Hello fellow readers and happy spring! Well kind of. The first day of spring isn’t until a bit longer but if you are like me, once March hits, I’m ready to say goodbye to the snowy winter and hello to blooming flowers and pleasant temperatures.

I’m also ready to create my Spring TBR. Now, a quick disclaimer. I know there are exact months for every season, but I have my own definition of what months are part of spring, summer, fall, and winter. So for the sake of ease, I am classifying spring as March, April, and May. During this time I like to indulge in romance, literary fiction, dark academia, and historical fiction (that’s actually always on the table). I’ve put together a list of 10 books I’m hoping to get to in the next three months. Then, once the season is over, make sure to check back in as I do my Spring Wrap-Up, where I share all my thoughts on the books I read during the season. What books are you hoping to get to this season?

Normal People by Sally Rooney – No author seems to have had more of an impact on Millennials and Generation Z than Sally Rooney. Her stories are often timely and explore the complexities of the human experience. Or so I’ve been told. I’ve actually never read a Sally Rooney novel but this Spring I’m going to change that. I’m hoping to get to her most famous work, Normal People, which follows the ups and downs of Connell and Marianne and the consequences of their actions. 

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman – At a retirement village, four friends meet up once a week to solve cold murders. But when a murder is actually committed in their own village, the four band together to solve their first ever murder. Are they up to the challenge? This mystery, the first in a series, seems warm and funny. I’m hoping for some Finlay Donovan vibes.

A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J. Maas – On a total different note, I am hoping also to read the first book in the ACTOR series. A fantasy series that follows a huntress and faerie as a wicked enemy begins to take form and threatens their existence, this book has exploded in popularity over the last couple of years. I’m not much of a fantasy girlie, but I’m hoping to expand my reading interests with this TikTok favorite.

The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave – A short historical fiction read I’m hoping to get to this season, The Dance Tree takes place in France, 1518 when a dancing plague comes across the town our protagonist lives in. I don’t know much else about this story, but it sounds like an exciting read and could potentially become a great recommendation for anyone wanting to dive into different historical fiction stories.

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell – Of course, my TBR always seems to have at least one thriller (or more). When two women, sharing the same birthday, have multiple run ins with each other, they can’t just assume it is a coincidence. As their friendship grows, a shocking disappearance thrusts one of the women into the spotlight and she must uncover an assortment of lies and secrets to get to the truth. I can already picture myself reading this Memorial Day weekend with a nice cold drink.

They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman – Spring is also the season where I like to jump back into the dark academia genre. While there is nothing like reading one of these books during the Fall season when students return to school, Spring is a close second and this young adult novel takes place at an exclusive prep school where, three years ago, Jill’s best friend was murdered by her boyfriend. The boyfriend, Graham, confessed, and the case was closed. But now, as Jill enters her senior year, mysterious texts may cause her to second guess exactly what happened on that fateful night.

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano – Finlay Donovan is back in this third installment of the series and I could not be more excited. While I do have some fears due to the fact that the third book hasn’t been as beloved as the first two, I am thrilled to be reunited with Finlay and her ever loyal sidekick Vero.

The Deep by Alma Kutsu – Every April I try to get to at least one Titanic book and this year it is going to be The Deep. I picked up a copy after finding it at a discount store and don’t know much else about it. I’ll make sure to report back to you at the end of the season.

Bunny by Mona Award – The second dark academia story on this TBR, Bunny is a novel I have been meaning to get to the last couple of years. The story follows a young girl at a university where she finds herself involved in a mysterious secret society of fellow female students who call themselves The Bunnies. From there, the story takes off. I have been warned I will either love or hate this book, and I am hoping for the first option to come true.

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen – Last year I did not read as many classics as I wanted to. This year, I am hoping to rectify that and to start that off I plan to read the one Jane Austen novel I have never picked up, Sense and Sensibility. It is said to have the perfect spring vibes and I am looking forward to adding it to my classics collection.