July Reading List (+ June Wrap Up)

Hi everybody!!

July arrived! Yay! This means it’s time for me to think about this month’s reading list and tell you all about my June readings.

June was a really good month. Even though none of the books I read were 5 stars, most of them were certainly 4 stars. Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to read all the books I planned for my June TBR due to the exams.

This month I’ll be (almost) free from tests so I’m expecting to reach my reading goals.

Without further do, let’s dive into my TBR and June Wrap Up! 🙂

Enjoy <3

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July TBR

The Elite (The Selection #2)

Goodreads Synopsis: The Selection began with thirty-five girls. Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon’s heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen?

America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America’s chance to choose is about to slip away.

Goodreads Rating: 4.02

It has been such an amazing experince re-reading this series! After finishing “The Selection”, I couldn’t wait to start the second book.

When I first read the saga I remember that “The Elite” was the one I enjoyed the most. I’m curious to know what my opinions will be 4 years later. Have you read The Selection series already?

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“Wuthering Heights”

Synopsis: Caught in a snowstorm, Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter at Wuthering Heights. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before: the intense passion between the founding Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, her betrayal of him and the bitter vengeance he now wreaks on the innocent heirs of the past. Emily Brontë’s novel of impossible desires, violence and transgression is a masterpiece of intense, unsettling power.

Goodreads Rating: 3.86

I always try to read a classic every month. I’m still reading “Hard Times” (Charles Dickens), but once I finish it I’ll start this one.

I’m really excited! This will be my first Emily Brontë’s novel, and my expectations couldn’t be higher. Do you enjoy her work? If so, which book is your favorite?

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“The Origin”

Goodreads Synopsis: Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend a major announcement—the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a renowned global figure. Kirsch, who was one of Langdon’s first students at Harvard two decades earlier, is about to reveal an astonishing breakthrough . . . one that will answer two of the fundamental questions of human existence. As the event begins, Langdon and several hundred guests find themselves captivated by an utterly original presentation, which Langdon realizes will be far more controversial than he ever imagined. But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch’s precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. (more..)

Goodreads Rating: 3.86

I started reading this book last year, but then exams arrived and I completely forgot about it. I remember that I was enjoying it so I thought this would be a great time to start reading it again.

I never read anything from Dan Brown, I just watched the movies. I loved all of them, especially “Angels and Demons”, so I’m hoping to love his writing as much.

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“Fractured” (Slated #2)

Goodreads Synopsis: Kyla shouldn’t be able to remember anything. But she can – and she’s beginning to realize that there are a lot of dark secrets locked away in her memories. When a mysterious man from her past comes back into her life, she thinks she’s on her way to finding the truth. But the more she learns about her history, the more confusing her future becomes.

Goodreads Rating: 4.15

This book was the only one from my June TBR I didn’t even start. I read the first book of the series a long time ago but I think I still remember most of the storyline. I would hate to re-read the first one beacuse that would delay all my readings.

Anyway, I’m really excited to start reading “Fractured” so I can purchase the final book!

Do you know about this trilogy?

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July TBR – Books Without English Translation

(Feel free to jump to the June Wrap Up)

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the English translation for these 2 books. I’m really excited to read them so I decided to include them on the list.

“Mulheres Que Compram Flores

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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“A Vida é um Tango e Outras Histórias”

This book is a selection of short stories, some of them based on the author’s life, others based on what she observes.

I’m fond of this type of books, so I’m expecting to spend a really good time reading Cristina Norton’s book.

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Sinopse (Goodreads): Fiel às suas raízes argentinas, Cristina Norton segue a tradição dos grandes contistas latino-americanos. A Vida É Um Tango é uma prova disso. As suas histórias transportam-nos à Argentina, ao México, a França e a Portugal, dando-nos a conhecer um cleptómano que rouba a voz de um grande cantor, uma pintora com uma vida insólita, uma mulher que lê o destino nas folhas de chá, um anão bombeiro, uma menina malcomportada, a perna perdida de uma grande artista, a vingança póstuma de uma sogra, entre outras personagens e coisas memoráveis. (more…)

Classificação (Goodreads): 3.33

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June Wrap Up

My June TBR promised a month full of great readings, and that’s exactly what happened. All the books were amazing, and I spent an amazing time reading them.

I’m still currently reading 2 books from the TBR that I will finish soon.

Read

“Circe”, Madeline Miller

My favorite of the month! It was absolutely fascinating.

Find the complete review HERE.

“Turtles All The Way Down”

This book touched me on so many levels. As someone who has personally struggled with OCD, I can say that it was accurately portrayed in the book.

Complete Review HERE

“A Estrela”, Vergílio Ferreira

(It’s actually a 3,5)

I really enjoyed this short story. However, it was not my favorite from the author.

Currently Reading

“Hard Times”, Charles Dickens

“Fahrenheit 451”, Ray Bradbury

And…That’s It!

I hope you have enjoyed this post!

Which books are you planning on reading this month? And which books have you read in June?

Feel free to share your thoughts with me in the comment section down below 🙂

Stay safe,

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