I’ve officially signed up for eight reading challenges this year! From the TBR Tackle and Beat the Backlist to Library Love and COYER, my schedule is packed. My main mission for 2026? Making the most of my local library and finally conquering that ever-growing TBR pile.

The September Files: Tracking the 2026 Reading Chaos

A look at what kept my ears busy this last month.

[15 Sep] Read-Along 2026 Guild Codex Series by Annette Marie – Audiobook Review: Lost Talismans and a Tequila (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #7) by Annette Marie (Narrator: Cris Dukehart & Teddy Hamilton) ★★★★½
[16 Sep] Calculated Whisk by Lindsay Buroker ★★★★
[23 Sep] Gray Seas by Hailey Edwards ★★★

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September was a solid month for my ears, bringing in 3 completed audiobooks! I had grand plans for a longer list, but a two-week slump slowed me down a bit. Still, I’m thrilled with my overall progress—I’m on track to wrap up almost all of my 2026 reading challenges! We also kicked off the two-month Library Love BINGO challenge, and I’ve already knocked out a few squares. Here’s hoping for at least one BINGO this round. Let’s dive into the breakdown!