It's so crazy to think that August is already here -- where did the year go?! The end of summer is near, and back to (wild) school is around the corner. Before you settle into new routines, take some quiet time for yourself to enjoy a good book... or five! While mysteries and memoirs have always been my jam, I've recently discovered love for a new genre: adventure and travel. (Wild -- I know! ?) Here are my favorite reads this month.