August Reading List (+July Wrap Up)

Happy August everybody!

This month I’ll have no worries (except for my driving exam) so I’m planning on reading as many books as I can.

I love this month’s TBR, especially because I’ll finally get to know the ACOTAR world (A Court Of Thorns And Roses). How awesome!?

Unfortunately, July was not a good month for my readings. From all the books in my July TBR, I only read 3 🙁

Without further due, let’s get into my August Reading List and my July Wrap Up!

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August TBR

A Court of Thorns and Roses // Sarah J. Maas

Goodreads Synopsis: Feyre’s survival rests upon her ability to hunt and kill – the forest where she lives is a cold, bleak place in the long winter months. So when she spots a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she cannot resist fighting it for the flesh. But to do so, she must kill the predator and killing something so precious comes at a price … (more)

Genre: Fantasy

Goodreads Rating: 4.24

This series was recommended to me by Nikki (Blog: Ugly Duckling Skincare). When I searched for more information, I immediately noticed the amazing reviews ACOTAR has.

I haven’t read fantasy for quite a while, so it will be nice to read something from this genre.

Have you read ACOTAR? If so, did you enjoy it?

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WOOK (Portugal): https://www.wook.pt?a_aid=5eeb9e6f7054f

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One Summer: America 1927 // Bill Bryson

Goodreads Synopsis: In One Summer Bill Bryson, one of our greatest and most beloved nonfiction writers, transports readers on a journey back to one amazing season in American life. (…)  In that year America stepped out onto the world stage as the main event, and One Summer transforms it all into narrative nonfiction of the highest order. (Full synopsis here)

Genre: Non-Fiction

Goodreads Rating: 4.08

I have no idea how this book came to my bookshelf. I’m not a big fan of non-fiction so I didn’t bought it, and I don’t remeber anyone gifting me the book, But I’m glad I have it.

The Summer of 1927 was full of history so, once I read the synopsis, I became extremely curious about it.

The reviews are amazing, which levels up my expectations. Can’t wait!

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WOOK (Portugal): https://www.wook.pt?a_aid=5eeb9e6f7054f

BERTRAND (Portugal): https://www.bertrand.pt/?a_aid=5ef371ea50841

The Villa In Italy // Elizabeth Edmondson

Goodreads Synopsis: Four very different people are named in a will. Delia, an opera singer robbed of her voice by illness; George, an idealistic scientist who cannot face what his skills have created; Marjorie, desperately poor and unable to dislodge her writer’s block; and Lucius, ostensibly in control but whose personal life is in chaos. All are summoned to the Villa Dante, home of the late Beatrice Malaspina. But who was she?

While they wait to find out, the villa begins to work its seductive magic. With its faded frescoes, overgrown garden and magnificent mediaeval tower, it is unlike anywhere they have been before. Slowly, four characters who have gone to great lengths to hide their troubles find that change – and even hope – is possible after all. But the mysterious Beatrice has a devastating secret to reveal that will affect them all…

Genre: Mystery/Romance

Goodreads Rating: 3.90

I’ve had this book in my bookshelf for ages. I remember how the synopsis hooked me when I bought it. A mix of mystery and romance is what makes my expectations so high and I’m looking forward to starting reading it.

Have you ever heard of this book before?

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WOOK (Portugal): https://www.wook.pt?a_aid=5eeb9e6f7054f

BERTRAND (Portugal): https://www.bertrand.pt/?a_aid=5ef371ea50841

Slated // Teri Terry

Goodreads Synopsis: Kyla’s memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost forever.

She’s been Slated.

The government claims she was a terrorist and that they are giving her a second chance – as long as she plays by their rules. But echoes of the past whisper in Kyla’s mind. Someone is lying to her, and nothing is as it seems. Who can she trust in her search for the truth?

Genre: Young Adult/Science Fiction

Goodreads Rating: 4.07

The second book of the “Slated” series, “Fractured”, was part of my July TBR. I was convinced I still remembered everything from the first book, which I read a few years ago.

Unfortunately, once I started reading “Fractured” I realized my memory was not so good. So this month I really want to re-read “Slated” so I can go on on the series. 🙂

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August TBR – Books Without English Translation

(Feel free to jump to the July Wrap Up)

Mulheres Que Compram Flores // Vanessa Montfort

This book is now a huge success in Spain and Portugal, so I’m hoping it will be translated into English very soon.

If there’s any development about it, I’ll talk about it on my Instagram profile.

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Sinopse (Goodreads): Num bairro pequeno e central da cidade, há cinco mulheres que compram flores. A princípio, nenhuma o faz para si própria: uma compra-as para um amor secreto, outra para o seu escritório, a terceira para as pintar, uma outra para os seus clientes, e a última… para um homem morto.
«A última sou eu e esta é a minha história.» (more…)

Classificação (Goodreads): 3.53

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Rápida, a Sombra // Vergílio Ferreira

Book recommended by my godmother, a huge fan of Vergílio Ferreira. She describes it as light and sunny reading so I believe this is the perfect time to give it a try 😉

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Esta obra foi-me recomendada pela minha madrinha, uma grande apreciadora de Vergílio Ferreira. Ela descreveu-me o livro como sendo uma leitura leve e solarenga o que me leva a crer que esta será a altura ideal para me debruçar sobre esta história 🙂

Sinopse (Goodreads): «Vergílio Ferreira assume neste romance os valores e as contradições fundamentais da sua obra anterior; mas este permite-lhe, na compreensão dum fim reconhecido, uma possibilidade de abertura, talvez apenas entrevista, para lá da hipótese dirigista do narrador que, pela primeira vez, pode dar conta de uma aceitação (nunca serena, sublinhe-se) dos caminhos dos outros.» Maria Alzira Seixo, Colóquio/Letras

Classificação (Goodreads): 3.41

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July Wrap Up

My July TBR was amazing and I was really excited to read all the books. However, I only read 2 and I’m now reading the third one.

Let’s talk about them!

Read

The Elite // Kiera Cass

This one was way better than the first one of the series. On my way to the final book!

A Vida é um Tango // Cristina Norton

Full Review on my INSTAGRAM

Review completa no meu INSTAGRAM

Currently Reading

Origin // Dan Brown

And…That’s It!

I hope you enjoyed this month’s reading list. If everything goes as planned, I’ll be able to read all the books.

In the next few weeks I also want to share with you a few book reviews, so stay tuned!

What books do you want to read in August? How many books did you read in July? Were they good?

Feel free to comment in the comment section down below!

Stay safe,