Reading Lately: September 2026 Book Reviews

Which books are worth the read and which should you skip? Find out what books I’ve been reading lately and whether I recommend them. September has treated me well. I got new windows that won’t leak every time it rains. Some patio furniture so I can read on my porch. Taylor Swift dropped new music and a music video that inspired me to write a book list. And I got plenty of books to read – new releases and old favorites alike. I surprisingly got through 12 books this month considering September is smack dap in the middle of my busiest time when soccer and cross country collide. My calendar is a fine tuned affair and I’ve been making sure I block off reading and blogging time every day. From my favorite book of the month (The Calamity Club) to my least favorite (Life Out of Order), scroll down to see my reviews, and, as always, be sure to let me know what you’ve been reading lately in the comments! September 2026 Reading List The Calamity Club Kathryn Stockett During the Great Depression in Oxford, Mississippi, Birdie has come to town to beg her social-climbing sister to help pay her mother’s back taxes. While there, Birdie volunteers at the county orphanage and befriends Meg, a girl ...