Our favorite post of the month, haha. Looking back at our bookhauls is a post to try and keep us accountable to read what we buy. So how did we do with our October 2025 bookhaul? Let’s take a look and find out!
Candyce
In October 2025 I added 13 books to my shelves. That’s not a huge haul, but it’s always interesting to see what I’ve read. Let’s take a look.
Alchemised – SenLinYu
Read
Alchemised was huge and definitely an emotional rollercoaster. I’m very glad I read this one though. I don’t really think I had any expectations going in, but I understand the hype.
Never Ever After – Sue Lynn Tan
Unread
I still love this cover, but I haven’t read Never Ever After yet. Sue Lynn Tan is an author I hear amazing things about so I’m excited to read this Cinderella inspired retelling.
Metal Slinger – Rachel Schneider
Read
Metal Slinger is a book I read when it was still indie published, but I was excited about this Fairyloot edition. The ending of this book is one I still think about very often. I haven’t read the sequel yet, but I need to before the year is over.
Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal – Meghan Quinn
Read
Of course I’ve read this holiday romance. Meghan Quinn is still my go to author for feel good books. That this takes place at Christmas time was an extra bonus. I’ll be reading her newest holiday romance, Christmas Staycation, soon!
Fake Skating – Lynn Painter
Read
Fake Skating was a cute YA romance and had my favorite trope. I love fake dating, but also the fact that our two main characters are childhood friends who haven’t seen each other for years. I love when characters reconnect. This book left me with a smile on my face.
Reckless Roses – Sarah A. Bailey
Unread
So I still haven’t read the first two books in this series and this being the third book means it’s also unread. I do have the pretty sprayed edges of all of this series. I’m hoping I love them all.
Chasing Wild – Elliott Rose
Unread
I’m still a bit behind with this series, but I know that some of my friends love Elliott Rose. So hopefully I do as well. Chasing Wild is a cowboy romance and we can never go wrong with those, right?
Mate – Ali Hazelwood
Read
It took me way too long, but I finally read Mate! Ali Hazelwood proved to me again why she’s one of my favorite authors. I loved the tension and chemistry between these characters. Also, I highly recommend the audiobook. I did an immersive read and it was a great combination.
Sawyer – Jessica Peterson
Unread
After reading only two books by Jessica Peterson, I know she’s going to be an autobuy author. I read Wyatt not too long ago and Sawyer is up next!
Power Play – Chelsea Curto
Read
If you’re looking for laugh out loud romances, I highly suggest this author. Power Play has banter, tension, spice, and amazing characters. Piper and Liam were so good together! One of my favorite bookish couples this year.
In the Dark – Chelsea Curto
Read
In the Dark was such an interesting dark romance. There were definitely some unrealistic aspects, but I can look past that when I’m having a great time. I loved that our two main characters met in a haunted house.
Good Spirits – B.K. Borison
Read
In my bookhaul I said that I thought Good Spirits would be great for the holiday season and I was right. Good Spirits was such a great read. Who knows, I may need to reread it this December.
Broken Daylight – Emily McIntire
Unread
Burning Daylight is one that’s still on my radar and I’m curious about this Romeo and Juliet inspired story. The second book in this series is now out in the world, so that should be an extra push to get me to pick this up soon.
End Result
Read: 8/13 – 61.5%
TBR: 5/13 – 38.5%
Isabelle
I wasn’t sure if I got any new books last year and I have to admit I wasn’t expecting to find these titles in that Bookhaul post haha. Apparently I got 4 new books, all manga!
Witch Hat Atelier 5 & 6 – Kamome Shirahama
Unread
I usually read my manga really quickly after purchasing, but somehow I still haven’t read these. Possibly because I read hardly any new books this past year (apart from a couple of audiobooks) and maybe because it’s been a while since I read a volume in this series. I guess it’s nice to know I have a couple of manga to read whenever I want haha.
Spy x Family 6 & 7 – Tatsuya Endo
Unread
Two more unread manga, what is going on? I really enjoy this manga series and I have no idea why I haven’t read this one apart from what I just wrote ;). Maybe I can pick these 4 manga up in the coming weeks, that would really help my reading goal! Although I’m on track to beat last years challenge.
End Result
Read: 0/4 – 0%
TBR: 4/4– 100%
So that’s another looking back at our bookhauls! Have you read any of these? Or do you challenge yourself to read what you buy? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!
