I am not a fan of January. It drags on forever and everyone is in an awful mood. But I wasn’t expecting this one to pass so quickly! Okay, some days felt never-ending, but overall, this first month was busy enough for me not to check the calendar every 5 minutes.
What’s New?
Three years. This baby is three years old. Does that make me an old blogger?? A seasoned one? A mummy? :p
I now know how to handle water leaks and threaten landlords to get things fixed. Yay for stern voices and not-so-happy voicemails. It’s sad to have to come to this for things to happen, though.
Muscles! My body is growing stronger thanks to my regular Ashtanga practice and I no longer whine for two days after a class!
I need bookcases. But that’s not new.
I am slowly but surely figuring out the boundaries of social media…
I need to stay away from NG again. Like, really. Or start reading day and night.
Oh, and monthly TBR mostly work (if I stop adding books to the pile)
Books I read this month
New record! 17 books read! Technically, 17 and a half as I started my current read when January was still up…
Books I reviewed
Spit It Out: Tell Me A Secret by Jane Fallon @JaneFallon @MichaelJBooks
Tell Me Your Name: My Name Is Anna by Lizzy Barber @ByLizzyBarber @Rachel90Kennedy @arrowpublishing
What If…: The Disappeared by Sibel Hodge @sibelhodge @Bloodhoundbook #PublicationDay #BlogBlitz
No Signal: The Last by Hanna Jameson @Hanna_Jameson @VikingBooksUK
Hide & Seek: Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox @candicefoxbooks @SarahHarwood_ @PenguinUKBooks
Ready for the Rollecoaster of the Year? Twisted by Steve Cavanagh @SSCav @orionbooks @AMHeathLtd
Wanted: Deep Dirty Truth by Steph Broadribb @crimethrillgirl @OrendaBooks #TeamLori
Let’s Go For A Walk: Revenge on the Rye by Alice Castle @DDsDiary @gilbster1000
New Books
See what I mean? I need more hours in a day!
Book of the Month Award
The more you read, the harder it is to choose… I was lucky to read many amazing novels this month. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE???
Okay, after a piece of cake, a few song sang out of tune, and some thinking… It’s a tie!
I fell in love with Jane Fallon’s Tell Me A Secret, and I was blown away by Dead Memories, the new installment in the Kim Stone series. I can’t choose between those two! And I’m glad Dirty Little Secrets doesn’t count this month as it was read in December, or it would have HAD to be awarded too!
Meggy's Bookish Corner 
Some brilliant books you have there, some I have and some long definitely want. Happy 3rd blogging year 😀📖😘😘
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Thank you! I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for three years! I don’t plan on stopping any time soon! 🙂 x
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I’m very glad to hear it ❤️
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Wow 17 that’s brilliant! I’m rying to stay away from NetGalley as well 😀
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No idea how I read 17 books xD NG is evil!!!
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God girl, how did you do this, 17 books! I have to admit there are some really good ones to fly through that you listed there! I want to read Twisted (after I read Thirteen :-)) and I really want to get all the feels of Louis&Louise. It doesn’t even matter that I don’t like the cover all that much, it sounds amazing and I read so many reviews that talk highly of that novel already! Oh and I have Never Tell and Red Snow to read too, so cool that we’re both reading these :-). Happy February Meggy!
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I have no idea :p I was surprised when the number came up from my spreadsheet!! I think finding fabulous reads has helped (that and a humongous NG pile!!!) I’m not a huge fan of the cover of Louis & Louise but the story sounds good! Happy February to you, lovely! xx
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You’ve had a fabulous January, Meggy. Some great books read there.
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January was fantastic book-wise! 🙂 I hope February will be just as good!
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Congratulations on your blogiversary! Seems like you read some great books in January and all those thrillers look so good and tempting to buy!
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Thank you! I never thought I’d reach three years of blogging! 🙂 January was a wonderful reading month and I’ve added fab titles to my TBR! I can’t wait to read them all (it’s gonna take forever)
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We just need more reading hours in the day and national holiday days just for people to read!
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YES!!!!
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I’m glad January didn’t feel that long to you, this month always feels like an entire year to me haha I’m glad it’s over! You’ve read SO MUCH this month my sweechie, this is so amazing I’m so proud of you!! Here’s to a wonderful February, sending you tons of love ❤
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Haha, I know the feeling! I think I escaped thanks to the books!!! Thank you, darling Sweechie! I am so happy I found time to read and find amazing novels! I wish you a wonderfully bookish February! ❤ ❤
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Happy three year blogging anniversary! It flies by, doesn’t it? I think my blog is only a little bit older than yours so we’re at a similar place in the blogging journey. 🙂 You had a fab reading month, I hope the rest of the year is just as good (if not even better!). xx
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Thank you, lovely!:) I can’t believe it’s been three years. I was so sure it wouldn’t last… Let’s have a good February! xx
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Thank you so much for these recommendations, I had been so busy with work and other errands that I haven’t had the time to read. This will come in very handy and I’ll be sure to pick one from the list recommended xx
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Wow, 17 books!! I don’t think I could read that many even if I tried!!! Some great reads there though. I’m really surprised at the 2 you chose as your favourites. I knew Kay would be there, but Jane Fallon too. Now I will have to push that one up my tbr.
Amanda. xx
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I have too much time on my hands 🙂 I am glad I managed to prioritize reading over everything else. It made January better! It was so hard to pick the book of the month… I still believe that others should have been there too!! xx
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