Saturday, May 21, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up: Back to Blogging!

What's New:
I'm finally back to blogging and reading after the busiest semester ever! I've got lots of blogging and reading plans for the summer, and I'm loving getting back into the swing of things. The weather is warming up and I can't wait for the sun to be permanently out. This past weekend, I attended my third Comic Con (a post with details and my loot is linked below) and that was a lot of fun. It really reignited my love of comic books and put me in the mood for comics and graphic novels. Let me know some of your favorite comics and graphic novels so I can add them to my list!

What I Read:
I haven't done much reading over the past few months, but I have done some reading since school has been out. It always takes me a couple of weeks to get into the reading groove after school lets out, so I'm hoping I will hit my groove soon!

 

I reread Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets during the end of the semester because I needed something I could keep up with while going days at a time without reading it. I loved it of course and want to continue rereading the series. This past week, I started and finished Black Widow: Forever Red after watching Civil War. This one was a lot of fun and really fast paced. My review is linked below. I'm currently reading Circling the Sun by Paula McLain. I really enjoyed her debut novel The Paris Wife so I'm excited to get into this one.

New Books:
From the Library

Purchased 


What I Posted:
Reading and Life Update!
Reflections on Comic Con, Loot, and Reflections on Women in Comics
Next on my Watch List: Classic Movie Haul
Recently Read: Black Widow: Forever Red

What's Next: 
Next week I'll be sharing some of my new favorite poetry finds, posting my first Top Ten Tuesday in forever, and hopefully reviewing a poetry collection.

Which books top your summer reading list?

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

16 comments:

  1. I enjoy Paula McLain's books, so Circling the Sun is on my list. I'm curious about Black Widow. Enjoy!

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    1. I'm really enjoying it so far! She is great at building characters.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Ooh Black Widow- awesome. I never did read that one. And check out that Wonder woman showcase- that looks fun. I'm kinda looking forward to her solo movie and think she's one of DC's better heroines. I haven't read a lot of comics lately but it's always nice to catch up. Will have to go read your Black Widow review.

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    1. I would love an awesome Wonder Woman movie but I'm refraining from getting my hopes up too high. I have been loving comics lately!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. I love comic cons! Our summer one isn't until August, so I've got a bit of a wait still. I've been wanting to give The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen a try.

    For comics, I really love Chew by John Layman, Kelly Sue DeConnick's run on Captain Marvel, Jason Aaron's Wolverine and the X-men, and Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-men

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    1. Have fun at your Comic Con! I love buying the art there! Oh I didn't know Joss Whedon did an X-men comic. Thanks for the recs.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. I've never really read comics but I definitely want to start reading them! :)

    Enjoy your new books! :)

    Kyra @ Blog of a Bookaholic
    My Book Haul!

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  5. I have yet to read The Paris Wife - but it is on my list to-be-read! I have been wanting to read The Raven books too - just SO much to read and not nearly enough time!

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    1. I know exactly what you mean! Both are great so I hope you find time to get to them!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Yay summer! I have 15 more school days. I'm so ready for nice, sunny weather, too. It has been raining in my neck of the woods for days. I own Black Widow, but haven't read it yet. I need to get on it. Happy reading!

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    1. Rain is coming my way now! Black Widow was a fun read.
      Enjoy your summer break!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Enjoy your new books!! I have recently been re-reading the Harry Potter series too! Have a great week :D

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  8. I'm glad your semester's over and hope you get some down time to relax and recover!

    I like the look of Circling the Sun!

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