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A new month means a new wrap-up! In July 2020, I finally started listening to audiobooks while at work, so I was able to read more than I usually do: A total of 8 whole books! Wow! Unfortunately, I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to do that because we’re supposed to open back up to patrons soon. 😅 On top of that, I was able to publish three blog posts between a lot a life rearranging, because July was really a wild month!
Read in July 2020
The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen PetersenOpinion: Liked it |
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason ReynoldsOpinion: Loved it! |
The Groom Will Keep His Name by Matt OrtileOpinion: Loved it! |
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah MoskowitzOpinion: Liked it! Goodreads | IndieBound | Libro.fm | Amazon |
The Kiss Quotient by Helen HoangOpinion: Really liked it! Goodreads | IndieBound | Libro.fm | Amazon |
Teen Titans: Beast Boy by Kami Garcia and Gabriel PicoloOpinion: Loved it! |
Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks and Scones by Ngozi UkazuOpinion: Loved it! I’m crying!!! |
American Panda by Gloria ChaoOpinion: Liked it |
Started or Continued in July 2020
The Cactus League by Emily NemensStarted: July 19th |
Running With Lions by Julian WintersStarted: July 29th |
Put Down in July 2020
Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John BarkerStatus: Dropped |
Blog Wrap-Up of July 2020
June 2020 Reading & Blog Wrap-UpJune 2020 is over which means it’s time to wrap up. I read six books(!!) and posted five blogs which I think is pretty good for someone trying to come back during an energy-draining pandemic. |
July 2020 Releases I’m Excited ForJuly’s here already?! I guess that means it’s almost time for these three books I’m excited about to hit the shelves! |
Taylor Swift’s Lover Book TagI was tagged to do this Lover book tag by Mari @ Musings of a Book Girl, who is also the creator of the tag. Come check out how I matched up books with these eighteen (18) Taylor Swift themed prompts! |
Personal Wrap-Up of July 2020
I was a bit slower on blogging this month, but man, it has been a Month. This whole “I feel like I have no control over anything” thing has been draining, to say the least. While this has been a problem the entire month (and will continue into many more months,) I’m going to keep this part short because it’s the kind of negativity that even I barely have the capacity to deal with anymore. So I’ve had to make a lot of hard decisions because of this pandemic and to be honest, I’m struggling with all of my plans getting uprooted. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can remake these plans because I had so much to look forward to at the beginning of the year and then it was all… gone. Fingers crossed 🤞🤞
As I’m trying to figure out what to do now, I hope to put more time and energy into blogging. I need something to make me feel productive and, honestly, to show that I haven’t just been sitting at home in my own thoughts since March. So I’ll have a more official announcement, but I’m opening back up to review requests, interviews, and other collaborations! I’ve also spent the last couple of weeks planning posts that I’m really excited about and hope you all will enjoy as well.
Here’s to having a better time in August!
2 Responses
Sorry you’ve been having a tough time. I completely understand the lack of control aspect with the pandemic being draining. I’ve not really got anything done for the past few months as my head has been all over the place. It looks like July was a pretty successful reading month though! Sick Kids in Love and The Kiss Quotient are on my list of books I want to read. It is a shame that Queer: A graphic history wasn’t what it seemed as it looked really promising. Take care of yourself 🙂 My dms are always open if you need a chat.
Thanks, Delly 💜 This year has just been totally wack, and I’m so disappointed in the circumstances, but gotta hold out hope!
Sick Kids In Love and The Kiss Quotient were great and I hope you love them too!
Take care of yourself too friend, and thanks for the offer 😊