Hello friends!

I know I’ve been MIA lately, but I still wanted to give you an update on my reading! I’m taking a bit of a break at the moment, but I’ll be back soon. 🙂

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 sticking to for this year:

📖 At least 1 paperback
🎧 2 audiobooks
📱 1 ebook
📚 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!

But… well, this month things will be a little different! Since I’ve been struggling a lot with time and energy lately, I’ve decided to focus not only on audiobooks in June, but also on series I’m really enjoying at the moment! I’m still planning on listening to 6 books, but it will only be in the audiobook format. I’m just not in the right headspace to read physical/digital books at the moment, and it’s okay!

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

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

1. New Moon (The Twilight Saga #2) by Stephanie Meyer

I enjoyed the first book, and I’m excited to read the rest of the story! To be honest, it’s a little “Wattpad-y” for my taste, but I’m still enjoying it for what it is. We’ll see how the story progresses!

Synopsis

“For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning…”

2. Eclipse (The Twilight Saga #3) by Stephanie Meyer

I decided to add one more book from the Twilight Saga! I think it will be doable to read two books from this series in June.

Synopsis

“”BELLA?”
Edward’s soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, just like he had in the parking lot, and kissed me again.
This kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine – like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us.
As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?”

3. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter #4) by J.K. Rowling

I’m soooo excited for this book! This was one of my favorite Harry Potter movies, so I’m very excited to see what the book is all about. I believe this will have more detail that has never reached the movie, so I’m very curious to know what I’ll learn. I just know I’m going to have a great time reading this.

Synopsis

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter’s training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chang, his crush (and maybe do more than dream). He wants to find out about the mysterious event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn’t happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. Unfortunately for Harry Potter, he’s not normal — even by wizarding standards.
And in this case, different can be deadly.“

4. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling

I already know I’m going to have trouble NOT grabbing the next book, so there’s no point in not adding it to the June TBR… so here it is! I’m having so much fun reading this series, and I already know I’m going to keep rereading it for the rest of my life. I’m also curious to discover all the things the movies never mentioned!

Synopsis

“It’s official: the evil Lord Voldemort has returned. His influence is suddenly everywhere in the Wizarding world, and his former allies, the Death Eaters, are returning to his side in droves. In response, the Order of the Phoenix, which worked to stop him during his last rise to power, has reconvened. This time, all of the adults Harry trusts have joined in. And even though Harry is at the center of many of their plans — Voldemort is intent on killing him, after all — they want so badly to protect him that they are keeping him completely out of the loop. Problems are cropping up at Hogwarts, too, where government officials are meddling in just about everything. And just because Voldemort and the Death Eaters are threatening open warfare does not mean that fifth–year students get out of their exams. Meanwhile, Harry’s powerful connection to Voldemort seems to be growing even stronger, as he realizes that he has direct access to the Dark Lord’s mind. It’s time for Harry and his friends to take drastic action, but the course they choose will have terrible unforeseen consequences. Truly dangerous times have arrived in the fifth Harry Potter novel, but it never loses the trademark fun, excitement, and wonder at the possibilities of magic.”

5. Swifted and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch #2) by Lyla Sage

I liked the first book, but I’m hoping the books after that will be even better! So this story is about Wes, who is Emmy’s brother! He seems sweet, so I’m curious to read about his love story. I don’t have high expectations for this book, so I won’t be disappointed in case I don’t like the story… if I’m being honest, I’m more curious about Gus and Teddy’s story (the book after this one)! We’ll see.

Synopsis

“She’s the city girl who refuses to be saddled with a man. He’s the cowboy who wants her anyway.
The last thing Ada Hart needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from her rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than ever before. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career.
When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she’ll never see him again . . . except it turns out he’s her new boss.
Weston Ryder is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. He feels like he hit the jackpot. It’s too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him outside of work. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can’t stop thinking about her. Even though walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Ada’s walls are firmly in place.
Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?”

6. Tokyo Ever After (Tokyo Ever After #1) by Emiko Jean

To balance things out a little, I decided to add a lighter read, and this was my choice! It seems to be a really cute duology, so why not? It’s giving “princess of Genovia but in Japan” vibes, and I’m here for it! Also, it has really good reviews, so I’m excited to read this story.

Synopsis

“Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn’t easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it’s always been Izumi—or Izzy, because “It’s easier this way”—and her mom against the world. But then Izzy discovers a clue to her previously unknown father’s identity… and he’s none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is literally a princess.
In a whirlwind, Izzy travels to Japan to meet the father she never knew and discover the country she always dreamed of. But being a princess isn’t all ball gowns and tiaras. There are conniving cousins, a hungry press, a scowling but handsome bodyguard who just might be her soulmate, and thousands of years of tradition and customs to learn practically overnight.
Izzy soon finds herself caught between worlds, and between versions of herself—back home, she was never “American” enough, and in Japan, she must prove she’s “Japanese” enough. Will Izumi crumble under the weight of the crown, or will she live out her fairytale, happily ever 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!