Category Archives: Books

What to Read: Winter Reading

January 14, 2015

We all know I love reading, and I love when I find a fellow blogger who does too! I’m excited to have Lola of Lola Lane Love here to share her favorites on her winter reading list! The new year marks my next Goodreads reading challenge, and this year I’m shooting for 150 books. Yes, I’m crazy, but I’m definitely adding some of Lola’s picks to my reading list this year!

As soon as I saw that Jenn was looking for guest bloggers, I knew that our shared love for books would be a great place to start. Now, I have to start this post off by saying that I am a professed lover of non-fiction and autobiographical genres of literature. However, I do like to mix it up every once and a while and will try to do so in this list!

What to Read This Winter / hellorigby!

So grab your cup of coffee, tea or wine, your favorite snuggle blanket and let’s get started.

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2014 Favorite Reads & Goals for 2015

January 6, 2015

I read a lot of books last year… 102 if we’re being specific. I honestly didn’t think I was going to be able to finish this year, but with the help of audio books and some persistence, I did it.

Best Books of 2014 and 2015 Reading Goals / hellorigby!

In 2015, I’m challenging myself to 150 books. Seems a little crazy, but at this time last year I wasn’t listening to many books, so I think I can challenge myself a little bit more this time around. But before I close the books on 2014 (ha, see what I did there? I crack myself up.) I thought I’d do one last round-up of the absolute best books of 2014,  one from each month. Continue reading →

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What I Read: December & Giveaway

December 31, 2014

I mentioned on my accomplishments post earlier this week about completing my reading goal for 2014 of 100 books… so I guess it’s about time I recap the last chunk (and I do mean chunk… I read/listened to a lot this month!) of books I read/listened to in December.

What I Read: December

What I Read: December / hellorigby!

Pretty Little Liars: Wicked (#5), Killer (#6), Heartless (#7), and Wanted (#8) by Sara Shepard – ★★★ – I had forgotten that a few years ago I started this series and never completed it. I was shocked to see how many total books there are though. (16, really?!) Anyways, I liked the first 3 the best, and then after that these have been entertaining and quick reads, but not necessarily the most well-written books. I kind of equate these to the Princess Diaries, if you were ever into that series. They’re fun, short, and cute, but they get a little… worn with time if you know what I mean. I will finish off this series, I actually quite enjoy the audiobook version because I can read about one a day at work! Continue reading →

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What I Read November

November 20, 2014

I know, I know. I say this every month, but how is November already almost over? Next week is Thanksgiving, and of course my favorite shopping day of the year, Black Friday! I’m excited, but it’s all coming too fast for me. I still haven’t even figured out what I’m making to take to Thanksgiving yet! Eek.

But anyways, since it’s that time of month, I thought I’d update on my reading progress (or lack thereof!) If you remember, I’m trying to read 100 books this year, and that’s not looking so good for me right now. I’m hoping I can kick my reading up a notch over the holidays though. We shall see. But without further ado, here’s What I Read in November:

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