Here we are in September and I legit don’t know where the time is going.
I still don’t have a lot of ambition for the blog. I don’t know if I’m burned out or in a slump or if it’s something else…As I said in last month’s recap, I think there are a few factors contributing to this mood, but I’m planning a discussion post about it.
Anyhoo, ready for the August recap? Settle in.
Last month, I read a total of 23 books.
- The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas — 2 stars
- The Last Best Story by Maggie Lehrman — 3 stars
- #Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil — 5 stars
- When a Duke Loves a Woman by Lorraine Heath — 4.5 stars
- The Duke of Seduction by Darcy Burke — 4 stars
- The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby — 4 stars
- Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness — 5 stars
- All the Way by Kristen Proby — 2 stars
- Sugar by Lauren Dane — 3 stars
- The Truth Lies Here by Lindsey Klingele — 2 stars
- Toil & Trouble Anthology edited by Jessica Spotswood — 4 stars
- The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White — 3 stars
- Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett — 5 stars
- One Perfect Kiss by Jaci Burton — 1 star
- Leave No Trace by Mindy Mejia — 5 stars
- The Governess Game by Tessa Dare — 4 stars
- Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer — 2 stars
- Roar by Cora Carmack — DNF
- Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren — 5 stars
- The Sacrifice Box by Martin Stewart — DNF
- Why Not Tonight by Susan Mallery — 4 stars
- Intercepted by Alexa Martin — 4 stars
- For the Duke’s Eyes Only by Lenora Bell — 4 stars
- The lovely lovely lovely Ashley surprised me with an arc of Anna and the French Kiss and I screamed
- Berkley sent me an arc of The Proposal
- Gallery Books sent me an early finished copy of Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating
Disney Books sent me a signed copy of the Walmart edition of The Darkest Legacy and Bloomsbury sent me an arc of A Curse So Dark and Lonely
Fangirled over:
- Mary Pearson and Robin LaFevers for the launch party of Dance of Thieves
- Gretchen McNeil for #Murdertrending
Interviewed:
- Kara Thomas for The Cheerleaders
- Mary Pearson for Dance of Thieves
- Fangirling over: Somaiya Daud, Tessa Dare, and maybe Grady Hendrix and Victoria Schwab
- Reading Rewind: I might cheat a little on this one, but I should be able to make it work.
- Discussion post: Yes! I have the entire thing outlined, I just need to type it up.
- Special Stuff: We’re going to Long Beach Comic Con and Kaaboo this month. I’m also making Hubs going to see Hilary Hahn and I’m insanely excited.
How about you? How was your August? What was your favorite read for the month?
I feel you on that blogging slump/burnout/whatever it is. I’ve had that and a reading slump for, like, 2 years now. Life, man. There’s just too much crap and too much stress and I’m trying to shake it off but… Ughhhh. I hope you can shake it off soon, too! HUGS!!!!!
Ugh. two years!?! Life really does get in the way sometimes and I hope you’re able to get out of it soon!
Thanks for reading and commenting!! <3
Yeppp. Sometimes, I can’t believe it’s been two years, and it makes me sad. But I hope it eases up, too – I miss reading/enjoying reading <3
Ahh, sounds like your August was so very awesome :D Thank you for sharing about it sweetie. <3 YAY for having read so much, eee :D And for having gotten so much awesome mail too. Sigh. Love it all :) (Though, I'm still heartbroken that you did not love The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, like I did, haha :D)