Friday, 4 July 2014

June 2014 Recap


You might have noticed that June was a bit quiet on the blog but I had a bit of a blogging slump and haven't spent as much time as usual writing reviews and blog posts. The good thing is that I have been doing plenty of reading so if I can just get my butt in gear and catch up on my outstanding reviews I'll be able to get things organised so I have a few weeks worth of posts scheduled in advance.

Any tips on how to get out of a slump though? I'm still struggling to get myself in the mood to sit down in front of my laptop. I don't think this lovely summer sunshine is helping - I'd much rather be spending my time out in the garden with a book than indoors writing LOL. Anyway, I'm going to do my best to get things back to normal around here asap but I hope you'll bear with me in the meantime :o)

Books read in May but reviewed in June:
(Links will take you to my reviews)
  1. Wild Cards - Simone Elkeles (read in March, review coming soon)
  2. Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews (read in April, review coming in July)
  3. Hostage to Pleasure - Nalini Singh (read in April, review coming soon)
  4. Come Back to Me - Mila Gray (read in April, reviewed in June)
  5. Days of Blood and Starlight - Laini Taylor (read in May, reviewed in June)
  6. Born in Blood - Alexandra Ivy (read in May, reviewed in June)
  7. The Dark Glory War - Michael A. Stackpole (read in May, review coming soon)
  8. Transparent - Natalie Whipple (read in May, reviewed in June)
  9. Dark Side of the Moon - Sherrilyn Kenyon (read in May, review coming soon)
  10. Blindsided - Natalie Whipple (read in May, reviewed in June)
  11. Forever - Judy Blume (read in May, reviewed in June)
  12. The Freedom Frontier - Jeff Norton (read in May, review coming soon)
  13. Between the Cracks - Helena Hunting (Short Story) (read in May, review coming soon)
  14. One Wish - Michelle Harrison (read in May, reviewed in June)
  15. Noble Conflict - Malorie Blackman (read in May, review coming soon)
  16. Inked Armour - Helena Hunting (read in May, review coming soon)
  17. White Collared Part 1: Mercy - Shelly Bell (Novella / Serialised Novel) (read in May, review coming soon)
  18. Before Jamaica Lane - Samantha Young (read in May, reviewed in June)
  19. Reaper's Legacy - Joanna Wylde (read in May, review coming soon)
Books read in June:
(Links will take you to my reviews)
  1. Burn for Me - Lauren Blakely
  2. Tiger Eyes - Judy Blume (review coming soon)
  3. Neptune's Tears - Susan Waggoner (review coming soon)
  4. Falling for the Groomsman - Diane Alberts
  5. The Testing - Joelle Charbonneau (review coming soon)
  6. Summer Rain - Anthology (review coming soon)
  7. Baiting the Maid of Honor - Tessa Bailey
  8. Pom Pom Monster Salon - April Chorba (review coming soon)
  9. Take Me Under - Rhyannon Byrd (review coming soon)
  10. Take Back the Skies - Lucy Saxon (review coming soon)
  11. Stone Embrace - Danielle Monsch (Short Story)
  12. Darkness Unbound - Keri Arthur (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  13. Darkness Rising - Keri Arthur (review coming soon)
  14. When Mr. Dog Bites - Brian Conaghan
  15. Fall From India Place - Samantha Young
  16. Captured - S.J. Harper
  17. Seducing the Bridesmaid - Katee Robert
  18. Best Man with Benefits - Samanthe Beck
  19. Ruin and Rising - Leigh Bardugo (review coming soon)
  20. Long Live the Queen - Kate Locke (review coming soon)
  21. Just for Now - Abbi Glines (review coming soon)
  22. Battle Lines - Will Hill (review coming soon)
  23. Half Bad - Sally Green (review coming soon)
  24. Split Second - Sophie McKenzie (review coming soon)
  25. White Cat - Holly Black (review coming soon)
  26. Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell (review coming soon)
  27. Being Billy - Phil Earle (review coming soon)
  28. Harder - Robin York
    (Choices are made from books reviewed this month and the links will take you to my reviews)

    My top YA reads in June:


    When Mr. Dog Bites by Brian Conaghan (read my review here)
    Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor (read my review here)

    My top NA read in June:


    Come Back to Me by Mila Gray (read my review here)

    My top adult read in June:


    Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young (read my review here)

    2014 British Books Challenge:


    I'm very happy to continue hosting the British Books Challenge for 2014, the sign up pages are already live and I really hope that everyone taking part in 2013 will sign up again for next year. It would be great to see some new participants too though so even if you've never taken part before you can still join the fun!
    • To sign up for the challenge CLICK HERE
    • For Frequently Asked Questions about the challenge CLICK HERE
    Don't forget to link your reviews each month to be in with a chance of winning the monthly prize packs:
    My Challenge Updates:

    Here are the challenges I've joined for 2014

    2014 Read 100 Books in a Year Challenge - Read 125/200
    2014 British Books Challenge - Read 31/50
    2014 New Author Challenge - Read 31/50
    2014 Contemporary Romance Challenge - Read 51/100
    2014 Urban Fantasy  Paranormal Romance Challenge - Read 46/100

    Which challenges are you taking part in this year? I hope you've at least signed up for the British Books Challenge - if you haven't already it's not too late!

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