Let's just say it together: 2016 sucked. To politics and an overwhelming amount of death - it truly wasn't a good year. But reading wise? I know I had a great year!
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
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SO MUCH STUFF HAPPENED THESE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I AHHHHEEEEKKK
+ Jenny Han has shared the release date for 'Always and Forever, Lara Jean'.
+ We have a cover and sneak peek for 'The Dark Prophecy'! (Rick Riordan)
+ We have more info on Patrick Ness' newest book, 'Release' and I'm excited!
+ Speaking of Patrick Ness, his trilogy 'Chaos Walking' is becoming a movie and already has their lead actor and actress.
+ So there's going to be a paperback edition of 'Carry On'?! (Rainbow Rowell) And the cover is absolutely gorgeous?! I don't know about you guys but I need this !!
+ Two BIG YA coloring books were released in December and they were the 'Selection' coloring book and the 'Lunar Chronicles' coloring book.
+ Epic Reads dropped the 'Carve the Mark' book trailer and, to be honest, I'm just confused after watching this.
+ Here's an excerpt for 'The Edge of Everything' and some tour dates!
+ Victoria Aveyard is going to be the star of the "All Hail the Queens" Tour .. featuring some very cool authors.
+ Fierce Reads dropped their summer 2017 tour.
+ Adam Silvera is touring for his newest book, 'History is all you left me'! Here are the dates.
+ V.E Schwab is going on tour for 'A Conjuring of Light'! I'm still a little upset that she's not coming to my area.
+ 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' (play) may be coming to America. - specifically Broadway?!
+ Nicola Yoon's 'Everything, Everything' (MOVIE) will be in theaters May 19th. Can't wait!
+ ‘Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda’ has its Simon (!!!) but, sadly, I'm still unsure about this casting.
+ Netflix is making 'Coin Heist' into their own movie original. They just shared the trailer here.
+ Jandy Nelson is adapting her own book, 'The Sky is Everywhere'!
+ And Nicola Yoon's newest book, 'The Sun is Also a Star', is becoming a movie.
+ Jenny Han has shared the release date for 'Always and Forever, Lara Jean'.
+ We have a cover and sneak peek for 'The Dark Prophecy'! (Rick Riordan)
+ We have more info on Patrick Ness' newest book, 'Release' and I'm excited!
+ Speaking of Patrick Ness, his trilogy 'Chaos Walking' is becoming a movie and already has their lead actor and actress.
+ So there's going to be a paperback edition of 'Carry On'?! (Rainbow Rowell) And the cover is absolutely gorgeous?! I don't know about you guys but I need this !!
+ Two BIG YA coloring books were released in December and they were the 'Selection' coloring book and the 'Lunar Chronicles' coloring book.
+ Epic Reads dropped the 'Carve the Mark' book trailer and, to be honest, I'm just confused after watching this.
+ Here's an excerpt for 'The Edge of Everything' and some tour dates!
+ Victoria Aveyard is going to be the star of the "All Hail the Queens" Tour .. featuring some very cool authors.
+ Fierce Reads dropped their summer 2017 tour.
+ Adam Silvera is touring for his newest book, 'History is all you left me'! Here are the dates.
+ V.E Schwab is going on tour for 'A Conjuring of Light'! I'm still a little upset that she's not coming to my area.
+ 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' (play) may be coming to America. - specifically Broadway?!
+ Nicola Yoon's 'Everything, Everything' (MOVIE) will be in theaters May 19th. Can't wait!
+ ‘Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda’ has its Simon (!!!) but, sadly, I'm still unsure about this casting.
+ Netflix is making 'Coin Heist' into their own movie original. They just shared the trailer here.
+ Jandy Nelson is adapting her own book, 'The Sky is Everywhere'!
+ And Nicola Yoon's newest book, 'The Sun is Also a Star', is becoming a movie.
2016 was a big "first" for me. I changed my lifestyle blog into a book blog. I joined the YA book community across all platforms. I read a lot more this year. I met friends who accept me for who I am and have the same interests as me. But, on the downside - I didn't write up little, silly updates anymore on my blog. Which, on some days, is easier than writing a book review. The biggest thing on my plate right now is YA books and I haven't had time to do my other hobbies like personal photography or art. I didn't do much schoolwork this year because a) I was reading or b) at my local library. I lost friends because they didn't accept me for who I am and don't have the same interests as me. So, all together, 2016 was a rollercoaster of things with a few more negative bumps than any other year.
I don't have any big goals right now but I feel like I should. Like, I need to focus more on my education or else I'm not going to get anywhere in life. But, at the same time, I want to read more, blog more and I want to volunteer more so I have more hands-on experience with these things. Maybe my hobbies will be my career one day. I guess I'm just having a battle with time, the need/want situation and my future. I know, I'm probably overthinking this but still I'm just concerned .. you know?
THE MOST POPULAR POSTS OF 2016:
review: First & Then by Emma Mills
The Text Tag
and R.I.P IT or SHIP IT Tag (Round 2!)
MY PERSONAL FAVORITES:
My 'Maybe' TBR
review: Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes
Hamilton Book Tag
I don't have any big goals right now but I feel like I should. Like, I need to focus more on my education or else I'm not going to get anywhere in life. But, at the same time, I want to read more, blog more and I want to volunteer more so I have more hands-on experience with these things. Maybe my hobbies will be my career one day. I guess I'm just having a battle with time, the need/want situation and my future. I know, I'm probably overthinking this but still I'm just concerned .. you know?
THE MOST POPULAR POSTS OF 2016:
review: First & Then by Emma Mills
The Text Tag
and R.I.P IT or SHIP IT Tag (Round 2!)
MY PERSONAL FAVORITES:
My 'Maybe' TBR
review: Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes
Hamilton Book Tag
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2015: 10,385
2016: 5,600+
FOLLOWING:
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BLOGLOVIN': 82
EMAIL: 15
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GOODREADS (FRIENDS): 147
INSTAGRAM: 580+
TWITTER: 40+
GFC: 59
BLOGLOVIN': 82
EMAIL: 15
BLOGLOVIN' (PERSONAL): 85
GOODREADS (FRIENDS): 147
INSTAGRAM: 580+
TWITTER: 40+
So I already talked a little about my reading year over at Ellie's blog but I do wanna list my faves and least faves books here. I'm not going to get really detailed with why I loved this book or why I didn't like that book because I've probably mentioned a couple of these books before and my opinions on them. I just want to save some time to be honest. Also, please remember that these are my opinions. So don't go after me if I hate your favorite book or if I loved that book you hate. If you agree with my opinion(s) - great! If you don't that is still great! I love hearing different opinions on books and I try to be very open-minded with other opinions and discussions.
THE BEST OF BEST
The Raven King (Maggie Stiefvater)
Crooked Kingdom (Leigh Bardugo)
A Darker Shade of Magic (V.E Schwab)
Girl Against the Universe (Paula Stokes)
and Gemina (Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff)
and Gemina (Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff)
THE WORST OF WORST
A Court of Mist and Fury (Sarah J. Maas)
The Crown (Kiera Cass)
Phantom Limbs (Paula Garner)
My original reading goal this year was to read 75 books. I surpassed that goal so I changed it to 100 books. Guess what? I surpassed my goal again so I changed it to 125 books. And, only just a couple of hours ago, I completed my reading goal for 2016! I did feel rushed at the last minute because I got stuck in a reading slump but I did it. I'm pretty confident that my reading goal in 2017 will be 80 books .. although I'll probably surpass that again.
Happy New Year everybody! Wishing you all a good 2017. Now, here are all the books I read in 2016:
It looks like you've read a lot of great books!! Nick Robinson casted as Simon??...I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that...
ReplyDeleteI love A Darker Shade of Magic and Crooked Kingdom, I'm glad you put them in you're favorites!
Also, I'm curious as to why you didn't like ACOMAF. I've seen a lot of positive reviews for ACOMAF (and I really liked it) but I haven't seen any negative ones, so it would be really interesting to know why you didn't enjoy reading it.
Have a great 2017! :-)
Yep! Me too. Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed ADSOM and Crooked Kingdom too! Well, to be honest, I really dislike Rhys and his actions which just created more problems for me. But I am curious to see how ACOWAR will end.
DeleteThank you - you too Jollygirl!
Happy New Year Anna!! Looks like you read a lot of amazing books this year and I definitely agree that The Raven Cycle was a highlight. I really can't wait to read those little short stories as well!! This year was rough for most but I hope you have a good 2017 :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Emily! Definitely. You too!
DeleteTHAT CARRY ON COVER IS AWESOME. I absolutely love how they drew Simon! :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh, thank you for linking! <3 The Raven King ended up making my best of the best list as well :)
Congratulations on all those books you read, and happy 2017!
Ellie | On the Other Side of Reality
I KNOW RIGHT?! No problem. Yay! I loved The Raven King too and I can't for the Ronan trilogy. Thank you, Ellie - you too!
DeleteCURSED CHILD IS COMING TO AMERICA???????????
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited!!!!!
Well .. it's just a possibility but still! Me too!
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