Happy Tuesday, y’all! This week, Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl is asking us to share our favorite side characters who deserve their own story. I’m not feeling that topic for a few reasons, but mainly because I don’t have the brain power at the moment to come up with a list like that. So, instead, I’m looking at the books I read in September 2023 one-word description.

September 2023 One-Word Description: Recent Reads

Yes, I know the month isn’t over, but the end is near! So far in September, I have read nine books. And a few of them have left me with one word to describe them.

All titles are linked to Goodreads, and book covers are linked to Amazon.

Without further ado, here is my September 2023 One-Word Description: Recent Reads!

The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick

One Word: Cozy

  • Genre: Fiction
  • Release Date: March 2019
  • My Rating: 4 Stars

Reykjavik: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jonasson & Katrin Jakobsdottir

One Word: Perfection

  • Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
  • Release Date: September 2023
  • My Rating: 5 Stars

The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

One Word: Delicious

  • Genre: YA, LGBTQ, Romance, Contemporary
  • Release Date: June 2023
  • My Rating: 4.5 Stars

The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith

One Word: Okay

  • Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy
  • Release Date: August 2021
  • My Rating: 3.5 Stars

The Christmas Wager by Holly Cassidy

One Word: Hallmark

  • Genre: Christmas, Romance, Contemporary
  • Release Date: September 2023
  • My Rating: 4 Stars

Haikyu!! Vol. 3 by Haruichi Furudate

One Word: Volleyball

  • Genre: Manga, Sports
  • Release Date: October 2012
  • My Rating: 4 Stars

Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

One Word: Sweet

  • Genre: Graphic Novel, YA, LGBTQ, Contemporary, Romance
  • Release Date: October 2018
  • My Rating: 5 Stars

The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton

Book Cover

One Word: Fun!

  • Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy
  • Release Date: April 2023
  • My Rating: 4 Stars

Love of My Loves by Yamile Saied Mendez

One Word: Meh

  • Genre: Romance, Contemporary
  • Release Date: September 2023
  • My Rating: 3.25 Stars

That’s a quick look at the books I read in September 2023, each with one-word descriptions. Or should I say reactions? Have you read any of these books? What books did you read in September 2023? What word would you use to describe them?

September 2023 One-Word Description: Recent Reads

Are you looking for some more books to read? Check out my other bookish listsbook reviews, and monthly reading wrap-ups.


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14 thoughts on “September 2023 One-Word Description:Recent Reads

  1. I went rogue today as well! I was so close to actually doing this topic but went with something even simpler cos my brain juice has been super low. You’ve got me looking forward to reading The Do’s and Donuts of Love and I totally agree about Heartstopper—so sweet! 😍 Great post!

  2. Nice topic choice! I feel like I would struggle with this one! To limit myself to one word would be tough. I’d want at least 2-3, maybe 4 on occasion! Lol!

    Thanks for visiting my TTT!

  3. What a fun list! You have me intrigued with some of these one word descriptions as I have not read any of the books on your list.

  4. I am loving this list!

    There are several here I will definitely check out starting with Reykjavik: A Crime Story and The Dos and Donuts of Love (i love donuts!)

  5. Oh, I always love One-Word Review posts. I forget that’s an option sometimes. 😉 The Witch Haven is on my bookshelf, but I haven’t picked it up because I see so many reviews saying it’s just okay. Maybe I’ll unhaul that one… And I’m currently reading The Christmas Wager, and I agree, it’s very much like a Hallmark movie. Which I’m not minding at the moment. I needed something light. 🙂 Happy reading this week!

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