Hello friends!

I heard from a little birdie that you wanted to know what I’ll be reading in March – so here I am to deliver! Please do not feed into my delusions. You have been warned!

I’m very excited to start my reading month because I picked up amazing books! Since I finished two series in February, I had room to add other books that have been on my mind.

If you read my latest post on How I Create My Monthly TBR Lists, you already know my magical formula to create a fantastic reading month that fits me, my reading goals, and my available time. This is the formula I’m planning on keeping for this year: read at least 1 paperback, 2 audiobooks, 1 ebook, and 1 manga volume. Other rules include: reading 3 different genres, 1 book from a series, and 1 book from my 30 Oldest Books on my TBR list. It seems like a lot, but it’s really not!

So to fit all these “rules” I made for myself, I picked 6 books that fit my goals – it definitely helps that I have an endless TBR! You’ll see that I’ll be continuing some series, starting a new one, and I plan on picking a few random stand-alone books that have been on my mind for a while!

So without further ado, here are the books I’m planning on reading:

This is the list I have to share with you today! Let’s take a closer look:

1. The Second Chance Convenience Store (The Second Chance Convenience Store #1) by Kim Ho-Yeon

I had to put the cover published in Portugal because I think it is absolutely stunning – and yes, of course, it’s one of the reasons why I picked this up in the first place. I have this beauty in paperback and I’m very excited to grab it in March as my paperback read of the month.

Synopsis

“In this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of the bestselling novels of Matt Haig and Gabrielle Zevin.
Dok-go lives in Seoul Station. He can’t remember his past, and the only thing he knows for certain is that he could really use a drink. When he finds a lost wallet filled with documents, his life is drastically changed.
Mrs. Yeom, a retired history teacher and current owner of her neighborhood’s corner store, is distraught over the loss of her purse, until she receives a mysterious call from the person who found it. To thank this down-on-his-luck stranger, she offers him a free meal from the convenience store. Seeing the joy the food brings him, Mrs. Yeom impulsively invites him to stop by for lunch every day.
In a twist of fate, Dok-go saves the store from a robber—a brave act that propels Mrs. Yeom to offers the bear-like man a job working the night shift, despite the objections of her wary employees. The store’s new employee quickly wins over the quirky denizens of the neighborhood, becoming a welcoming ear and source of advice for his coworkers and neighbors’ problems, and helping his new boss save the store from financial ruin. But just when things are looking up for Dok-go, Mrs. Yeom’s good-for-nothing son, eager to sell the store, hires a detective to dig into the mysterious man’s past and what he seems to be trying so hard to forget.
The Second Chance Convenience Store is a moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything except the will to try again.”

2. Haunting Adeline (Cat & Mouse #1) by H.D. Carlton

Guys, I’m doing it. I’m finally reading it. I consider myself an open-minded person when it comes to reading… but I wonder if the taboo in this book will be too much for me? I’ve gotten a few mixed reviews from friends, so I’m very curious to read this. Either way, I’m diving in and I’ll keep you posted on my thoughts!

Synopsis

“The Manipulator
I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me.
I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh.
But my words don’t affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave.
He’s always there, watching and waiting.
And I can never look away.
Not when I want him to come closer.
The Shadow
I didn’t mean to fall in love.
But now that I have, I can’t stay away.
I’m mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves.
The way she undresses…
I’ll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine.
And once she is, I’ll never let her go.
Not even when she begs me to.”

3. Push (Precious #1) by Sapphire

I’ve been wanting to read this book for a very long time, so in March I’m reading it! I remember watching bits of the movie here and there when I was younger, but I never had the courage to watch the entire thing because of how heartbreaking it was. But I’m changing it this month! I will finally read the entire story and know what is about. I’m sure this will be an impactful read!

Synopsis

“Precious Jones, an illiterate sixteen-year-old, has up until now been invisible: invisible to the father who rapes her and the mother who batters her and to the authorities who dismiss her as just one more of Harlem’s casualties. But when Precious, pregnant with a second child by her father, meets a determined and highly radical teacher, we follow her on a journey of education and enlightenment as Precious learns not only how to write about her life, but how to make it her own for the first time.”

4. Death Note, Vol. 9 by Tsugumi Ohba

I’m determined to finish this manga series in 2025! I’m starting to lose interest at this point, so I can’t wait to move to other stories. I’m curious to know how this story will end?

Synopsis

“Light has always been confident in his ability to out-think everyone, but L’s protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than he anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the net around him becomes. And now Near and Mello are working to break the task force apart and expose Kira from within! Light has always held up under pressure in the past, but will the stress of this new line of attack and the strain of maintaining three different personalities be the beginning of his end?”

5. Over the Limit (Full Throttle #3) by K. Bromberg

I’ve had mixed experiences with this series – the first book was okay, the second book was incredible… so I wonder what my thoughts will be about the third book. I’m definitely curious and I want to see what the story will be about, so fingers crossed! I just hope it’s a good one.

Synopsis

“You don’t mess around with a teammate’s ex. Ever. But that’s easier said than done when it comes to Blair Carmichael. She’s sexy, intelligent, gorgeous, and one hundred percent off-limits.
And I’ve never fallen harder.
But I can’t touch (when I most definitely want to).
My team’s success and my chance at a new contract for next season depend on me keeping my hands on the wheel. And off her curves.
As the season progresses, we secretly steal as much time as we can together—in hotel rooms, after races, anywhere we can’t be found out. A real romance out in the open would risk her job in the industry, her reputation, and my image–not to mention my strained relationship with my teammate.
I’ve lived my whole life with one mantra. Team first. What I want outside of my racing career hasn’t factored in.
Until now.
Until Blair.
She deserves the world and I plan on giving it to her. Even if I have to walk away from the biggest contract of my career.
A forbidden, Formula 1 romance.”

6. The Dream Thieves (Raven Cycle #2) by Maggie Stiefvater

If you’ve been paying attention to my posts, you’ve noticed this book is still here since the last TBR. The thing is, I was expecting to finish the first book in January, but that didn’t happen! As I’m writing this, I’m not even sure if I’ll finish the first book in February – but either way, I’m planning on finishing it soon to read the second book in March. We’ll see!

Synopsis

“Now that the ley lines around Cabeswater have been woken, nothing for Ronan, Gansey, Blue, and Adam will be the same. Ronan, for one, is falling more and more deeply into his dreams, and his dreams are intruding more and more into waking life. Meanwhile, some very sinister people are looking for some of the same pieces of the Cabeswater puzzle that Gansey is after…”

Aaaand there you have it friends, my TBR list! As usual, I hope you liked this post! Let me know if you have any recommendations for me. You know I’m always grateful for those!

Thank you for reading, have a great day!