what I’ve read so far in August!!

2024/8/21 Edited to

... Read moreReading is a transformative experience that allows one to dive into diverse worlds and perspectives. In August, I delved into several intriguing titles, including 'The Last Girl', which garnered a strong rating of 4.8/5 for its gripping narrative and emotional depth. This book, by Margo Hunt, combines suspense with a rich character study, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Another noteworthy mention is 'The Unquiet Bunes', rated an impressive 5/5. This compelling narrative not only captivates with its storytelling but also leaves a lasting impact on the reader, showcasing the author's ability to weave together intricate plots with relatable themes. If you're looking to expand your reading list, consider these books as they reflect the quality and storytelling prowess of their authors. Staying updated on new releases and popular recommendations can enhance your reading journey. You might also explore book clubs or online forums to engage with other readers and share your thoughts on these titles, creating a communal experience around the joy of reading.

Related posts

Books I’ve Read In August💕
All 3 of these books were amazing!🙌🏽🔥 But A Love Song For Ricki Wilde Was Definitely My Fav!!❤️ What books did y’all read in August? 1. Tia Williams - Seven Days In June 2. Tia Williams - A Love Song For Ricki Wilde 3. Charmaine Wilkerson - Black Cake #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub
LifeWithLonnie

LifeWithLonnie

211 likes

A flat lay image showcasing a collection of books read in August, with titles like 'Shark Heart' and 'The Reformatory'. The books are arranged on a white radiator cover and a wooden book stand, with a mirror reflecting a window in the background. Text overlays announce 'books I read in August with comments + ratings'.
A hand holds the book 'When the Reckoning Comes' by LaTanya McQueen, rated 3.5 stars. The genre is described as 'atmospheric, southern gothic', with a comment noting good execution in the first half but a flat second half.
A hand holds the book 'Spitting Gold' by Carmella Lowkis, rated 3 stars. The genre is 'French historical fiction, spiritualism', with a comment suggesting the premise was loved but editing was needed.
the seven books I read in August
I finally had a productive reading month this past August! This last year has been hard being back in school and juggling reading for pleasure. Especially with a subject like history that is so reading heavy, I found this past year that aside from the burnout, I felt incredibly guilty for picking u
bookrvws

bookrvws

167 likes

current august book reads
most recent books I’ve read. I loved them all honestly. 🥰🥰 i’m just getting back into reading and i’m loving it. my favorite genre currently is thriller. any book recommendations? 📚 my current tbr’s are: - the quiet bones - before I let go by kennedy ryan #augustreads #recentbooks
Kiayra ⭐️

Kiayra ⭐️

733 likes

Books I’m saving to read in the fall 🍂
Now that it’s August I’m starting to become so excited to read these books in the coming months. All of these books feel like fall to me. Especially since there really isn’t a true fall in the south since I started living here a little over a year ago, I miss the essence of it. It’s my most fav
Dominica Amauri

Dominica Amauri

186 likes

An open book rests on a white textured surface, with the title overlay "BOOKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD READ" and subtitle "FEMININE EMBODIMENT & HEALTH," introducing a selection of recommended readings.
The book "Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estés is displayed, highlighted as a guide for women to unleash their inner wild woman through amazing storytelling.
The book "Pussy: A Reclamation" by Regina Thomashauer is shown, described as providing feminine embodiment tools to celebrate sensuality and reclaim personal power.
BOOKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD READ
Feminine embodiment & women’s health books that I truly believe every woman NEED to read. These books changed my life and I promise they will change yours too, if you allow them to open your mind and shake everything you’ve ever been told by society. WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES by Clarissa
August Rhianna

August Rhianna

4578 likes

What I read in August 📚
#augustreads #lemon8bookclub #blackgirlcreator #booktok #books #lemon8creator #bookstagram #bookaesthetic #lemon8community - Assembly.. it was weird, I’ll try reading it again before the end of the year. - Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.. was very cute, my favorite of the 3. (I
Chareese

Chareese

41 likes

Books I read in August!📖📚
#book #booktok #augustbooks #reading
Mentos💗🫶🌊

Mentos💗🫶🌊

30 likes

Best Saga I’ve read in 2024 (so far) ✨🧝🏼‍♀️👩🏻‍🎤🍎
I will miss Jacks and Evangeline so much! This is one of those sagas where you want to finish and see the outcome, while at the same time you want to read slowly to not say goodbye to the story and the characters. I think the ending wrapped up the story well. Is it the best book of the three? No
Karen Aldrigui

Karen Aldrigui

17 likes

What I’ve read so far this spooky season
‘Tis the season for all things spooky! And for me that will always include spooky books 📖 Sharing with you all that I’ve read this spooky season so far and my ratings! My absolute favorites have been Incidents Around the House and We Used To Live Here. I haven’t stopped thinking about Broken
Sam522

Sam522

19 likes

Six books are displayed on a floral bedspread, with the text overlay "YES, NO, MAYBE OF THE 6 BOOKS I READ IN AUGUST." The books include "The Butcher," "The Man No One Believed," "Tilt," "The Compound," "The Island of Missing Trees," and "War Storm."
A hand holds the book "The Butcher" by Jennifer Hillier, which has a red cover featuring a meat cleaver. The text overlay reads "YES!!! My favorite read of the month!".
A hand holds the book "The Man No One Believed" by Joshua Sharpe, with a gray cover depicting a church. The text overlay states "Yes if you like true crime and investigative journalism."
Yes, no, maybe of the books I read in August
Happy Labor Day weekend!! I read 6 books in August! My favorite by far was the butcher! I could not put it down!! And the island of missing trees was SO beautiful I found myself reading parts to my mom :) Yes to: 🔪 the butcher 🧍‍♂️ the man no one believed 🌳 the island of missing trees
Madi📖💭✨

Madi📖💭✨

27 likes

Rating books i’ve read this week pt.1
#books 🫶🏼 #recentbook #recentread #augustreadreview ⭐️Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5/5: The Seven Year Slip This book was super cute and fun, I just wish there was more to it. But, if you love a YA book that feels very warm, this is it. ⭐️ 1/5: The Priest This one just wasnt it fo
shay🪐🎧 📚🌷

shay🪐🎧 📚🌷

109 likes

What I’ve read so far this year! 📚
StoryGraph is telling me I’m four books behind….. IS THAT A CHALLANGE?!! #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #readingupdate #bookrecs #readinglog
cassie 📚

cassie 📚

11 likes

Books I Read in August🍁🌞
Well I still am in a bit of a reading slump and at this point I don’t think I’ll ever see the end of it😭 I was able to read four books in August. I also DNF’d my first ever book😖. I will be posting about my experience soon. The books I was able to finish in August were good. Caught Up made me
Angelina🫶🏻

Angelina🫶🏻

17 likes

Books I’ve read in 2026 so far
#2026reads Comment what books you’ve read this year and which was your favorite. I’m looking for new books to get into. #bookrecommendations #elsiesilverbooks #fantasy books
Miranda

Miranda

1 like

what I read in August
So many great reads this past month 📚 I recommend them all! #augustbookwrap #septemberbooks #augustreads
Samantha Dockser

Samantha Dockser

9 likes

August 2026 read
⬇️“I kïlled my husband. Not because I’m a psycho or a bad person. I’m really not. I kïlled him because he wanted to kïll me first.”⬇️👀 This is how Rhea and Paul’s story starts. This book will be made up of 13 chapters, each one corresponding to a day. Events happen in August. Full of spice 🥵🌶️
Roksolana Lebid Books 📚

Roksolana Lebid Books 📚

3 likes

Arc’s I’ve read and you’ll love too
There’s several Arc’s I got to read so far in August and here what I think about them. From spice and how much I recommend. Please go support these small indie authors! #books #bookrecommendations #booktok #arcreader
💋Smut in the Dark book club💋

💋Smut in the Dark book club💋

7 likes

What I Read the Week so Far…
Don’t ask why I read the first book of five different series… I set myself up for a challenge to say the least! Comment if you’ve read any of these or which series are your favorite!! #recentread #recentlyread #favoritebooksoftheseason #whatimreading #currentbookread
Violet Autumn

Violet Autumn

94 likes

What did you read in August?
What did you read in August? #augustbooklineup #augustbookwrap #augustread
Randi | WFHM

Randi | WFHM

13 likes

Books I’ve read so far
What book are you currently reading ? #bookcollection #books #bookrecommendations #bookwormsoflemon8 #readersoflemon8
TheJazzLifestyle

TheJazzLifestyle

11 likes

A stack of books on a light-colored blanket, titled 'books i've read (past 6 months)'. The visible books include 'Selected Poems' by Gwendolyn Brooks, 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros, 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin, 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete' by Tupac Shakur, 'Just Like You' by Nick Hornby, and 'Knot Again' by Kwana Jackson.
The book 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin, featuring a cover with a man's arm and a drink on a table. The caption describes it as a very good, well-written read with a strong melancholy vibe.
The book 'Somebody Give This Heart a Pen' by Sophia Thakur, with a colorful cover featuring a woman's portrait. The caption states it's a favorite lyrical poetry book, read for the second time.
books i’ve read so far this year 🫧🫧
1. “giovanni’s room” by james baldwin 2. “somebody give this heart a pen” by sophia thakur 3. “the rose that grew from concrete” by tupac shakur 4. “knot again” by kwana jackson 5. “the house on mango street” by sandra cisneros 6. selected poems by gwendolynn brooks 7. “just l
nooneswatching

nooneswatching

17 likes

the books I read in August 🍋
here are the four books I read in August! Overall a pretty good month and basically liked all the books I read! My fav was definitely Listen For The Lie by Amy Tintera! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good mystery/thriller! Let me know your fav read of August!💕 #lemon8partner #lemon8
Alli Beachy 🤍

Alli Beachy 🤍

48 likes

Thrillers I’ve Read So Far: 2025
And BONUS POINTS for being on Kindle Unlimited!! 😍 What has been your favorite thriller you’ve read so far? Not pictured is Hidden Pictures, which I absolutely LOVED and wish I could reread it again for the first time!! Gimme all your thriller book recommendations!!!!!!! - #thrillerbookrecommen
K A T L Y N 🫶🏼

K A T L Y N 🫶🏼

71 likes

Books read so far
#books 🫶🏼 #reading 📖 #booklover #bookwormsoflemon8
Angelis

Angelis

5 likes

Books I read in August!
I finished these books via audible and I loved them all. I’ve been wanting to get back into reading but find it hard for me to find the time to actually find the time to grab a book to read. I will eventually though but for now audio books work just fine for me. I like to listen to them while I wor
theequirkyblackgirl

theequirkyblackgirl

92 likes

Books of August (so far!)
I’ve somehow read 14 books:)) #Reading #readingaesthetic #readingrecommendations #books #booksoflemon8 #booktok #readingchallenge #2024books
Brooklyn

Brooklyn

7 likes

4 books on my august TBR *nonfiction*
I've had such an incredible summer, reading so many great books (July reading wrap up coming soon!) These last 4 are the books that I'm MOST excited to read (I saved the best for last!) What books are you reading this month? Comment below! #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #mic
BATE by Rana

BATE by Rana

19 likes

A stack of books, including titles by Donna Tartt and Toni Morrison, with an overlay text that reads 'Books I've read so far this month'.
Books I’ve read so far this month
Kinda been in a reading slump #books 🫶🏼 #lemon8bookclub #Lemon8Diary #booktok #fyp
Khloes.library

Khloes.library

6 likes

books i’ve read so far in 2024
one thing about me I LOVE to read! my favorite genre of books would have to be thrillers & mysteries🕵🏽‍♀️ The inmate, the perfect marriage, the locked door and the paris apartment were all thrillers/mysteries and the rest were romance💕 Out of all of the books i’ve read this year so far, C
Reya 🦋

Reya 🦋

20 likes

Read Below ⬇️ ❤️
Everyone celebrates the before and after. Nobody talks about what happens in the middle🥀🌷 Losing weight but still seeing the old version in the mirror✨🪞: If you are new to the weight loss journey and if you are anything like me you will go through periods of moments when you see the old version
💕✨Ms.Mystic✨💕

💕✨Ms.Mystic✨💕

25 likes

BOOKS I’VE READ SO FAR THIS MONTH 📚
🗣️Ohweeee when I tell yall it’s been a ride and we ain’t even half way through the month of January . 🥴📚😍 Pretty Hurts By Alecia J - this one had me in my feels real bad . Angry Happy Sad in that order . It was heavy reading this one . Mixed emotions Tall Red Dude with Tattoos By TANIECE I
Ladonna Taylor

Ladonna Taylor

13 likes

A woman wearing glasses and a seatbelt in a car, smiling at the camera. The image has text overlay "my current Reads" and the Lemon8 logo with the handle @emmeyeatsyou, relating to book recommendations.
Here’s what I’ve read so far…
Been in a bit of a reading slump, so I’m challenging myself to read at least one book a month in 2025! So far, I’ve finished three (just started my fourth!), and I’m loving having a little goal to keep me motivated. Here’s what I’ve read so far + my thoughts: -Kitchen Confidential: Adventures
𝓮𝓶𝓶𝔂 ˖ . ݁𝜗𝜚. ݁₊

𝓮𝓶𝓶𝔂 ˖ . ݁𝜗𝜚. ݁₊

3 likes

What’s In My Bag | August Essentials
Here are some of my favorite essentials I always try to have in my bag: 1. USB Portable Charger + Cable: never know when you'll need to re charge your phone! Especially if you’re in NYC. There’s rarely places for you to sit & charge your phone there so it’s crucial to have a backup porta
Maia Valentine

Maia Valentine

879 likes

See more