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Pick My May Reads🌸🌷

May is around the corner and I need to have my May reads picked out!! Here’s the few that I came up with so far! Let me know which 3-4 I should DEFINITELY add to the list! Do yall plan your reads ahead of time too?

#lemon8bookclub #booktok #mayreads #tbr #maytbr

4/29 Edited to

Planning your reading list in advance really helps keep the excitement going throughout the month, especially when juggling so many great options like my May picks. For me, books like HOOKED by Emily McIntire have a personal significance, as it’s a series I bought for my mom who never got to read it. Starting it this May feels like a beautiful way to honor that memory. Diving into KISS THE VILLAIN by Rina Kent promises an intense dark romance, something I’d been meaning to get to for months. Sometimes setting a specific month to tackle books you've postponed adds that nudge to finally open them. I also can’t wait to experience the fantasy world in LEGENDBORN by Tracy Deonn, which blends grief and power with rich YA fantasy, offering a fresh perspective from a Black author. TikTok buzz has definitely piqued my interest towards REBECCA YARROS’ LAST LETTER—it seems to have touched a lot of readers emotionally. I’m curious if it lives up to the hype! Then there’s PHANTASMA by Kaylie Smith, a thriller that’s been on my radar for ages, finally added to my shelf to dive into this month. To balance out the emotional or heavy reads, EMILY HENRY’s BEACH READ provides the perfect light-hearted palate cleanser—something cheerful and refreshing like a getaway vacation in book form. If you’re like me, hashtag communities such as #maytbr, #tbr, #bookstagram, and #blackgirlreads are great places to discover hidden gems and get inspired by other readers’ picks. Planning your reads ahead can deepen your connection to the stories and make each month feel like a unique literary adventure. What books are on your TBR this May?

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The Last Letter yes is actually as heart breaking as everyone says 😭

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