Let's not discuss how close to Christmas it already is.Ugh! On the other hand it's fall. I LOVE summer. But there's just something about fall; the crisp air and being able to wear sweaters and scarfs that just calls to me.I know some of you were, uh, surprised by my read count at the half way mark. Well as of September 30th I had read 200 books. Which is great. I'm definitely thinking I'll reach 250 books this year. Although my reading did slow down in this quarter(mostly because of September). Between July 1st and September 30th I read 60 books. There's been a few DNF's in there(like always they don't count towards my total) and another handful of re-reads(which of course, do count). There's been a hell of a lot of fantastic reads within those 60 books. And as you would guess a bunch of them NA and romance. I'm seriously having a tough time sticking to decent sized list. So as this is my favourites and my post, I'll mention as many as I want to.
My most favourite reads from this past quarter.
Rat Queens Vol 2 is a whole bunch of kick ass ladies. Rat Queens is turning out to be one of my favourite graphic novel series.
Redshirts is a must read for Star Trek fans. It is one of the funniest books I've read this year.
Do I really need to say much? Six of Crows is an epic heist with all the banter and shippy goodness my heart craves.
This is One Moment is easily one of the most endearing military romances I've read. No doubt I will re-read before the year is out.
The Dark Elements is one my top favourite trilogies. And JLA always knows how to end her series on the emotional front. Every Last Breath was no exception. Plus Roth.
How to Say I Love You Out Loud is one of my surprise hits of this year. Sooooo good. And everyone's Christmas present this year.
You guys just want to hear me say it one more time; read this book. If you take any of my recommendations to heart, make it Carry the Ocean.
You guys just want to hear me say it one more time; read this book. If you take any of my recommendations to heart, make it Carry the Ocean.
What You Left Behind is a very refreshing take on teen pregnancy and parenthood.
Yes, I have really enjoyed Smith's previous books. But Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between turned out to be a lot more honest, realistic and emotional than I would have ever expected.
Chase knows how to bring the romcom to paper. Sustained had this awesome and unique family dynamic that made the romance so much more swoony.
Okay, here's the thing; Queen of Shadows has my brain and heart all messed up. Although I love this book, I also hate it. And if I'm being honest this is probably a 3* read for me. But it's the Throne of Glass series, so I can't not include it in my favourites list. Sigh.
After You, why you gotta go and make me cry? Don't worry, I still love you with everything I have.
Him, you sexy beast you. I have recently become obsessed with M/M romances and Him was absolutely my favourite out there(that I've come across).
Now here's my other surprise hit from this year. Dearest Clementine is that elusive near perfect NA.
Yes, I have really enjoyed Smith's previous books. But Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between turned out to be a lot more honest, realistic and emotional than I would have ever expected.
Chase knows how to bring the romcom to paper. Sustained had this awesome and unique family dynamic that made the romance so much more swoony.
Okay, here's the thing; Queen of Shadows has my brain and heart all messed up. Although I love this book, I also hate it. And if I'm being honest this is probably a 3* read for me. But it's the Throne of Glass series, so I can't not include it in my favourites list. Sigh.
After You, why you gotta go and make me cry? Don't worry, I still love you with everything I have.
Him, you sexy beast you. I have recently become obsessed with M/M romances and Him was absolutely my favourite out there(that I've come across).
Now here's my other surprise hit from this year. Dearest Clementine is that elusive near perfect NA.
#Loliver. Dark Wild Night could bring down a building with their chemistry.
How's the last quarter of reading been for you guys?
Happy reading!
Brittany
Happy reading!
Brittany
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