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  • January | In books

    Jan in books
    all images via GoodReads
    True to my resolution and my GoodRead’s challenge, I’m determined to get back to reading more this year. So I thought a little monthly update and mini reviews would be a nice thing to fill you guys in one every month…
    Catcher In The Rye | JD Salinger
    First book down of 2013 after receiving it as a Christmas present, this was one that’s been on my ‘To Read’ list since I was about 16. I’ve done a full review of this on Blogger’s Bookshelf, so you can go check out my full thoughts there. I have skimmed a couple of pages since then and do have a much better view on the book, especially after watching a lot of John Green analysis on the book and characters on YouTube. 
    Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight | Jennifer E. Smith
    Something nice and fluffy, I’m actually already writing a review for this, again for Blogger’s Bookshelf so keep an eye out on there for it. Initial thoughts was that it was a really good, fun and light hearted teen read and totally made me want to meet an alluring and attractive boy on a plane lol. 

    Pride & Prejudice | Jane Austen
    A re-read thanks to my mini obsession over the Lizzie Bennett Diaries and my need to refresh my mind of the whole story. I read this as a teenager so it was nice seeing it through slightly older eyes. I found myself empathising with Lydia’s character a lot more in the book thanks to the YouTube series and completely forgot Charlotte had a different ending than in the vlogs.

    All These Things I’ve Done | Gabrielle Zevin
    This one I got out on a whim in the library. This is actually the first Zevin novel I’ve read and I was quite honestly a little underwhelmed. The premise was really cool for a dystopian, kind of a mix between Delirium and a Mafia story, but the whole thing just fell flat after a while. The characters and the world had so much unexplored potential so this let me down.
    So four in a month isn’t too shabby right? ;) And with my Kindle in transit, who knows how many I’ll get through in February?
    If you were smart you’d have seen my mini plugs for Blogger’s Bookshelf, the collaborative book blog I run with the ever-lovely-and-organised Erin. I do two reviews a month on there, alongside a team of equally bookish ladies, and am also trying to keep up a reading challenge I’ve set myself. 
    If you fancy getting involved too, wing us over a review of your own by email (bloggersbookshelf@gmail.com) or contribute to our monthly group collab post! Next month’s asks ‘Who Is Your Favourite Fictional Couple?‘ and why?

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • This Week…

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    – First of the snow flurries – New read ‘All These Things I’ve Done’ – Day #104 – Shoot The Freak & Darren Criss on my commute – Day #105 – Day #106 – Skinny latte time – Day #107 – Snoooow – Day #108 – Venturing out to work – Pretty walk to & from the office – My sister made a snow cat! – And wrapped up for work on Saturday – Cosy end to the week – 
    I have such a love/hate relationship with snow. On one hand who can resist how pretty everything looks, walking in fresh snow in the morning, or the perfect excuse for hot drinks and cosy scarves. On the other is the cold trek in at 8am when you want to be in bed, or the ineptitude of the British transport system once the first dusting appears, or how about not getting snow days anymore cos you work during the week? *le sigh* Well I hope whatever your situation the snow isn’t annoying you too much! After two days of wrapping up against the elements, I’m perfectly happy staying in under the duvets today with my ipod and Newsies soundtrack ^_^
    If you’re doing the same I definitely suggest accompanying said duvet day with my Golden Globe round ups (pt1 & 2!) and all the recent posts on Blogger’s Bookshelf, including our ‘Books We Vow To Read In 2013’ post. Am thinking of doing maybe a monthly list of books I’ve read to kinda keep track with my GoodReads challenge, yay or nay?
    Soundtrack: Newsies OBC – Carrying The Banner

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • This Week…

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    Started reading The Scorch Trails – Day #87 – Frosty start to the morning – Day #88 – Outfit for Christmas do’ number #1 – Dinner at La Margaritas – Day #89 – Day #90 – Rainy platforms – Day #91 –  Winchester Christmas market – Christmas lights – My sister’s awesome new TARDIS hat – New foundation to try out – Broken necklace *boo* – 

    Soundtrack: Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses 

    Almost there! Still feeling very festive, especially after visiting Winchester Christmas market yesterday. If you’ve never been down, it definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in the area. There’s always lovely crafted goods and treats all in little wooden stalls plus sweet treats and mulled wine. I also had the first of my Christmas do’s this week at La Margarita’s, which was pretty fancy to be honest. Other than that it’s been good to get my Christmas shopping mostly done and start wrapping up everything work-wise before Christmas. 
    I’ve got a busy week ahead before I can relax though. I’m back at Uni tomorrow for a placement catch up before a last week of pre-Christmas/end of year bits and catch ups with old friends who are home for the holidays. Woop!

    In blogging news don’t forget to enter my giveaway! It ends on Friday and I’d love to see more of you entering :) Also don’t forget to check out the latest collab post written by myself, Lucy and Kath on Blogger’s Bookshelf about our NaNoWriMo experiences, not to mention all of our reviews on there! It’s still not too late to get involved as a guest blogger on there and we’d love to see some great reviews in the New Year. Just email Blogger’s Bookshelf if you’re interested! 
    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo