I’m linking up this post to Kimberly Fay Reads, she has a great count-down list from today and to the new year. I won’t do all of these, but some apply to posts I had already prepared when I first found about this challenge…
Books I Wish I’d Made Time to Read in 2016:
I’m definitely a bad blogger! I have had some of these books on my shelves for over a year, and I am still really excited about them – not sure why I haven’t gotten to them yet, but there you go… it is what it is.
I have started reading Illuminae, but then I got some ARCs and kind of left this one behind for some reason. Not sure why, as I really loved what I was reading!
Heartless by Melissa Meyer – I got an ARC at BEA, and I stood in line forever to get my hands on it. And now, I feel like I’ve been saving it for a rainy day ever since then…
Gemina!! I was so excited when I got an ARC at BEA, and as soon as it was released, I also purchased the hard copy… And now both copies are being pretty on my shelves *sighs* and they really are pretty!
The Sun is Also a Star, that cover is just gorgeous, and I think I’ll really enjoy the story, too. I just need to crack it open and get going, kind of 😉
I got a copy of Our Chemical Hearts at BEA, too. And that cover is so life-like, don’t you think? It looks like those fish are swimming above the title for real.
Maybe once I finish my thesis I’ll cuddle with this one.
When I read the summary for Holding up the Universe, I knew I wanted to read it. And I still do!
Do you have a lot of books you wish you’d made time for in 2016? Are you participating in this count-down list? Please leave me a link to your post if you do 🙂
Merry Christmas / Happy Hanukkah and happy reading 🙂
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Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I completely forgot about adding Illuminae and a Marissa Meyer story to my list! I also should’ve added the Cinder story as well.
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LOL, you had quite a few others on there, though, Leona, don’t feel bad!
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This is a great list Lexxie!!!! I love Illuminae but never got to the 2nd one. It’s on my early 2017 list.
I can’t wait to see the rest of your countdown. I think I’m going to do it too as you have inspired me.
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I started Illuminae and loved what I was reading! I think what made me put it down was that I have it in paperback, and didn’t have room for it in my bag, thus I started reading something else…
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I have a huge list of books I wish I had got to this year especially a few excellent sounding zombie series! I plan a LOT of reading next year and I need to fit in more reading time each day to get it done! Don’t feel bad. On my list are books I’ve had over five years unread!!! It’s shocking…
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I don’t really feel bad, but at the same time, I kinda do… I want to read them all, every year, you know?
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I know exactly what you mean!
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I have left behind a lot I wanted to get too…lol. I must try and fix that in 2017. 🙂
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Yes, but at the same time, there are all the 2017 releases to get to as well 😉
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It’s a never ending #bookishproblem. 🙂
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I am SUCH a bad blogger. I should be ashamed. Really. Thankfully, a good number of the books on my own “wish I’d read them this year” list are ones I purchased. Haha. Heartless made my list. The Sun is Also a Star and Holding Up the Universe should’ve, but they didn’t make the cut.
Thanks for participating! I can’t wait to see your other lists. 🙂
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Oh my… I don’t think we’re bad, per se, Kim, I think we just suffer from this thing where we think we’ll be able to get to all the books – however we might not take the time factor into account 😉
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I have quite some books I had wish I had read this year, but I’ve had the problem recently of being in the mood for too many books, so everything sounds good and I want to read them right now. I did set a goal for 10 books I hoped to read this year and only didn’t read one of them, so I am happy about that.
I hope you get around to reading these all next year, it’s good you’re still excited about them.
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Being in the right mood is definitely very important for me as well, Lola 🙂 You did well if you read 9 of the 10 books you had decided on reading 🙂
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Most of these are on my wishlist too. Can’t wait for you to read Illuminae and Gemina. I loved them.
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It seems Illuminae and Gemina are the top of the list of books I should start with Laura 🙂
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I really need to buy Gemina, so curous! happy reading!
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Me, too, Melliane! Very curious 🙂
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Well then guess I should wish you happy reading 🙂
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Thanks, Vi!!
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There’s still time! 😉 You should binge-read the Illuminae series, especially since there is only one book to go! I loved The first two (though I definitely liked the first book better). Heartless was awesome. I have Our Chemical Hearts but I’m not sure I’ll ever read it (not my thing). :/ I really hope you read/love all of these, Lexxie!
Happy holidays. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
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I don’t think I’ll be able to binge-read anything this week, sadly. But one day, I’ll get to them, Alyssa 🙂
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Illuminae is on my list to get to some time very soon. I hope that you’re able to tackle all of these in 2017.
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Illuminae and Gemina would make my list as well. We *must* buddy read them!! You’ll get to all these eventually. I believe!! 😀
*BIG HUGS & LOVE*
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I bought Heartless, and I was really looking forward to it, only to have it still sitting here. I really wish I could have gotten to it. *sigh*
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