Welcome back to the blog, bookish friends! I can’t believe it is already the middle of July. It kind of feels like this year just started, but we are already over halfway to 2022. I did the Mid-Year Freak Out Book Tag last year, and I had such an awesome time reflecting on my progress that I decided to do it again this year! Without further ado, let’s dive right into all this fun:
1) Best book you’ve read so far in 2021
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2) Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2021
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3) New release you haven’t read yet but want to
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4) Most anticipated release for the second half of the year
Fun Fact: This was the answer to last year’s most anticipated release question, but the publication date keeps getting pushed back. 2021 is the YEAR, baby! š
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5) Biggest disappointment
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6) Biggest surprise
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7) Favorite new author (debut or new to you)
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8) Newest fictional crush
We all need to find ourselves a freaking adorable farmer BF like Roane, am I right?
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9) Newest favorite character
Gwyn and Amelia give me LIFE so they are both my newest favorite characters!
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10) A book that made you cry
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11) A book that made you happy
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12) The most beautiful book you’ve bought or received so far this year
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13) A book/books you need to read by the end of the year
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BONUS: I am exactly halfway to my reading goal for the year – YAYY!
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Thank you all so much for tuning in for this super fun book tag! As the saying goes, there are so many books and so little time, but I’m super happy with the progress I have made this year in terms of number (and quality!) of books read. If you haven’t done this tag, I am officially tagging YOU!
Hello, bookish friends, and welcome back to the very first edition of āletās shame the book blogger!ā Ha, just kidding, but maybe not? For this weekās post, I thought Iād take a gander at all of my bookshelves and make a list of all the books I own but havenāt yet read. Then, at the end of 2021, I would see how much progress Iāve made on getting these books read. I love seeing these kinds of posts on other blogs and thought Iād jump on the bandwagon myself this year! Letās get started, shall we?
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare et al.
The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare et al.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken
Once and For All by Sarah Dessen
The Natural History of Us by Rachel Harris
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead
Till Death by Jennifer L. Armentrout
See Me by Nicholas Sparks
Promise to Return by Elizabeth Byler Younts
Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Christmas at Harmony Harbor by Debbie Mason
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Hold Me Closer by David Levithan
Replica by Lauren Oliver
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
Fable by Adrienne Young
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young
It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
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Holy moly, you guys! This list was honestly way more extensive than I thought it was going to be. I guess I shouldnāt be surprised, considering I had such a slow year of reading last year (and kind of a big year for purchasing new books), but DANG. How many books are on your TBR for the year?
Well, looks like I ought to sign off of here and get to reading then! Happy Weekend, and may it be filled with putting a dent in your very own TBRs! š
Hello, bookish loves, and welcome back to the blog! Since Valentineās Day is just two short days away, I thought we could celebrate this holiday of love by talking about my very first love: books! This is one of those posts that requires little introduction, so letās just jump right into this, shall we?
1) Stand alone book you love
Romanov was one of my first reads of 2021, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it/recommending it to anyone who loves strong family dynamics and tales of history blended with a little magic.
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2) Dystopian book you love
I honestly can’t remember the last time I read a true dystopian novel, but Legend is one of the few that feels like I just read it yesterday. It was published in 2011, but if you haven’t given Legend a read yet and are itching for a good dystopian read, I highly recommend giving this beaut a try!
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3) A book that you love but no one else talks about
It absolutely flabbergasts me that people STILL aren’t talking about this book! It literally had everything I was expecting and more. I laughed out loud on numerous occasions, fell in love with the Shakespearian tie-ins, and was wishing for more of this tale by its end. Just read it so we can chat about it together, you guys!
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4) Favorite book couple
This question always gives me legit anxiety to answer because there are SO MANY amazing book couples to choose from! In honor of this being a Valentine’s Day post, I think I’m digging Lara Jean and Peter from Jenny Han’s To All the Boys series. They’re just one of the sweetest fictional couples out there, plus I’ve been dying to give this series a re-read!
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5) A book that other people love but you haven’t read yet
Some of you may be having a mini heart attack reading this, but Harry Potter has just never been a good fit for what I’ve always enjoyed reading. No other comments from me on this one other than I am v sorry to disappoint all of you Potterheads. I swear I am a real booknerdigan like the rest of you, but I just don’t think this book/series will end up on my TBR anytime soon.
6) A book with red on the cover
In addition to this cover being the most beautiful shade of red, I am obsessed with this series and canāt believe this is the final book in this world!
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7) A book with pink on the cover
This beautiful pink book has been on my TBR for so long, and I really hope 2021 is the year I finally dive into this read!
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8) You were given a box of chocolates. What fictional boyfriend would have given them to you?
Daniel from Jenn Bennettās Serious Moonlight would 100 percent be the guy to go the traditional route (albeit so sweet and delicious!) for a Valentineās Day gift. And as much as he loves pie, there’s no doubt he has as much of a sweet tooth as I do!
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9) You are single on Valentine’s Day. What book would you read? What TV show would you watch? What movie would you watch?
Ha, this is funny because I’ve been single most of the Valentine’s Days I’ve been alive and never thought about any of these questions until right now. I’d probably re-read one of my favorite Jennifer L. Armentrout books, watch some kind of Valentine’s Day-themed Food Network show on TV, and any Hallmark movie because those are always so adorable and romantic.
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10) You are in the bookstore. All of the sudden you get shot with an arrow by Cupid. What new release will you love?
Though I havenāt read it yet (just a few days away from its release date, hallelujah!), A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas takes the cake, for sure! Iām wrapping up my re-read of the ACOTAR series as we speak and I cannot contain my excitement without the help of Cupidās arrow. I think I would be losing my mind if I had actually been shot with one because this read is one of my most anticipated forthe year!
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That’s a wrap on the Valentine’s Day Book Tag! Thank you all so much for reading, and I hope you get to spend this beautiful holiday with those you love! What are some books that put you in the Valentine’s Day spirit? Drop me your recommendations below and let’s chat about them!
Until next week, bookish friends! May your weekend be filled with sweet reads and lots of love! ā¤
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