Excuse me, Texas weather. It is September. Did you forget? That means you’re meant to get out of the triple digits. I would settle for the 90s. Just…too many hots. Stop it already.
Other than the constant threat of heatstroke, life is pretty decent lately. September is full of fun things with friends and a lot of good books. As is my habit in the fall, I’ve adjusted my goals to spend the next few months finishing up and transitioning to the next steps (i.e., next year’s goals). So even though the actual wind hasn’t changed yet (cue more side-eye to Texas climate), at least the proverbial wind is starting to blow in a new direction.
Here’s what I’m planning to read/start this month.
Book Clubs
- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (already read, but re-skimming this one for discussion next Tuesday)
- Unwind by Neal Shusterman (another already-read but I think I may actually re-read this one)
- Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi (also read, but definitely want to revisit because I loved it)
- I missed Rise and Shine at the library this month as I was out of town this past weekend, but I didn’t want to miss reading this month’s genre – cozy fantasy! So I’m going to tuck into The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna and Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree.
- My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
- Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang
MMD Minimalist List
I’m close(ish) to finishing the minimalist selections on the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, so I’m making another strong push this month to get them finished. I’ve started a couple of these already, so it shouldn’t be too hard.
- Talking at Night by Claire Daverley
- The Postcard by Anne Berest
- Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
- If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook
TBR/Collection/Etc.
A couple of due-at-the-library-soons and some audio selections this month. Really trying to use up those Audible credits – the end is so near (relatively speaking)!
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett – audio read by Meryl Streep
- Big Little Lies by Liana Moriarty – Girlxoxo selection for the month (keyword “lies”)
- The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington – I am not nearly as driven as my choice of this book indicates, but the description sounds a little like what my hyperfocus does anyway. So I’m curious about this idea. I suspect it may help me organize my goals better.
- Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
- Unwifeable by Mandy Stadtmiller
- Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse
- Mycroft and Sherlock by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse
- Witch King by Martha Wells
31 Days Prep
Since I’m writing about food that reminds me of home next month, I am also doing a lot of reading about food lately. These are some of the books I’m perusing this month to prepare.
- Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others by Amy Thielen
- I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef by Vishwesh Bhatt
- Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman
- The Modern Proper: Simple Recipes for Every Day by Holly Erickson and Natalie Mortimer
- Simply Julia: 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food by Julia Turshen
- Brown Eggs and Jam Jars: Family Recipes from the Kitchen of Simple Bites by Aimée Wimbush-Bourque
- Kale and Coffee: A Renegade’s Guide to Health, Happiness, and Longevity by Kevin Gianni
- Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs
- The Book of Difficult Fruit: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly by Kate Lebo
- And because I loved A Year in Provence, I want to read more of the series with Toujours Provence, Hotel Pastis, and Encore Provence by Peter Mayle
I hope your reading this month is this delicious, too!
M. Suzanne Terry 
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