So 2019 was a very strange year for me. A lot of amazing things happened but there were also some really tough moments. I started off 2019 working and studying and reading. It was good, but looking back I know now that I wasn't loving life as much as I thought I was but, instead, waiting for life to pick up. That wasn't to say I wasn't happy--because I was--but more to say that I was definitely looking forwards to the fall. The summer was...interesting. I spent most of it working a bunch or reading/blogging a bunch. I didn't do much else since I was so focused on working and preparing for the fall semester.
Then fall came and I was in London. I spent a glorious three and a half months studying abroad and it was the single best experience of my life. I always wanted to travel to London but after having studied there, I adore it so much and want to make it my permanent home after graduating. So much good happened while I was there and it truly made 2019 the best year.
In terms of reading, I smashed all of my goals, which you can see in the stats. I still wish I'd been a bit more attentive to bookstagram these past five months, but I'm hoping to turn that around in 2020. In fact, 2020 is currently shaping up to be a great year both book-wise and life-wise, but that's something to talk about later. Instead, we're here to look at 2019. I am really happy with how this past year went so, without further ado, here's my bookish year at a glance...
Then fall came and I was in London. I spent a glorious three and a half months studying abroad and it was the single best experience of my life. I always wanted to travel to London but after having studied there, I adore it so much and want to make it my permanent home after graduating. So much good happened while I was there and it truly made 2019 the best year.
In terms of reading, I smashed all of my goals, which you can see in the stats. I still wish I'd been a bit more attentive to bookstagram these past five months, but I'm hoping to turn that around in 2020. In fact, 2020 is currently shaping up to be a great year both book-wise and life-wise, but that's something to talk about later. Instead, we're here to look at 2019. I am really happy with how this past year went so, without further ado, here's my bookish year at a glance...
Stats
Reading Goal: 100
Books Read: 138
Pages Read: 42,616
Blog Posts: 130
Total Blog Views: 106,549
Blog Views this Year: 58,509
Reading Goal: 100
Books Read: 138
Pages Read: 42,616
Blog Posts: 130
Total Blog Views: 106,549
Blog Views this Year: 58,509
Yearly Wrap-Up Posts
Favorite Books of 2019
Book Series I Finished in 2019
Disappointing Books of 2019
Most Anticipated 2020 Releases
Bookish Resolutions for 2020
End of the Year Book Tag
Other Notable Things to Check Out
Study Abroad Chronicles
Blog Tours
Favorite Books of 2019
Book Series I Finished in 2019
Disappointing Books of 2019
Most Anticipated 2020 Releases
Bookish Resolutions for 2020
End of the Year Book Tag
Other Notable Things to Check Out
Study Abroad Chronicles
Blog Tours
January
1. The Light We Seek by Katie May-3.5/5 stars (Jan 1)
2. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur-4/5 stars (Jan 1)
3. The Burn Zone by Renee Linell-4/5 stars (Jan 1-Jan 4)
4. Windwitch by Susan Dennard-4.5/5 stars (Jan 4-Jan 9)
5. Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O'Malley-4/5 stars (Jan 16)
6. Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare-4.25/5 stars (Jan 11-Jan 19)
7. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman-N/A rating (Jan 24)
8. The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons-3.75/5 stars (Jan 19-Jan 28)
January Book Haul
January 2019 Wrap-Up-8 books
February
9. Till Death Do Us Part by A.J. Lee-3.5/5 stars (Jan 22-Feb 1)
10. Sightwitch by Susan Dennard-4/5 stars (Feb 3)
11. Guts by Chuck Palahniuk-N/A rating (Feb 4)
12. Astrophil and Stella by Sir Philip Sidney-N/A rating (Feb 1-Feb 8)
13. Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard-5/5 stars (Feb 6-Feb 11)
14. The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty-4.75/5 stars (Feb 12-Feb 16)
15. As You Like It by William Shakespeare-N/A rating (Feb 12-Feb 18)
16. The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty-5/5 stars (Feb 18-Feb 23)
17. Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco-5/5 stars (Feb 25-27)--reread
February Book Haul
February 2019 Wrap-Up-9 books
March
18. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs-n/a rating (Feb 12-Mar 2)
19. Sula by Toni Morrison-n/a rating (Feb 28-Mar 7)
20. Macbeth by William Shakespeare-n/a rating (Mar 1-Mar 12)
21. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton-4/5 stars (Mar 12-Mar 17)
22. Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan-2/5 stars (Mar 3-Mar 19)
23. Thomas Wildus and the Book of Sorrows by J.M. Bergen-4.25/5 stars (Mar 20-Mar 22)
24. Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco-4.5/5 stars (Mar 23-Mar 27)
25. Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-4/5 stars (Mar 28)
26. Finding My Pack by Lane Whitt-4/5 stars (Mar 28-Mar 29)--reread
27. Daring Greatly by Brené Brown-n/a rating (Mar 13-Mar 29)
28. Saga, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-5/5 stars (Mar 29)
29. Keeping My Pack by Lane Whitt-4/5 stars (Mar 29-Mar 30)--reread
30. Saga, Volume 3 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-5/5 stars (Mar 30)
31. Saga, Volume 4 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-5/5 stars (Mar 31)
32. Saga, Volume 5 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-4.5/5 stars (Mar 31)
33. Saga, Volume 6 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-4.5/5 stars (Mar 31)
March Book Haul
March 2019 Wrap-Up-16 books
April
34. Saga, Volume 7 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-4.75/5 stars (Apr 1)
35. Loving My Pack by Lane Whitt-4/5 stars (Apr 1-2)
36. Saga, Volume 8 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-4/5 stars (Apr 3)
37. Paradise Lost by John Milton-n/a rating (Mar 23-Apr 4)
38. Saga, Volume 9 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples-5/5 stars (Apr 4)
39. Paper Girls, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang-2/5 stars (Apr 5)
40. Invictus by Ryan Graudin-3.5/5 stars (Apr 3-Apr 8)
41. White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout-5/5 stars (Apr 8-Apr 9)--reread
42. Escaping From Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco-4.5/5 stars (Apr 11-Apr 12)
43. Trying to Live With the Dead by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (Apr 13)
44. When the Dead Come A Knockin' by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (Apr 13-Apr 14)
45. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor-4/5 stars (Apr 14-Apr 17)
46. Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi-4/5 stars (Apr 18)
47. Amulet: The Stonekeeper's Curse by Kazu Kibuishi-4/5 stars (Apr 20)
48. House of Korba by C.L. Stone-4/5 stars (Apr 19-Apr 20)--reread
49. Touch of Mischief by C.L. Stone-4/5 stars (Apr 21)--reread
50. Amulet: The Cloudsearchers by Kazu Kibuishi-4/5 stars (Apr 23)
51. Embrace by Jessica Shirvington-3.5/5 stars (Apr 23)
52. The Power by Naomi Alderman-n/a rating (Apr 9-Apr 24)
53. Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire-3/5 stars (Apr 25-Apr 26)
54. Again, But Better by Christine Riccio-4/5 stars (Apr 30)
April Book Haul
April 2019 Wrap-Up-21 books
May
55. Entice by Jessica Shirvington-3.5/5 stars (May 2-May 3)
56. Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare-4/5 stars (Apr 24-May 4)
57. Fever by Maya Banks-3.5/5 stars (May 5-May 6)
58. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller-4.5/5 stars (May 6-May 9)
59. American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual by ARC-n/a rating (May 10-May 11)
60. When to Fear the Living by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (May 10-May 11)--reread
61. Heartstopper by Alice Oseman-4/5 stars (May 14)
62. Furyborn by Claire Legrand-5/5 stars (May 12-May 15)--reread
63. On Beyond Zebra by Dr. Seuss-n/a rating (May 16)
64. Kingsbane by Claire Legrand-5/5 stars (May 15-May 19)
65. We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra-4.5/5 stars (May 19-May 20)
66. Whispers From the Dead by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (May 20)--reread
67. Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout-5/5 stars (May 20-May 21)--reread
68. Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard-4.5/5 stars (May 21-May 22)
69. The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman-3.5/5 stars (May 22-May 27)
May Book Haul
May 2019 Wrap-Up-15 books
June
70. Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen-3.75/5 stars (May 28-June 1)
71. Only A Breath Apart by Katie McGarry-4.5/5 stars (Jun 4-Jun 5)
72. When Evil Comes to Play by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (Jun 5)--reread
73. Secrets From the Grave by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (Jun 6)
74. When the Dead Have it Easy by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (Jun 6)
75. Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff-3/5 stars (Jun 7-Jun 16)
76. Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins-4.5/5 stars (Jun 19)
77. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas-5/5 stars (Jun 17-Jun 19)--reread
78. The Good, the Bad, and the Bullied by Rubixcube89201-3.5/5 stars (Jun 8-Jun 22)--reread
79. Wires and Nerves by Marissa Meyer-4/5 stars (Jun 23)
80. The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang-4/5 stars (Jun 24)
81. Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout-5/5 stars (Jun 22-Jun 24)--reread
82. Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa-4.5/5 stars (Jun 25)
83. Gone Rogue by Marissa Meyer-4/5 stars (Jun 27)
June Book Haul
June 2019 Wrap-Up--14 books
July
84. Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey-5/5 stars (Jul 2-Jul 3)
85. Hypnotizing Beat by Katherine McIntyre-4/5 stars (Jul 8)
86. Amulet: The Last Council by Kazu Kibuishi-3.5/5 stars (Jul 9)
87. Amulet: Prince of the Elves by Kazu Kibuishi-3.5/5 stars (Jul 9)
88. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston-4.5/5 stars (Jul 7-Jul 13)
89. Amulet: Escape from Lucien by Kazu Kibuishi-3.5/5 stars (Jul 16)
90. Amulet: Firelight by Kazu Kibuishi-3.5/5 stars (Jul 16)
91. Amulet: Supernova by Kazu Kibuishi-4/5 stars (Jul 16)
92. Forgiven Are the Starry-Eyed by Christine Doré Miller-2/5 stars (Jul 14-Jul 16)
93. The Package by Jennifer L. Armentrout-5/5 stars (Jul 17)
94. Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker & Wendy Xu-4/5 stars (Jul 17)
95. Black Mage by Daniel Barnes & D.J. Kirkland-2.75/5 stars (Jul 20)
96. A Darkness Strange and Lovey by Susan Dennard-4/5 stars (Jul 22)
97. Strange and Ever After by Susan Dennard-4.5/5 stars (Jul 22)
98. Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout-4.25/5 stars (Jul 23)
99. Hidden Light by Nikki Bolvair-3/5 stars (Jul 24)
100. The Bridge Over Snake Creek by Nikki Bolvair-3.5/5 stars (Jul 25)
101. Filthy Rich Boys by C.M. Stunich-3.25/5 stars (Jul 25)
102. Bad, Bad Blue Bloods by C.M. Stunich-3.25/5 stars (Jul 25-Jul 26)
103. The Envy of Idols by C.M. Stunich-3.25/5 stars (Jul 26-Jul 28)
104. In the Arms of the Elite by C.M. Stunich-3.5/5 stars (Jul 28-Jul 30)
July Book Haul
July 2019 Wrap-Up-21 books
August
105. Witchy by Ariel Slamet-Ries-3/5 stars (Jul 31-Aug 1)
106. Torn by Jennifer L. Armentrout-4/5 stars (Jul 24-Aug 8)
107. The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey-3/5 stars (Aug 9)
108. Fence, vol 1 by C.S. Pacat with Johanna the Mad-4/5 stars (Aug 11)
109. Fence, vol 2 by C.S. Pacat with Johanna the Mad-4/5 stars (Aug 11)
110. Brave by Jennifer L. Armentrout-4.5/5 stars (Aug 11-Aug 12)
111. A Life of Shadows by Kristen Banet-3.75/5 stars (Aug 12)
112. A Heart of Shame by Kristen Banet-3.75/5 stars (Aug 13)
113. A Nature of Conflict by Kristen Banet-4/5 stars (Aug 13-Aug 14)
114. An Echo of Darkness by Kristen Banet-4/5 stars (Aug 14-Aug 15)
115. A Night of Redemption by Kristen Banet-4/5 stars (Aug 16)
116. Fence, vol 3 by C.S. Pacat with Johanna the Mad-4.25/5 stars (Aug 20)
117. The Hockey Saint by Howard Shapiro with Marica Inoue & Andres Mossa-2/5 stars (Aug 22)
118. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin-5/5 stars (Aug 24-Aug 25)
119. The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones-4/5 stars (Aug 27)
120. The Player by K. Bromberg-3/5 stars (Aug 27-Aug 28)
August Book Haul
August 2019 Wrap-Up-16 books
September
121. A Fallen Hero by Sara A Noë-4.5/5 stars (August 30-Sep 1)
122. SWAT by Lily Harlem-2.75/5 stars (Sep 1)
123. The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young-4/5 stars (Sep 6)
124. Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell with Faith Erin Hicks-4/5 stars (Sep 7)
125. A Pact Between the Forgotten by Jessica Sorensen-2.5/5 stars (Sep 7)
126. The Ravens & the Mysterious Town-2.5/5 stars (Sep 8)
127. Becoming the Dark Prince by Kerri Maniscalco-4.5/5 stars (Sep 13)
128. Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco-4.5/5 stars (Sep 23-Sep 24)
September 2019 Wrap-Up--8 books
October
129. The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole-n/a rating (Sep 21-Oct 1)
130. Heartstopper, Volume 1 by Alice Oseman-4/5 stars (Oct 19)--reread
131. Heartstopper, Volume 2 by Alice Oseman-4/5 stars (Oct 20)
132. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by R.L. Stevenson-n/a rating (Oct 31)
October 2019 Wrap-Up-4 books
November
133. A Match Made in Mehendi by Nandini Bajpai-4/5 stars(Nov 1-Nov 12)
134. Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf--n/a rating (Nov 5-Nov 13)
135. The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli-4.25/5 stars (Nov 30)
November 2019 Wrap-Up-3 books
December
136. Trying to Live with the Dead by B.L. Brunnemer-5/5 stars (Dec 16-Dec 26)--reread
137. The Caged Queen by Kristen Ciccarelli-4/5 stars (Dec 23-Dec 27)--reread
138. Queer Eye: Love Yourself, Love Your Life by the Fab 5-4/5 stars (May 3-Dec 31)
December 2019 Wrap-Up-3 books
Thanks for reading!
xoxo
Lauren
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