nerdybookreads: 2018

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For as long as I can remember I always had that mind set of a book has to stay perfect. Using sticky notes or even write in books was a crime in my mind. But lately I saw a lot of people annotating their books, And I thought to myself; my, how gorgeous do they look! It’s obvious the person who’s read it must have obviously enjoyed it! And it also seemed so handy for writing reviews. And in that moment I thought why can’t I do it? A book doesn’t have to stay perfect, a book should look like it has been read!

So I annotate my books now.

Okay, hang on, before you get all “OMG monster!! Satan!!!! I bet you dog ear your pages, too!!!”, let’s take a deep breath and calm down.

Let me explain.

First of all I do not dog ear my pages! ( I did do it when I was younger tho..) I hate doing it and since I have lots of bookmarks I do not see the point. Also I do not write in my books. But I do have a notebook where I write my thoughts of the books I am reading.

Writing in a book can be very useful but since there isn’t a lot of space to write I use sticky notes and just stick them in the page.( I just can’t seem to write small haha)

Like I mentioned earlier I use a note book to get my thoughts out. In there I write things like quotes that really got me or I write something like the story is going slow. This really helps me with writing reviews. I just have to grab my note book and I can start typing.

Beside the note book I also use tabs. Every tab color means something:

Pink = something that love

Yellow = something funny or something that made me laugh/smile

Blue = something sad

Green = something that got me by surprise or something I don’t know how to feel about

Orange = Quotes

Do I annotate my books in an extreme way? No. But I like doing it.

In the past I could get so paranoid if something happened to my book. I could be sad and angry about it all day. And now that I think of it, it’s all a little extreme. I love books, and I have fun when I read, but it’s not fun being so paranoid about my books not being perfect that I get nervous bringing them places.

I am very happy that I made this decision! I really enjoy reading more now. And with that being said, it’s time to find a cozy spot and read!

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Title: More happy Than Not

Author: Adam Silvera

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

Pages: 300

Date read: 18 November 2018

Format: Paperback

“The boy with no direction taught me something unforgettable: happiness comes again if you let it.”

I’M NOT OKAY

This book ripped my heart out and stepped on it. I wish I could say that it made me smile or laugh or dream, but that would be lying to you and myself.

Synopsis

in the months after his father’s suicide, it’s been tough for 16-year-old Aaron to find happiness again–but he’s still gunning for it. with the support of his girlfriend Genevieve and his overworked mom, he’s slowly remembering what that might feel like. but grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist prevent him from forgetting completely.

when Genevieve leaves for a couple of weeks, Aaron spends all his time hanging out with this new guy, Thomas. Aaron’s crew notices, and they’re not exactly thrilled. but Aaron can’t deny the happiness Thomas brings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself, despite the tensions their friendship is stirring with his girlfriend and friends. since Aaron can’t stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound feelings for him, he considers turning to the leteo institute’s revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is.

“Happiness shouldn’t be this hard.”

I don’t know why it took me so long to read this book. But I’m happy that I finally read it.

The first like 50 pages I was like what am I reading?!? And after those pages it gripped me and it didn’t let go. The writing was beautiful and very easy to read. But I did have a little problem with this book.. the street games and their descriptions they were so long and detailed that it was getting a little boring. Also the story hasn’t a lot of action. This bothered me a lot in the beginning. But the end made up for everything. This is also the reason that it doesn’t have a full 5 stars.

The book is not beautiful or wonderful but it is definitely unforgettable! The characters will be in my heart forever.(maybe a little to dramatic..) go read it! NOW!

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Here is the thing; I LOVE SERIES, but I’m terrible at completing them.

Don’t get me wrong I love reading series but waiting for the next book to come out is just a hell! I swear it’s some kind of (dark) magic. Because every time I have to wait for the next book I suddenly have started like 10 other series. And you quested it right I have to wait for the next book for them as well.

The result of this? I have to many series that are not complete… maybe it’s a smart Idea to make this a goal for next year?

So today I’m going to list 5 series I love but am also STUCK in the middle of and so I keep saying “OH YEAH I’LL FINISH THAT SOON” which is probably a lie..

I promise I will get to them soon. Oh look more lies!

1. lunar chronicles

Now for this one I actually read almost all the books just not stars Above. Why? To be very honest I have no clue. I really loved the story but somehow that last book is some kind f struggle.

2.legend

I read the first book in like 2015 or 2016? I can’t really remember. I do remember loving it but for some magical reason I don’t get the rest of the series. I do plan on rereading the first book in 2019. I hope that this way I can be hyped about it again and finally buy the rest of the series.

3. Throne of glass

This might come to a surprise to you. I am a HUGE Sarah J Maas fan. But the reason that I haven’t finished this is series is very simple. THE BOOK ARE BLOODY HELL EXPENSIVE!. And don’t get me wrong I don’t mind paying for a book but even I have limits.

4. The bone season

I have kind of a love and hate relationship with this series. One moment I am totally obsessed with them and then the next minute I hate it. I know i have to get my shit together.

5.The name of the wind

OMG I loved The name of the wind! But let’s be real these books are HUGEEEEE. So I guess that I don’t need to explain why I haven’t bought them yet. But one day I will find the strength to complete this series. I KNOW I WILL.

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FEEL THE FEAR! * scary music playing

4. ANYONE interrupting your reading time. It's obviously a therapeutic time of your day and anyone who doesn't understand that obviously wants the world to burn. WHEN MY BOOK IS OPEN YOUR MOUTH IS CLOSED!

5. Your favorite character dies. you'll never crawl out of the deepest pits of despair over the death of your favorite character. How are you expected to recover from something so real and painful?

1. Are there any books you started this year you need to finish?

2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition to the end of the year?

3. Is there a new release you’re still waiting for?

4. What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?

5. Is there a book that you think could still shock you and become your FAVORITE???

6. Have you already made reading plans for 2019?

1. I can revisit my favorite characters

2. I can study the books for details I might have missed

3. It’s comforting

4. It's What Hermione Would Do

5. It’s Harry Potter. Enough said.

1. IT by Stephen King

2. Winter by Marissa Meyer

3. lady midnight

4. Gemina

5. Inheritance

1. always have a book with you

2. listen to audiobooks

3. watch less Netflix

4. make it a priority

5. spend less time online

Here is the thing; I LOVE SERIES, but I’m terrible at completing them.

1. lunar chronicles

2.legend

3. Throne of glass

4. The bone season

5.The name of the wind

1. The grisha trilogy

2. A court of thorns and roses

3. Children of blood and bone

4. Nevernight

5. The demon king

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