I can’t believe September is over. I don’t want it to be because that means it’s closer to the end of the year. Eeeeek.
Here are things that happened in September:
- Autumn is hereeeeeee.
- A year ago on September 9th, I decided to go self-hosted. And this year, I renewed my hosting! So another year of blogging! Yayyyyyy.
- I MET JANDY NELSON! Well, again. But this time I actually read her book before meeting her.She is the sweetest!
- I’m making exceptional progress (design-wise) with my top-secret project. I said I would have it opened in October, but it really isn’t ready. Not for another few months, which is extremely regretful.
BOOKS GALORE!
The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
Hook’s Revenge by Heidi Schulz (from Kaye Publicity + Disney Hyperion)
The Sky Is Everywhere (signed) by Jandy Nelson
I’ll Give You The Sun (signed) by Jandy Nelson
Thank you for the books! <3
ON THE BLOG
I wanted to get 14 posts this month (to match the previous months), but unfortunately, I’ve been sidetrack with job hunting and the top-secret project, so only 11.
- I reviewed
- Jackaby by William Ritter, which is a great detective book investigating the awesome supernatural.
- Landline by Rainbow Rowell, which was absolutely disappointing. Not my favorite.
- Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer, which enraged me because of that cheap twist toward the end and the lack of emotional depth.
- I talked about —
- how I tend to change my book rating a few months later when the dust has settled.
- the different book covers with shoes on it. I want to own those shoes.
- the different book covers (both US and internationally) of The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson. I noticed the sky is a common theme.
- the cover change for This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales. I never realized it had “LOVE” on the hardcover.
- I recapped Jandy Nelson’s book launch for her fabulous sophomore novel, I’ll Give You The Sun. It was a fabulous event. Also, I’m giving away signed copies of her two books! (Only US.)
- I wrote a letter to We Are Pirates, discussing the reasons why I need it in my life. The main three reasons are 1. Daniel Handler is awesome, 2. Arrrr, Pirates are cool, and 3. Found family trope!
- If you missed my font posts, check them out here: {20}
DID I ACHIEVE MY SEPTEMBER READS?
I don’t remember what my goals were for September. I believe it was to read ARCs, and read them I did!
THINGS I NEED TO DO IN OCTOBER
- Start writing and drafting work for the secret project.
- Continue on my job hunting.
Another year of blogging, yeaaaay! I need to get my hands on Hook’s revenge :D Good luck with your job hunt!
You did well. I hope you find a job soon!
Happy October reading!
The Sky is Everywhere and I’ll Give You the Sun are so pretty! Will need to read it soon. :) I’m so happy autumn is here, but it’s still hot in where I live (damn you California lol).
I just read The Sky is Everywhere — it was just okay for me, but the writing was really nice. I’d give I’ll Give You the Sun a shot! Also, good luck on you job search!