TGIF: A Blogger is Born!

TGIF is a weekly feature hosted by Ginger at Greads!

This week's question is:

 

 

 A Book Blogger is Born: What made you decide to start your very own book blog?

 

 

Interesting question.  One that probably doesn't have the answer you're thinking.  From what I've seen, most book bloggers started one after roaming around and seeing so many other book blogs online.  I wasn't like that.  I had decided to take part in the 2011 Goodreads Challenge for the number of books I could read in a year.  I was aiming for 75 books that year (to start with).  

When I decided to attempt this, I realized I wanted a place that I could keep a record of the books I read.  I wanted to be able to look back at the books I read and recall some of the details I had forgotten.  I even remember whether or not I liked a book, and why.  Sometimes, I don't remember every single book I've ever read.  Maybe that's just me.  Anyway, that is how this blog was born.

From there, I started to peruse the internet and found a TON of other book blogs.  I had some favorites in the beginning that I learned from, and I'm always finding new favorites along the way.  I discovered Twitter and how much fun it can actually be interacting with all of these people who love books as much as I do.  I didn't have that before.  I'm the only reader in my group of friends, and in the family.  

In the beginning, I got made fun of a lot.  I was told I wouldn't make it.  That this book blog would fail.  I was also made fun of when I switched to reviewing mostly YA books on this blog.  I find them all to be so amazing.  They are more than I ever could have imagined they would be.

As for this blog, it isn't very big.  I don't have a ton of followers.  I don't get a million books for review, but I enjoy what I do.  I enjoy picking my own schedule of what to read.  I like not having the pressure of having to review a ton of books by a certain date.  This is just my fun little place to get away and enjoy the time I get to talk about the books I enjoy.

Enough of my rambling...why did you start your book blog?

TGIF: Reading Blues

TGIF is a weekly feature hosted by Ginger at Greads!

This week's questions is:

 

Reading Blues: We all get them from time to time. What helps you overcome those reading slumps when nothing seems to grab your attention?

Ugh...I feel like I'm in a reading slump right now, and nothing is helping me out!  For me, the easiest way to get out is to just stop trying so hard.  Any time something doesn't spark my interest, I try too hard.  I keep trying to read book after book without any success.  I know that if I just stop, I will eventually get back into it.  It's so hard to stop though!  I feel like I'm a failure if I just quit.  Especially when I'm behind in my Goodreads goal for the year.

 

I also found that reading a genre I haven't read in a while sometimes helps.  Overall, the only thing I can do is wait it out and focus on other activities/hobbies.

 

Do you guys have any suggestions for reading slumps?  I'm always looking for new ideas to get out of one!  Let me know in the comments! :)

 

 

TGIF: Book Moments

TGIF is a weekly feature hosted by Ginger at Greads!

This week's questions is:

Book Moments: What has been your favorite moment (scene) in a book that you've read so far in 2012? Please be kind & not include spoilers.

This probably isn't how this question is supposed to be answered, but I really don't want to give away any spoilers for any books.  So I decided I'm going to tell you my favorite books I've read this year instead!

I've read 26 books so far this year, and of those 26 here are my top 3 (in no particular order):

1. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

2. Cinder by Marissa Meyer

3. The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney

I know, this is pretty vague as to my favorite moment or scene in a book, but honestly that would be too hard to choose.  It was hard to even choose my top 3 so far this year, but there they are!  I really hope if you haven't read any of these, you will read them soon!

What has been your favorite book moment or book so far this year?

TGIF: Blogger Pride!

TGIF is a weekly meme hosted by the awesome Ginger at GReads!  This week's topic is:

Book Blogger Pride: What do you take pride in when it comes to blogging?

There are so many things that I take pride in when it comes to blogging.  I think it is amazing that I have been consistently blogging for a little over a year.  That is an accomplishment in itself.  I, just as any other blogger, have a life outside of blogging.  I'm working full-time and considering starting classes towards my MBA again.  That makes for one busy time, but I always find time to sneak in some blogging.

I also think it's great what type of book blogging community there is! I have connected with so many awesome bloggers over this past year and I can't say enough good things about them.  The community really embraces people and they're all eager to help when you need it.

I was so excited to receive my first ARC from a publisher.  For those of you who have been blogging forever this may not seem that awesome, but for me...I was more than a little excited.  I love to read, I use my library a lot, and I purchase books a lot, but to see that a publisher took notice of this tiny book blog, well....that was exciting.

I love my awesome followers and fans.  I think they're all amazing and I try to interact with them as much as possible.  They are the reason I continue to do the blog.  Knowing that my review of a book may help them choose to pick it up is a great feeling.  Of course, I still stick true to the fact that this blog started to keep track of my own reviews and help me remember all the books I read and a little about them.  

Anyway, I guess I take pride in all of my book blogging accomplishments, whether big or small.  Most of my accomplishments right now are small, but they mean something to me and keep me going.  One thing I have yet to do is go to a book signing.  *Hopefully* I will make it to one in April (I'm pretty excited for it).  Right now, things in life may be changing so I'm not sure if I will be able to go or not (it's a 4.5 hour drive away!).

What do you take pride in?  What accomplishments are you most excited about?

Don't forget to check out my Blogoversary GIVEAWAY! (ends 2/29/12)

TGIF (19): Dec. 9, 2011

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Book to Movie: Which book turn movie do you feel did the best adaptation? What about the worst?

This is a tough question.  I have a hard time with books being made into movies.  Most of the time I'm disappointed with the way a book was made into a movie.  They never seem to be much alike, and sometimes the differences are overwhelming.  I always feel like the movie takes away from the value of the book.  Anyway, since I don't really have a best that I can think of, I'm going to tell you a couple that I didn't like.

1. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.  I loved this book and felt like it had so much heart and soul.  The movie, however, I felt didn't have the depth that I found in the book.

2.  Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.  I found this book so funny and entertaining, but the movie seemed to just drag on and was pretty boring.

So those are two that I can think of off hand.  There are books that were made into movies that I can't wait to see!  Those are:

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Have you seen either of the first two?  What did you think?  What are some books to movies that you think  I should check out?  Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!

TGIF (18): Dec. 2, 2011

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Writing Reviews 101: What's your process for writing book reviews? Any tips or suggestions you would recommend to other bloggers?


Time for honesty right?  I have no process for writing book reviews.  I basically sit down and think about the book, and go ahead and do some writing.  I usually look it over and make a couple of changes, but I just write what I'm thinking.  I would LOVE to have a process.  


I'm actually looking forward to reading the answers that other book bloggers give because I want to improve.  My reviews really aren't that great and could use some help.  I really want to improve and make my reviews better to make my blog better.  Like I said, this girl, she has no process.  She just writes what she's thinking at the time which may or may not be a good thing.  But, I'm always looking for ways to get better.  So, I think you should link up your TGIF and let me know what your process is! Maybe it will help me improve my own.

TGIF (17): Oct. 21, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Book Blogs That Make You Smile: Pick 5 book blogs you visit often & think others should, too.


This is tough!  There are so many great book blogs out there, but here are the ones I probably visit the most:

1.  Book Briefs.  Michelle is a pretty new blogger like myself, but she has made a great name for herself and her blog.  She has a ton of giveaways and has been doing a number of author interviews.  It's amazing that she finds time to have an awesome book blog while going to law school, but somehow she balances it all!  You should check out her Bookworm Santa event.  It's going to be pretty neat.

2.  Jessie's Remarkable Reads.  Another newbie, but a goodie!  I love the reviews Jessie writes and she comes up with some great ideas.  Right now on her bog she's doing a "Book Spine Poetry Slam."  You should check it out!  I should have mine up within the next couple of days, but I would love to see her get a bunch of participants.  Just imagine the poems you can come up with including book titles.

3.  The Story Siren.  Obviously Kristi is amazing.  I think her book blog is fantastic and I would love to have been the person to discover "In My Mailbox".  Her blog is probably the first one I found when I went looking at other YA book blogs.

4.  Greads.  I love Ginger's reviews and her features, which of course includes TGIF!  She has a great online presence and is very active with her followers.


5.  The Perpetual Page-Turner.  Jamie is an awesome blogger.  She's part of another blog as well, The Broke and the Bookish.  Her most recent post of "Getting Blog Followers vs. Getting Blog Readers" is a good one that every blogger should read.  Although I am not getting married anytime soon, it's so much fun to read her "Wedding Wednesday" posts as well!  They incorporate an important part of her life with her blog life.  


So those are 5 I could think of off the top of my head.  There are plenty more that I go to frequently!  I honestly think if you aren't already following these blogs you should check them out.  They're all pretty sweet.

What book blogs do you frequent?  Leave me a link and I'll stop on by!

TGIF (16): Oct. 14, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Show &Tell: Where do you grab a book and get lost in it? Show us your favorite spot you like to read at.

There are 3 main places in my home that I enjoy reading.  Here they are:

First place, the treadmill.  Unusual, right?  I haven't been able to read on the treadmill as much as I used to because I increased my speed.  Since I'm too busy insanely sweating it makes it too hard to read!  Anyway, this used to be a fave spot of mine.  I might try out audiobooks instead...

Second, my BED! Who doesn't like reading before bed?  My mom even bought me that fancy pillow there so I don't fall asleep while laying in bed reading.  I complained about it one day to her and next thing I know when I went to visit she was giving me one of those awesome pillows.  She rocks!

I had to throw this in here because I wasn't sure if you could see them in the picture from my bed.  Those, my friends, are awesome magnetic bookmarks!  I love these things.  I have a niece who visits quite a bit because I do some babysitting and she enjoys pulling all of my bookmarks out of my books because she wants to see what one I'm using (I have a lot).  So...when I saw these fancy little magnetic ones I just had to buy them!  She doesn't notice them in the books so I don't have a problem losing my page.

Finally...I like to read on the loveseat in that picture.  It's like the perfect place to just sit, put my feet up, cover up with a cozy blanket and enjoy a book.  As you can see...that won't be happening now since my dogs are there!  Chevy is on the left, Daisy on the right.  They like to try to push me off the loveseat and keep it for themselves.  Of course, I compromise and let them lay next to me or on my legs if I have them up on the couch.  What can I say? I'm a pushover.

How about you?  Show me where you like to read!

TGIF (15): Oct. 7, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

To-Be-Read's: How big is your pile? Which book keeps getting pushed down the stack, but you keep meaning to read it?

 To tell or not to tell.  Gosh.  If I had my camera readily available I would take a picture for you.  Right now, my shelves contain more books to be read than those that have been read.  Probably because I have bought books, but also get books from the library (and those come first).  


I wouldn't say there are any in particular that get pushed down the stack.  Lately I feel like I'm in a reading slump.  I usually read 4-5 books a week, but so far I've only read 2 this week.  The same two that I had worked on the weekend before.  I just haven't been in the mood to pick up anything, and there aren't any books that are catching me and pulling me in as they usually do.  I guess I just need to keep on going until I find the one that hooks me!


Anyway, I have 2 three shelf shelves full of books (plus more not on shelves).  Currently, only one of the shelves on these bookcases have books that I have read.  I just recently purged my shelves and donated books that I knew I wouldn't read again.  This is why my TBR is so amazingly large in comparison.  I have about 10 books from netGalley that need to be read, and another 3 books for review in print.  Other than that, my books are just ones that I have purchased and want to read in the near future.  I kind of put myself on a book buying ban, but I'm participating in the Review Challenge so the next time I buy a book will be when I read 4 books.


I just keep rambling in this post, haha.  Let's see...I'm just going to list some random books from my TBR that have been there for a while (no particular order)


1. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
2. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
3. The Duff by Kody Keplinger
4. Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sara Mlynowski
5. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

How about you?  What's been on your TBR for a while?

TGIF (14): Sept. 30, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Banned Books: How do you feel about the censorship of the freedom to read? Do you think the education system needs to be more strict on what children are exposed to in books?


I do not believe that anyone should be censored from reading something they want to read.  The censorship of books is going to lead to censorship in other areas of life.  Where does it stop?  What will they censor next?

Each book has a purpose.  Whether that purpose is a life lesson or just something to relate to, everyone deserves the right to read that book.  Can you imagine a life without books?


Parents are trying to ban books based upon sexual content, racism, pregnancy, foul language, etc.  Are some parents just clueless?  How many children are exposed to racism on a daily basis from classmates.  How many children learn about sex or teen pregnancy because their friend experienced it?  How many children hear foul language at home or from those around them?  Banning books doesn't equal protection for children.  Children are going to learn about these subjects whether it is in a book or from a friend.  I don't know what the difference is.  If a child wants to read a book that is written for their age bracket, let them.

I understand that some children are farther along in their reading capabilities than what might be appropriate for their age.  Then, I think a parent should be aware of what their child is reading.  I have a niece who is two grade levels higher in her reading level, but wouldn't necessarily understand the content of the books made for those grades.  Her mother does take care in making sure she is reading books that are listed as appropriate for her age group.  I wouldn't consider this censorship, so much as making sure the book is on topics she can either relate to or that make sense to her.

What are your thoughts on censorship of the freedom to read?

TGIF: Sept. 23rd, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Reading Challenges: Did you sign up for any this year?  How has your progression been?


The only reading challenge I signed up for this year was the 2011 Reading Challenge on Goodreads that challenged you to read a certain number of books in a year.  Of course, you set the number.  

My original number for this challenge, based on how many books I read last year, was 125.  Well, I hit that goal exactly at the halfway point of the year.  I finally decided to up the number to 175.  Yup, I'm an underachiever.  Why should I say 200? or 250? if 175 is more attainable.

I like to challenge myself, but I admit that I also don't like to see myself fail.  I'm still debating on upping the challenge to 200, but I just can't bring myself to do it.  I'm currently at 149 of the 175 books I have challenged myself to read.  We'll see how it goes.  What are your thoughts?  Do you think I should up my challenge?

What about you?  What challenges are you participating in?  I would love some challenge recommendations for 2012!

 

TGIF (12): Sept. 16, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Book Disappointments: Have you ever come across a book you were so stoked to read, but it failed miserably in your eyes?

Yup, and I'm sure this has happened to many people.  For example, you get a recommendation from a friend who says, "You MUST read this book, it's awesome!" Maybe you see a bunch of 5-star raving reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, or blogs so you order the book immediately.  Then, what happens?  It's a total let down.  It's like there were so many great things written about it and you built it up so much in your head that there was no way it would meet your expectations.  Does that mean the book was bad?  Not really.  It maybe didn't meet your expectations, but the story and great writing elements were all there.

Anyway...here are a couple of books (or authors) that I was told would be awesome and I guess they just weren't for me.  Definitely doesn't mean I didn't like them, but rather that my expectations were insanely high for the book to meet.

1.  This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

2. The Great Gatsby by Scott F. Fitzgerald

3.  The Summer We Fell Apart by Robin Antalek

4.  Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult

5. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

How about you?  Were there any books you were disappointed by? 

TGIF (11): Sept. 9th, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Books to Television:  Which books would you love to see made in to a TV series? or movie?

I don't want to sound mean, but this is a tough question because I think that books are much better than the TV series or movies they become.  Take for example, The Lying Game series on ABC.  I admit that I LOVED the first two books in the series, but I'm not as connected to the TV series.  Everything is different and I keep making comparisons between the two.  I'm sure there are some that are done well, but they are tough to find.

I am looking forward to The Hunger Games movie because it looks like it's going to be a good one, whether you read the books or not.  Anyway, let's see...here's the list of books that I would like to see made into a movie/TV series:

1. Divergent by Veronica Roth.  I'm not 100% positive, but I think there are already plans in the works for this series to become movies.  This book was amazing and I can already see the movie playing out in my head!


2. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.  This series was so adorable and cute!  It was a great summer read, and I think that they would make some  awesome chick flick movies. :)

3. Matched by Ally Condie.  This is another great book that I think would make an adventurous, on-your-toes movie.  

4. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer.  I loved this series.  Well, at least the first two.  I haven't started the last one yet.  I guess this would be a tough one to make into a movie or TV series because it isn't quite a series as much as a companion novel.  Anyway, it was still awesome.

What about you?  What books do you think would make good movies/TV series?  I can't wait to see your responses! :)

TGIF (10): Sept. 2nd, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Making a Difference: Which book(s) would you put in the hands of today's teenagers in hopes of making a difference in their lives?

There are so many great books from now and the past that would make a difference in the lives of today's teenagers.  Of course, not every teenager would relate to a particular book, but I think there are those that would be good in different situations.  Each book is important in its' own way, but those that I think would "hit home" for some teenagers are as follows:

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Crank by Ellen Hopkins

Identical by Ellen Hopkins


Split by Swati Avasthi


Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson


My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult




I feel that all the books listed above could be related to by different teenagers depending on their situations.  These books may also help those who want to help others figure out a way to do it.  There is so much pain and hurt in this world that if we are able to stop someone from hurting or help them heal, then we are doing some good.  There are plenty of other books out there that teens can relate to, but these are the ones that first came to mind.

How about you?  What books can you think of that would help out teens or make a difference in their lives or the life of someone they know?

Lilly Road Recap:

Then Came You

In My Mailbox

We'll Always Have Summer

WOW: As I wake
Saving Zoe

TGIF (9): Aug 26, 2011

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Book Associations: Which genre, authors, or particular books do you think people associate with your reading style?









In general, I think people would most associate Young Adult books with my reading style.  I tend to read more YA than anything else at this point.  I love dystopian, paranormal, and contemporary novels.  

Here are some of my fave authors:

Sara Shepard

Scott Westerfeld

Suzanne Collins

Alyson Noel

Jodi Picoult

Jennifer Weiner

I don't think I'm going to give a list of fave books because they change all the time!  I'm always discovering new authors and new books that are amazing and great in their own way. I haven't found a lot of books that I don't like, but they do exist.  My fave list could go on, and on, and on, and on, and on....lol

How about you?

Lilly Road Recap:
Blood Red Road
IMM (11)
Flawless
Arizona (Beautiful Dead #2)
WOW: All These Things I've Done
Perfect

TGIF (8): Aug. 19th, 2011

 

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

The Reviews We Don't Write: Have you ever read a book and not wanted to review it?  Are some books too personal that we want to keep our thoughts our own?

Gosh...there are books that I have not wanted to write a review on, but not for the reason you may think.  Sometimes I can be picky with books.  If I'm not in the right mood to read a certain genre or sub-genre, the book may not get as good of a review as if it was something I really wanted to read at the time.  I've had this problem in the past where a book should be reviewed, but I feel as though I may have judged it to harsh due to my own emotions.

Does that ever happen to you or am I just strange?  Books that may appeal to me at one point in my life don't always appeal to me the next month or week even.  I have found that I love supernatural books, but sometimes I need a break to read something else that may spark my interest a little more.  Too much supernatural becomes boring to me after a while.  This doesn't mean the book is poorly written or uninteresting, but rather my own disinterest in the subject matter makes it that way to me.

That is usually the reason why there are times that I do not want to write a review for a book.  I don't think I've ever read a book that has caused too personal of thoughts that I didn't feel like sharing with the bloggin world.

How about you?  Any times where you have not wanted to write a review?  Leave a link and I'll come visit!



Lilly Road Recap:
Pretty Little Liars
IMM (10)
Winner
Never Have I Ever by Sara Shepard
Book Deals
Burned by Ellen Hopkins
WOW: Crossed
The Wishing Pearl by Danielle O'Dell
 



TGIF (7) : Aug 12th, 2011

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Author Block Party: If you could gather a handful of authors to hang out with, who would you choose?

This is a touch question.  There are so many amazing authors that I would love to meet and hang out with, but a group of them together?  That's more then I could ever ask for!  I have yet to meet any of my favorite authors so I would have to start with them.

1. Scott Westerfeld

2. Jodi Picoult

3. Sara Shepard

4. Stephenie Meyer

5. Alyson Noel

6. Richelle Mead

7. Ally Condie

8. Suzanne Collins

9. Kiersten White

10. Mary Janice Davidson

I could go on and on and on with a list of at least a hundred authors, but I'll stop with 10.  I don't know if these authors would mesh well together in a group, but I do know they are all authors that I would LOVE to meet someday.  They write a lot of my favorite books and I think an opportunity to meet them would be fantastic.  

What authors would you like to meet?

Lilly Road Recap: 

In My Mailbox

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Red Moon Rising by Peter Moore

Waiting on Wednesday

Identical by Ellen Hopkins

TGIF (6)

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Taking it Personal: Which books have effected you on a personal level and lingered in your mind long after you closed the pages?

These are the books that come to mind for me:

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - I don't think I will ever forget this book.  I have recommended this book to so many people because it seems like one that everyone should read.  It shows us how one thing we do can make a major impact on another person's life.  This is one of the best, if not the best, book I've read this year.

Unwind by Neal Shusterman - This one may not be obvious to some people.  This book just constantly makes me wonder if life could really be like this one day?  Could the fight between pro-life and pro-choice come down to this?  It's a pretty scary thought, but this is an amazing and well-written book.

Bitter End by Jennifer Brown - This one was definitely a book I could relate to.  I know friends and family members that have dealt with abusive boyfriends or who are dealing with an abusive boyfriend.  Whether physical or mental, it's abuse.  I have always wondered what makes a person stay?  Why is it that no matter how many people point out what is going on the person with the abuser doesn't see it?  This books explains it all.  I think Brown does a great job of telling us the point-of-view from someone who is being abused.  Someone who doesn't know how to get out and can't necessarily see why she needs too.  Brown wrote a book that so many people can relate to and it sticks with you.

I'm going to stop with the explanations of why, but here are a few others:

Hold Still by Nina LaCour

The Beginning of After by Jennifer Castle

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult




What comes to mind for you?




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Lilly Road recap...

In My Mailbox (8)
Hold Still by Nina LaCour 
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Random Acts of Kindness
Waiting on Wednesday: Perfect
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

TGIF (5)

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Character Envy: If you could be one character from a book, who would you choose & why?

Gosh...one character from a book?!  There are so many amazing characters in the books I've read, especially this year.  If I have to choose only one, I would have to say...

Rose Hathaway (Vampire Academy Series)

Rose is an amazing character.  She looks out for Lissa more than she looks out for herself, but she is concerned with making sure everyone is safe.  She tries to find solutions to everyone's problems and uses her strengths for good rather than evil.  I think Rose is selfless, smart and strong, but she certainly has her annoying tendencies.  I guess Rose would be my overall pick.  Again, I could go on and on and on about the amazing female leads in the books I've read, but I won't.  I'll stick with Rose :)

Lilly Road recap...

In My Mailbox (7)
Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers
Blood (Mercian Trilogy #1) by K.J. Wignall
Waiting on Wednesday: Never Have I Ever
The Dead and the Gone (Last Survivors #2) by Susan Beth Pfeffer

TGIF (4)

TGIF is a feature at GReads which recaps the posts for the week and has a different question each week for bloggers to answer.

This Friday's Question:

Bookshelf Tour: Where do you keep your books at home? 

Are they organized?

All my books are kept on my bookshelves...that's right...shelves. I currently have three 5 shelf bookshelves full of books both read and to-read.  They are organized to an extent.  Mostly by to-read and read.  I try to keep different genre's together, but with the amount of books I keep buying and have given to me I don't always have the time to organize them!  Sorry I don't have time to take pictures and show you all the shelves, but I don't know if I want you to even see the mess!

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