Hey guys!
December is gone and I must admit it was yet another not very reading heavy month for me. I don't even understand why. I got so many books yet I couldn't really get myself to sit down and just read. But then again there was Christmas and New Year's Eve and all that fun stuff you spend with your family and friends, rather than with a book.
Book of the Month is definitely The Martian by Andy Weir because it was just such a different and unique read unlike anything I have ever read before.
Books read:
- Killing Sarai by J.D. Redmerski [5 Stars]
- Zeznania Niekrytego Krytyka by Maciej Faczyk [5 Stars]
- The Martian by Andy Weir [5 Pirate-Ninjas]
Books acquired:
- Zeznania Kiekrytego Krytyka by Maciej Fraczyk
- Let It Snow by John Green, Lauren Miracle and Maureen Johnson [Polish edition]
- Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi
- The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason
- Sins & Needles by Karina Halle
- There is no Light in Darkness by Claire Contreras
- Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
- The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin [Hardcover]
- Make up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style and Success Online and Offline by Michelle Phan
- The Martian by Andy Weir
- My True Love Gave To Me by 12 Authors
- The Aftermath by Jen Alexander
- Lovely, Deep and Dark by Amy McNamara
- Across the Universe by Beth Revis
- Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
- The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
~ In Progress ~
- The Aftermath by Jen Alexander [42%]
And that is it. These are all the books I read and acquired in the last month of 2014. For 2015 I am hoping to read at least 55 books, simply because I managed 58 this year while having way less time then I will have in 2015 (probably). I hope to read more diverse books and break out of my usual reading comfort zone. Pick up more fantasy and also many something from the historical fiction genre. Let's be brave!
Cheerio and have a good one!
Hey guys!
It's the holiday season and Christmas is just around the corner so I thought today we should talk about the book which have made it onto my Christmas wish list. I saw a lot of BookTubers talk about theirs and so I want to do it, too. And yes, I know, they did it in video form while I am sitting here and writing about it. I know. But somehow I'm currently in a small video-making-slump so bear with me.
Anyway, let's get to the books on my bookish wish list!
#1 - This Shattered World by Amy Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
I very much enjoyed This Broken Stars, the first book in the Starbound trilogy, and so I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel. And let's be honest, who wouldn't want to get a book like this for Christmas, I mean did you notice the gorgeous cover?
#2 - Make up Your Life by Michelle Phan
Michelle Phan is one of my favorite YouTubers out there so when I heard she has a book coming out I knew I have to have it. I am helplessly lost when it comes to make up so who knows, maybe Michelle's book will be able to help and save me?
#3 - Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey by Ed Sheeran and Philip Butah
I love Ed Sheeran and his music. A book about him by him? Sign me up!
#4 - Revolution by Russell Brand
I like Russell Brand. I enjoyed the movies he plays in and I enjoy watching his YouTube videos. I've heard him read out a few excerpts from his book and they sounded great so I definitely would like to find this book under my non-existent Christmas tree.
#5 - The Martian by Andy Weir
After reading 172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad I am fairly terrified of books set in space and other planets but still this book set on the Mars immediately intrigued me. And that cover? Love it!
#6 - The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
A 810 pages long book set in Russia? Hell yes please! You guys know how much I love Russia and so I really don't know why I don't own this book yet.
#7 - My True Love Gave To Me by 12 Authors
A book centered around Christmas? One with a gorgeous cover and pink pages? Sounds like the perfect Christmas gift to me!
#8 - Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
I've only read one Colleen Hoover book so far but I've heard so much about her books and this one in particular that I just really want to check it out. And, pssh, don't tell anyone, but I've actually already ordered this one for myself for Christmas.
#9 - My Drunk Kitchen by Hannah Hart
See a pattern here? I love Hannah and her videos and so how could I say no to a book by her all about food and funny stories?
#10 - Grace's Guide: The Art of Pretending to be a Grown Up by Grace Helbig
As someone who is 20 years old I should know how to be an adult (in most European countries you are considered an adult from 18 upwards) but I don't so maybe Grace could help me out a bit so I can at least pretend to know what I am doing.
And that is it, the 10 books that are currently atop my bookish Christmas wish list. Knowing myself this list will change in no time but whatever. But now it's your turn, tell me about the books you wish to find under your Christmas tree below in the comments or over twitter (@Alice_Reeds).
Have a wonderful day/night,
Cheerio!
