No Reading Slumps for Spring! | TOP TBR BOOKS for Q2

About this episode

This episode features a variety of book recommendations to help listeners avoid reading slumps in the upcoming quarter.

If you're looking for your next great read, and are determined to avoid a reading slump, this episode is packed with book recommendations across fantasy, romantasy, thrillers, classics, historical fiction, literary fiction, and contemporary fiction! The best strategy we've found to stay interested in our TBRs is to make sure there is a lot of variety!Today we’re sharing our Priority Q2 TBR—the books we absolutely HAVE to read this quarter. From epic fantasy like A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin, to new romantasy like Dire Bound, to classics like The Count of Monte Cristo, psychological thrillers like Yesteryear, and buzzy contemporary fiction like Margo’s Got Money Troubles, this list has something for every reader.We’re talking about the books we’re most excited for, the titles we think could become new favorites, and the reads we know everyone will be talking about this year.Whether you love fantasy romance, literary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, or book club books, this episode is full of recommendations to add to your TBR.Books Mentioned:📖 A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin📖 Emma M. Lion Vol. 5–8 by Beth Brower📖 Direbound & Furybound by Sable…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristen, Maddie

Topics covered

• book recommendations
• reading slumps
• TBR books
• fantasy
• thrillers
• classics
• contemporary fiction

Keywords

• TBR
• book recommendations
• fantasy
• thrillers
• classics
• historical fiction
• literary fiction
• contemporary fiction

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Storm of Swords, Emma M. Lion Vol. 5–8, Direbound, Furybound, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, The Count of Monte Cristo, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, The Correspondent, I’m Thinking of Ending Things

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