CREATIVE BLOGGER AWARD

Thank you to the beautiful Giselle @ Perks of Being a Reader for the nomination, I truly recommend you go check out her blog, because she's amazing! 

So the rules are:

1 | Post a link to the person who nominated you and give thanks.

2 | Share 5 facts about yourself.

3 | Nominate 10 other blogs and give links.

4 | Contact your nominees to inform them of their nomination.

5 | Provide the rules to your nominees.

5 facts about yours truly.. 

1. I'm 18 and still don't have a licence.. yet

2. I still don't know what I'll do with my life (concerning college). I also get extremely anxious thinking about the future or planning things in general. They stress me out and I like being spontaneous. On the other hand, I'm a very routine-ish person & that doesn't bother me at all and I rarely ever get bored.

3. Shopping is therapeutic for me, I don't know what it is, but the feeling of buying new clothes or stuff and using them makes me feel great. Also buying books, because of course.

4. I don't work and never have in my whole life (except for that one time when I worked for my father when I was a kid hahaha), I actually would LOVE to work, but I don't know what or where. I'm going to work at a nursery pretty soon for the summer & I hope it works out :)

5. When I was little, I used to buy whichever shampoo is being advertised on tv because the model would always have silky smooth and straight hair afterwards. I have naturally wavy hair, so I wanted to be like them. I reached a point where I applied shampoo to my hair when it was dry like they do on tv to have straight her. It was my biggest let down when I knew that they're just faking it.. I know

I nominate: 

1. Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

2. Yvonne @ A World Between Folded Pages

3. Noelia @ A Day in Bookland

4. Cait @ Paper Fury

5. Naomi @ The Perks of Being a Bookworm

6. Sabrina @ Sabrina's Stories

7. Ale @ Alejandra's Musings

8. Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books

9. Michelle @ Michelle's Minions

10. Emily @ Forever Literary

LIEBSTER AWARD

Rules
1. Link back to the person that nominated you
2. Answer the questions given by the nominator(s)
3. Nominate 11 other bloggers with less than 200 followers
4. Create 11 questions for the nominees

5. Notify all nominees via social media/blogs

A huge thank you to these wonderful girls for nominating me! Go check them out. 
- Filippa  @ Countless Books
-Lauren @ My Expanding Bookshelf

Filippa's Questions

1. Books that would be perfect as movies/TV-shows according to you?

Definitely the Shatter Me series, when I was reading the books I kept thinking that they MUST be turned into movies! (Other than the fact that pretty much most dystopias have to be turned into movies.) 

I apologize for missing Unravel Me #2.

2. The latest book you gave 5 out of 5 stars?

Confess by Colleen Hoover! It was a beautiful book, up there with Maybe Someday as my two favorite Colleen Hoover books! Check out my review here.

3. Your favorite book covers at the moment?

A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray & The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton will remain the best book covers I've ever laid my eyes on. Unfortunately, I don't own any of them, but I'm saving to buy the hardcovers.

4. Two character from different books that would make a perfect couple?

Gale from The Hunger Games and Mare from Red Queen. Am I the only one who sees them together? They're both very family oriented and I don't know man..

5. Your favorite book series? Try to choose just ONE series!

Hands down Harry Potter, how dare anybody chose anything else for this one? 
(I also apologize for missing HP and the Sorcerer's Stone, They couldn't all fit in the box set for some strange reason.)

6. Your favorite stand alone?

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It just touched me in a way that no other book did. Check out more of what I thought of it here. 

7. A book that you thought you'd love, but you didn't?

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. That book was a nightmare dressed in a day dream. (Why am I quoting Taylor Swift?) But seriously, I have just read and reviewed this book.. if you'd like to check it out, go ahead here. 

8. If you could hang out with a fictional character, who would you choose?

Hermoine from Harry Potter. She is such an intellectual character and I'd love spending time with her. Either her or Noah Shaw from The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, just because he's both hot and funny.

9. Your favorite genre?

That's a hard one.. but I'll go with Fantasy/Contemporary, solely because I'm so in the mood for these two genres, but I'm currently on exams mode so I can't read. Such a bummer! 

10. Have you ever read a book that totally blew your mind? Which book?

I miss being blown away by books.. but my most recent one was Falling Into Place by Amy Zhang. Such a roller coaster of emotions. I was in tears by the end of it, not ugly crying though.. it was the perfect balance and it slowly became one of my favorites.

11. How many books do you want to read this year?

Let's see, I've set my goodreads goal for 2015 at 50 books, if I could get this done, I will up the challenge by 10 more books. I think I won't though, I have so much studying to do and in Summer, I'll take French courses and will be applying for colleges, but fingers crossed! :)♥

Lauren's Questions

1. What was your favourite class in school?

English. I always excelled in it and it was/is my favorite subject growing up. Along with Science maybe, but that didn't work out well with me.

2. What is your favourite movie quote?

I looove the one from Mean Girls when Tina Fey said that girls shouldn't degrade each other with words because if we did that to each other, it will seem okay for boys to call us that. I wish I googled the actual quote because it made me think right then, and it changed how I treat other people and I was extremely cautious with what comes out of my mouth.

3. If you were Prime Minister/President, what would be the first law that you would want to pass?

Gender equality & allow gay marriage everywhere/ gay rights. 

4. Have you ever been given a detention? What for?

Haha that's a funny one. In fact, I have but only for not handing in my homework in time. I've always been a procrastinator, I hopefully will stop being one in the future... *probably not*

5. Sweet or Savoury?

SAVOURY ALL THE WAY. I think my teeth are sweet sensitive, haha!

6. Who is your favourite character from childhood?

Matilda! I surely won't be the only one who took her as an idol for being so smart. Plus, Roald Dahl is an amazing author. He's one of my faves.

7. Are there any books that you are inspired by?

I don't get inspired by books as much as I look up to the characters or learn from their mistakes, that kind of thing. 

8. Do you have any middle names?

Noo, and I never understood how that worked, can somebody please care to explain in the comments? haha

9. What is your favourite book cover?

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender. I already mentioned that in Filippa's questions, it's beautiful, isn't it?! 

10. What TV shows can you recommend to someone who really needs to find a new show to obsess over (me)?

Hahaha this is another great question, I would recommend Arrow. It's an amazing TV show and I need to catch up!!! I hate exams agh. 
Also, I need everyone reading this to tell me their favorite TV show in the comments. I watch TVD, PLL and Arrow. 

11. What is your favourite social network site to share your blog posts, and why?

Twitter!! I feel like everyone's on twitter. Maybe Facebook as well. 

I nominate these amazing people

1. Yvonne @ A World Between Folded Pages
2. Melissa @ In a Bookish World
3. Sabrina @ Sabrina's Stories
4. Jennifer @ asteriskpearl's book blog
5.  Noelia @ A Day in Bookland
6.  Jen @ The Bookavid
7.  Naban @ Quite Literary 
8. Katie @ Kittens and Books
9. Connie @ The YA Book Thief
10. Christina @ The Reading Queen
11.  Naomi @ The Perks of Being a Bookworm

My Questions

1. What is your favorite genre of music?
2. How many books are on your TBR?
3. What is your favorite book/series?
4. Which book intimidates you?
5. If you were to be given a book as a gift, which one would you like to receive?
6. Do you like classics, if so, which one is your favorite?
7. What is the one thing that you don't leave your house without? (Other than your phone or money)
8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
9. What would you like to do as a living? 
10. What is your biggest bookish pet peeve?
11. Describe yourself in 3 words. (not really a question, but oh well)

Thanks for the nominations, and thank you for being so patient with me guys for not uploading as much as I would like to. I promise I'll fix this.. soon enough. Just wish me luck on my exams and I will see next time!

Have an amazing day or night :) 
Feel free to tweet me @BooksbyJayy

10 Books I Procrastinate Reading

Hello bookworms! 

I know, I haven't been posting for the most of this month.. It was my birthday on the 21st (I turned eighteen), and I was at my grandma's, therefore no internet. Sorry about that lovies! 

I was inspired to write this post by Cait @ Paper Fury, check her out! She's one of my favorites <3 
These books I've been meaning to read for the longest time and I KNOW I'll love them, but I have been pushing them off .. I just get distracted, but it will happen soon. I promise. 

1. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

The Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park in this exhilarating and heart-wrenching love story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die.

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Elle Fanning!

Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him.

Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister’s recent death.

When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the “natural wonders” of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It’s only with Violet that Finch can be himself—a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who’s not such a freak after all. And it’s only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet’s world grows, Finch’s begins to shrink.

This is an intense, gripping novel perfect for fans of Jay Asher, Rainbow Rowell, John Green, Gayle Forman, and Jenny Downham from a talented new voice in YA, Jennifer Niven.

2. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin (# 1) 

Mara Dyer believes life can't get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.
It can. 

She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her strangely unharmed. 
There is.

She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love. 
She's wrong.





3. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (HP #6)

I won't write a synposis for this one so I don't spoil it since it isn't the first in the series, but I'm probably the only one who isn't done with this series yet. SOON though! 
















4. Cinder by Marissa Meyer 

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. 


Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future. 





5. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson #1)

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse-Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends -- one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena -- Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.


6. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. 

Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best. 

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. 


Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined. 

7. A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Grey

Every Day meets Cloud Atlas in this heart-racing, space- and time-bending, epic new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray.

Marguerite Caine’s physicist parents are known for their radical scientific achievements. Their most astonishing invention: the Firebird, which allows users to jump into parallel universes, some vastly altered from our own. But when Marguerite’s father is murdered, the killer—her parent’s handsome and enigmatic assistant Paul—escapes into another dimension before the law can touch him.

Marguerite can’t let the man who destroyed her family go free, and she races after Paul through different universes, where their lives entangle in increasingly familiar ways. With each encounter she begins to question Paul’s guilt—and her own heart. Soon she discovers the truth behind her father’s death is more sinister than she ever could have imagined.

A Thousand Pieces of You explores a reality where we witness the countless other lives we might lead in an amazingly intricate multiverse, and ask whether, amid infinite possibilities, one love can endure. 

8. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called "Le Cirque des Reves," and it is only open at night.

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway--a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love - a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus per-formers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead. 

9. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doehrr 

Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When Marie-Laure is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris, and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great-uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.


In a mining town in Germany, the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments, a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth, then a special assignment to track the resistance. More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence, Werner travels through the heart of the war and, finally, into Saint-Malo, where his story and Marie-Laure’s converge. 

10. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover 

When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she knows it isn’t love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her.

Never ask about the past.
Don’t expect a future.

They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all.

Hearts get infiltrated.
Promises get broken.
Rules get shattered.

Love gets ugly. 


Those are all the books! If you have read any of them (I'm sure you have) leave your opinions down below, I'd love to read through them :) 

Update: I have read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer and currently reading Ugly Love. 

Have an amazing day everybody! 

UPDATE + Cover Reveal #2

Hello beauties!

My intention was to post this as soon as the cover was revealed, I did, but it was magically reverted back to my drafts. I know you probably all have seen this cover (please tell me if you didn't, at least this will be news to one person, I'll be happy with that). I also am having trouble writing posts, but good news, I have been reading! I know.. I said I won't be reading during May because of exams, but so far I've read 3 books. I'll tell you what they are in my wrap up and yes, there will be one! Along with a very ambitious June TBR so be on the look out for that as well! :)♥

I finish finals on Thursday, but I'll post a review on Wednesday and start posting more since I'll be done. I'll be doing more reviews and tags! Tell me down below what else should I write posts on - even if it's not book related. I want to do more discussion posts if that's okay.. I think these are so much fun :)

Anyways, wish me luck for finals and please be patient with me... 3 more days.. *fingers crossed*

Now behold.. the beauty of BOOK 4 of Throne of Glass.  

Throne of Glass #4

Author: Sarah J. Maas

Expected Publication: September 1st 2015

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

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It's beautiful, isn't it? It will go perfectly with the rest of the books! I haven't read this series yet, so I'm NOT giving a synopsis, but I will be getting to it soon :) 

What are your thoughts? comment down below how excited you are for this one. 

Also encourage me to pick up Throne of Glass already.. it's been so long!! If you like it push me to pick it up in June down in the comments♥

Have a great day bookworms! 

WRAP UP | February 2015

Hey bookworms!


Today, I'm bringing you my February wrap up and I honestly didn't stick to my TBR, AT ALL. If you want to know what I'll be reading in March, tune in for my next post! :)

  


Books mentioned: 

1. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins -- Review coming soon
2. Falling into Place by Amy Zhang -- Click to check out my review
3. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins -- Review coming soon

I had a terrible reading month, but hey! I read good books right? Quality not quantity.. right? *Good luck on that #0by16 challenge, Jumana..*

What books have you guys read this month? Comment down below, I'm interested to know! 
or tweet me @BooksbyJayy


Have a great day everybody x

Infinity Dreams Award

Hey guys! 

(Sorry for the late post)

Yay I love awards, they're really cool haha

I've been nominated by the beautiful Giselle @ Perks of Being A Reader, thank you Giselle for the nomination. Go check out her blog! She's amazing <3 
I'm soooo late on this, but hey! Better Late then never right?

The Rules

1. Thank and Follow the blog that has nominated you. 
2. Tell us 11 facts about you. 
3. Answer the questions that were set up for you. 
4. Nominate 11 and make your questions for them.

11 Facts About Me

1. I get super anxious about almost everything
2. I have a phobia of mice/rats
3. I hate going out, in fact, most of my friends get frustrated with me for it. I get too excited for plans then whenever they're close to happening, I freak out and feel the urge to bail.
4. I haven't read anything by Cassandra Clare.. I know, shocker.
5. I barely watch TV anymore, I'm an avid YouTube watcher
6. Black is my absolute favorite color (it's a color to me, not a shade so yeah)
7. It's been a habit of mine to eat healthy, I barely eat any junk food anymore. It was a lengthy process, but I now seem to enjoy healthy food over junk food. Which is good! 
8. I'd rather be sick than swallow pills and take injections, especially injections. I have a minor phobia of injections.
9. I've recently chopped off my hair
10. Texting is not really my thing.. (I'm basically a grandma)
11. I get anxious thinking about going to uni and planning my future, I suck at planning and I hate it. I like going with the flow.

The Questions I received from Giselle

1. Strange reading habit?

I keep a copybook and a pen nearby whenever I'm reading so I can write in notes and character names (I tend to forget). Also, I hate writing in books so.. 

2. Who would be your book best friend and why? 

Rudy Steiner from The Book Thief, he's the most adorable little kid and he was so supportive and sweet to Liesel.

3. The perfect day would consist of...

Receiving an unexpected book package.

4. What's one embarrassing moment from school? 

I peed myself once, yup, I was 8. We don't need to remember that.. 

5. What's something that always makes you happy?

Indulging in a well-written book with amazing world-building.

6. If your life was a musical what would be a theme song?

Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved. It has been my favorite song ever since I was in 7th grade.

7. What did you want want  when you were a kid.

I wanted to be a journalist, a doctor and a teacher. When I grew up, I realized that being a doctor would be a fail, also being a teacher and I'll hopefully take the right path to being a journalist.

8. 2015 goals?

Be more happy, be more open to experiences, say yes more.

9. What would be your patronus.

I'd love mine to be a Stag, I would be as cool and as awesome as James and Harry Potter.
10. What does your life look like in 20 years

Married with kids, successful, happy :)  

11. Who is your idol and why?

My father, he has always been a true inspiration of mine. He is very successful and loves his career besides, he is very talented; he can draw, sing, play the guitar/piano/drums. I'd love to be more like him! 

I Nominate


I cheated and nominated 12 instead of 11. Oops.

1. Izzy @ The Reading Izzy
2. Melissa @ In a Bookish World
3. Yvonne @ A World Between Folded Pages
4. Sara @ The Page Sage
5. Evie @ Prescription Fiction
6. Holly @ Lost in a Library
7. Morrighan @ Elysian Fields
8. Noelia @ A Day in Bookland
9. Agata @ Vanilla Reads
10. Filippa @ Countless Books
11. Sabrina M @ Sabrina's Stories
12. Fari @ My Little Corner for Books

My Questions for you

1. What is 5 books that are shameful to be on your TBR?
2. What is your reading goal for 2015?
3. Who is one book character that you love, but everybody else seems to hate?
4. What is your biggest fear?
5. Hardcovers or paperbacks? 
6. What is your favorite animal?
7. Do you have any hidden talents? 
8. Do you play any sports? (besides reading, duh)
9. Who is your ultimate celebrity crush? 
10. What kind of music is your favorite? 
11. What are 5 books that affected you deeply/ made you cry? (I'd love to know) 

Alright guys, this is what I have for you today. 

Have an amazing day or night! 

Book Haul: November and December 2014

 Hello readers! 

It's the first time I'm doing my a book haul, I went a little bit crazy ..
I may or may not be getting more books by the end of this month, so this may not be the last book haul of the year. 


Books that I got:

In December:

1. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (The Darkest Minds #1)
2. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #1)
3. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #2)
4. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #2)
5. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling (Special edition box set)
6. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

 


In November:

1. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
2. Looking for Alaska by John Green
3. It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
4. Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan (1-3 box set)

So this is it for my book haul, if you've read any of these books let me know in the comments down below! :)

Have a great day everyone!

-Jay

November Wrap Up & December TBR 2014

Hello guys! 

So, I've read 5 books in the month of November, it was a bit of a slow reading month for me because I was doing NaNoWriMo, but that was a fail.. I wasn't fully ready to commit. Anyways, the books I've read were the whole Lux Series and LOVED IT! 5 stars each. Origin was my favorite though.

 

    

1. Obsidian
2. Onyx
3. Opal
4. Origin
5. Opposition

I've written reviews for each book, just click on the names above to check them out! :) 

Alright, these are the books I'll (HOPEFULLY) be reading in December, I'll start school in 2 days and it will be kind of hard, but fingers crossed..
 Ps: These books are subject to change.

This book didn't come out yet, it's just a preview.

         

      

1. A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (Preview provided by NetGalley)
2. The Silence Of Six by E.C. Meyers
3. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin (#1)
4. The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin (#2)
5. The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey (The 5th Wave #2)

If you've read any of these books, comment down below what you think :)!  
Have a great day everyone! 

-Jay