Reading Habits and Readabits Book Tag

I'm always looking for fun book tags to do on here, shout out to anyone who can point me in the direction of some, and I saw this one over on the blog Brittany the Book Guru, check out her post here. I love the idea of finding out more about people as readers so I thought I would share my habits with you here. 

Reading Habits

• Do you have a certain place at home for reading?

Not particularly. Before I had my son I would love to curl up in bed with a book, often staying up late to finish something gripping. However, now I find reading in bed makes me quite tired, shout out to other mums who are often up in the night. My normal reading spot at the moment is just on my sofa in the living room although, I enjoy reading outside when it's sunny. 

• Bookmark or random piece of paper?

Nearly always a bookmark and always the same one, even though I have several. 

• Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop after a chapter/certain amount of pages?

There are times that I do just have to stop reading, like when my son wakes up from his nap. However, I usually try to stop at the end of a chapter otherwise I tend to get a bit confused. 

• Do you eat or drink while reading?

I'm not one of these people who categorically does not have food or drink around books. I normally always have a drink and sometimes I read whilst I'm eating my breakfast or lunch. 

• Multitasking: Music or TV while reading?

I prefer not to have either whilst I'm reading as I can get distracted quite easily however, I have got quite good at reading when my partner is watching one of his programmes on TV, mainly because it's something I'm not interested in. 

• One book at a time or several?

I prefer one at a time as I can really immerse myself in a story however, I can read a couple of books at a time as long as they are different genres. 

• Reading at home or everywhere?

As many places as I can. It's a bit harder to read when I'm out and about now as I have my son with me most of the time however, it we're travelling I will always take my book in the car. 

• Reading out loud or silently in your head?

The only time I read out loud is when I'm reading to my son. I can't wait till hes old enough for us to read Harry Potter together. When I'm reading my own books I read in my head. 

• Do you read ahead or even skip pages?

Nope never! There are times when I'm tempted, especially if I'm super engrossed in a story however, I always stop myself. 

• Breaking the spine or keeping it like new?

I don't ever break the spine on purpose but I don't go out of my way to keep my books like new. I will always take the dust jacket off of a hardback though

• Do you write in your books?

Nope, I wouldn't know what to write. 

Readabits Questions

• When do you find yourself reading?

The evenings, when my son is in bed, is my reading time. But I do try and grab some time when hes napping during the day too. 

• What is your best setting to read in?

On holiday. On the beach or beside the pool are my favourites. 

• What do you do first - read or watch?

If it's a book that I'm interested then I'll always try and read it first. If it's not something I want to read or I'm not aware it's an adaptation then I don't mind watching first. 

• What form do you prefer? Audiobook, E-book or physical book?

I will always go for a physical book over any other. I don't mind E-books and I own a kindle however, so far I've found it difficult to focus on audiobooks. 

• Do you have a unique habit when you read?

Nope, I just read. 

• Do book series have to match?

Matching is always nice however, sometimes this is not possible due to expense or books being out of print. I would much rather finish the series and enjoy the story than spend time searching out the matching edition. The words are all the same. 

So these are all my reading habits, nothing too out of the ordinary but I hope you enjoyed reading this. 

I'm not tagging anyone specific but feel free to take part in this tag if you would like. I'd love to read about your reading habits. 

Review - One Word Kill by Mark Lawrence

One Word Kill by Mark Lawrence

Published 1st May 2019 by 47 North

Star Rating - ****

Goodreads Challenge - 19/50

I was gifted a copy of this one from the author in exchange for an honest review. 

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

In January 1986, fifteen-year-old boy-genius Nick Hayes discovers he’s dying. And it isn’t even the strangest thing to happen to him that week.

Nick and his Dungeons & Dragons-playing friends are used to living in their imaginations. But when a new girl, Mia, joins the group and reality becomes weirder than the fantasy world they visit in their weekly games, none of them are prepared for what comes next. A strange—yet curiously familiar—man is following Nick, with abilities that just shouldn’t exist. And this man bears a cryptic message: Mia’s in grave danger, though she doesn’t know it yet. She needs Nick’s help—now.

He finds himself in a race against time to unravel an impossible mystery and save the girl. And all that stands in his way is a probably terminal disease, a knife-wielding maniac and the laws of physics.

My Thoughts

I was kindly sent a copy of this one by the author in exchange for review. I've heard a lot of good things about Mark Lawrence but I've never read any of his fantasy work, although I want to now. When I saw the author offering copies of this one on Twitter I read the synopsis and was quite intrigued so I thought I would give it a chance and I'm glad I did. 

This is more of a science fiction story as opposed to Mark Lawrence's usual grim dark fantasy and it was a really fun read. It was quite a short book, coming in at under 200 pages which made for quite a quick read. I really enjoyed the writing style, it was quite detailed but also humorous and there were times when I laughed out loud whilst reading this. The plot is actually quite complex for such a short book. There's lots of talk about science and there were times, especially in the first half where I found myself a little bit confused but, I pushed on and managed to work out where we were going. A lot of the science references and explanations did tend to go over my head a bit but it didn't hinder the enjoyment of the story for me. I also really enjoyed that the author managed to include some fun fantasy aspects too in the form of the D&D scenes. I also enjoyed the 80s references as this book is set a little bit in the past. 

I really enjoyed the characters too. Even though we were following a male main character I found I was really able to relate to him. His thoughts, feelings and worries felt really realistic and not forced or over exaggerated in any way. I also really liked all of the side characters. They all had their own personalities and individual voices and I thought that was a really clever thing to be able to portray again in such a short book. We also had some diversity included within the cast of characters which is always a nice touch. 

Overall I really enjoyed this one. Although some of the more sciencey aspects went a little bit over my head it was still a super quick and fun read with a great cast of characters. I will definitely be continuing in this series and I think the other books are coming out this year which is great. I will also be looking more into Mark Lawrence's back list fantasy books and hopefully picking some of them up very soon.

Overall Rating

Top 5 Wednesday - Rainy Day Reads

Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme where you discuss your 'top 5' in a variety of different topics on, guess what, a Wednesday. Full list of topics and more information can be found here on the Goodreads group.

This weeks topic is your top 5 rainy day reads. I don't really read based on the season or weather, I'm much more of a mood reader. However, I do associate cold and rainy weather with fantasy books so, for this post I'm going to be recommending you my top 5 favourite most recent fantasy reads. 

Music and Malice in Hurricane Town by Alex Bell

This is my most recent 5 star read. I loved this book, I found it so compelling, I couldn't put it down. It's more supernatural than full on fantasy to be honest but there's magic so it counts. 

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Another 5 star read for me. I loved how complex the world was and the characters were so bad ass. I'm super excited to continue with this series. 

Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy

This was a 4 star read. Probably more sci-fi than fantasy but it's a retelling of King Arthur so I'm including it here. I enjoyed this one. I particularly loved the characters, how they interacted with each other and the diversity was fantastic. 

The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons

Another 4 star read and my first ever adult fantasy read. It's safe to say I'll be reading more of this genre. Another very complex story with a unique writing style which I enjoyed. 

The Wicked King by Holly Black

This was my first 5 star read of the year. Holly Black is one of my favourite authors and this has quickly become one of my favourite series. I love everything about it and that ending! I can't wait for the final book. 

So these are my top 5 fantasy books for this year so far and fantasy is the genre I relate with rainy days. I have reviewed all of these books on my blog so if your interesting in any of them you can check out my full thoughts. 

What books do you associate with rainy days? I love to know. 

Review - Music and Malice in Hurricane Town by Alex Bell

Music and Malice in Hurricane Town by Alex Bell

Published 4th April 2019 by Stripes Publishing 

Star Rating - *****

Goodreads Challenge - 21/50

I was gifted a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

Jude Lomax scrapes a living playing the trumpet on the neon streets of Baton Noir. Then she is invited to play at the funeral of the infamous cajou queen, Ivory Monette. Passing through the cemetery gates, Jude finds herself possessed by the murdered queen’s spirit. And Ivory won’t rest until she’s found the person responsible for her death.

If Jude wants to be rid of the vengeful spirit, she must take a journey deep into the dangerous underbelly of the city, from the swampy depths of the Black Bayou to the velvet opulence of the vampires’ secret jazz clubs. But as Jude untangles Ivory’s web of secrets, she is confronted with a few dark truths from her own past… 

My Thoughts

I was kindly gifted this from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for review and I'm so pleased I requested it. I was drawn in initially by the cover and then I read the synopsis and knew I had to read it. I loved the reading experience of this one, it's not perfect, but something about it really drew me in and I ended up reading it in 2 sittings. 

The first thing about this book that really captured my attention was the setting and the premise. I'm a bit of a sucker for anything set in the Deep South, throw in some supernatural elements and I'm sold and that's just what was on offer in this book. The writing was really compelling, I just wanted to keep going and find out what was going to happen next. There were several twists and turns that I didn't see coming although, I did find the ending to be a bit predictable. Like I said it's not a perfect book, although I enjoyed the writing and found it very quick to read, it was a bit info dumpy at times. I don't necessarily think this bothered me a whole lot though because I was really invested in the world and wanted to know everything about it. 

I really liked Jude as a main character too. She was fierce, determined and independent. She was in charge of her family and, although the relationship with her father wasn't always positive, she was still determined to look out for him and make sure hes cared for. I enjoyed the side characters too, I thought Sharkey was really fun and brightened up the story a bit and I was really interested in Sophia and what she could do. I really would of liked for them to have a bit more page time. I was also really invested in The Phantoms story, I enjoyed finding out all about his family and his background. Queen Ivory was quite an interesting character too but I would of liked a bit more evilness. One thing I will say I wasn't a fan of was the relationships in this book. Jude's first relationship was very toxic and then I'm not sure what was going on between her and The Phantom but the whole age thing was a bit off putting for me, I won't say anymore as I don't want to spoil anything. 

Overall like I said before this book isn't perfect and I can definitely pick out the flaws however, it was so compelling and I was so engrossed in the story I can't help but give it 5 stars. I loved the premise and the setting. It was dark and thrilling, full of twists, turns and supernatural elements that had me wanting more. The ending was intriguing too and I really hope there's going to be a sequel.

Overall Rating

Review - Poppy Haviland and the Secret of the Lively Widow by Michael Barra and Annabel Lively Barra

Poppy Haviland and the Secret of the Lively Widow by Michael Barra and Annabel Lively Barra

Published 28th March 2019 by Matador

Star Rating - ****

Goodreads Challenge - 20/50

I was gifted a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

Poppy Haviland & The Secret of the Lively Widow is the first book in a series featuring twelve-year-old aspiring actress Poppy Petunia Haviland and her adventuresome friends. Simply being twelve years old is tough enough, but try being twelve AND the daughter of the world’s most famous movie star. Yeah... exactly. 

In The Secret of the Lively Widow, Poppy’s family relocate to a small town where the appearance of superstar Holly Haviland takes the community by storm. Even when Poppy discovers a treasure map carefully tucked within their historic lodgings, she can’t seem to capture anyone’s attention for very long. She recruits her best friend, Annie Kim, and her strange new neighbour Rick Reyes (a rapper and inventor), to explore the history of the map and of their new community. 

The trio learns that the town that they are living in was a key terminal on the Underground Railroad – the illegal passageway to freedom that played a major role in the termination of slavery in America – and that Poppy’s family played an important role in that history. Will their efforts result in the discovery of a long-rumoured historical treasure, or will someone else get to it first?

My Thoughts

I do enjoy a middle grade story every once in a while so when the publisher offered to send me a copy of this one in exchange for review I happily accepted. I found this story really enjoyable and I think it will be loved by lots of young readers. In this story we follow Poppy, our young main character and daughter to a movie star. She feels like shes always living in her mother's shadow and shes determined to make a name for herself. The family relocate out of the city to a family farm and from there Poppy learns about her family history and some hidden secrets. I find this sort of mystery and adventure story line is quite common amongst middle grade stories but it is one that I really enjoy. I think this one was done quite well, we jumped straight into the story with little faff and follow it on from there. This was a super quick read, I managed to read most of it in one evening. The writing was simple and easy to read but I wouldn't say it was necessarily childlike. There was enough to it to appeal to older readers and well as being able to be enjoyed by younger readers. There was also some humour scattered throughout the story which I enjoyed. I also liked the characters. Being a middle grade means that our main characters are younger and I often struggle to connect with these characters due to their age, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy reading about them. I felt a bit sorry for Poppy, constantly having to live in the shadow of her mother but she was very determined to make a name for herself in her own way. I both Poppy and our two side characters were super fun however, they were quite reckless and did some things that I wouldn't want to encourage other young readers too do. I liked that there were adults throughout this book and they did support our young characters to some extent however, I there were times when they did things that I didn't agree with, for example laughing at Poppy when she got her glasses. Overall I quite enjoyed this one. It was a super fun middle grade adventure story which was super quick and easy to read. I would definitely recommend picking it up either for yourself or for any younger readers in your lives. Overall Rating

Review - James Clyde and the Tomb of Salvation

James Clyde and the Tomb of Salvation by Colm McElwain

Independently Published 1st November 2018

Star Rating - ***.5

Goodreads Challenge - 18/50

I was gifted a copy of this one from the author in exchange for an honest review. 

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

Picking up shortly after the events of the first adventure, James Clyde returns with his best friends Ben and Mary Forester to his grandfather’s house in search of a map that will lead them to the Tomb of Salvation – an ancient shrine, where the three diamonds of Orchestra must be returned with the promise of immortality. 

James and his company of adventurers journey through treacherous lands fraught with danger and meet many obstacles along the way – dangerous assassins on board a train, the dastardly Gilbert, also known as the ‘man in black’, and even an unlikely encounter with a fabled lake monster. 

If they reach the Tomb of Salvation, James knows they will then face their greatest threat, for the tomb is said to be home to a terrifying demon – an entity that has shown no mercy to anyone who has ever entered its lair.

The second novel in the James Clyde series will lead you on an action-packed adventure full of mystery, suspense, danger, hope – and, yes, salvation.

My Thoughts

This is the second book in the James Clyde series, which I received from the author in exchange for review. This series is a fun middle grade fantasy series which follows a group of children as they go off on an epic adventure to save the land from an evil queen. The author did say to me when he offered me these books that this one could be read as a standalone however, I would really recommend reading the first in the series beforehand otherwise I think you might struggle to understand the story. 

My thoughts about this one are fairly similar to the first in the series. We pick up the story right where the first one left off and continue on the fun adventure filled with magic and mystery. The writing continues to be quite simple and easy to read but as before this didn't stop me from enjoying the story. The plot continued to intrigue me and at times I was really compelled to keep reading as I was keen to find out what happened next. 

The characters continued to be just as fun. The children continued to support each other and there was a lot of fun and humorous moments amongst this group. The children continued to feel and act like children, rather then all of a sudden becoming older than their years. They laughed, joked and were scared throughout this book but we also saw them step up at times and begin to think like adults. This character development was a nice touch. I also liked how the children weren't left to their own devices and were supported but the adults in this world upon their quest however, the adults didn't overshadow the children. I also really liked learning a bit more about Queen Abigail and where she had come from in this book. 

The ending of this book wrapped up quite nicely. We had a great build up to the climax and then there was quite a nice 'happily ever after' ending. However, I do think it wrapped up quite quickly and I would have maybe liked a little bit more conflict before the resolution. Based on this ending I think this is the final book in the series however, the author has left it open enough for the group to go off on another adventure and I think this would be really fun to see. 

Overall I enjoyed this one just as much as the first one. I think its a really fun middle grade fantasy series that I can see lots of children really enjoying. If you have any budding young readers amongst you I would recommend picking these books up. 

Overall Rating (3.5*)

Top 5 Wednesday - Favourite SFF Booktubers

Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme where you discuss your 'top 5' in a variety of different topics on, guess what, a Wednesday. Full list of topics and more information can be found here on the Goodreads group.

This weeks topic is a crossover topic from the Booktube SFF Awards and we will be discussing our favourite SFF Booktubers. Bookbloggers and IG's are allowed too but they have to focus mainly on SFF books. 

I love watching Booktube, and SFF is my favourite genre so I have a lot of Booktubers who read this genre in my subscription list, Since I've been blogging and using Twitter I have also discovered some great SFF bloggers so I'm going to be sharing some of my favourites with you here. I will try and link to any blogs or Booktube channels that I mention. 

Sam from Thoughts on Tomes

Booktube Channel 

Thoughts on Tomes was one of the first SFF Bookstubers I started watching and I still really enjoy her videos. She has a really concise but detailed way of discussing books which I really like. Shes also the founder of the Top 5 Wednesday meme so that's great too. 

Becca from Becca and the Books

Booktube Channel

I've only recently discovered Becca's channel and I really enjoy listening to her discuss the books she reads, I especially like her vlogs. I also like that she reads a lot of back list stuff and not just the popular new releases. I also love her Bookopoly TBR videos, they're very unique. 

Justine from I Should Read That

Booktube Channel

Blog

Justine is another new Booktuber that I've discovered recently. Again I like how detailed her videos are and I often find my TBR pile grows after watching her videos. 

Holly from Holly Hearts Books

Booktube Channel

Holly mainly reads adult SFF and this is something that I'm getting into more and more so I love getting some recommendations. She also has a great sense of humour that comes across in her videos. 

TBR and Beyond

Blog

I discovered this blog via the blogger support Facebook group that I'm part off and I really enjoy reading their posts. They also have a fantastic Facebook group that I'm part of and they hold lots of fun read-a-longs, author interviews and reading challenges. 

So these are my top 5 SFF Booktubers and Bloggers at the moment. 

I'd love to hear if you have any recommendations of great Booktubers and Bloggers that read a lot of SFF as I'm always looking for more. 

O.W.Ls Magical Readaton Mid Month Check In

I don't often follow TBRs anymore but when I do they seem to be quite unrealistic, oops! This month I'm taking part in the O.W.Ls Magical Readathon, you can see more information about this readathon and see my TBR here, and I thought I would check in with you now that we are half way through the month and let you know how I'm getting on. 

So far this month I have read 4 books and I'm nearly done with my 5th and managed to gain O.W.Ls in Potions, Charms, Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures and I'm working on Muggle Studies. 

Here are the books I've read so far this month. 

O.W.Ls Prompt - Potions - Next Ingredient, Sequel

O.W.Ls Prompt - Charms - Age-Line, read an adult book



O.W.Ls Prompt - Arithmancy - A book written by more than one author



O.W.Ls Prompt - Care of Magical Creatures - A book with a land animal on the cover

Currently Reading

O.W.Ls Prompt - Muggle Studies - Read a contemporary (contemporary isn't really my genre so I'm counting this one as it's a Thriller and set in the present day).

So two weeks into the month and I've nearly read 5 books which is fantastic for me. I hope that I can keep this momentum up for the rest of the month. 

Are you taking part in the O.W.Ls? I'd love to hear about what you've been reading. 

Review - Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Published 25th July 2016 by Harper Voyager

Star Rating - *****

Goodreads Challenge - 16/50

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

Destined to destroy empires Mia Covere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death. 

Six years later, the child raised in the shadows takes her first steps towards keeping the promise she made on the day that she lost everything. 

But the chance to strike against such powerful enemies will be fleeting, so if she is to have her revenge, Mia must become a weapon without equal. She must prove herself against the deadliest of friends and enemies, and survive the tutelage of murderers, liars and demons at the heart of a murder cult. 

The Red Church is no Hogwarts, but Mia is no ordinary student. The shadows loves her. And they drink her fear.

My Thoughts

This was the March pick for the Lost Between the Covers book club and one that I have been wanting to pick up for a while after reading and loving Jay Kristoff's Iluminae series. I've also really been in the mood to get stuck into some more adult fantasy so this was the perfect opportunity. 

I absolutely adored this book. I thought it was fantastic, the writing, the characters and the plot were all so detailed and well written I was completely hooked. Because I had heard from others who have read this that it can be quite dense and complicated I planned to read it slowly and space it out over the month but I couldn't do it. I just found myself completely immersed in this story. The writing can be quite dense and I can see why people may have found the beginning a bit confusing but I didn't. I enjoyed the way it was written, where we follow Mia both when she was younger and in the present day. The world building was great. I found the world to be really complex and I know there is still so much more left to discover in the next books. 

I loved all of the characters too but I particularly loved Mia, she was fierce, determined and independent but she still showed us that she was able to care about and be loyal to others, even though this shouldn't of been in her nature. I think she was such a complex character and she really came into herself and showed us just what she was capable off in the last quarter of this book. I liked that there wasn't really a romance in the book too as romance isn't my favourite thing to read about but Jay Kristoff was still able to demonstrate chemistry between Mia and Tric. Also, Jay Kristoff is harsh! He's not afraid and all I'm going to say is people will die! 

Overall I thought this was a fantastic book. I loved every dark, gritty moment of this story and I cannot wait to continue with this series.

Overall Rating

Review - The Tesla Legacy by K.K. Perez

The Tesla Legacy by K.K. Perez

Published 12th March 2019 by Tor Teen

Star Rating - ****

Goodreads Challenge - 17/50

I was gifted an eARC of this one from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

THE TESLA LEGACY follows a precocious young scientist named Lucy Phelps whose fateful encounter in the Tesla Suite of the New Yorker Hotel unlocks her dormant electrical powers. As Lucy struggles to understand her new abilities through scientific experimentation, she is thrust into a centuries old battle between rival alchemical societies.

One side wants her help and the other wants her dead, but both believe she is the next step in human evolution. Unfortunately, carriers of the genetic mutation—including Nikola Tesla—have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Even if Lucy can outrun her enemies, she can’t outrun herself.

My Thoughts

I was kind enough to be offered a copy of this one from the publisher in exchange for review. I'd never heard of it before I received the email and I was really intrigued by the premise. It's a super fun YA sci-fi book that I really enjoyed. 

In this book we follow Lucy as she tries to lead a 'normal' teenage life after being home schooled and quite sheltered by her parents most of her life but, of course in true YA fashion, this isn't going to be the case. The writing in this one was quite easy to read and that therefore made it quite a quick read. There was lots of mystery and intrigue too and some twists and turns throughout the plot that kept me interested throughout the story. I did manage to work out one of the twists that happened towards the end before it happened but that didn't hinder my enjoyment of the story. I liked the focus on science in this book to especially as our main character is a female. 

I really liked Lucy as a main character. She was smart and independent. She wanted to live a normal life and was determined to not let her illness get in her way. Lucy has epilepsy, so we have this representation throughout the book too which was nice. Lucy also wasn't reckless as often many YA main characters are. She always looked for the facts and used science to try and find a reasonable explanation for everything that was happening. She was also fiercely loyal to her friends and I really enjoy strong female friendships in books. I wasn't a massive fan of Lucy's romance with Cole. It was your generic YA romance, it was quite flat and a bit boring. I did enjoy Lucy's relationship with Ravi though and it was nice to watch that develop. 

Overall I thought this was a really enjoyable story. I liked the premise and the science focus as well as Lucy as a character. There was a lot of mystery in this book and I definitely still have some unanswered questions and things I want to find out more about so I really hope there's going to be a sequel as I will definitely be picking it up.

Overall Rating

Top 5 Wednesday - Collectables on my Bookshelf

Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme where you discuss your 'top 5' in a variety of different topics on, guess what, a Wednesday. Full list of topics and more information can be found here on the Goodreads group.

This week I will be looking at my top 5 favourite collectables on my bookshelves. This is actually last weeks topic as I don't really like this weeks but that's okay!

Funko Pops

I've only recently started collecting Funko Pops and I love them. The majority of mine are from Harry Potter but I do have a Baby Jack Jack from The Incredibles as that's by sons nickname and I have a couple from Fantastic Beasts. 

Candles

I love candles. I have a couple bookish ones on my shelf as well as a Harry Potter set and just some generic candles. 

Bookmarks

I have a few bookmarks, although I tend to just use the same one. I keep them all in this jar on my shelf so they're handy if and when I need one. 

Photographs

I know this isn't bookish but my bookshelves are one place where I keep some of my favourite photos. 

Soft Toys

Again, not really bookish but I have some soft toys that I was gifted or that I got on a holiday and I tend to keep these on my shelves. 

So these are my top 5 collectables on my bookshelves. 

Do you keep collectables or trinkets on your shelves or do you refer to keep them clear? I'd love to know. 

Quarterly Wrap Up

I'm one of those people who actually quite enjoy looking at and comparing stats so I thought I would share with you my stats from each quarter and at the end of the year I can look back and see what I read and when. 

This wrap up is for the first quarter of the year, January to March. In these three months I read a total of 17 books and I'm going to break these down further for you. 

Age Demographic

Middle Grade: 1

Young Adult: 12

Adult: 4

Genre

Fantasy: 10

Sci-Fi: 4

Contemporary: 1

Historical Fiction: 1 

Mystery/Thriller: 1

Source

Physical ARC/Finished Copy from Publisher: 5

eARC from Publisher/NetGalley: 3

Bought in 2019: 5

Owned Prior to 2019: 1 

Library Book: 3

Star Rating

1 Star: 0

2 Star: 0

3 Star: 1

4 Star: 12

5 Star: 4

Top 3 Books of this Quarter

The Wicked King by Holly Black

Blog Review

Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Blog Review

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

Blog Review

So there we have my stats for the first quarter of the year. I'm looking forward to carrying on doing there wrap ups every quarter so I can see how and if my reading changes over the course of the year. 

I'd love to hear about your top books so far this year.