Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Last Days of Summer Reading Retreat Reading List


 It's been a tough summer with lots of little inconveniences and not nearly enough reading time.  I always say I would love to just spend a month (or a week or even a weekend) with a stack of books just reading through a pile of books.  As summer starts to wind to a close (and we should see cooler temps in the next few months!) I'm thinking about actually doing it.  I don't have time to do nothing but read which is my dream but I do have more time than I think.  So, my goal is for the next month to plan my day around reading instead of planning reading around my day.   To be most efficient I need to have a stack of books ready to go and here is my stack!


1.  Rialto by Kate Milford - I think starting with a middle grade is a good idea and I love both the premise and cover.  I've also had good luck with this author.

2.  Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery - I do love a locked room mystery and this looks like the most locked room of locked room mysteries.

3.  The Lily of Ludgate Hall by Mimi Matthews - I've read the first two books in this series and really want to continue with it.

4.  The Third to Die by Allison Brennan - This is an author on my Must Read list and this one sounds fantastic.  I was thrilled when I saw it at a used bookstore.

5.  Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams - I've really enjoyed the first two and want to continue with it.


6.  The Love Haters by Katherine Center - This looks like the most perfect summer read and I really loved the other book I've read by this author.

7.  Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts - I reread the first book in this trilogy a couple of weeks ago and really want to continue with the trilogy.

8.  The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey - I loved the first book and it's been way to long since I've read it.  

9.  Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams - The previous book ended on a bit of a cliffhanger and I've really been curious about how the story resolves itself.

10. Blue Moon by Wendy Corsi Staub - Pretty much ditto above.

I'm surprised how many series I ended up on this list but I think it looks like some fun end of summer reading!  What would you put on your reading list for an end of summer reading retreat?

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