It's a Book Life: 2016

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December 27, 2016

TTT #72: The Best of What I Read in 2016

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As of today I have read 145 books this year. Out of those books I have picked my favorites across a variety of categories. I had way too much fun with this topic. I love making lists of my favorite books of the year! All of the books on my list deserve their title. They earned it. If you haven't read them yet, you really should.

The Audiobook (It's a Tie!)

The Graphic Novel

Fantasy (It's a Tie!)

New Adult

Debut Author

Author Still Going Strong (Another Tie)

Unexpected Favorite

The Entertainer

Mid-Series Captivator

Most Unique

All The Swoons

The Best of the Best

Did any of my favorites make your list? Tell me below!

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June 21, 2016

TTT #64: Favorite Reads of 2016 So Far

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Here are all of my favorite reads of the year so far! My ultimate favorite from this list, the best of the best, the one that deserves all the praise, the one that made me feel all the feels, is A Court of Mist and Fury!

My Favorite 2016 Releases

My Favorite Older Books

My Favorite Graphic Novels

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January 5, 2016

TTT#54: Ten Resolutions I Have For 2016

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General Resolutions

1. Be more conscious of what food I am putting in my mouth. I am not going to diet or anything like that, but I would like to eat a little more healthier than I have been the last few months.
2. Get back into being a little more physically active. I am aiming to exercise to some degree three days a week. I feel like this is a reasonable goal since I used to do it more often than that.
3. Take a vacation with my husband to some place we have never been before.
4. Get an eye exam. I am a few years past due for this.
5. Write. Work on my old novel or start a new one.

Bookish/Blogish Goals for 2016

6. Have a bigger presence on Twitter.

7. I would absolutely love to hit 200 followers on Bloglovin. I currently have 163.

8. Try to review books within 72 hours after reading them.

9. Hit my 150 goodreads challenge goal. I raised my number up quite a bit this year since I am now reading a lot of graphic novels and audiobooks.

10. Generate new ideas to spice up my blog posts. Perhaps start some kind of idea journal.

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January 1, 2016

My First Read of 2016

Sheila over at Book Journey is hosting this wonderful "First Book of the Year" party that I have decided to participate in. I am so very glad I stumbled upon this little corner of the internet! I'm not even really sure if I truly ever really thought about which book should be my first read of the new year, but thanks to this event I really took the time to think about it this year. I just know that this is going to be a fun way to kick off my reading year. I also can't wait to see what books everyone else picked! Without further ado...

My First Book of the Year: 2016

You may be a little shocked to learn that my first book of 2016 isn't going to be a young adult novel. Don't worry, I still plan to read mostly YA books this year. I actually decided to choose a book that has been on my TBR pile for a while that I have been in the mood to read lately but just haven't actually gotten around to doing so yet. That is how I ended up picking The Song of Achilles. I have even seen a lot of bloggers reading and loving this book recently. This just makes me want to read The Song of Achilles even more.

What book do you plan on reading first in 2016?

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December 1, 2015

TTT #52: 2016 Debut Novels I am Looking Forward to

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I have a feeling that this week's topic, as per usual, is going to blow up my TBR pile. Here are the 2016 debut novels I am looking forward to getting my hands on.

1. A duel of magical skills?! This book can't come soon enough. (May 17)