January in Review

I read 10 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 10:

Temptation by Karen Ann Hopkins
What Happened to My Sister by Elizabeth Flock
Revived by Cat Patrick
The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi
The Last Princess by Galaxy Craze
Vertigo by Kristina Dunker
Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
The Goddess Legacy by Aimée Carter
A Midsummer’s Nightmare by Kody Keplinger
Anteater-Boy by Dean Ammerman

I reviewed 2 movie(s) this month:
Rock of Ages
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Challenges so far:

I read 10/100 books towards my personal goal.
0/5 books for the 2013 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
2/7 books for the 2013 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

Just some adding and removing of buttons. Hopefully there will be a new design soon-ish, but no promises.


Overall:

I'm very glad to be posting regularly. But I am almost even happier to be on track with my reading goals and getting a jump start on one of my challenges. This is shaping up to be a great year! I didn't get to one book on my TBR list for the month, but a read a book for one of my classes, so I still got to 10.

July in Review

Once again I'd like to apologize. My computer died completely about two weeks ago. I tried to keep things going, but it was too hard to find access to a computer that I could work on the blog with. Then I bought a new computer but didn't have time to really use it because I had orientation for the college that I'm going to in the fall. But here I am, about ten days after my last post, ready to pull it all together again.

I read 8 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 4:

What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf
Book Tour: The Sundered by Ruthanne Reid Review/Giveaway

I reviewed 0 movie(s) this month:

Challenges so far:

I read 63/100 books towards my personal goal.
2/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
3/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

Once again just some adjusting of buttons. 

Overall:

Unfortunately I only read 8 books again this month. I really need to pick up my game before college starts! I also didn't review much, but at least I have an excuse for that. Even worse, I haven't made progress on my challenges, which really disappoints me. I really hope to excel this month and share with you my happiness with my 4 year blogoversary.

June in Review

I'd like to start off by saying that I'm sorry that the blog has been a bit quiet for almost a week. There was a pretty bad and big storm Friday night and I lost power and access the internet until yesterday. Things will be back on track now!

I read 8 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 8:

Henry Franks by Peter Adam Salomon
Purity by Jackson Pearce
It's Our Prom by Julie Anne Peters
Serpent's Kiss by Melissa de la Cruz
Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey
The Line by Teri Hall
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Keys to the Repository by Melissa de la Cruz

I reviewed 2 movie(s) this month:
Chernobyl Diaries
Snow White and the Huntsman

Challenges so far:

I read 55/100 books towards my personal goal.
2/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
3/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

Once again just some adjusting of buttons. 

Overall:

I did pretty good this month until my whole area was without power. I should have read more since I didn't have distractions, but it was just too miserably hot and I had to entertain my sister. Besides, I do most of my reading at night and I couldn't read in the dark. Next month I'll have to work extra hard to catch up on my reading and reviewing. It would be nice to get in a personal book or two, which is why I'm looking forward to the near read-a-thon, it is MUCH needed.

May in Review

I read 10 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 6:

172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad
Yesterday by C.K. Kelly Martin
Fear by Michael Grant
The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin
Keep Holding On by Susane Colasanti

 I reviewed 1 movie(s) this month:
The Hunger Games

Challenges so far:

I read 47/100 books towards my personal goal.
2/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
3/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

Some adjusting of buttons and updating some links.

Overall:

I did pretty good this month. I didn't post for a couple of days, but it was the end of the school year for me, so I'll excuse myself. I did good on the reading front with only missing one book from my TBR pile, which I also excuse because I read a book that wasn't on the list. Next month is packed with review books as you will see in my next TBR list video. So I won't have time to read any challenge books. I hope I can do better with posting and scheduling now that it is summer!

April in Review

I read 12 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 11:

The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher
Ship of Souls by Zetta Elliott
Rock On by Denise Vega
Revealing Eden by Victoria Foyt
What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? by The Buried Life
Gossip by Beth Gutcheon
Girl Unmoored by Jennifer Gooch Hummer
The Stone Girl by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
Tomorrow Land by Mari Mancusi
Belles by Jen Calonita
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

I reviewed 1 movies this month:
Bridesmaids

Challenges so far:

I read 37/100 books towards my personal goal.
2/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
1/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

I don't believe I changed anything this month.

Overall:

I am so proud of myself this month! I went above and beyond with my reading, posted everyday, and I also made a video! It went well so there will be another video tomorrow for my May TBR List. My only naughtiness was only reviewing one movie, and only reading one book for my challenges. Let's try to double those two numbers for April.

March in Review

I read 8 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 4:
 
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
The Weepers by Susanne Winnacker
DJ Rising by Love Maia
The Rivals by Daisy Whitney

I reviewed 0 movies this month:

Challenges so far:

I read 25/100 books towards my personal goal.
1/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
1/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

I've added and subtracted some blog buttons!

Overall:

This month was even worse than the last! I read a decent amount, but I failed pretty much everywhere else. I plan to do better in April! The school year is coming to an end, I can't believe it!

February in Review

I read 8 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 7:

At Season's End by Eric Hendershot
Twisted by Sara Shepard
Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz
I Hate You, Kelly Donahue by Mark Svartz
Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle
Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter
The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney

I reviewed 2 movies this month:
The Devil Inside
This Means War

Challenges so far:

I read 17/100 books towards my personal goal.
1/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
1/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

Once again there have been no changes.

Overall:

This month was a bit of a disappointment. The last few days I go so lazy and stressed about school that I just avoided doing things all together, which wasn't smart. I only read 8 books, which isn't bad, but a couple were pretty short. I ended up reviewing less movies and books this month as well. Though, I did get in two challenge boosk! I am feeling much more into reading, so that is good news. I have high hopes for March and I believe I can stay firmly on track!

January in Review

I read 9 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 11:

Replication by Jill Williamson
Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Notes to Self by Avery Sawyer
Pieces of Us by Margie Gelbwasser
Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Darkness Falls by Cate Tiernan

I reviewed 3 movies this month:
Friends with Benefits
Limitless
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Challenges so far:

I read 9/100 books towards my personal goal.
0/5 books for the 2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge
0/6 books for the Zombie Challenge 2012
0/7 books for the 2012 Finishing the Series Challenge

Blog Changes:

None this month. After the redesign I had, I'm taking a break from changes!

Overall:

I read a decent amount this month, though I wish I could have gotten one more book in. I also wish that I would have focused some on my challenges, since I own some of the books for them already. Next month has some nice things planned, including some giveaways!

December in Review/2011 Wrap Up/2012 Goals

I read 9 books this month (you can check them all out in the Books Read page)
I reviewed 11:

My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody
Red Heart Tattoo by Lurlene McDaniel
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Legend by Marie Lu
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
Don't You Wish by Roxanne St. Claire
Destined by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls by Julie Schumacher
The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
Blood Red Road by Moira Young
Replication By Jill Williamson

I reviewed 0 movies this month:

Challenges so far:
I listened to 5/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge. Which means that I fell short by one. On the bright side I listened to 5 great books and did better than I thought I would at times.

I read 88/100 books towards my personal goal. I fell short. So sue me. The first half of the year was lacking, so even though I've been doing really good the past 6 months, I couldn't make it up.

Blog Changes:

A LOT! You've already read the post explaining why, so here are the changes.

-New Blog Name
-New blog design
-New blog layout
-Some new tabs
-The removal and addition of some buttons
-The format of reviews (The book pic is larger, the description in italicized and has a background color)
-I felt the blog had too much filler posts, so instead of doing a Waiting On Wednesday each week, I would post a Books to Come once a month. 

Overall:

I'm really proud of myself this year. I've had more success than I ever had. I started the year with less than 200 followers and now have over 450. I read and listened to so many books! Netgalley and Little Brown have been so amazing to me this year! Thanks for sticking with me, making comments, entering the giveaways, and reading what I have to say.

Looking to the Future

I have some goals for the blog and my booksish self for 2012..Here we go!

-Read 100 books
-Blog everyday (Not too much pressure, mistakes and other things happen)
-Comment on more blogs!
-Continue to be part of giveaway hops
-Post more reviews on Amazon and Goodreads
-Participate in more readathons/other events
-Cohost something!
-Try to post 2 movie reviews each month

November in Review

I read 9 books this month (you can check them all out in read in 2011 page)
I reviewed 8:

Shut Out by Kody Keplinger
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
The Death Cure by James Dashner
How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green 
If I Tell by Janet Gurtler

I reviewed 1 movie this month:
Cyberbully

Challenges so far:
I listened to 5/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 79/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

My design and new blog name are all decided and I can not wait to unveil them in 2012!

Overall:

I missed two days of posting this month but that was because we lost internet for Thanksgiving weekend. I can't wait to go into the new year all strong and mighty. One of my old blog friends came back, so make sure to check out her blog at www.readingkeepsyousane.blogspot.com. I've come to the conclusion that I won't read 100 books by the end of the year. I'll most likely get to 90, but I make no promises after that. Oh yeah, and I'll listen to one more audio book to complete the 2011 audio book challenge.

October in Review

I read 10 books this month (you can check them all out in read in 2011 page)
I reviewed 8:
Circle of Fire by Michelle Zink
Girl Parts by John M. Cusick
Night World No. 2 by L.J. Smith
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Winter Town by Stephen Emond
The Shattering by Karen Healey
Sweetly by Jackson Pearce
All These Things I've Done

I reviewed 0 movies this month:

Challenges so far:
I listened to 4/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 70/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

I added a few buttons from blogs that I frequently read, and started thinking about and planning my 2012 blog revamp.

Overall: I'm doing consistently well with the blog! I am so happy that I'm keeping this up. For November I plan on listening to another audio book and getting to 85/100 books read.

September in Review

I read 10 books this month (you can check them all out in read in 2011 page)

I reviewed 5 :
Josefina's Sin by Claudia H. Long
Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey
Dark Parties by Sara Grant
Ashfall by Mike Mullin
Sins of the Mother by Tara Hyland

I reviewed 2 movies this month:
Life as We Know It
Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Challenges so far:

I listened to 3/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 60/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

I added a button for RAK. I also changed my blogger photo for the first time since I started blogging to a cute little icon that matches my blog.

Overall:
I got behind on my reading but caught up at the last minute, unfortunately I still haven't listened to another audio book, but I have one in my possession. I held a good amount of giveaways this month and boosted my follower count to almost 400!

This month I hope to get passed 72 books read and listen to an audio book.

August In Review

I read 10 books this month (you can check them all out in read in 2011 page)

I reviewed 7:
The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson
Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan
Happyface by Stephen Emond
Centuries of June by Keith Donohue
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan
Stranger with My Face by Lois Duncan

I reviewed 2 movies this month:
I's Kind of a Funny Story
Source Code

Challenges so far:

I listened to 3/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 50/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:
I added some buttons of blogs that I frequently visit to show my appreciation. I am also now a Goddess Fish Blog Tour Partner.

Overall:
I was able to get my reading back on track. Unfortunately, the audio book that I planned to listen to wouldn't work, so I couldn't work on the audio book challenge. I am proud of myself for blogging all summer and hope to continue going strong. I am learning to better schedule blogging into my everyday life.

This month I hope to get passed 62 books read. I also really need to listen to an audio book!

July in Review

I read 7 books this month (you can check them all out in read in 2011 page)

I reviewed 7:
Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran
Bumped by Megan McCafferty
Summer of Fear by Lois Duncan
Wiches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz
Life on Hold by Karen McQuestion
Huntress by Malinda Lo
Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman

I reviewed 2 movies this month:
Buried
Skyline

Challenges so far:

I listened to 3/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 40/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

I added my button to the sidebar so other people can put in on their blog if they want.

Overall:
I got a bit behind on my reading. After the readathon I just got lazy. As an excuse I went on vacation, and I read books for school which took longer.

This month I hope to get passed 50 books read and listen to an audio book.

June in Review

I read 11 books this month (you can check them all out in read in 2011 page)

I reviewed 12:
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya by Nagaru Tanigawa
Plague by Michael Grant
Shine by Lauren Myracle
Hate List by Jennifer Brown
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
Favorite by Karen McQuestion
Forgotten by Cat Patrick
Awakened by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
I Am J by Cris Beam
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Bent Sword by Stephen Gashler

I reviewed 2 movies this month:
The Island
127 Hours

Challenges so far:

I listened to 3/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 33/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

As you see, I redid the blog design AGAIN. I know I said I wouldn't, but I just wasn't completely happy with the old one. I added a few things to the sidebars concerning challenges and giveaway hops.

May in Review

I'm not even going to mention my lack of blogging for the past two months. But this summer I plan on reading a lot and scheduling more posts. I learned that when I don't schedule posts, reviewing seems more like a chore than something I enjoy doing. Once again I give you my pathetic stats. Tomorrow I'll post some summer goals. Maybe then I'll get some more motivation.

I read 4 books this month (you can check them all out in the sidebar)

I reviewed 1:
The Cadence of Gypsies by Barbara Casey

I have no idea how many movies I watched this month..

Challenges so far:

I listened to 3/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 22/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

I created a new banner and background! The color scheme is obviously different as well. I plan to try and keep this for the rest of the year.

Contests (1):

I only held one contest and it is going on right now. HERE. I am giving away a copy of Once Bitten.

Thanks for all the support...I'll try not to disappoint you all again.

February in Review

Okay. My success from January did not continue into February. I have many excuses for this, but of course none of them really matter. The truth is, I got lazy and didn't schedule posts. When I KNOW that I'll never getting around to posting every single day. *sigh* nonetheless, here are my pathetic stats.

I read 3 books this month (you can check them all out in the sidebar)

I reviewed 1:
The Keening by A. LaFaye

I watched 1 movies/seasons of tv shows this month (also in the side bar)

I reviewed 0:

Challenges:

I listened to 2/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge

I read 12/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes: None

Contests:

I only hosted/held one contest this month, which is still going on HERE

Let's hope I can jump back on the wagon and make for a very good March!

-Amanda

January in Review

I read 9 books this month (you can check them all out in the sidebar)

I reviewed 7:
The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya by Nagaru Tanigawa
The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney
Fallen by Lauren Kate
This Girl is Different by JJ Johnson
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
You Killed Wesley Payne by Sean Beaudoin

I watched 12 movies/seasons of tv shows this month (also in the side bar)

I reviewed 4:
Inception
Tangled
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Frozen

Challenges:

I listened to 2/6 audio books for the 2011 audio book challenge
I read 9/100 books towards my personal goal

Blog Changes:

Added the new design/color scheme
New features: To the Cinema, Contest Saturday, and Movie Reviews
Added a top commentors widget

Contests:

I only hosted/held one contest this month, which is still going on HERE

Overall I had a great January. I posted everyday and was able to keep up pretty easily. Here's to a great February!

-Amanda