November 2015

It's officially the very last day of November today! I normally don't do a lot in November apart from celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones, but this year definitely broke the mold. I did a ton  of things with so many friends, and I love that. If every month were as fun as this one (minu…

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Tunes & Tales: I Cry When I Laugh

How great is the title of this album? I would never have discovered the awesomeness that is Jess Glynne  and her debut album, were it not for Rachel of Hello Chelly . From the very first time I listened to it, I just loved it. This is my kind of music, folks. Great lyrics, strong beats and just very…

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Things I'm Thankful For

The older I get, the more it feels imperative to try to keep up a daily attitude of gratitude. There are many things in this world that leave me anxious, angry or sad, but I've found it's easier to bear these things when I contemplate all the good things in my life. I'm truly blessed t…

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"Come to the Dark Side. We Have Pop-Tarts." • The Sword of Summer

The Sword of Summer  by Rick Riordan Series: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publication Date: October 6, 2015 Source/Format: Bought || Hardcover Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, …

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"Let's Carpe the Hell Out of This Diem."

The Darkest Minds  / Never Fade  / In the Afterlight by Alexandra Bracken Series: The Darkest Minds #1-3 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publication Dates: December 8, 2012 / October 15, 2013 / October 28, 2014 Source/Format: Owned || Kindle, hardcover; Borrowed from Rachel || ARC Imagine, if you will, a world…

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College Confessions • Just Visiting

Just Visiting  by Dahlia Adler Publisher: Spencer Hill Contemporary Publication Date: November 17, 2015 Source/Format: Author || e-galley [I received this book from the author. This in no way affects the content of my review.] Reagan Forrester wants out—out of her trailer park, out of reach of her freelo…

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The Sunday Mix (19)

This year has simply been flying by! I've said that so, so many times already, but it's still true. In the last edition of this post, November had just  started; in this edition, it's nearly at its end. I'm really looking forward to having Thursday (Thanksgiving meal, here we come!)…

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Autumn Adventures

It has been entirely too long since I've shared what's been going on in my life with you guys, and I miss  it. Sure, I mention what's been happening over the last two weeks in The Sunday Mix, and yes, I also tell you all about the month in my recaps. But I haven't gotten the chance …

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Flip A Coin • Rules for 50/50 Chances

Rules for 50/50 Chances  by Kate McGovern Publisher: Farrar, Strous & Giroux (BYR) Publication Date: November 24, 2015 Source/Format: Publisher || ARC [I received this book from Macmillan. This in no way affects the content of my review.] Seventeen-year-old Rose Levenson has a decision to make: Does …

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{Bookish} Style Files: Plaid Adventures

I'm really excited to put a new spin on {Bookish} Style Files ! Even though I've never had any interest in creating an actual style blog chronicling my outfits, I do love the challenge of putting together a look that fits my personal aesthetic perfectly. So, I've decided to start pairin…

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Quit Playing Games With My Heart

Changing His Game  by Megan Erickson Series: Gamers #1 Publisher: Entangled: Brazen Publication: April 28, 2015 Source/Format: Bought || Kindle e-book Marley Lake is no stranger to awkwardness, but getting caught watching a dirty GIF by the company’s hot new IT guy exceeds even her standards. That is, un…

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