Midyear Freak-Out Book Tag:
I found this post at Cait’s PaperFury, and since I’ve been in a complete blogging slump lately, I decided that this looks like fun! And I need to bring some fun back so I feel like blogging more…
How Much I’ve Read:
I’m actually in advance on my Goodreads reading challenge for once, because I haven’t been in a reading slump. Only in a blogging slump. And I’ve read some absolutely fantastic books so far this year – 2018 is the year of wonders when it comes to books.
So yeah, I’m quite happy with my reading. Especially if we look at a breakdown on genres and ratings:
So, I have no idea how Cait did the breakdown for genres… I’m pretty sure it’s in the Goodreads stats somewhere, but I can’t find it. Let’s just say there’s a lot of romance, quite a bit of YA, some fantasy, UF, contemporary, and suspense.
Best Sequel of the Year so far:
Oh my gosh… I have read some amazing, and unexpected, sequels this year. The first that comes to mind is
The Chateau by Tiffany Reisz. It’s book nine in her Original Sinners series, and it’s really dark, delicious, erotic and slightly unsettling. I absolutely loved it. Of course, Kingsley is the main character, so I knew I was going for a dark ride. However, there was also a lot of new insight into Kingsley’s psyche, and I felt like I got to know him so much better!
Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi is the fourth book in her Shatter Me series, and I frankly thought this whole series was over after the trilogy was wrapped up. I think this story set up so much more that can be explored in this dystopian world, and the characters had to act very differently than they did in the first three books. There is definitely something more going on once they have overthrown the establishment.
Leah on the Offbeat also really got to me. I loved getting to know Leah better. And I also appreciated that the characters from Simon Vs. were very present and still going (mostly) strong in this sequel.
New Release You Haven’t Read yet but Want to:
I still need to catch up with the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, as I’ma couple of books behind. But I still really want to read The Thief!
Like Never and Always just intrigues me. And so, of course, I want to read it! It won’t be out until July 17th, but I’m waiting 🙂
I’ve had The Smallest Part on my shelf since February, but I still haven’t read it. I really, really need to remedy that!
Most Anticipated Releases for Autumn / Winter:
There are more upcoming books I’m excited about, but I’m too lazy to search for them…
Cait’s list is longer, but I feel like I’ve said all I want to say about my mid-year freak-out for now 🙂
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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.
You have been so busy with other stuff that your slump on blogging makes some sense. Breaks are good. 🙂
Yay for being ahead on your reading and getting in some great books so far. I’m trying to read more of a variety with this latest COYER challenge, but alas, I tend to reach for what I like in reading.
I want to read JR Ward’s firefighter book, too.
Hopefully, you’ll eventually feel more into blogging, but glad reading isn’t slumping for you. 🙂
Yeah, but it actually makes me a bit sad to see my blog so empty most weeks. At the same time, I don’t want to force myself to blog – this is my hobby.
I usually fall back to what I know I’ll enjoy, too – and romance always is a great pick-me-up.
I’m doing this tag next week. I hope your blogging slump ends soon! Leah on the Offbeat is on my TBR list, so I’m glad you liked it. Also, I’m impressed by how much you’ve read so far this year. I’m behind on my goal. I think I’ve only read 45 books.
I loved LotO, so well done, Aj. I am happy I’m ahead on my goal now, because once school starts in the fall, I know I’ll have much less time to read!
I’ve read about the same number of books as you this year. I have more science fiction and fantasy, less YA. I’m a little behind on reviews. I have 5 to write in the next day or so. But I have blog posts every day, these are just for later dates. I’m adjusting to less work hours, more reading and the COYER parameters for reading. You have some great things to read – enjoy! Anne – Books of My Heart
I have read a tiny bit of sci-fi with The Illuminae Files, but I usually fall back on any kind of romance more often than not. YAY for more reading.
Yeay for being ahead of the goodreads challenge. I am very curious about the Frankenstein retelling.
I can’t wait to get started on that one, Annemieke. I think it’s interesting that it’s a female POV.
Great tag. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, Angel 🙂
I’m gonna do this tag friday maybe. I’m so glad you named Restore Me as one of the best sequels. I’m going to the bookstore this weekend (after months of not going!) so I might buy it if they have it. 😀
I’ll look for the tag on your blog tomorrow, Stephanie 🙂 And Restore Me was so good! I hope you’ll find it!
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I think I am six books ahead of schedule or maybe five. It goes back and forth. But I am only trying for 150 this time. So I think you are doing great. Mine are mainly contemporary and paranormal romance. I can’t wait for Dannika Dark’s new book and also Dianne Duvall’s both due out this summer. And of course Colleen Hoovers as well. Samantha Towles got a new one coming out as well.
I really look forward to the next Dannika Dark book, too, as well as the next Kate Daniels 🙂 There are so many good books this year, it makes me so happy!
Fun! I might do this one. I’m looking forward to Kiersten’s new one too! I love her books.
I also really look forward to the last Lada book that’s coming out this year… Kiersten White has been good to us this year!
This is a fun tag! And I’m really curious about The Dark Descent. 🙂
-Lauren
You’ve read 107 books already and it has only been halfway through the year! I’m so impressed that you could read so much. Reader goals right there <3 I can't wait to get far enough into the series to read Restore Me.
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I seriously need to catch up on Tiffany Reisz’s series so bad. I also just found out about Consumed am so excited about it.
Blogging slumps stink! You’re not alone with those. I hope you find a new muse and feel inspired again. You do great work and I look forward to seeing you in my inbox (even if I don’t always comment).
This is a cool tag.
Yes, it they do! I hope I’ll feel inspired again really soon, too. It makes me sad to see my blog so empty of content 🙂 Thank you Xyra <3