First wrap-up of the year! I’d almost drop a tear. Almost! This January was both extremely good and desperately bad. I think life has shifted gears in the roller coaster that is my path!
What’s New?
I wasn’t sure I was going to do a wrap-up this year, but I don’t feel like losing some good habits I’ve enjoyed so far simply because I’m lazy!
I survived my first semester! Issues happened, are still happening, but nothing serious enough for me to lose the fight, and I have a lovely team to rely on in class. Congrats everyone!
Also, something big happened!!! I signed a contract with my favorite bookstore to work one weekend per month! Not much, I agree, but it reminds me I’m good at what I do!
Last but not least, a new hairdresser! I have found MY red! I know I’ve said it before, but this time, it’s for real!
Books I read this month
Keeping in mind how busy I found January to be, I am glad I managed to read those books. Especially because none of them got less than three stars and most books were just awesome.
Books I reviewed
The Longer the Wait, the Better the Read: The Breakdown by B.A. Paris @BAParisAuthor @StMartinsPress
Let’s Make it Stop: Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmour @JenLGilmour
Look Behind You: Watch Me by Jody Gehrman @jodygehrman @StMartinsPress
Take a Closer Look around You: Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan @Lisalregan @bookouture #BlogTour
Listen to the Birds: The Doll Funeral by Kate Hamer @kate_hamer @FaberBooks
Question Everything: Need to Know by Karen Cleveland @karecleve @BeckyShort1 @TransworldBooks
Eternal Bond: The Daughter by Lucy Dawson @lucydawsonbooks @bookouture #BlogTour
New Books (won, purchased, for review, whatever)
Not going to let you know, at least this month! I was lucky to receive books I shouldn’t talk about now, and I am at uni, which means I don’t have access to all the new titles I brought back home as I’ve been a bad blogger and forgot to add them in my spreadsheet!
Let’s just say I’ve got a LOOOOOOT of reading to do! I’ve reached the 250 books on my TBR, physical and kindle… Oops!
What’s Next?
I’m hoping February allows me to blog at least as much as I did in January, and as my internship is only half-time, I’ll get more reading time!
Blogging time!
15 posts!
Lots of fun!
This Week in Books
This Week in Books (January 3rd 2018)
Other
2018 Beat the Backlist Challenge! @BeatTheBacklist
Resolutions I Will NOT Make #ByeJanuary!
Cover reveal
Open the Curtain: The Child Next Door by Shalini Boland #CoverReveal @bookouture @ShaliniBoland
Suntags
So good to hear January got off to a cracking start for you and good luck for the new job!
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Thank you so much, lovely Cleo! 🙂 February hasn’t started so well, and the job… Still making up my mind whether or not I enjoy it, but I’m staying positive! Have a great month!
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Congrats with your new job and the exams that went well I assume ;-)! God I’d love to work at a bookstore too :-). It’s amazing that with classes and exams and all you still managed to read more than me :-). Oh I so want to know about the new books you received.. is it from the big O?
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Thank you, love ❤ The exams went… okay! 🙂 Some went well, others okay, one was terrible, haha! I can't believe I've read this much this month! But February doesn't look as good reading-wise! Nope! Those secret books come from a friend, and when I review them, I won't mention it *loves being mysterious* XD xxx
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Oh I’m keeping my fingers crossed then for you but I have a good feeling you’ll pass! Huh? I don’t like not knowing something, now I’m even more curious 🙂
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Yep, I’ll pass, I am pretty sure of it, but there’s always a nagging voice in my head… :p You are going to be so curious about those books xD Maybe I’ll tell you my secret!
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Oeh please please, I’m the best at keeping secrets!
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I’ll think about it :p
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YAY YOU!!! Glad you survived your first semester, would have been devastated if that were the thing that killed you
and even more YAY for working at the bookstore. It doesn’t matter how often, it only matters that you enjoy it.
Wohooo for the new red working out! ❤
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I felt it was a survivor race. I am glad it’s over, but the second semester is kicking off worse than the one before so maybe I shouldn’t have made a happy dance too soon! xxx
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You are allowed to enjoy the small victories
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It sounds like you had a good month. Working in a bookstore sounds amazing, dream job amazing so congratulations and I do hope that you enjoy it. I like the package for Need to Know with the CIA tag. It looks really cool.Have a wonderful February:-)
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It was a complicated but good month 🙂 The bookstore job brings its ups and downs, I’m hoping it will offer me new opportunities. Have a great Feb! x
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Congrats on finishing your first semester. Stressful probably but hopefully you have a big sense of achievement.
How brilliant that you have a job in a bookshop, that sounds fab.
I look forward to hearing about the books you can’t talk about yet.
Amanda xx
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It was a little ruined by the fact a teacher did not allow me to retake an exam, meaning everyone got the term validation except me, but I know I’ve worked hard so it’s only a matter of time before I get the confirmation with my grades. I can’t wait to have more time to read! It should happen when my internship starts! xxx
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Wow, you’ve had a great month on your blog! I’m always so impressed with how many fab reviews you write, especially when you have such a busy life with studying. I know how hard it is to go to Uni in your 20s, it’s what I did too a few years ago. It’s so worth it but it can be a slog at times to get things done. I have so much faith in you and am always here if you want a chat. x
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I can’t believe I managed to do so much, haha! It’s a miracle! Thank you so much, darling Hayley ❤ I still fear my studies and job might change the way I review and I don't want this to happen. I need to keep my voice (which is difficult when you know your teachers read your blog :p) Thank you so much for your support, it is hugely appreciated and so comforting to know you are just one message away xxxx
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Congratulations on the job, my Sweechie, I’m so happy and proud of you!! ❤ Also, it seems like you managed to read A LOT this month, how do you do it haha 🙂
Hope you'll have a fantastic February! ❤
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I have no idea how I do it 🙂 But hey, I’m Donna xD ❤
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You just amaze me! I never stop being impressed with how much you accomplish. Look at all of this on top of Uni and life ❤ Stop making me look bad 😛
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Aw, now I’m blushing so much you could cook eggs on my cheeks! ❤ You are an inspiration, silly Twin Pea!!!
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Yay for progress! It’s so awesome you get to work at your favorite bookstore… And 250 books is nothing; I’m at almost 400 right now haha. xD I hope you’ll have a wonderful February! ❤ xx
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Hahaha, you make me feel better, but I have ARCs that should have been read long ago!!! ❤ xxx
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I’m glad you’ve finally found THE color for you!! I am terrified of dying my hair, although the older I’m getting it’s seeming more appealing to me. Especially for the winter time. My hair looks so dull. Good luck with your new weekend job! That’s exciting!
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I was so scared that I picked the best hairdresser I knew, otherwise I wouldn’t have done it because I tend to be unlucky!!
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Congratulations on surviving the semester and the weekend gig at your local bookstore! It looks like you’ve had a great reading month too.
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January was full and mostly good, indeed! 🙂 I hope you have a great February!
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Yay congrats on your first semester and your new job and your hairdresser!!!
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Thank you love!!! Big and small things make me happy!
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You’re welcome!!
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