Sunday Post #26

• HAHA HA HAHAHA yeahhhh, this week I was not a particularly stellar blogger, I tell you what. But, to be fair, I spent 3 days in a car on my way back from Florida, and when we settled into our hotel at night, I was too tired for blogging. It's fiiiiiine. 
• I did get some good reading done, though. I've only read 2 books so far this year, but they are both absolute winners! 
• OH OH OHHH, THIS IS IMPORTANT. I'm doing another call for anyone who would be interested in guest posting on my blog or becoming a co-blogger. If you're interested you can comment below, email me at leftyreads21@gmail.com, or tweet me @leftyreads. I'm really looking for a way to keep this blog active while I'm back at college. 

Reviews:
- A Series of Unfortunate Events #1-3 by Lemony Snicket

Other: 
- 2017 Reader Resolutions

Oh my gosh, that's it. That's all I've posted. Next week will be better! 

Reviews: 
- Heartless by Marissa Meyer
- Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

Memes: 
- Top Ten 2016 Releases I Meant To Get To
- Sunday Post #27

Features/Misc.:
- Discussion: Backlist Books
- From the Page to the Stage #1: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

From Netgalley:


- Noteworthy by Riley Redgate - Thanks Amulet Books!
Published: May 2, 2017
This is one of my most anticipated releases of the year!!!

- Mad Miss Mimic by Sarah Henstra - Thanks Penguin Canada!
Published: May 5, 2015

- Geekerella by Ashley Poston - Thanks Quirk Books!
Published: April 4, 2017
Another highly anticipated release!!

Here are some highlights from my instagram account this week. Give me a follow if you want to see everything I have posted/will post!

A photo posted by The Left-Handed Book Lover (@leftyreads) on Jan 5, 2017 at 11:24am PST

What has your week in books and blogging looked like? 

Sunday Post #22

• I've definitely been a bit slumpy these past two weeks, which is annoying because I'd just come out of a blogging slump. But this was more of an everything slump. I didn't want to read or write or blog or make videos. I think I'm finally coming out of it, though. I've felt much more motivated to do ALL THE THINGS. 
• I've also been a bit sick. I felt a cold start to come on last Sunday, but it wasn't too bad. I still went to Branson with my dad to go out to eat and to go shopping on Tuesday, and then I went to see the movie Sausage Party on Thursday with my friend. I've also squeezed in a few shifts at work in an effort to make a little money before heading back to school. 

Reviews: 
- Vicious by V.E. Schwab

Memes: 
- Top Ten Books I Want To Re-Read

Misc:
- Book Blogger Creativity Project: Bookish Yearbook
- Discussion: Taking Notes While Reading
- Summer Blog Promo Tour: Krystianna from Downright Dystopian 

 Reviews: 
- The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Memes: 
- Top Ten Books With X Setting (I haven't decided which setting I want to choose yet)
- Sunday Post #23

Misc: 
- Playlist Book Tag
- The Authors I Own The Most Books From
- Summer Blog Promo Tour Wrap Up

- And I Darken by Kiersten White (purchased) (we all know how obsessed I am with this book)
- The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone (won from No Bent Spines -- thank you so much Jackie!!)
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (purchased)

Here are some highlights from my instagram account this week. Give me a follow if you want to see everything I have posted/will post!

I've got my Sherlock pop figure & pop-up book!

A photo posted by The Left-Handed Book Lover (@leftyreads) on Aug 11, 2016 at 12:50pm PDT

WHAT HAS YOUR WEEK IN BOOKS AND BLOGGING LOOKED LIKE? 

Sunday Post #13

• Hello, you lovely people. I hope your week is full of (metaphorical) sparkles. I got a tooth pulled this week, but it really wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. I also got a new phone because my old phone just completely crapped out on me and just stopped turning on. I'm happy about it because my new phone is a bajillion times better. 

Reviews: 
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Memes: 
Top Ten Books I Wish I Could Read On The Beach

Misc: 
My Biggest Distractions From Reading and Blogging

Reviews:
The Sound of Us by Julie Hammerle

Features: 
Flashback Friday #5

Memes:
Top Ten Reasons I Like _________ (I haven't decided what I want to fill in the blank, yet)
Sunday Post #14

Misc. 
Clearing the Shelves Giveaway #2

I didn't receive any books for review this week, but I ordered this sucker and it has arrived and I'm not particularly excited to dedicate a chunk of my summer to these pages. 

#lilbookishjune is getting scandalous today with #nakedspines!

A photo posted by The Left-Handed Book Lover (@leftyreads) on Jun 2, 2016 at 11:12am PDT

Summer ain't the same without Sarah! I'll definitely be doing some re-reads of my favorite books by Sarah Dessen, the contemporary queen. 🌞 What is your favorite novel by Sarah Dessen?

A photo posted by The Left-Handed Book Lover (@leftyreads) on Jun 2, 2016 at 10:43pm PDT

Showing off my book tower for #lilbookishjune, topped by the fantastic Pushing the Limits by Katie Mcgarry. I read this one a few years ago when it was first released and fell in love with it. I even got one of my non-bookish friends to read it. What books do you recommend to people who don't usually read?

A photo posted by The Left-Handed Book Lover (@leftyreads) on Jun 4, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

What has your week in books and blogging looked like?

Sunday Post #4

• Hallelujah for winter break!! It's so nice to not have a single thing to worry about right now. I got through my third semester of college with a 4.0 and I could not be more happy with the semester I had. 
• I really did not get as much reading done this week as I thought I would, which is basically the story of my life. I did, however, get a TON of 90210 watched. I've become far too obsessed with this show. If you've watched it, please chat with me about it. 
• But y'all. Y'ALL! This upcoming week is Christmas and I am so unbelievably excited. I'll be going to Florida to see my brothers and sisters I am just cannot wait!! I wish all of you the very happiest of holidays!

Reviews:
Did I Mention I Love You by Estelle Maskame
Sever by Lauren DeStefano

Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books I Read in 2015

Features/Misc: 
My Bookish Tattoo
The Eclectic Corner #1: My Unrealistic Christmas List

Reviews:
Thicker than Water by Brigid Kemmerer
Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman

Memes:
It's Monday! What are you reading?
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing
Sunday Post #5

Features/Misc:
Flashback Friday #3
The Eclectic Corner #2: 90210

From Edelweiss:














Liars and Losers Like Us by Ami Allen-Vath - Thank you Sky Pony Press!
Published: March 1, 2016 by Sky Pony Press

~ Lauren at Bookmark Lit posted Help Me Deal with HYPE!, which covers the hype surrounding books. It's really fun! She talks about the different levels of hype and some of the books for which she found the hype warranted, and for which she was very disappointed because of the hype. I think it is something that every bookworm can get behind. It's a great discussion post, and Lauren makes sure to reply to every comment. 

~ The absolutely wonderful Jamie at The Perpetual Page Turner has been doing a series called A Very Homemade Holiday, where she showcases (and hosts a giveaways for) different handmade bookish items by bookish people that you can give as gifts (or buy for yourself!). There have been 3 posts so far, and I have fallen in love with every single item she has posted about. Day 1 was candles, day 2 was coffee mugs, and day 3 was book quote necklaces. I can't wait to see what else she has in store for us. 

What has your week in books and blogging looked like?

Sunday Post #3

• Well. Finals week. I survived, just barely. And it ain't even over yet. I have two more tests tomorrow (one of which is chemistry and I might actually die). However, I came home this weekend so I could watch my high school choir's Feast of Carols, which is this really beautiful Christmas dinner/concert they put on every year. I used to be in it, and now it's so fun watching it as an alum. 
• I didn't get done nearly as much reading as I would have liked, but I should have expected as much. I just can't wait until my tests are over tomorrow, because then it is officially winter break and I have about a month off from school--so, plenty of time to read and blog! 
• I'm really excited because I got an A on my poetry portfolio, My professor said it was an excellent portfolio and it made me really happy, because poetry is not even my genre! Now I just have to wait for my grades on my other finals. Ahhhh. 

Reviews: 
The Trouble with Destiny by Lauren Morrill
Ghostboy, Chameleon, and the Duke of Graffiti by Olivia Wildenstein

Memes:
Sunday Post #2
It's Monday! What are you reading?
Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I read for the first time in 2015

Features:
Flashback Friday #2: Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley(I'd love for this one to receive some more attention. I am crazy about this book!!)

 Reviews:
Sever by Lauren DeStefano (Wednesday, 12/16/15)
Did I Mention I Love You by Estelle Maskame (Saturday, 12/19/15)

Memes:
It's Monday! What are you reading?
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I read in 2015

Features: 
Flashback Friday #3

From Edelweiss:


 South of Sunshine by Dana Elmendorf - Thank you Albert Whitman!
Published: April 1, 2016 by Albert Whitman 

 I just want to tell everyone that I know my blog has been pretty routine for the past few weeks. Every week has pretty much had the same schedule. Well, I have a ton of creative and fun things planned for this blog, but I wanted to hold off a little while until my blog has more viewers and whatnot. Please don't get me wrong, I'm so thankful for the viewers and followers and people who comment now--y'all make me so unbelievably happy! I just think it will be better for the blog to get some more traffic before I start posting certain things. It will allow for more discussion and attention to ideas that I'm really proud of.

What has your week in books and blogging looked like? 

Sunday Post #1

Join the fun at Caffeinated Book Reviewer!

• I started blogging again, y'all! That's crazy exciting for me! I've missed the book blogging community so much! 
• I hope everyone (who celebrates it) had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I ate my weight in pie and mashed potatoes! This week was the first time I've been home from college in about a month, so it was really good to see my dad. Not looking forward to going back to school tonight and dealing with the craziness of finals.

Reviews: 
Boys Like You by Juliana Stone
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

Memes: 
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I'm Thankful For
WWW Wednesday

Reviews:
Wither by Lauren DeStefano (Wednesday,  12/02/15)
Fever by Lauren DeStefano (Thursday, 12/03/15)

Memes: 
Top Ten Tuesday: 2016 Debuts Novels I'm Looking Forward To

Netgalley: 

Seven Ways We Lie by Riley Redgate - Thank you Amulet Books!
Publication Date: March 8, 2016

Girl Last Seen by Heather Anastasiu & Anne Greenwood Brown - Thank you AW Teen!
Publication Date: March 1, 2016

Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer - Thank you Kensington!
Publication Date: December 29, 2015

What has your week in books and blogging looked like?