I had a great holiday season, but it was busy. I'm a little behind on the blog so I'm hoping to check up on comments, posting, and reading other blogs in the last week of break before I go back. I haven't done a ton of reading this break, but I'm okay with that. I loved relaxing and not feeling stressed about any obligations or school work. I also managed to finish my Goodreads goal for the year, which was really great after a crazy year of school. It's been a little while since I have done a wrap-up, so I'll catch you guys up on the last two weeks of posts and reading.
What I Read:
I finished A Darker Shade of Magic (review below) and Harry Potter and the Soccer's Stone The Illustrated edition and enjoyed both. I LOVED reading Harry Potter and seeing the gorgeous illustrations; the release of book two cannot come fast enough! I spent Christmas Eve and day reading it and it was perfect.
I'm currently rereading Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas to prepare to Queen of Shadows. I'm hoping to get through both before school starts the 11th, but I'm not sure if it will happen.
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
I have been wanting this one forever! I snuck it into my Amazon textbook order this weekend, and I can't wait to get into it!
Monday- I posted my 2015 Book Survey and I loved looking back at my reading year.
Wednesday- I highlighted some things I've Been Loving Lately
Monday- I reviewed A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Tuesday- TTT: 2016 Releases on my Radar
Wednesday- I examined my progress on my 2015 Goals
Thursday- I shared my Non-Fiction TBR
Last Wrap-Up (Featuring an ice storm and a Black Friday book haul)
What's Next:
I'm still trying to decide if I am going to make any goals for 2016, but if I do I'll share them of course. I'm also hoping to schedule some posts for the first two weeks of school ahead of time, so hopefully that will go as planned.
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The Sunday Post Hosted by:Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Are you setting any goals for 2016 (book related or otherwise?) How do you go about setting and sticking to goals? Happy New Year!
I have a copy of Illuminae that I bought several months ago. I want to move it up on my TBR stack and get it read soon. Have heard amazing things about it. Glad your holidays were fun and good luck with your new semester!
ReplyDeleteI have heard all good things about it, and it looks like a really unique read. Thanks for the luck Kay!
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All the books here are on my wishlist or tbr!! Good luck this year!!
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DeleteI love Illuminae so I hope you love it too! Happy reading!
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It looks crazy but in the best way!
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I am still waiting on my Harry Potter Illustrated Edition I purchased for my mother on December 2. I am SO frustrated! I hope when it FINALLY arrives she (and I) will get to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I hope it comes soon! I hate waiting on purchases like that, especially around the holidays.
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Happy New Year! I like that cover of Heir of Fire, and hope you enjoy Illuminae. I just read that one recently- it's pretty interesting!
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DeleteHappy New Year!! I definitely need to get a copy of the 'Harry Potter and the Soccer's Stone The Illustrated edition'. It looks and sounds so great. And as a Harry Potter fan I just have to have it. :D
ReplyDeleteMy reading goals for 2016 are just to read a lot and read what I want. ;)
It's gorgeous! I can't wait for the second one to come out! That's a great goal; good luck!
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I hope you love Illuminae, it is an amazing read!!
ReplyDeleteI am miles behind with my reviews on the blog but in a way I am happy I have a lot sitting there to be reviewed as I had a bit of a reading slump.
Have a great 2016!
Yes, having reviews in your archive is a great feeling! I'm out of reviews and I'm not reading a lot, so I'm struggling to keep up on posts sometimes.
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I'm debating reading Illuminae. Not a huge sci-fi fan but have heard great things about it. Good luck with school and balancing all you have on your plate.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a really fun read, and everyone loves it.
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I've seen a lot of Illuminae. I think I'd like to check it out. Hope you enjoy your books :) Here's ours: Bibliojunkies Happy reading! ~ Bel
ReplyDeleteI've seen lots of great things about it too. I'm eager to see what I think.
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