Summer is over, I am a wreck because I am starting uni again and I absolutely hate fall. So you could say things are going pretty well at the moment! August was an amazing month and I am truly sad to see it go, but I do have some other great things during the year to look forward to. Here's what happened:
What I Read:
The Girls by: Emma Cline: 2/5 stars
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by: Jenny Han: 5/5 stars
P.S. I Still Love You by: Jenny Han: 5/5 stars
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by: Jenny Han: 3/5 stars
Circe by: Madeline Miller: 5/5 stars
Favourite Book: My fave book was Circe. I loved The Song of Achilles so much and this book just satisfied my Greek mythology-loving heart.
What I Blogged:
My favourite blog post of the month was my review on the highly acclaimed To All the Boys I've Loved Before movie! I reread the series this month to gear myself up for the film, and it met all of my expectations. Please watch it.
Favourite Blog Posts:
Amy shares some Writing Facts about Herself
Veronika and Clare discuss Books that Should be Required Reading
Cee explains Straight-Passing
Life Stuff:
August was eventful and I am so upset that it's over. I went to a lot of birthday parties, it was fun catching up with extended family. Last week I went to Centre Island, an amusement park in Toronto with my cousins. It has always been a tradition of ours and I don't think we will ever stop going. (No matter how squished we get in some of the rides nowadays)
I also went to a concert this week. On August 27th I went to see 5 Seconds of Summer with my sister and cousin. This was my most highly anticipated event of the summer as I have loved this band since 2013 and their new album is off the charts amazing. It was my first time at a general admission concert in which the fans have been absolutely ruthless and while some people were quite disrespectful (we're talking cutting in line), it was an incredible day that I just wish never ended.
Tomorrow I'm seeing Ed Sheeran, and it is very much my last event before moving back to university. I am already pretty sad and dreading for it to be over, because once it is I will be in full back to school mode. But I am also very excited because Ed does put on an amazing show.
That was my August! How was your month? Are you as upset as I am that summer is over?
Emily @ Paperback Princess
Hope you have fun at the concert! I plan to have a month where I just read all the contemporaries that I've been missing out on, and Jenny Han's books are on that list.
ReplyDeleteContemporary is definitely my favourite genre so I hope you enjoy some of the books on your list!
DeleteAw no I'm sorry Sep isn't looking great so far :( I hope uni goes super well and smoothly <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you had an amazing August, though! It really sounds fantastic, and yay for concerts! I'd love to see 5 seconds of summer live :)
I loved your movie review of TATBILB. It was so, so good, and I completely related to everything you said.
Thanks for the shout out to my post!
Thanks Amy! I hope you’ll get to see 5sos live soon. Glad you liked my post :)
DeleteI love the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy and the movie was so good. I've never read Circe, but it sounds like such an interesting read. Good luck with uni.
ReplyDeleteCirce is a very interesting read, especially if you’re into Greek myths. Thanks Abby!
DeleteIt sounds like you've had an exciting August, Emily! How was the Ed Sheeran concert???? I don't really go to concerts but I think I'd make an exception for him. I loooove his new album! I'm also transitioning back into university and it's so strange to be back on campus. Hopefully the year will go well for both of us :)
ReplyDeleteLaura @BlueEyeBooks
Omg it was an amazing concert! I would definitely recommend going, he is such a great entertainer. Hope your university experience is positive as well!
DeleteOmg, I wish I could see Ed Sheeran one day!! He isn't exactly my top favorite, but what I've seen from videos he really is amazing live. Honestly, artists only come to Hungary for festivals, and I doubt he does festivals, so that's not going to happen anytime soon haha. BUT!! I saw Dua Lipa and Kaleo two weeks ago, and it was one of the best days of my life. The only negative of the days was that we were standing around for around six hours to have a decent place at the concert, and omfg, I was DEAD by the time it was over.
ReplyDeleteHope your September will be great & thanks for the mention!
I’m sure Dua Lipa was amazing!! I had to line up for a really long time for the 5sos concert as well. General admission concerts do get you closer but they absolutely take their toll on you! Hope your September is great as well, Veronika!
DeleteEm you are soooo sweet - thanks for the link! :) <3
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your concert, and hope you liked the Ed Sheeran one too! :)
No problem Cee! I loved the Ed concert so much :)
DeleteSounds like you had a great August with getting books read and going to see Ed Sheeran.
ReplyDeleteCirce has been on my TBR since last year. I am glad you enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars.
Hope September is just as good :)
Dinh@Arlene's Book Club
Thank you, I hope your September is great as well! I hope you’ll get around to reading Circe. It’s just so beautifully written!
DeleteCirce sounds amazing and I need to read that so bad! And To All the Boys was so good. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great August! I love going to concerts, glad you had a good time at 5 Seconds of Summer and hope Ed sheeran was awesome as well!
Thanks Greg! I would definitely recommend giving Circe a go. It’s a really interesting read.
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