Month in Review: April

I didn't post anything in April besides this post... lol. Alas, marking very much did get in the way. But that's okay! I'm hoping to return back to consistency now that summer is on its way. In any case, here's what happened in April: 

What I Read: 

Anne's House of Dreams by: L.M. Montgomery: 4/5 stars 

VenCo by: Cherie Dimaline: 3/5 stars 

If Not, Winter by: Sappho (edited by Anne Carson): 4/5 stars 

My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? by: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000: 4/5 stars 

The Sunbearer Trials by: Aiden Thomas: 3/5 stars 

Favourite book of the month: There were no five star reads this month, but I did think that Anne's House of Dreams was so delightful. The Anne of Green Gables series is pretty much one of the few classic series I actually enjoy, and this book was no exception. 

What I Blogged: 

Nothing, haha! 

Favourite Blog Posts of the Month: 

Roberta invited me to consider: If I Could Go Back and Change One Thing About My Life, What Would it Be? 

Really, my blog hopping wasn't up to par this month either. But I hope to be able to read more posts in the future as well. 

Life Stuff: 

Now that my teaching assistant position is finished, I seriously need to start looking for a place to live in my new city. It'll be stressful for sure, but I've been putting it off for too long and it needs to get done. 

May will be a bit busy. I am going on vacation next week which I am super excited for, and at the end of the month I'm going to an academic conference. I get really nervous presenting in front of a lot of people, but I like to go to these conferences to get practice at it and push myself out of my comfort zone. 

Other than that, I will continue to move forward! That was my April. How was yours? 

Emily @ Paperback Princess

Month in Review: March

March FLEW by. I was quite busy during the month which led me to be a bit AWOL on the blog, but I am back to recap the month. I can't promise more consistency until probably May, but at least I have found the time now to write, which I missed. Here's what happened in this busy month: 

What I Read: 

Vote Loki by: Christopher Hastings and Langdon Foss: 5/5 stars 

The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang: 3/5 stars 

Mine Mine Mine by: Uhuru Portia Phalafala: 5/5 stars 

Love on the Brain by: Ali Hazelwood: 4/5 stars 

Take Us to Your Chief by: Drew Hayden Taylor: 4/5 stars 

The School for Good Mothers by: Jessamine Chan: 5/5 stars 

The Book of Myths by: Amy Cruse: 3/5 stars 

Daisy Jones and the Six by: Taylor Jenkins Reid: 3/5 stars 

Favourite book: I saw Olivia-Savannah mention this book on her Youtube channel and the premise sounded intriguing. So when I saw it at the library I decided to give it a go. I absolutely could not put it down. This book left me frustrated for so many of the characters and I thought it was a great mix of dystopia within a semi present-day setting. However, I know it's gotten mixed reviews and I am curious to hear more from people who had issues with it. 

What I Blogged: 

As mentioned, blogging was scarce in March. I did manage to post a review on Catch and Kill by: Ronan Farrow, and that post sparked some really interesting dialogue. But overall it was difficult to find time in March to dedicate to blogging. 

Favourite Blog Posts of the Month: 

Marie shares a blind-date with an Underrated YA Book 

Cee invites us to remember that The Little Things are There to Enjoy 

Greg reads from Aldebaran 

Life Stuff: 

As mentioned, I was quite busy in March. Mainly my job as a TA took over and I was marking a whole lot of essays. We don't have too big of a turnaround time between when an assignment is due and when the marks need to be released so I was basically marking 24/7. Such is the life of a contract worker! 

Final assignments are due in April too so blogging will probably be inconsistent until May. But I am a bit sad that the semester is coming to a close because I do really enjoy being a TA and I'm upset that this chapter at my university is coming to a close. 

I've been a bit stressed also trying to find a place to live in Ottawa, as I'm moving there for my PhD in the summer. Rent is so expensive everywhere and it's been a struggle to find a location in semi-close proximity to the university without also having to have me take on a full time job. Fingers crossed that something good will become available soon! 

Overall, it wasn't a bad month, just a busy one. I did find the month went by super fast and I am happy that the weather is starting to warm up. 

That was my March. How was yours? 

Emily @ Paperback Princess