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2020 Covers That I’m Loving Already

Jan 28, 2020

This week I’m sharing the covers that I’m loving so far in 2020. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I love pretty covers there is no denying that. It doesn’t necessarily make the decision if I read the book or not, but it doesn’t influence if I pick it up off the shelf. There are a lot of books that are going to be released later in the year that doesn’t have covers yet, so this list might change throughout the year, but as of today, here are the covers that I’m loving. Like always these are in no order.

Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: I have adored this cover, ever since I first saw it. It’s stunning! The colours are so perfect, and the flow of the hair, just screams movement. I have a love/hate relationship with Cassandra Clare covers, but this has to be one of my favourites.

A Heart So Fierce and Broken (Cursebreakers #2) by Brigid Kemmerer: There is probably no surprise that this has made my list. I really love the covers of this series and so one is so striking. The green, the silver and gold and then that pop of purple. It’s all I love.

Of Curses and Kisses (St. Rosetta’s Academy #1) by Sandhya Menon: This is another one of those covers, where as soon as I saw it, I knew that I loved it. I just love how everything is placed and the colours – everything just works so nicely together.

The Notorious Virtues (The Notorious Virtues #1) by Alwyn Hamilton: There is so much going on, on this cover but I love it! It’s so beautiful and detailed. But you can still make things outs. I love that it looks like things are popping out and lifting off the page.

Great And Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros: I love the simplicity of this cover. The colours are beautiful and work so well with the boots and the tags. Somethings you need nothing at all, but it explains everything. And I feel that this cover does that.

Chasing Cassandra (The Ravenels #6) by Lisa Kleypas: This cover is so pretty!!! The club is just wams you in the face, but I love it! She looks like a princess and I love that so much. I can’t wait to read this one either. Seriously.

Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest: Look how cute this cover is!! I can’t stop smiling and I am just looking at it. Again the colours really do something for me here, add the illustrations and everything looks so pretty.

And that is it for this post! What are some of the covers that you are loving already this year? Let’s Chat!

The Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf

Jan 21, 2020

This week I’m sharing the most recent additions to my bookshelf. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I have a really bad habit of not remember when I brought a book. I guess because I work in a book store, I buy something nearly every week. So it becomes like second nature to me. But for this, I tried to remember some of my most recent purchases. I also didn’t include books that I’ve purchased for others as well. But here we go. Like always these are in no order.

Hat Trick (Fake Boyfriend #5) by Eden Finley: I released I hadn’t finished this series, so needed to buy the last couple of books so I could quickly binge read them. This series follows a group of new and old friends as they try to navigate life, new relationships, and new findings. All the main relationships in this series are m/m, but includes both gay and bi males. I have now read this whole series and while it isn’t my favourite by far, it’s a fun series.

Final Play (Fake Boyfriend #6) by Eden Finley: The last book in the series that I needed. It finishes everyone’s stories nicely. And the readers get to see what everyone is up to. It’s like short novellas about each couple from the series but in one big timeline.

Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey (Check, Please! #1-2) by Ngozi Ukazu: This has been on my TBR of books to buy for such a long time now and I’ve recently been in the book to read some graphic novel and I felt this was the perfect one. It combines my love for NA, sports romance and everything fun. This is my most recent buy.

The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey: This is one of those books that came into work and I thought I might like it. It doesn’t happen that often that I pick up a book while processing at work, but this sounded really interesting. I’m currently reading this one and enjoying it so far.

The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts: Again this is one that I hadn’t really heard much about, but I saw it in-store and it sounded like something that I would really like. And I did. I ended up really enjoying this one. It’s a fun read that explores, coming of age and finding yourself.

Tilly and the Bookwanderers (Pages & Co. #1) by Anna James: My lovely best friend Ely from OfWonderland. So I finally picked it up last month. I can’t wait to read this one. I have heard nothing but good things about this one.

The Long Distance Playlist by Tara Eglington: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one, I knew that I needed to pick it up. And luckily we were getting a few copies into work. I can’t wait to get stuck into reading this one

And that is it for this post! What are some of your recent buys? Do we have anything that is the same? Let’s Chat

Favorite Books I Read In 2019 | TTT

Dec 31, 2019

This week I’m sharing my favourite books that I read in 2019. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I read nearly 200 books this year, and it’s time to pick my favourites. And this was a hard pick. I read so many good books throughout the year, some 2019 releases and some from previous years. Some of these are YA and are romance. And I really like that, it really reflects my year in reading as well. Anyway here we go, and like always these are in no order.

A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers #1) by Brigid Kemmerer: No surprise that this one has made my list. I read it at the start of the year and it’s been a clear favourite of mine from then. From the very first chapter, I was captivated by the characters, world, and plot. With fantastic world-building, character arcs and a plot that just keeps giving, then this is for you. Full Review

More Than We Can Tell (Letters to the Lost #2) by Brigid Kemmerer: I am not going to lie there are a few Brigid Kemmerer books on this list for 2019. This one really tore me apart. Kemmerer has a knack of doing that to be and this one was one less. But it’s also so so beautiful.

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros: This one is a very emotional read. I cried so much in this book. But that is also what made it so good. Both Ella and Beckett have incredible character arcs that really captured me from the start. The Last Letter explores childhood illness, war, family and everything that comes along with life. Full Review

What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume: A fantastic debut novel that explores coming of age in a time where looking ‘perfect’ is the way you want to go. And explores that being yourself is so much more important, that looking a certain way that appeases everyone in life.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: Again I don’t think many people will be surprised that this made my favourites. I have so much love for this book, the characters and everything in between. It was fun, emotional and just made me smile a whole lot. Check out my discussion.

Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove #1) by Shelby Mahurin: Serpent & Dove is a captivating fantasy novel that intwines magic in such an intriguing way. Serpent & Dove is a captivating fantasy novel that intwines magic in such an intriguing way. Combined that with a romance that is off the charts and you are in for a ride. This has to be of my favourite fantasies I read in 2019. Full Review.

Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers #1) by Lisa Kleypas: And basically everything else that I read from Lisa Kleypas this year. Seriously I loved every single book that I read of hers in 2019, but this is the one that started it all. And this series has a place in my heart. I have so much love for all these characters, but the Wallflowers just get me. If you are looking for a historical romance series that will hit all the right spots, then pick thsi one up.

Call It What You Want by Brigid Kemmerer: It was emotional, hard-hitting but also so beautiful. I loved both Rob and Maegan as both characters and protagonists. What I love about Kemmerer so much is that her characters feel very real. They have their own faults which add to their realness. Call It What You Want is the perfect example of a coming of age novel. Full Review

It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood: An honest, a heartwarming coming of age novel. It truly captures all those feelings of leaving high school and the anxieties of what to do with life as an ‘adult.’ It explores family breakdowns, friendships out of high school and pure romance that just made me melt. While doing all this, It Sounded Better In My Head is also run, charming and left me with a smile.

Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one, I knew I needed it. And I did end up loving it. It’s so amazing reading a story about sick kids and them not dying. It really doesn’t happen often and I’m so glad that I got to read this one in 2019.

And that is it for this post! What were your favourite books that you read in 2019? Do we share anything that’s the same? Let’s chat!