know I’m super behind on the party 🙈) My aim is definitely to finish the Ember in the Ashes series and possibly start with Furyborn next!
Great selection of books though!
Serpent and Dove was really fun!
I read Ember in the Ashes years ago and loved it, but I haven’t finished the series yet! So typical of me!
I always love reading this one! I need to write mine haha!
I hope you will still read some amazing books this year!
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I hope so too! I love reading these as well.
I hope Transcendent Kingdom meets your expectations! To me, it reads like a memoir.
That intrigues me even more. I’m definitely a lover of memoirs!
I had to keep reminding myself that it wasn’t! Curious though how much is based on personal experiences.
I will have to read some interviews with Gyasi when I’m finished!
Always a fun tag! 🙂 I also want to get to Transcendent Kingdom before the end of the year and have such high hopes for it. And I hope Girl, Woman, Other will live up to the hype for you, I think it really is worth the read!
Thank you! I have a feeling I will really love Girl, Woman, Other!
Yes, I have got a list of books for 2021 already! I’ve got 14 ARCs on my Kindle for books being released between early January and June! Whew!
That’s amazing! I haven’t even looked at Netgalley’s 2021 ARCs 😂
Actually, I get most of them from Edelweiss. Only three are from NetGalley.
I always forget about Edelweiss. I love that they often have “read now” options available.
Love this tag!
I need to do it myself haha
Would love to read your answers!
I’ve seen so many good things about Yaa Gyasi – I haven’t read either of her books but I’m hoping to get to them soon! I hope Transcendent Kingdom lives up to your expectations!
Homegoing is such an incredible book. I have high hopes that it will live up to my expectations!!
Mr. Dickens and His Carols seems like a really intriguing title! Also Homegoing is such an amazing book. It’s one of those I will always recommend to any who asks for a book rec 🙂
I’m so excited about Mr. Dickens. I will definitely post a review when I do read it.
Homegoing is one of my go-to recommendations too!
Oh and also, I love this tag, definitely going to do it myself 😀
Yay! Would love to read your answers.
A curse so dark and lonely has a really nice cover design. Hope the book is as good as the cover
I hope so too! It is a great cover!
I’ve not heard of Mr. Dickens and his Carol or Blonde, but I’m intrigued by both of these! As always, reading your post has made me add to my TBR. 😜
Hahah that is what I’m here for!
Jade City is on my TBR for next year, there’s no way I can get around to it in December. I’ve planned too many other things already. Good luck with your end of the year TBR! https://readwithstefani.com/the-end-of-the-year-book-tag/
Thank you! I can’t wait to read it.