It is so freaking hot in Toronto right now I might die. Seriously in need for things to cool down because it is honestly unbearable outside. Anyways, my June was pretty good! My summer finally got more exciting and to be honest I was so busy I completely forgot to write this post! Here's what happened:
What I Read:
Half Broke Horses by: Jeannette Walls: 5/5 stars
The Color Purple by: Alice Walker: 4/5 stars
Appointment with Death by: Agatha Christie: 4/5 stars
Hero at the Fall by: Alwyn Hamilton: 3/5 stars
Favourite book: Definitely Half Broke Horses! I am in love with Walls' writing and this story that featured her grandmother was so beautifully written.
What I Blogged:
I got real about my frustrations with Blogger at the moment. I need to find a good commenting platform, and I discussed it in my post: Blog Commenting Formats- What's Your Preferred Platform?
Favourite Blog Posts:
Clare and Veronika review A Thousand Perfect Notes
Cee asks What the Purpose of the Purpose is
Charlotte shares her First Year Feelings
Life Stuff:
This month was very fun! I went to see Phantom of the Opera with my mom, two days later went to see Harry Styles in concert, and now I have friends from Italy staying with my family! It's been a busy few days of taking them around, I somehow feel like a tourist in my own city! But it's been really fun. It's also the Canada Day long weekend so everything is starting to really feel like summer now.
How was your June?
Emily @ Paperback Princess
Looks like you had a really good month in June. I've always wanted to go see Phantom of the Opera ever since I was little, and still haven't gotten the chance to. The book is one of my favorites and I love the movie. It's also been a dream of mine to see Harry Styles in concert, and haven't gotten to do that either. Glad you had a fun month. Hope July is just as good.
ReplyDeletePhantom was so good! It’s been one of my favourite musicals for a very long time. I’ve always been a huge fan of One Direction so seeing Harry was a must for me lol. Thanks Abby!
DeleteSounds like you had a great month! I haven't heard of any of the books you mentioned, so I'll have to check them out!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely check out Half Broke Horses. It’s amazing!
DeleteAlright! I'll have to add it to my TBR :)
DeleteGlad you had a good month, and hope the weather cools down considerably! Also, so exciting you got to see Phantom. That's a dream of mine. It must've been amazing :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely July!
It was so good! I would definitely recommend going if you get the chance.
DeleteHeat is bad. *nods sagely*
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good June Em! Awesome concerts/shows/happenings! And I know how much you love stage musicals, so I'm glad you got the chance to see phantom! :)
Thanks so much for the link! XD
Thanks Cee! I did have a very good month and I hope you did too! Hopefully things will cool down in July!
DeleteSounds like you had a good June. Reading books, going to concerts/shows and having friends visit and doing the touristy things are all great stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of musicals. I saw Les Mis years ago and thought it wasn't that good. I kept wanting the singing to stop...LOL
Hope you'll have a great July!
Aw I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t like Les Miz! It’s actually my favourite musical. But I totally get how musicals, especially completely sung through ones, are not for everyone. Hope you have a good July!
DeleteIt sounds like you've had an exciting month, Emily! That's so cool that you got to see Harry Styles and Phantom in the same week! In comparison with me, the perpetual home-body, who considers going to dinner with friends the 'excursion for the month' :D Anyway, I hope you have a lovely July with plenty of good books :)
ReplyDeleteLaura @BlueEyeBooks
Lol, I am also very much a home body too. These outings are not an everyday thing for me! Thanks Laura, hope you have a good July!
DeleteJune sounds like it was a lot of fun for you! And I have to say, I love Blogger...except for the commenting. I hate how Blogger formats the comment section and it could just be so much better. Anyway, I hope this month is just as awesome as the last!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin! Ugh, I know, I’m just very frustrated with it atm. Hope July is good for you too!
DeleteJeannette Walls! I read The Glass Castle my freshman year of high school and I was surprised by how engaged I became in the story. It was really the first book that got me into reading nonfiction. And oh, Phantom of the Opera! I had the opportunity to see the show on Broadway and it was spectacular. I hope you have a lovely July!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I've felt pretty tired this week too. Getting back into the swing of things after summer camps has left me exhausted. I remember reading Made You Up a while back (two years maybe?) and really enjoying it. I'm not familiar with any of the ARCs you shared in this post, but I like the cover of Sadie!
claire @ clairefy
I remember you mentioning The Glass Castle a long time ago! I knew I had to read more books from Walls after loving it. Glad you loved Phantom as well :)
DeleteSo completely jealous of Phantom of the Opera. It's one of my all time favorite musicals
ReplyDeleteI would definitely recommend going if you ever get the chance :)
Deletewow your life sounds so exciting right now. I would love to see phantom of the opera. busy month for you. I am off to read your blog post about commenting platforms.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading! My life isn’t always this busy lol :)
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