Showing posts with label the hunger games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the hunger games. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

November 2024 Wrap-Up + Book Haul


November was an interesting month. I did get to read a bunch of fun books. Every book this month I enjoyed, even if I didn't love it. I read a total of nine books in November, dedicated a ton of time to Stardew Valley since the 1.6 update dropped on console, and hauled some exciting new titles. Let's dive in! 


1. 
Title: The Scent of Us: Part One
Author: Eliana Lee
Rating: 4 // 5 stars

2. 
Title: The Scent of Us: Part Two
Author: Eliana Lee
Rating: 3 // 5 stars

3. 
Title: His Tesoro 
Author: Emilia Rossi
Rating: 5 // 5 stars

4. 
Title: The Spellshop
Author: Sarah Beth Durst
Rating: 5 // 5 stars

5. 
Title: A Pack for Autumn
Author: Emilia Emerson
Rating: 5 // 5 stars
Review TK 

6. 
Title: The Wicked + The Divine, Volume 1: The Faust Act
Contributors: Gillen, McKelvie, Wilson, Cowles 

7. 
Title: Omega Concealed
Author: Elizabeth Dear 
Rating: 3 // 5 stars

8. 
Title: Omega Revealed
Author: Elizabeth Dear 
Rating: 3 // 5 stars

9. 
Title: Knight Owl
Author: Christopher Denise
Rating: 5 // 5 stars


I picked up four books this month, one of which was free. I'm pretty happy with the haul this month. It was a lot smaller which I'm happy about and all the titles are ones I'm really excited to have on my shelves. Three of them I've read already and loved (and just didn't have copies). Let's dive in!

Up first, my stepsister gave me her paperback copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. She picked up a hardcover in October whereas I'm working on collecting the paperbacks so she handed it off to me. Now, don't come for my reader card for what I'm about to say next...I've actually not read the entirety of the series. I read The Hunger Games in middle school but had to return the sequel before I finished it. I just...never finished the trilogy after that. With a new book coming out in the spring, I figured it's time I finally read the rest of the series since I do love the movies. 

Then I picked up Lights Out by Navessa Allen. I've seen this book around a lot and it looks so good. The hold on Libby is several months, though, and my local library doesn't have a physical copy. So I decided to grab this one so I can read it ASAP. All I know is dark romcom? Like the subject matter is dark but it's written in a comedic way that everyone keeps raving about.

I also picked up two Ali Hazelwood books: Love on the Brain and Not In Love. I've read and loved both of these through Libby. I knew I wanted to eventually pick up copies for my shelf but I wanted to wait until I saw a good deal on these. I found coupons for both books that made them 50% off which I'm quite happy with. I'm one step closer to owning all of Ali's books. She writes a lot of predictable but fun romances that I eat up every single time. I love them. 



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xoxo
Lauren



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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Top 5 Wednesday: Book Wish List


And we're back with another Top 5 Wednesday! It's now December and that means a whole new list of topics. This week's is Book Wish List and is all about the books or bookish items you have on your wish list! I have a lot of books I want to purchase but haven't been able to bring myself to get yet. I think I'll wait a while for my TBR to shrink and then my anticipation for these books will have grown even more. 

So, firstly, I want the new Hunger Games Anniversary Editions. These are so gorgeous and I don't own a set of the Hunger Games. I have the first one in French but I've never owned them and it's been years since I read the first one and skimmed the other two (the school was closing for summer and I needed to finish quickly to return them to the library).

Then I want Call Me By Your Name by AndrĂ© Aciman. I've heard fantastic things about this book, and the movie as well, and I have a few friends who rave about this story. I'm not going to go out and buy this first chance I get, but it is on the back burner for when I have an extra gift card.  

At number three, I decided to go with Renegades by Marissa Meyer. I've heard nothing but amazing things about this book and I loved Meyer's Lunar Chronicles so I have a feeling I'd enjoy this book! It's a science fiction and so many of my friends and bookstagram buddies rave about this book that I feel as if I should see what all the hype's about.

Then I want Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody. I've wanted this book since before it even came out and I haven't been able to snag a copy just yet. All I really know is that it's about mafia and casinos and it just sounds amazing. Plus, a lot of trusted bookstagram buddies absolutely love this book! 

And, lastly, I'm itching to get my hands on City of Brass when I have the time to read it. This is one of my bookstagram buddy's favorite books and I've had my eye on it for a few months now. All I know is it's a Middle-Eastern inspired fantasy set in 18th century Cairo, deals with magic, and just sounds amazing.



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xoxo
Lauren



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