Monday 30 June 2014

A-Z Book Challenge Update

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Here is the quarterly update on my A-Z Book Challenge. I would say that I'm doing pretty well. We're halfway through the year and I've read 13 out of 26 books. Right on track. Haha.

A: Asunder by Jodi Meadows Review
B: Beastly by Alex Flinn Review
C:
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E: Endless Knight by Kresley Cole Review
F: Frostbite by Richelle Mead Review
G:
H: Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Review
I: If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch Review
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M: Monsters Of Men by Patrick Ness Review
N: Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken Review
O: Out of Breath by Rebecca Donovan Review
P: 
Q:
R: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier Review
S: Something Strange And Deadly by Susan Dennard Review
T: This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith Review
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V:
W: Winger by Andrew Smith Review
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Thursday 1 May 2014

A Day Of Relaxation

Everybody needs a break at some point, otherwise we'll go crazy with the stress from school, work, or whatever it is we're dealing with. My dream break is to travel overseas, but that's not something that can happen as and when I want to take a break. So I've found other means to relax.


This is my checklist for a relaxing day at home.

Candle: Summer Wish by is far my favourite candle. It's said to be a floral scent, but to me it smells more like something clean and fresh with a hint of muskiness. It feels like being in nature and has a very calming effect on me.

Book: I'm currently reading Unhinged by A. G. Howard. It's the second book in her Splintered trilogy. This trilogy is a retelling of Alice in Wonderland, but instead of following the adventures of Alice, it follows that of her supposed descendant Alyssa. I can't even begin to describe how much I love this trilogy; it just pulls you in right from the beginning.

Tea: Any tea will do, really. I have yet to find one that I can call a favourite.

Music: I'm someone who is very easily distracted and therefore needs to read in total silence. However, that's a luxury and it doesn't come by often. So I'll listen to music to block out outside noises. Only instrumental ones though. Otherwise I'll be belting out to the song instead of reading my book.