The 2026 Reading Log
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items January
Kicking off the new year with a blank slate and a fresh stack of books. January is all about diving headfirst into brand-new releases, clearing out the top of my TBR pile, and setting the tone for a year of great storytelling.
February
The ultimate "stay inside where it’s warm" reading list. February is dedicated to thick, atmospheric pages, comforting genres, and the kind of books that make you want to wrap yourself in a blanket with a hot cup of coffee and ignore the winter weath...
March
March reading is all about fast-paced books that keep me awake way past my bedtime. As we wait for the seasons to shift, these are the gripping plots and immersive worlds that successfully got me through the final stretch of winter.
April
Spring has officially arrived, and it's time to refresh the bookshelf. April’s list is a mix of bright, uplifting contemporary fiction, lighthearted escapes, and a few highly anticipated titles that completely lived up to the hype.
I couldn't put these down.
May
May is for those cozy, rainy spring afternoons where the only valid plan is to read for hours. This month features a diverse mix of genres—from slow-burn fiction to stories that left me completely emotional by the final page.
RITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the...
In the heart-pounding sequel to Silver Elite, lines will be crossed, loyalties will be tested, and the fight for the Continent is only just beginning as Wren Darlington finds herself caught in the middle of two wars: one for the fate of her home and ...
I read this in tandem with book 8.5 Beyond the Veil. I googled the chapter list and followed it from there. It gives the story an additional persecptive of their loved ones watching from beyond.
The stars called us. The Veil closed at our backs. And now death holds us in its clutches.
OH MY GOODNESS. It's like Outlander but without the time travel and with wolves. HA!
From BookTok sensation Lauren Palphreyman comes the first in the Wolf King series, an adult fantasy romance for fans of romantasy, werewolves, forbidden romance, and enemies to lovers. When a princess is kidnapped by an alpha, war rages between the h...
June
Stepping into the warmer weather with some incredible stories. June is the bridge into summer, filled with easy-to-read, captivating books that are perfect for afternoon reading sessions on the porch or by an open window.
This final edition of the Zodiac Academy Series was WILD. Short chapters, different POVs. My heartrate was up there! An intense ending that'll have you holding your breath!
July
The sun is out, the days are long, and the reading list is packed. July is all about quintessential summer escapes—addictive rom-coms, fast-paced contemporary fiction, and the perfect paperbacks to pack in a travel bag or read by the water.
August
Soak up the final full month of summer with these unputdownable picks. August’s lineup is full of vivid storytelling, compelling characters, and books that feel like a vacation in a single sitting.
September
As the air starts to crisp up, the reading vibe completely shifts. September is the perfect transition month, trading in light summer stories for deeper plots, rich atmospheres, and cozy stories perfect for sweater weather.
October
October reading hits entirely different. This list is dedicated to moody settings, complex characters, and those deeply comforting, nostalgic books that pair perfectly with a cozy knit sweater and a pumpkin spice scone.