Hi hello and welcome to day one of #Project14Lists! I'm so excited to finally get started on this project and share some of my lists that I've made. Today, I'll be doing a wrap up of some blog posts that I made in 2018! Let's get started!
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1. 15 posts in January

2. 2 posts in February

(0 in March) 

3. 1 post in April

4. 3 posts in May

5. 7 posts in June

6. 9 posts in July

7. 2 posts in August

8. 3 posts in September

9. 15 posts in October

10. 3 posts in November

11. 12 posts in December (so far!)

Of those posts

 -13 are reviews

-10 are bookish tags

-14 are blog tours (which I also included in reviews)

-21 are Blogtober and Blogmas (combined)

-2 are posts that I got to make with Penguin Teen!

-6 are Biannual Bibliothon related posts

-5 posts are my most anticipated releases of 2018

-5 posts are book cover reveals

2018 has been a lot of up and down for me personally and you can really tell in the number of posts from month to month. Some months I did well, and others, I didn't do anything. But I'm cutting myself some slack because I was going through chemotherapy and radiation this year so I think it's safe to say I didn't need to be on top of keeping up with my blog too much! I'm really quite proud of this little wrap-up of the number of posts, though, and it's really motivating me to try and top that amount of posts in 2019!
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And that's day one of Project 14 Lists! This is super exciting to see how well I did, considering the things I've been going through this year. I did not expect to see such a high number of posts when I was going through and tallying things up but I'm so happy and proud of myself! I know I'll be adding at least 13 more posts before the end of the month so that's even more added to my total for 2018 and I can't believe it! Let me know some of your 2018 blog post stats in the comments or feel free to share your link to day one of #Project14Lists! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another day of #Project14Lists!

Hi hello and happy holidays! Welcome to Blogmas 2018 where I will be making a brand new post every day of December that relates to something bookish. Today is day fourteen and I'll be talking about five of my favorite Booktubers that I've watched this year! Just as a side note, these are not in any particular order. Let's get festive!
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Booksandlala

Lala has been one of my favorite Booktubers for quite a long time now but this year I just could not get enough of her videos! She is hilarious and I love every single one of the videos that she puts out. Vlogs, readathons, book hauls, bullet journal videos, her Bookmarked series, everything I watch from her is just amazing. If you haven't checked her out, I highly recommend subscribing because her content is A+!

chelseadolling reads

I've watched videos from Chelsea on and off but 2018 was the year that I fully committed to watching as many of her videos as possible. She's such a ray of sunshine and she is so funny and I just genuinely want to be friends with her because I feel like she'd be such a great friend to have! I love how honest she is about all of the books she reads and isn't one to shy away from letting people know she didn't enjoy a book she read. On the same note, when she likes a book, she gets so happy and wants to share her love of it and it always makes me want to read whatever she's talking about. Chelsea is an all-around wonderful human and 10/10 would recommend subscribing!

ProblemsofaBookNerd

I'm a very new watcher/subscriber to Cece but oh my goodness I'm so glad I found her channel! She has such a great personality and talks about such diverse and different books and I feel like I'll always come away from one of her videos with a new book to read. I can definitely say she's a go-to if you're looking for some awesome LGBTQIA+ book recommendations or just a great book review or book box unboxing! Whatever the case, Cece is sure to brighten up your subscription box!

emmmabooks

If you watch Booktube, then you know who this lovely lady is. Emma is certainly one of the top Booktubers out there but it's definitely for a reason! She puts out a ton of content that always has something for everyone and her channel has grown and changed so much in the years that I've been watching her. Emma is also a huge part of how/why I got into the Biannual Bibliothon and I was actually accepted as a blog host for the Winter 2019 round!

Katytastic

Kat is another pretty popular Booktuber but again, it's for a reason. She's 1/3 of the Booksplosion Book Club, has some great reading videos for readathons and book recommendations, and also puts out some really helpful writing vlogs/videos! She recently did weekly writing vlogs that followed her journey as she drafted what she refers to as Book (yes, really, it's fantastic) and those are actually some really helpful videos to watch if you're an aspiring writer! Plus, she loves kpop. I'd definitely recommend going to subscribe to her channel for some really funny but also informative content!
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And that's it for day fourteen and some of my favorite Booktubers from 2018! Do you have any Booktubers that you enjoyed watching this year? Let me know in the comments because I'm always looking for more people to subscribe to and binge watch their videos. Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another day of Blogmas!

Hi hello and happy holidays! Welcome to Blogmas 2018 where I will be making a brand new post every day of December that relates to something bookish. I'm changing it up with my post today and probably for the next few days so look out for some new posts from me in my upcoming Blogmas posts. Today is day thirteen and I'll be talking about ten of my favorite book covers of 2018! Just as a side note, these are not in any particular order. Let's get festive!
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City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

And that's it for some of my favorite book covers of 2018! Yes, I know, there are a few more than ten in there but I couldn't help myself. Especially with those last three. What are some of your favorite book covers of 2018? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another day of Blogmas!

Hi hello and happy holidays! Welcome to Blogmas 2018 where I will be making a brand new post every day of December that relates to something bookish. I've recently been doing a lot of book tags and, surprise, today is another book tag. Today is day twelve and I'll be doing the 'Tis the Season Book Tag! Let's get festive!
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1. Do you have a favorite winter read?

I don't have any Winter-specific books that I like to read around this time, honestly. But I feel like December will forever become the month that I re-read The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King from now on. I mean, every month is going to be "Re-read The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King" but especially December.

2. Find a book with blue on the cover!

Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

I've been making my way through an ARC of this (bless the publisher for actually granting me the honor of getting an ARC) and oh my goodness this is easily going to be one of my favorite reads of 2018. It's just fantastic and I am probably never going to stop talking about it.

3. Find a book you’d use as the star on a Christmas tree!

The Wicked King by Holly Black

I quite literally just finished this and I am an absolute mess in the best way possible. This is the star in my life and I would absolutely put it at the top of my tree for everyone to see.

4. Pick one fictional place that would be perfect for a winter vacation!

5. Pick one fictional character you’d take with you on your Winter vacation!

Victor Vale from Vicious by V.E. Schwab

One of my favorite characters ever from my favorite book ever? Yes, please. I feel like we could have some really interesting conversations and have a ton of fun doing vacation stuff.

6. Name one book on your wish list this year!

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand

I've heard such good things about this book since its release (and even before) and this cover is one that I am just dying to have on my shelf!

7. Favorite holiday drink, treat, & movie?

 

I don't think I have a favorite holiday treat? At least not that I can think of. And honestly, I drink hot cocoa year round. No shame. But my favorite movie to watch during this time of year (and all other times of the year because it's my favorite movie) is The Nightmare Before Christmas!

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And that's it for day twelve and the 'Tis the Season Book Tag! I'd love to know some of your answers to these questions so be sure to leave me a comment below! Let me know what book is on your wish list for this holiday season because I'm always looking for new books to read. Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another day of Blogmas!

Hi hello and happy holidays! Welcome to Blogmas 2018 where I will be making a brand new post every day of December that relates to something bookish. I've been following the wonderful prompts from Jenniely, so be sure and go check out her post with all of her prompts if you're wanting to participate and need some inspiration. Today is day eleven and I'll be doing the Festive Christmas Book Tag! This tag was created by GirlReading on BookTube so be sure and go check out her video for some inspiration and her wonderful answers. Let's get festive!
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1. A fictional family you would like to spend Christmas dinner with?

2. A bookish item you would like to receive as a gift?

A bookshelf would be nice as I haven't had an actual bookshelf in over five years.

3. A fictional character you think would make a perfect Christmas elf?

Obviously Dobby! I feel like that's kinda cheating though because I'm sure he's just the easiest choice. But honestly, he'd be such a cute Christmas elf.

4. Match a book to it’s perfect Christmas song
Okay, so I actually really don't like Christmas music. I know, I'm Grinch, but I just...don't like it. BUT I have a song I don't mind too terribly and it's probably because it sounds super creepy and that's my aesthetic. So because of the creepy atmosphere and undertone of the song that becomes creepy because the song is in a minor key (hopefully I'm saying that right?) I chose All I Want for Christmas by Kurt Hugo Schneider and Chase Holfelder to be paired with...wait for it
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
I won't even bother explaining myself with this one because this post is almost entirely Cruel Prince answers. I'm also not sorry in the slightest.

5. Bah Humbug. A book or fictional character you’ve been disappointed in and should be put on the naughty list?

Taryn and Locke from The Cruel Prince. They can just go away forever and ever and I have so many angry feelings towards the both of them. 

6. A book or a fictional character you think deserves more love and appreciation and deserve to be put on the nice list?

Cardan because I adore him and his absolute dumpster fire of an attitude. I know underneath he's just a big cinnamon roll who needs some love so he definitely deserves to be on the nice list so he can get some presents that will make him less moody. Like for Jude to tell him she hates him or something.

7. Red, Gold, and Green. A book cover that has a wonderfully Christmas-y feel to it.

The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand
I have heard so many people talking about this book for quite a while but haven't actually read it yet. But it gives me such a Christmas feeling and maybe if I talk about it, then I'll finally get around to reading it! 

8. A book or series you love so much, you want everyone to find under their Christmas tree this year so they can read it and love it too?

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

I just finished this and am absolute Cruel Prince trash now so this is probably going to be my answer for every question in any future book tag I do. Just as a warning. But yes, I want to give this book to everyone because I want it to be experienced by as many people as possible. At least I used a different cover for this answer, right?
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And that's it for day eleven and the Festive Christmas Book Tag! Not even sorry for all of my answers that are Cruel Prince related because I just finished it recently and it has consumed my entire life. Let me know some of your answers in the comments below! Are any of them related to The Cruel Prince? I'd love to talk about it! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another day of Blogmas!

Hi hello and happy holidays! Welcome to Blogmas 2018 where I will be making a brand new post (almost) every day of December that relates to something bookish. I've been following the wonderful prompts from Jenniely, so be sure and go check out her post with all of her prompts if you're wanting to participate and need some inspiration. I did decide to take a detour and do something different for today, however! Today is day ten and I will be doing the Christmas Stocking Bookish Tag created by the lovely Kate at Reading Through Infinity! Let's get festive!
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You get up on Christmas morning and your stocking is full! You take it down and start to unwrap the treats inside. The first thing you see is…

An orange! Which book is refreshing and vibrant, both inside and out?

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
This book has such a beautiful cover (like seriously, I love looking at it and am dying to have this series on my shelf because they're all fantastic) and the inside is just as amazing. It's such a great story that's always a great read because how can you not adore Lara Jean and the crazy shenanigans that she gets into throughout the series?

The next thing you see is a bag of chocolate coins. (Yum) Which book have you recently bought that was expensive but totally worth the high price?

Vengeful by V.E. Schwab

This was the most recent book that I've bought and it was the B&N special edition that's also signed. It was about $25 total (with shipping) so it was a bit expensive, but it was absolutely worth it because Vicious is my favorite book of all-time and I had to have the sequel, obviously.

You also pull out a bath bomb. Tell us about a book that had explosive action scenes.

Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Yeah, I'm referencing two V.E. Schwab books back to back. But this is my favorite book ever and it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. There may not have been like, super action-packed scenes on every page, but the action that was spread throughout this book was SO INTENSE.

Next is a pack of playing cards. Which series won you over?

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
I resisted for a very long time but I finally gave in and read this book and oh. my. gosh. I flew through it in maybe two days and finally understand why it's so hyped. I now want to own every edition of this book and I am so excited for The Wicked King coming out next month!

You also get a candle. Which character is a symbol of hope in their story?

Nadya from Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan
Okay, so, I got an ARC of this and am absolutely SHOOK. Nadya is quite literally the only hope in her story and I'm not going to give too much away about it but she is the one that everyone is looking at to save the world basically. She's also incredible and I could probably talk about her forever.

There are socks inside too. Is there a book that you think really encompasses all the distinctive tropes of its genre?

There’s also a notebook. Which author’s writing process do you find most interesting/inspiring?

Victoria Schwab

First of all, look at this gorgeous human. I swear, I stan a queen, y'all. So yes, I really love her writing process because she's super open about all of the things that she goes through while writing. She talks about the good days and the bad. The days she does really well and the days she struggles. She doesn't sugarcoat anything but is really honest about her process and that's something that really inspires me. 

To go with the notebook, there’s a fancy pen. Is there a book or a series that you’d change if you’d written it yourself?

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I'd honestly probably change who Katniss ends up with at the end of the series. I never shipped it, was never okay with it, and am still slightly unhappy about it. I loved the entire rest of the series except for that. I won't spoil it in case someone hasn't read it (but if you haven't I wonder if you've been living under a rock or something?) but yeah, that's probably something I'd change if I could.

There’s also a small bedside clock. Which book took you a long time to pick up but was worth it in the end?

Your pile is getting really big. You reach in to pull out the last gift and it’s… a lump of coal? You’re a little disappointed. But you look closer and realize there’s a seam running through the coal. You crack it open and sitting inside is a tiny golden snitch. Tell us about a book that surprised you in some way.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Don't @ me okay this book had me literally flying out of my chair multiple times. I was not expecting so many of the things that happened while reading and I was one hundred thousand percent shook by the end. I also have immediately picked up The Wicked King because I was lucky enough to get an ARC and I just couldn't wait until January to read it.
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And that's it for day ten of Blogmas 2018! If you'd like to do this tag, I tag you! Let me know in the comments some of your answers to these questions because I'd love to read all about some books. Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you tomorrow for another day of Blogmas!