Saturday, May 23, 2015

Weekly Wrap-Up: T.G.I.S. (Thank God it's Summer!)

What's New:
It's finally summer break! I am so excited to be done with this semester of school, as it was my busiest one to date, and so ready to get as much reading and lounging in as I can before school starts up again. I was so busy with the end of the semester, and then I went on vacation the day after I took my last final, so it's been like a month since my last wrap-up! So this is going to be a catch-up wrap-up. 

Reading Update:
Since it has been so long since I have done a wrap-up, I thought I would just share the books I have reviewed lately, and then fill you in on what I am currently reading. 

Reviews 
Tracks by Louise Edrich (This one was a total surprise love for me)
Mosquitoland by David Arnold (I would love to hear your thoughts on this one)

Currently Reading and What's Next
I'm currently reading and loving (naturally) A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. I found this one at my local independent bookstore for 50% off on it's release date, and you best bet I scooped that sucker up! Next, I really want to read The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski, which came out during the busy crunch time of the semester; I'm really eager to get to it! 


What I Bought:
I've been relativity good with my book buying lately, I picked up A Court of Thorns and Roses for half off, like I mentioned above, and then I picked up Burial Rites by Hannah Kent in the bargain section of my grocery store. 

  
What I Posted:
Highlights from the past month include:

Monday- I reviewed White Crow by Marcus Sedgwick. I love this guy; he is a genius. 
Tuesday- I recommend my Top Ten Favorite Classic Movies that I could watch over-and-over (and believe me, I have seen them all a million times.)
Wednesday- I reviewed my first summer read of this year, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie


What's Next: 
I'm not sure... as usual. I want to spend this weekend working on some posts now that I have more time to blog. I'm really looking forward to writing up posts that take a little bit longer to compose, like my Literary Look posts and my Poetry Spotlight posts. I also hope to get a good number of reviews up this summer and catch up on my Goodreads challenge since I am like eight books behind! 

Stacking the Shelves Hosted by: Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post Hosted by: The Caffeinated Book Reviewer

What have you been up to lately? Is it summer for you yet? How are your reading challenges going?

16 comments:

  1. I've been meaning to read Burial Rites. Will be interested in hearing what you think about that one.

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    1. Me too! I was happy to find the hardcover on bargain!
      Thanks for stopping by Kay!

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  2. Great haul! ACOTAR sounds so amazing. I recently bought a copy and can't wait to read it. I hope you have a good week! :)
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. It's so addicting! I'm planning on finishing it today.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. How is the ACOTAR going? nice haul, happy reading XD

    Maura @ monsterofbooks.blogspot.com

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    1. It's great, but I wouldn't expect any less from Maas!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Enjoy your break! :) I hope you enjoy Burial Rites - I loved it. Thanks for the mention! ^_^

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    1. Glad to hear you loved it! I'm hoping to get to it soon. And no problem Jess!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I've got to get on the Sarah J Maas and The Winner's Curse bandwagons. Hope you have a great week!

    SP & STS
    Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know

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    1. Yes to both! Hope you love them!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. I have also just finished me final year at university and I was soo busy that I hardly got anything done. The freedom now though, is beautiful! Can't wait to just read and relax. I really want to read 'A Court of Thorns and Roses', it looks beautiful! I hope your upcoming week is great!
    My Weekly Overview
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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    1. ACOTAR is so good! Hope you enjoy your break! And congrats on finishing university!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. TGIS- I totally agree! Court of Thorn and Roses looks good- and nice Top Ten post too. You have some good classic movie there- Casablanca is awesome!

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  8. I think I need to get on the Sarah J Maas bandwagon. I think I must be missing out.

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    1. Yes! Her books are so hard to put down, and her characters are great!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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