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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Rewind & Review: What month are we in again?

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It's apparently March. I'm not sure if I should be excited that the semester is halfway over or terrified that we're approaching the hard assignments at the end. My spring break is technically over today, but I won't be going back to school until tomorrow (hooray for afternoon classes). Unfortunately, I've also been working on school all week. Fun.

Books I received: 


Books I read [in the past two months]: 8...ish

What I'm reading now/next:

Bookish (and not-so-bookish) happenings: 
  • School kills. 
  • Thankfully, spring break saves...and then sadly pulls the rug out and tortures you with homework.
  • I kitten-sat for my brother and sister-in-law, which you can see on my Instagram, summer.mcdaniel. 
  • The two books that recently blew me away were A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and Lion Heart by A.C. Gaughen. Both were for different and various reasons.
  • Changes are coming! 

As you can see, there aren't a lot of happenings. I mean, yeah, normal stuff happens and probably other things that I'm not thinking of. School accomplishments, fangirling moments, the regular. As for the changes, stay tuned. 

Anyone else freaking out that it's already March?
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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Late October Rewind & Review

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I did a Mid-October Rewind & Review a few weeks ago to catch up so this will only consist of the later part of October (as mentioned in the title). 

Blog Posts You May Have Missed:
Note: Thanks to my sister and mother who brought back a couple books from the big Friends of the Library sale!

Things that happened:
  • I pretty much found my new favorite song. Can't decide if I should thank Gillian or blame her for the constant repeat on my phone.
  • NaNo began (well, in November, but still...) and while I'm NOT participating, I love seeing all the tweets about it. I've heard the talk of NaNo being frustrating so you all know where to find me. 
  • And since my life seems to be very boring, I'll spare you from the other mundane things. 
Read, write, and have a great November! Food month is upon us! 

That is actually what I look like, but in feminine form.
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Mid-October Rewind & Review

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Since I skipped September, I'll be doing Rewind and Review a little differently, temporarily. Right now, I'll be catching up on October (sorry, September).

Blog Posts You May Have Missed:
Note: If you missed any September posts, they're on the sidebar as well as any reviews in my Review Archive above. 

Stuff I Received:
Things That Happened: 
  • I'm celebrating my ONE YEAR blogoversary! Meaning, there's a giveaway and a hoorah fest going on, which you can join by clicking the link in this post or on the sidebar. Really, why miss out? 
  • I got accepted into a university! Not just a university, but definitely a top contender. *sighs happily*
  • Like I already mentioned above, I received a hardcover copy of Gallagher Girls #6, but I already have my own copy of it. Very appreciative of Disney-Hyperion...but now mulling over multiple options on what to do. 
  • Super nice people again on Twitter. You all make my day.
  • The video below can show another event in my life where I...well, you'll just have to watch until the end. 

Have a Happy October! 
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Sunday, September 1, 2013

August Rewind and Review

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Fall is officially here! I'm thrilled to be out of summer. I don't necessarily like the start of school, but when August comes, I start feeling a bit more orderly, sane, and secure. It's a wonderful feeling. Along with that, I also got some books, which is even better.

My Posts
Stuff I Was Given

Stuff I Bought

A Few of My Favorite Blog Life Moments
  • The geeky moment where I excitedly fixed a post's code...thing. So it's not totally geeky since I don't really know what to call it, but I figured it out all by myself. 
  • I started rereading The Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter to prepare for United We Spy's release. I'm full of nostalgia, happiness, and when I get closer to the end: sadness. 
  • Reading relaxing things such as Cover Snark or reviews such as Gillian's latest one. 
  • My dad showed me a really great read on typography. Worth it. Here's the link. 
However, today is September 1st. Meaning, it's my little sister's 14th birthday! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, S!
Aren't we cute? Well, she is at least (on the right). 
Did you have a good August?
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Sunday, August 4, 2013

July Rewind and Review

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Oh, July, you have done great things for me. Sure, I've had some breakdowns this month and lots of stress and guilt trips. But I also received many great books that I've been looking forward to posting about. My post and review list will be pathetically sparse though. Pretty much the lowest it's ever been so that means I'll be just adding it in one section and you just have to ignore the fact that this is all of July.

My Posts
Because I can't resist adding a post that I have already done...August bonus!

Stuff I Was Given

Stuff I Bought
  • All-American Girl by Meg Cabot ($1!)


A Few of My Favorite Blog Moments
  • I got interviewed by Emma at her blog, so sweet!
  • Encouraging people on Twitter, I love you all. 
  • Stacey Kade said that she's sending me the next book in the Project Paper Dolls series when it's ready. *hugs*
  • MY BIRTHDAY!
  • When I posted Wishlist Wednesday #18, I got an amazingly sweet comment from the book's author, Natalie Richards. Then she emailed me and said she scrounged up an ARC to give me if I wanted it because she was happy that her book was on my wishlist and that I posted about it and thought it would be nice since she saw I just had a birthday. If I make another "Nicest Authors" list again, she definitely deserves to be on there. 
My birthday dinner/evening :)  [Dad is not shown, I'm in the pink]
~*~

Although fall semester will be starting in a couple weeks, my awful summer biology and lab will be OVER! Hallelujah. That means I will hopefully have more time to read since I've discovered I have more time to read during actual school time than during the summer. I'm seriously loving all these new books. 

How was your July? Hope you have a great fall!
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Sunday, June 30, 2013

June Rewind & Review

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After May, I think June was designated "chill time" in the blogosphere for me. Excluding the awesome book event I went to, I really cut back on blogging related things since life kicked up a notch with work and school and so much other stuff that it's been a blur. Leaving from where I left off last Rewind & Review (remember, I extended May's a little into June), here's what has been happening.

My Reviews
  • The Good, the Meh, and the DNF (three mini reviews with different reactions to them)
  • ...as you can see, I didn't review a lot in June (but don't forget that I did have another that was attached to May's!), but I'm determined to make that up in July. 
My Meme Posts
Stuff I Was Given
  • OCD Love Story by Corey Ann Hydu (Simon Pulse via Edelweiss)
  • Gift card from Jen because although I was doing it as a gift, she still wanted to pay me back for getting her a signed Siege & Storm at the Fierce Reads tour. She is SO incredibly sweet, you have no idea. If you have never talked to her or read her blog, you are missing out in life, my friend.

Stuff I Bought 

A Few of My Favorite Blog Moments
  • Author Jessica Brody and I talked quite a bit before I met her at the Fierce Reads event...
  • ...where we hugged, chatted, and became absolute best friends...
  • ...and it's where I met LEIGH BARDUGO and got signed copies and took pictures with all the authors and I got to squeal about it all in my recap. 
  • Once again, really sweet bloggers on Twitter
  • And my not so favorite: being overwhelmingly busy, but that will hopefully change soon!
~*~
I've had better Junes, but this one wasn't exactly horrible...just more of a frustrating blur. I'm expecting big things with July, especially with it holding my birthday! 

Hope you all have a lovely July!
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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Rewind and Review - May and a little more

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Hello, lovelies! So I haven't done one in a while since for whatever reason, I didn't see that Shelver was switching to a weekly thing so I was taken aback and didn't have time to prepare anything. This post will be longer than usual, adding a couple June items in there. I have been extremely excited to squeal over May! 

My Reviews
My Meme Posts
Other Fun Posts
  • A BRAND NEW CAAAR! Okay, not really. I won nothing...again. 
 

Stuff I Was Given
  • Awaken by Meg Cabot
  • Heaven Is Paved by Oreos by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
  • Enchanted and Hero by Alethea Kontis
  • Gallagher Girl notebook (these previous items were all given by Shelver from BEA)
  • The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (from Disney-Hyperion)
  • Gilt by Katherine Longshore (ARCycling)

Traded
  • Five Summers by Una LaMarche (Morgan via YA Book Exchange
  • The Elite by Keira Cass (Skye via YA Book Exchange)
Bought
  • Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock ($1)
  • That Summer by Sarah Dessen ($2)
  • Dreamland by Sarah Dessen ($2)
  • Scarlet by AC Gaughen (Montana at Book Belles, $6)
  • Sleepaway Girls by Jen Calonita
  • Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway
  • Forever Princess by Meg Cabot
  • All's Fair in Love War and High School by Janette Rallison
  • Just One Wish by Janette Rallison
  • How to Take the Ex Out of the Ex-Boyfriend by Janette Rallison (the last 6 books were on sale at Better World Books for a TOTAL of $11, all HCs!)
Adult books:
  • The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin ($2)
  • That Certain Spark by Cathy Marie Hake ($2)
  • Serendipity by Cathy Marie Hake ($2)
  • Cassidy by Lori Wick (2 of them for $2.50. One for me, one for my little sister)
  • Sabrina by Lori Wick ($.50)
  • An Amish Christmas by Cynthia Keller ($1)
  • The Long Road Home & A Gathering of Memories 2-in-1 by Lori Wick ($1)
  • Maid to Match by Deanne Gist ($.50)
A Few of My Favorite Blog Moments
  • Getting another author to agree to do an interview, which resulted in me learning more about the series!
  • Having a favorite blogger of mine on here. I love interviews, if you can't tell. And she is the absolute sweetest!
  • Meeting some more fantastic and great bloggers through the internet. You guys are so nice.
  • My Nicest Authors list which resulted in the sweetest tweets by the authors on the list. THAT is why they are on there. I couldn't stop smiling all day. 
  • All the BEA tweets on Twitter AND getting things from BEA, thanks to my sister.
  • Finding out about Better World Books...although that might be a bad thing for my self-control.
  • Realization that I had more comments wishing me luck on my ACT than the actual review because that's how sweet everyone is. 
  • Update: I took my ACTs yesterday and no matter how I do, I know I literally did EVERYTHING (6 hours each Saturday for a month and major prepping during the week) I could to prepare. I don't exactly feel confident that I got the score I wanted (where I live, if I get a 29, I get 100% of tuition paid for in my choice of school if it's in my state. Right now, I have 75%from last time).
~*~

After this fantastic month and beginning of June, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Bloggers, without a doubt, are some of the nicest people I have ever been in contact with. Authors, at least the ones I have had Twitter conversations with, are as well. I'll be laying off the thrift store, but I do know the rest of June will be fantastic as well (I see a second author event in my future!). However, I am immensely grateful for everything that I have received this month and experienced and for the people I have talked to. 

 I hope the rest of your June is lovely and you have a marvelous summer!

*Due to all the books that I have accumulated this month and hectic schedule I have, I didn't post pictures or include links. Sorry!* 
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

April Rewind & Review

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Another month, another recap. I keep debating about my reviews, but I like only scheduling one per week. What do you guys think? Anyways, you may see what's happened here in April below.

My Reviews

My Meme Posts
Other Fun Posts
Stuff I Won
  • Nothing :( 

Stuff I Was Given
Not pictured: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston (due to forgetfulness)

Stuff I Bought

Few of My Favorite Blog Moments
  • Joined my first blog tour
  • Met some new kindred spirits, including Skye. 
  • Figuring out a possible new blog collaboration with Emily. 
  • Heard you guys rant against the stereotypical mean girl. It makes my heart happy. 
  • Having very nice author interactions via Twitter
  • Seeing lovely blog comments. You guys are so complimentary. 
  • Plotting new ways to spread joy...but I can't tell you about that yet :) 
~*~


April has felt pretty satisfying and I'm still trying to catch up on all the books (the library books keep distracting me). However, now I want to know: what was your month like?

Happy reading and have a happy May! 
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Monday, April 1, 2013

March Rewind & Review

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Guys. I always feel as if the next month cannot top the month before. I thought, "February was loaded with books and I felt bookishly full and happy. How can March be better?" Then March was all: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

My Reviews

My Meme Posts
Other Fun Posts


Stuff I Won
  • The Girl in the Wall by Benedis Grab and Pieces of Me by Darlene Ryan (from Megan at The Book Babe) 
  • Anthem for Jackson Dawes by Celia Bryce (from Goodreads)
  • Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (from Krystal at Live to Read)
  • The Archived by Victoria Schwab (from Miriam Forster at Dancing with Dragons Is Hard on Your Shoes)

Stuff I Was Given
  • Project Paper Dolls: The Rules by Stacey Kade (from Stacey Kade and Disney Hyperion!) 
  • Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt (from Bloomsbury)
  • The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, and June by Robin Benway and My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison (My mom does the best Easter baskets)
  • Asunder by Jodi Meadows (thanks to the author signing where we got to pick up a free book)
Not pictured: Going Vintage due to lending it out to a friend.

Stuff I Bought
  • Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen (.99 cents!) 
  • The Fairy's Return by Gail Carson Levine ($2) 

 A Few of My Blog Moments I Wish to Squeal Share
  • I was gifted a book that I really want to read from a publisher/author for the first time!
  • Another bookshelf row has been expanded. 
  • I MET MY FAVORITE AUTHOR OF ALL TIME: ALLY CARTER. 
  • In that same instance from the previous point, I also got to go to my first author signing.
  • The little things please me like a wonderful author *cough* Jessica Brody *cough* tweeting me back. 
  • Reaching 6 months of blogging! 
  • Two new books thanks to Easter. 
  • Really lovely comments overall. 
~*~

 I was only able to go to my local (fantastic) thrift store once, but I plan to be going next week so April's haul will probably be much bigger. Overall, I'm very pleased with how my month has gone. I hope to review more and brainstorm for more "fun posts." 

STAY TUNED:  Tomorrow I will broadcast my post for the Attack of the Assassins blog tour where I will be interviewing the author, Robin LaFevers. 

Hope you all had a lovely March and and will have an even better April!
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Friday, March 1, 2013

February Rewind & Review

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Once again, another month is over. Another month of buying books, giveaways, posts, comments, bookish conversations, and big blog things. Of course, that also means another Rewind & Review!

My Reviews

My Meme Posts
Other Fun Posts

Stuff I Won
  • Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi (from Kayla at Bibliophilia Please)
  • A package of swag (from Mint Tea and a Good Book) 
  • $5 Amazon GC (from Julie at A Tale of Many Good Reviews)
  • Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (from Ashna at Wanted Readers)
  • My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century  by Rachel Harris, The Grass Is Always Greener by Jen Calonita, This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith (from Crystal at WinterHaven Books)
  • Wish I Could Have Said Goodbye by Shari A. Brady (from Candace at Candace's Book Blog)
  • Romantic Reads Box, consisting of the following: 
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles
Just Your Average Princess by Kristina Springer
The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines
The Naughty List by Suzanne Young
A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker
Wrecked by Anna Davies
After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven Wedel
Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
Fallen in Love by Lauren Kate
Blood Fever by Veronica Wolff
Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes
The Eternal Sea by Angie Frazie


Stuff I Was Given
  • Jane Austen Goes to Hollywood by Abby McDonald (NetGalley)
  • The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett (NetGalley)
  • The Look by Sophia Bennett (NetGalley)
  • Falling Under by Gwen Hates (ARCycling)
  • Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (My sister, Shelver)

Stuff I Bought
  • I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter (hardcover copy!) 
  • Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter (hardcover copy, officially completely my hardcover collection of Ally Carter:)
  • Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita
  • Secrets of My Hollywood Life: Family Affairs by Jen Calonita
  • Secrets of My Hollywood Life: On Location by Jen Calonita
  • Airhead by Meg Cabot
  • Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Anne Bashares
  • Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
  • Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
  • The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  • Autographed Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Only about $8!) 
  • There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones
  • Seven Daughters and Seven Sons by Barbara Cohen
  • Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

*Just to let everyone know, I actually barely ever spend money, but I found the glory of a local thrift store with $3 or cheaper HARDCOVER books and BookCloseouts.com. So they were all very cheap and not brand new from Amazon or BooksAMillion. How could I resist? 

A Few of My Blog Moments I Wish to Share
  • The best one: reaching 400 followers on here! WOOHOO, thank you! 
  • Interviewing an author which was actually #6 on my Top Ten Bookish Goals for 2013 in January! 
  • While not on the blog, it is connected: expanding my bookshelf space. 
  • Having moments where I feel like I actually know what I'm doing on here :) 
  • Meeting you guys and interacting. I'm free to talk about anything (especially bookish things) anytime. You all make me happy, happy, happy! 
Happy, happy, happy! 

Hopefully I didn't miss something very important. However, I think February was a pretty good month. I hope yours was great as well and even more so in March. 


Happy Reading!
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