WELL THEN. This has been an interesting month.
I say “interesting” so I don’t say “completely shriekingly stressful” because there were some excellent things! OF WHICH I WILL SHARE, DON’T FRET. But before we move onto this mammothly gargantuanly ginormous nice recap I will remind you that….
…there’s only 1 day left to enter all the blogversary giveaways!!
So do jump over there clicky click all the things. It’s exhausting being 5 years old, honestly. I need a nap and also apple cake.
Also I’m super excited to have read 100 books for this year! MY GOALS ARE ON TRACK.
I usually buy 4 books per month (heeeeey freelance book voucher payment!) but this month I splurged because THE RAVEN KING OBVIOUSLY. Hardcovers give life.
- THE RAVEN KING: IT WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL AND I HAVE 9 EMOTIONS ABOUT IT AND OF COURSE IT’S 5 FEELS SHATTERING STARS. ★★★★★
- DESOLATION (Demon Road #2): Okay but WHAT deal has Derek Landy made with which demon to be publishing books like 5 months apart???? IS THIS GUY HUMAN????
- PRINCE OF THORNS: Apparently this about evil villains and stabbing and I’m in.
- THE ROSE AND THE DAGGER (The Wrath and the Dawn #2): Come to me beautiful Persian folklore finale.
- THE ACCIDENT SEASON: I read this one last year but am in love with it and needed it in my clammy paws. ★★★★★
- THE WELL OF ASCENSION & THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER: Both only 50cents at my library sale! Squeeeee! Let’s forgive the fact that TWOA is falling apart and Perks has the movie cover which is ew.
These are ARCs/review-copies and library books. Apparently the publishers said “LET’S GIVE CAIT ALL THE BOOKS THIS MONTH, I’M SURE IT WON’T KILL HER”. I mean. Thank you. But also. #dead (All of these except like TWO are unsolicited.)
- WHEN MICHAEL MET MINA: Look out for something especially exciting happening around this book. IN JULY. Giveaways might be imminent. (Thanks to Pan Macmillan!)
- RUINED: This book is glorious and one of my favourites of the year!! (Thanks Allen & Unwin) ★★★★★
- THE SMELL OF OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES: This is also a new favourite. I sniffed it, too, because NATURALLY. (Thanks Allen & Unwin!) ★★★★★
- WITH MALICE: This book, I suspect, has anger issues. Should be exciting! (Thanks Allen & Unwin)
- THE PAIN, MY MOTHER, SIR TIFFY, CYBER BOY, AND ME: This title is rather ridiculous. #sorrynotsorry But anyway, we’ll give it a go! (Thanks Scholastic!)
- THE BOOK OF PEARL: No clue what this is! A book I suspect! (Thanks Walker Books!)
- BREATHING UNDER WATER: That sounds like a terrible idea, title, please don’t do it. (Thanks Hachette!) Also this book came gift wrapped so 50 points to
GryffindorHachette for making me feel SPECIAL. - THE MONSTROUS CHILD: This is possibly actually my biography but we shall see. (Thanks Bloomsbury!)
- FOLLOW ME: This is about the youtuber Ricky Dillon??? Who I know nothing about???? But he looks like the extra of extroverts and that’s freaking me out a little. #introvertproblems
- ONE WOULD THINK THE DEEP: Yayyy Clare Zorn! Fantastic Aussie YA author! I BE THE EXCITE.
- FRANKIE: Another Aussie author. I’m like hopeless at keeping up with Aussie books. BUT LOOK AT ME GO. (Library)
- AIR AWAKENS: Everyone and their aunt’s fish has read this??? I need to clearly???? (Library)
- WAY DOWN DARK: I kept seeing Kelly and Brett raving about it on twitter so KABOOM. I libraried it.
- TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE: Again, who hasn’t read this?? EXCEPT ME CLEARLY. So here we go. I hope it lives up to the hype! (Library)
- DEATH NOTE: I have developed a manga addiction and I’M NOT EVEN SORRY. I’ve read 4 of these in like 2 weeks, which is unheared of for me with series. It usually takes me 19 years to read series. Sheesh.
- THE LEAVING: I was flailing a lot over this one (thanks Bloomsbury) because I have a book I want to write that sounds similar. Comparative title? I think yes.
- THE UNEXPECTED EVERYTHING: I’m so so delighted with this surprise (thanks Simon & Schuster!) and my 5yo nephew unwrapped it for me and said, “Oh Cait you’ll like this one it has DOGS.” He knows what’s up.
ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF ME CURRENTLY AND ALL THESE BOOKS
- AND I DARKEN: Impulse netgalley request. I have no regrets.
- DEAD AND BREAKFAST: This is a review ecopy from the author and AHHH LOOK AT THAT TITLE. Does that book not practically sing my name? (Yes, yes it does.)
- SCYTHE: I am so so excited I got approved on Edelweiss for this. BECAUSE HELLO NEAL FREAKING FANTASTIC SHUSTERMAN.
I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TOO MANY BOOKS. THE TBR IS EYEING ME THREATENINGLY.
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N U M B E R R E A D?
B E S T B O O KS?
W O R S T B O O K S?
D I S A P P P O I N T M E N T S?
G O O D S U R P R I S E S?
T O P P O S T S:
- 10 DreadFul Things That Will Happen If You Read Too Much
- 5 Types of Series Finales And Why We Probably Dread Them
I N T R I G U I N G S E A R C H E S:
- “how many fangirls are there in the world” — I suspect maybe eight…NO. MAYBE NINE.
- “i forget the main points while writing” — literally my entire writing life, peoples. I give characters multiple names because I can’t remember what I originally called them. What’s the point of my book? WHO KNOWS. IT’S A SURPRISE FOR ALL OF US.
- “have you even snuck your dog into your college library” — Um, well, no I haven’t. But thanks for that startling good idea. I shall do so.
- “what should all people learn as a child but some overlook” — A true and vivacious love for dragons. My 5yo nephew informed me yesterday that he didn’t like dragons and I HAVE FAILED AS AN AUNT. DON’T BE LIKE THIS. DON’T OVERLOOK DRAGONS WHILE RAISING SMALL CHILDREN.
- “want to know about kookaburra bird” — All you need to know is this one thing. Pay attention now…RUN AWAY.
- “how long does it take to write stories that don’t suck?” — I suspect several eternities. Hence it is highly recommended writers also search for immortality, because you’ll need the extra dozen lives to figure this stuff out. Editing ages you, mate.
- “there shouldn.t ;kill” — Yes. Yes good job, my friend. There SHOULDN’T kill. Keep up this thinking.
- “how to stop being a bookworm” — Die probably.
- “rhys and feyre pregnant fanfic” — Please no. Why are you even on my blog??? I adamantly dislike this series.
- “explain the ideas about forgetting writer” — I CAN’T BECAUSE I FORGOT.
- “why is lady midnight so annoying” — Why are YOU so annoying, don’t you mean. Sheesh.
- “why am i such a fangirl” — because you have your priorities in order and I highly approve. Keep at it.
I have a few new designs up on Society6 but not that many because I AM A SLACKER AND WAS EATEN BY EDITING THIS MONTH. #fail (Anyway. All these designs ALL come in mugs, totes, carry pouches, laptop skins…etc.)
(Click the pictures to go straight to the listing page)
Also it’s FREE SHIPPING if you use this link right here!! Ends June 5th!
I have so. much. NEWS today…be prepared for an enormous mountain of links! (But this is like an entire month’s worths so you’ll forgive me.)
A U T H O R S
- VE Schwab reveals the cover from A CONJURING OF LIGHT and I have 9 emotions about it. No, 10 EMOTIONS. And they are all FANGIRLING SHRIEKS. #aminlove
- I wasn’t interested in John Corey Whaley’s new book Highly Illogical Behaviour until I READ THIS AMAZING ARTICLE. There will be no “fixing” of mental illnesses here. Can we cheer now?!?
- Dan Brown is rewriting The Da Vinci Code
because he has no new book ideasso that teenagers will understand it better. Because teenagers are so dumb, obviously. - The Raven King hit the bestseller list. AS IT SHOULD. Congratulations to Maggie Stiefvater!!
- Veronica Roth talks about her anxiety and this is SUCH an excellent article. It really puts into perspective how terrifying fandoms should be and that we need ALWAYS remember that there is a person behind the book.
- Here are 11 author awkward-moment-horror-stories THAT ARE GLORIOUS and will make you feel much better about any awkward things you’ve done.
- CASSANDRA CLARE IS WRITING 3 MORE BOOKS FOR MAGNUS BANE!!! My favourite glittery warlock!! AHHHHH. I am so so so so excited.
- Jay Kristoff and Aime Kaufman announced a BRAND NEW sci-fi trilogy that’ll probably ruin our lives and we can’t wait.
I N T E R N E T N E W S
- The Anna Dressed in Blood movie has actors cast.
- Apparently they’re turning The Boxcar Children into animated films and EXCUSE ME WHILE I SHRIEK HAPPINESS! There is my childhood!
- Agent Carter has been cancelled. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD.
- The first teaser trailer for Emma Watson’s Beauty and the Beast is here. We see like 0.3 seconds worth Emma Watson’s nose and a rose and it’s all very exciting.
- The Dead House is being made into a TV series! I haven’t read this one but I won it and I 100% want to. (Also, FYI this is my literary agent who made the deal. #fangirling)
- Ruta Sepetys book Between Shades of Grey is being made into a movie??? I DIDN’T KNOW THIS. But look! Filming photo!
- THERE WILL BE A BLACK WIDOW MOVIE. I REPEAT. BLACK. WIDOW. MOVIE. (Although, seriously, I’ll believe it when I see it.)
- Look! Alice in Wonderland clothing! Someone please get me a Mad Hatter’s Hat immediately.
- Guess who’s tweet got featured on the Barnes & Noble blog? SPOILER. IT WAS MEEEEEE.
B L O G G E R S
- Melissa @ Quill Pen Writer has some gloriously sensible things to say about world building in writing.
- Amanda @ Nellie & Co has some sage advice for if you’ve chosen the wrong niche for your blog.
- Emily @ Loony Literate lists 10 warning signs that you might be an bookstagram addict. (I am guilty, folks.)
- Inge & Aly @ Of Wonderland are BACK! (Or just arrived?) With their gorgeous new blog. Go say hello!
- Brianna @ Story Port has tips to gain your first 1000 followers on twitter!
- Abbie @ Abbiee’s Music Blog talks about feeling good about your writing.
- Jess @ Such a Novel Idea recommended my blog and IS SO NICE. #fangirling
- Aentee @ Read At Midnight tells you why you should stop apologising all the time and I thoroughly agree.
- @ Luna’s Little Library I won 1st place for their awards for Best International Blogger SO YEAH THAT WAS A SURPRISE AND MADE MY DAY.
THERE WAS THIS TIME I WENT “VIRAL” ON TWITTER.
(Shhh I’m calling it viral. This is like….so so so exciting. AHH. AHH. AHHHHHHH.)
And then VE Schwab actually retweeted me so I’ll be over here dyyyyying.
I’m famous, Bob.
- May was like super super stressful for me. I think my brain melted and died possibly six times. Here’s to hoping June is more tolerable.
- I FINISHED EDITING ANOTHER BOOK. HUZZAH. HUZZAH. This is the dragon novel of NaNoWriMo 2015 and it is like 67% rubbish still. Yet I’m a little proud of how it’s grown. Or shrunk. I cut 10,000 words out and it’s only 55,000 all up now. #oops
- BUT YAY THAT IS IS FINISHED. FINISHING EDITING IS SUCH A GLORIOUS AND FULFILLING MOMENT.
- And, ehm, no this one will not be available for you to read for now. SORRY.
- (But another one WILL BE SOON. I PROMISE.)
- My story The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut is going to be FEATURED ON WATTPAD. SCREAMING. JUST SCREAMING. This happens on the 17th, I believe. And I’ve had an enormous amount of comments telling me how much they’re enjoying my story. And, perhaps this is just needy, but it’s really encouraging and motivating. Honestly if you know a writer — DON’T FORGET TO TELL THEM THEY’RE DOING A GOOD JOB OCCASIONALLY. Writing is so mentally exhausting. We writer creatures need petting and frequent acres of cake.
- I’m considering going on hiatus again at the end of June to write another book. CONSIDERING. Because writing is exhausting, Bob my friend. If so, I will tackle a Van Gogh retelling with a delusional protagonist, paintings of foxes, people who may or may not exist, misty moors settings, and a little screaming sound of someone in the distance LOOSING THEIR MIND. (Oh wait. That’d be me.) Hahaha. No no, I’m fine. I SWEAR, I’M FINE.
- Also: my TBR fell and killed me, basically. This is my ghost typing.
- Seriously. I need to NOT get anymore books for the next 4 months.
- (But I’m so so so addicted to Death Note manga it’s actually quite scary. I scoured my library for the next volumes and did not leave until I had them. #obsessed The worst part is the protagonist is a psychopath YET I LOVE HIM.)
- Has anyone else noticed their instagram stats going down???? Mine have basically HALVED. It feels ridiculous to have 7,000+ followers and get 400 likes. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME, INSTAGRAM. DON’T MAKE ME COME OVER THERE.
- But at least I’ve hit the 50% mark on my Goodreads Reading Challenge! 100 BOOKS HELLO HELLO.
- Anyway! I’ve had a lot of emotional thumps this month, but also a lot of encouraging and gargantuanly NICE things have happened. To which I thank you, mortals of the internet! You keep this blogger munching cake and writing ludicrous things.
Hooray for your story getting featured! I still need to read it but I don’t like reading on my computer. SOOO if you could send me a Kindle copy or something I will gloriously shower you in chocolate flakes? We have deal, yes?
Also, don’t ever stop sharing these weird searches with us. They are my favourite part of every wrap up post.
Also x2, that van Gogh retelling sounds amazing. Go write it NOW.
OMG REALLY!??! YOU WANT TO READ IT?!?! *FLAILS FOR 90000 YEARS* I would definitely send it to you. ;))) As long as you’re handing out a LOT of chocolate flakes because payment, yes.
I’m glad you like the weird searches.😂 I confess they’re my favourite part too.
*salutes* I SHALL GO WRITE. I AM THE EXCITE ABOUT THIS BOOK.
YAASSS I need more books from Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman!!! I’m so excited for the Andromeda cycle. I can already predict death from feels coming with it.
Thank you so much for mentioning me. <3 I nearly died of a heart-attack when I saw my name. XD
May has been a mix of good moments and some bad ones. I received some feedback on one of my stories the other day that was a little hard to hear, even though I needed to hear it. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that story now. But apart from that and stressful finals, I've read some awesome books and eaten some good cake. 😀
YES ABSOLUTELY. I mean, when it comes to Jay Kristof and Amie Kaufman?? LIKE DEATH OF ALL THE CHARACTERS IS DEFINITE. *cries* *still wants to read the books* *has problems*
Awww, you’re welcome! I love your blog!
Agh, I hear ya with hard feedback and rejections. *gives you a mountain of chocolate* I THINK YOU’RE AWESOME, IF THAT HELPS. And ahhh, I hope finals are over for you soon?! Eeek, to stressful exams. BUT YAY FOR GOOD CAKE.
Thank you! XD *noms on mountain of chocolate* I only have one more final (math, my worst subject, ugh, on Monday) and then all the stress will be over! I’m so looking forward to summer and more reading time. 😀
OKAY so Imma have to scroll up & down a few times to react to all the things.
1) FANTASTIC HAUL. You actually convinced me to pick up Ruined, so congrats. Also, I have given up on Morgan Matson because I just can’t get into her writing style. I’ve tried a lot of times. *sadface* BUT BUT BUT I was also approved for Scythe so YAYYY! As for the manga, do try out Fullmetal Alchemist, Soul Eater, Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul & maybe Code Geass. Just sayin.
2) I’m still sad you didn’t enjoy Of Fire and Stars but I UNDERSTAND. Also not surprising you didn’t enjoy Reign of Shadows. At all. I will pick up Vengeance Road as soon as I’m in the mood for western.
3) You ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO READ Highly Illogical Behavior because it’s one of my faves of the years so far and Solomon is a glorious main character. The mental illness in this one is perfectly handled, just sayin. Awesome ACOL cover is awesome, no surprise there. The new Jay Kristoff / Amie Kaufman book has me much excited. For sure.
4) BATB Trailer is beautiful. THERE WILL BE A DEAD HOUSE SERIES??? *shrieks* That’s perfect. I hope they don’t mess it up.
5) Your tweets are fabulous so no surprise there, Cait.
6) CONGRATS ON ALL THE WRITERLY THINGS CAIT! You 10000000000% deserve it for sure.
YAYYYYY. I really really hope you like Ruined! And if you don’t my dragons shall come for you. HAHAHA JUST KIDDING. (But seriously now, Bee. 😉 Ahem. I have a weird relationship with Morgan Matson because I LOVED Since You’ve Been Gone and hated Second Chance Summer.😂 So we’ll see how this book turns out! EEEP. And I have Fullmetal Alchemist too! And Fruits Baskets. 😀
AND I WILL READ HIGHLY ILLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR NOW. I TRUST YOU.
I actually won a copy of Dead House so I NEED TO READ THAT. *flaps about trying to read everything* 😂
HUZZAH! Hope you enjoy FMA and I really liked Fruits Basket too. .
I feel so shat about my Goodreads book challenge thingy because I signed up for it at the start of the year… And I’ve never actually been bothered to fill it in. So now whenever I go on Goodreads it’s just like ‘you have read eight books this year and you are 58% behind schedule’ and it makes me feel so bad. AHHHHH. #firstworldbookwormproblems
And I feel ya on the way too big TBR. It was my birthday ten days ago and I got TEN books. All of which I wanted to read at once. So it’s killing me that I have to look at these books that I want to read so so so badly but can’t. I did get A Court Of Thorns and Roses in that pile though and I LOVED it so that’s a good thing. I’m halfway through A Court of Mist and Fury and the moment AND IT’S KILLING ME SLOWLY GAH. I sooooo need the next one!!!
El xx
Omg, that would be frustrating! I am like an obsessive Goodreads updater.😂 BUT STILL. I actually haven’t been reading for the last 2 days waaaah so I’m going to get behind my reading schedule if I don’t hurry up. (DARN YOU EDITING… < -- I blame all my laziness on editing and no regrets of course.) I won 20 books a few months back and have read eXACTLY NONE OF THEM. *dies* I love love love books but I'm a bit overwhelmed. ahah.a 😂 I'm glad you're enjoying ACTOAR!!
Congrats on finishing editing your novel! I’m actually part way through reading The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut, and so far I’m loving it!
I seriously need to hurry up and start reading Deathnote soon! My boyfriend is really into manga and he has been recommending that one to me for ages as a good place to start, but I just haven’t got round to it yet.
AHHHHHH I’M SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT, LAURA. *flails wildly* Editing always reduces me to a puddle of nope about my writing, so this is really encouraging. 😂 <3
YES. READ DEATH NOTE. It absolutely devours you and it's so so good.
May was all projects and stress and exams. But then I did go hiking for a week which as awesome! But now I have holidays and have time to read ALL THE BOOKS and bake ALL THE THINGS (seriously, in the last week I’ve made pretzels and scones and apricot loaf and biscuits) and EDIT THE NOVEL and blog ALL THE TIME and play LOTS OF MUSIC. and it’s awesome. May just seems to be crunch month in general. Good thing that happened: yesterday me and shar and two friends had a disney movie marathon and I saw Beauty and the Beast and The Little mermaid for the first time as well as The Emperors New Groove and The LIon King. Umm, I downloaded this changes Everything, which I already read but have to read again for school and The Unexpected Everything, which I already read and was awesome from the library. Haha, I’m like 26 books ahead. Also I read Seraphina and am now listening to Shadow Scale and LOVE.
Eeep, those photos you posted were SO beautiful. 😀 And yay for holidays and omg baking…BAKING IS FUN. And pretzels and scones? Just a sec, I’m summoning my private dragon and we’re coming over for afternoon tea. SAVE US A SCONE.
AHHHH DID YOU LIKE THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE?!? That’s got to be one of my most favourite movies EVER. Kuzco. Not that I relate to him at all, ahem, no of course not.
My exams are over, so I recovered by going out and binge-buying three books. I have acquired A Darker Shade of Magic! Super excited, because EVERYONE has been recommending this to me. Even the lady working at the till in the book shop, and I was already buying it, so it’s not like she needed to talk it up. 😉
Death Note, huh? Welcome to the dark side. 🙂
AHHHHHH WELCOME TO A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC AND THE GLORIOUSNESS THAT WILL BE YOUR SHREDDED FEELS!! 😀 😀 Honestly I’m so so happy you’re going to read it! It’s one of my favourites. *shrieks* Ahem. and yes. Death Note. omg, someone should’ve stopped me BUT IT’S TOO LATE NOW AND I’M ADDICTED.
May was ok, an editing month. I just checked the Book Thief out, so that should be good, I watched the movie last night.
Ahhhh we’re editing TWINS!! Did you finish yours? I’m so relieved to be done mine.😂 AND YAY FOR THE BOOK THIEF. *gives you tissues and chocolate*
Yaaas! I did!
YAY FOR DEATH NOTE! Actually, YAY FOR MANGA IN GENERAL! *pops rainbow confetti* I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying reading mangas! I’m crossing my fingers right now hoping you’ll try out other mangas next… Though that may or may not be healthy for your TBR. xD
I’m only halfway through 2016 and I’m already close to finishing my GR challenge (only 2 books left!!). I probably should have set my goal to 100 but… OVERACHIEVING IS FUN. <3
Happy June, Cait!
*dances in confetti* MAGNA IS JUST GLORIOUS. WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO START READING IT?!? any recommendations are welcome too, btw. 😂 I have Fruits Baskets and Fullmetal Alchemist to read after Death Note!! 😀
Ohhhh, you speedy reading machine! CONGRATS. THAT IS SO WONDERFUL!! And I hear ya with the overachieving. That’s like my favourite hobby. heeh.😂
Great post, full of books I will have to check out! (around all my other TBRs *ahem*)
I’m so glad you’re reading Death Note! I own all the books, completed it sometime early last year. It’s okay to like him, even if he’s a psychopath (I know I did). And L is TOO FREAKING ADORABLE. Loved him.
Have you read any other awesome manga?? If you’ve never read Fruits Basket, I HIGHLY recommend it. Beautiful story.
As for your May chat, nothing exciting happens here (except books galore). I borrow tons of books from my library because I could never afford to buy them all… I have a small collection. But I recently borrowed Red Rising and The Raven Boys. I loved Red Rising and can’t wait to continue. And I’m very behind on the fandom explosions of The Raven King, so I’m rereading and finally getting passed the 2nd book. (I tried starting it after only 2 books were out… *le sigh*)
As for Goodreads, I am at 37/80, 4 books ahead, so I’m doing well!
I hope you have a glorious day!
LIGHT AND L ARE BOTH THE MOST ADORABLE OF EVER. *hugs them both* I probably have a problem but I’m not even sad about it. :’) And I actually have just borrowed out Fruits Baskets too!! I haven’t read anything except Death Note yet, BUT FRUITS BASKETS IS NEXT SO YAY.
Libraries are wonderful creations. <3 Without my library I would be a seriously hungry bookworm. EEEP. ZOMG RED RISING AND THE RAVEN BOYS. <33 Two of my very favourite books!! I hope you enjoy the rest of The Raven Cycle. BE PREPARED FOR FEELS. IT IS THE BEST. AH AHHHHH. And congrats on being ahead of your reading schedule too! *hi fives*
OMG The Accident Season was soooo good! I read it this month and was blown by the ending! Definitely a good surprise for me. My favourite books of the month were Ember in the Ashes ( which was fantastic) and Under different stars (which was hilarious. I basically shiped everyone.)
Sooo many books. Your TBR would probably kill me. So much pressure and stress. *dying*
Also, I need to read the van Gogh retelling because it just sounds so good, please write it! I was thinking about doing retellings of Slovak fairytales because if Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty and others can have million retellings why not our fairytales. Then my fellow writers laughed at my crazy idea. :/
Btw, have I mentioned how much I missed your posts? No? Well then, I missed your blog so much. Don’t ever stop! 🙂
YES I LOVED THE ACCIDENT SEASON SO MUCH!! Like I don’t usually buy books I’ve already read?! But that one? I NEEDED. I’m going to reread it soon because it was so beautifully written. <3 Ohh, I haven't heard of Under Different Stars! *dashes off to look it up*
AND YES THE TBR IS VERY OVERWHELMING. *dies* 😂
Omg Slovak fairytales?! DO IT, SIMONE. WE NEED MORE OF THOSE KIND OF BOOKS ON THE SHELVES. WE DO. But wait, who laughed? LET ME AT 'EM. (Ahem.) Don't listen to the haters. Write what you want!
Awwww. <3 *shares cake with you*
WHAT EVEN ?!? SLOW DOWN CAIT I AM SUPER PROUD OF YOU ON YOUR TWITTER VIRAL-NESS AND YOUR B&N BLOG FEATURE AND THE BOOKS YOU READ AND YOUR EDITING!!! (Especially on the editing because it has to be taken seriously I can’t even edit my essays without cringing 😂)
Ahh soooo 4/5 days ago I met Jennifer Niven?!?! She was incredibly nice and when I told her I was a writer she wished that she’d be reading my published books soon!!! And last night I discovered Amy Zhang and Andrea Portes (same name author hehe) are coming to my country on July, so that’s going to be sweet, hopefully my 8th book signing & 10th/11th authors met!
I am hoping to write a lot this June and July, but planning to take it easy as long as I get a first draft by the end of July. For a not-so-speedy writer with school taking most of her time, how long would you recommend a first draft being written without getting too bored or annoyed at it?
I guess that’s all that’s happening with my life. And I start school in 10 days. The countdown to math is on (along with lots of tears and anger for algebra and geometry).
I’M JUST BEING FAMOUS HERE, WHERE IS MY CROWN. SOMEONE FETCH ME CAKE. *flips hair majestically* 😂 ahhaha ehm, but it’s all very exciting and encouraging honestly, especially since May was so stressful so this was like a nice reward for surviving it.😂 UGH. EDITING IS THE WORST THOUGH.
Zomggggg you met JENNIFER NIVEN. AHHHHHHH. *flails excitedly for you* And that is so cool you’ll be meeting Amy Zhang too! SHE IS SO TALENTED OMG. I have never met an author before so I think this is hugely exciting. ;D
Ooh, that is a tough one about the how-long-for-a-first-draft. I think it totally depends on YOU, though. Like how much time you can commit to putting in? Like if you aimed for a chapter a day, that could be like 30 days, right? I honestly don’t know because I used to take like 4 months to write a book and now I take 4 days.😂
DEAD BOY IS GOING TO BE //FEATURED// ON WATTPAD? WHAT. THE EVEN. GUUUUUUURL I HAVE NO WORDS.
Also WHOA you made one of your bookstagram photos into a pattern for your Society6 store??? IT LOOKS AMAZING.
I am so happy you’re head over heels into manga XD I am calmly dying for you to read Fruits Basket. Just saaaayyyiiiiiiinnnnggg XD (you’re okay, babe, take your time XD)
I HOPE JUNE IS MUCH BETTER FOR YOU. I will take all the June craziness so you canr est from your May stressfulness.
OOOOHHH YES WRITE ANOTHER BOOK. Also take a hiatus. You need it, honey. You need to take a break from everything and rest and write *snod* (I feel like those two words don’t belong in the same sentence…? XD)
also ohmyword that is a lot of books. I think you need to coral your TBR pile lest it hurt you.
I think those are some of the most SPECIFIC searches I’ve ever seen on your blog???? THEY’RE SO SO SPECIFIC. Not quite the usual rambly nonsense? (still hilarious XD)
I REALIZED A THING OH HELP. So this whole time I thought you were editing the book you wrote in April, not your 2015 Nano. I THINK I GOT THE DRAGONS CONFUSED???? Now I feel TERRIBLE because obviously I wasn’t paying close enough attention. EITHER WAY I STILL WANT TO READ BOTH WHENEVER THAT’S OKAY. *curls up in turtle shell*
YES. YES IT IS. *SCREAMS* I have no words either!! HOPEFULLY I SHALL BE FAMOUS. *twirls happily*
And eeep, yes!😂 Sometimes I put my photos on Society6! No one’s ever bought one yet though so I don’t do it a lot? Ahem, anyway. BUT YES. I shall read Fruits Baskets this week, probably!! I only have one Death Note volume yet. *sobs* Apparently getting 3 at the library last week WAS NOT ENOUGH.
And yesss, I’m looking forward to writing another book! *flails* Although this one doesn’t have quite enough plot yet. 0_0 I SHALL FIND ONE SOMEWHERE or else I’ll just let them all sit around and exchange snarky insults because how fun is that? So endlessly fun. #winning
AND YES THOSE SEARCHES ARE INSANE.😂 The internet people are just getting weirder. hahaah.a Ahem. I had SO many hits for books without romance too. :O Apparently people really want YA without romance?😂
OMG I’M SO SORRY!! I DIDN’T EXPLAIN I AM THE WORST!! So this one I was editing, yes, it’s Did You Lie About the Dragon, whereas the one I wrote in April is The Never Never Prince. SO SORRY ABOUT THAT.😂 (I’ll eeeeemail you.)
YOU ARE THE MOST FAMOUSEST.
Omo if I had moneys I would totally buy some of your Society6 stuff. That bag looks soooooo cool. AAAHHHHH FURUBA. TELL ME HOW YOU LIKE IT. COMMENTARY IS WELCOME XDDDD (goodness I am way too excited over you reading Furuba XD)
NO YOU’RE FINE BABE. My bad. I got the dragon part confused XD You just wrote your Mongolian dragon book and then you mentioned EDITING your dragon book and I thought it was all the same. Now I think I have some of the characters confused too o___o oh help. Whatever. I STILL LOVE BOTH OF THEM XD
OKAY !!! I’ll definitely give you a commentary while I read Fruits Baskets! I just finished all my Death Note (*sobs* why didn’t I borrow more. WAH) so I’m onto Fruits Baskets next! (after I read a FEW of these ARCS before I die underneath them all. Eeep.)
I need to not write so many dragon books.😂 IT’S BECOMING A HABIT THOUGH.
NUUUU WRITE ALL THE DRAGON BOOKS. WE NEED MORE DRAGON BOOKS IN THE WORLD. DON’T STOP. (I just need to pay attention and not confuse them XD)
Caaaait this post made me so happy AND OO EXCITEMENT I rushed over to my library website and put “The Smell of People’s Houses” on hold. Your Goodreads review makes it look 100% like the kind of book I want to be friends with immediately!! I love the different smells of different houses… and people are always commenting on the smell of my house (in a good way? I think? help) so I am just totally intruiged. 🙂
ALSO WOW BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TRAILER I am so so so excited!! I want to go and see it in theaters – it looks like such a visually stunning film! AND a Black Widow movie?? I die.
AJFDLKSAD I AM REALLY GLAD!! *flails* The Smell of Other People’s House is so so incredible afjdlkafsdjlk I just want to devour it a million times. (I also really notice how things smell all the time?!)
I WISH THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TRAILER WAS MOOOORE THOUGH.😂 I mean, I know it was a “teaser” but omg. SO LITTLE. I NEED MORE.
BLACK WIDOW IS GETTING HER OWN MOVIES? THIS IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE. MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED.
A happy thing that happened to me is I finally came up with a really good idea for a contemporary story. There will be death. And cake. And TONS of music. A big theme will be music.
I’m at 57% on my goodreads reading challenge, so GO ME! to that. Most of the books I read this month were 5 stars reads, so that was good. I guess there isn’t a book I bought that I’m super excited about, because I didn’t buy it. A publisher sent it to me, and I’m kinda freaking out cause this is the first time I’ve received a book from a publisher *shrieks*
LET’S JUST HOPE THEY GO THROUGH WITH IT BECAUSE IT’S LIKE SO SO MANY YEARS OVERDUE FOR OUR BLACK WIDOW MOVIE. *shrieks*
Ahhhhhh, tons of cake and music?!? THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!!! Also I think all contemporaries should be full of cake, tbh. It disappoints me greatly when they’re not.
Ohhhh, you are a reading QUEEN TOO. *hi fives* And 5-star reads!? That is amazing. ZOMG CONGRATS ON RECEIVING A BOOK FROM A PUBLISHER! AHHHHHHHHHHH. THAT IS THE BEST FEELING EVER!!
Girl, you want to read 200 books in ONE YEAR?! You are crazy!!! … And that’s why I keep reading. Haha.
What golden penned writing must I perform to be featured in your blogger list? Pretty please.
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I READ 300 LAST YEAR.😂 So I’m actually cutting back this year. ahem. ;D Aww, ahhaa, I honestly just randomly remember posts to save for the roundup! I’ll try to remember to snabble one of yours one of these days. 😀
So, my bet for your writing, is that if I had to choose one of your currently planned/written novels, it would be Did You Lie About The Dragon? that would become the next huge dragon-y bestseller. BECAUSE DRAGONS. I could just be saying this because I currently have a sad lack of dragons in my life, but whatever. Congrats on finishing editing! I think out of all the writingish things, editing is THE WORST.
And that Veronica Roth thing was fantastic. I can’t believe I haven’t read that yet??? And hopefully some of the people who were sending her death threats or just being super mean read it and realize that not everyone is the kind of person who can shake that kind of thing off.
AHHHH THANK YOU, AINE.😂 I’m like 99% sure Did You Lie About the Dragon is going to be famous too. Of course. *flips hair* I think there’s a sad lack of dragons in literature EVERYWHERE. It’s disgraceful. I just want to read about dragons and DO I GET TO? NO. I HAVE TO GO SEARCHING. *stamps foot*
And omg I can’t believe people were so cruel to Veronica Roth. :O Actually, wait. I can totally believe it. The internet sucks sometimes. It’s horrible that people can just type whatever they want and have no persona repercussions to themselves…yet totally destroy someone else. 🙁 I hope she doesn’t get dragged through the mud over her new books. Like I’m not the biggest fan?? But NO ONE deserves to be treated badly. Not ever.
I hadn’t heard about The Dead House getting picked up – that’s so cool! And, I like the sound of the Anna Dressed in Blood casting news.
I’m still putting off The Raven King for reasons…I should probably get to it! 🙂
I’m seriously going to read The Dead House ASAP!!! (I say as I get crushed beneath my mammoth TBR😂) And hehe, I do understand procrastinating finales. THEY’RE SO EXHAUSTING. But TRK was perfection. <333
Eek! I know what the weight of a TBR list feels like for sure! It’s comforting to know that you aren’t going to run out of books but at the same time ANXIETY! I think I did have a good May. Everything is growing good in the garden, I’ve gotten better at posting on a regular basis and I’m teaching myself WordPress to start my own book blog! And yes, I am actually a couple of books ahead on my Goodreads goal ( though it’s not nearly as large a goal as yours XD )! *gives you cake to encourage you to keep going*
YES YES THAT EXACTLY! I like having tons of books to read that could fit my any mood…except…so many. *dies underneath their weighty stares*😂
Oh yay for your garden! And yay for book blogging! BOOK BLOGGING IS THE MOST FUN OF EVER, I HIGHLY PROMISE. *gives you cake of encouragement too*
Who is Bob??? Also, what does Barnes & Noble mean by “maybe not all the cakes”? Pffft. They underestimate our capabilities. Congrats on being twitter famous though! 😉
Bob is EVERYONE. You are Bob. They are Bob. (I am not Bob because I’m queen, probably.)
And yes, omg I think someone needs to talk to Barnes and Nobel about their opinion on cake. It’s CONCERNING.
WHAT IS UP WITH YOU AND WRITING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO MAY OR MAY NOT EXIST? You’re quite good at it though, and I look forward to the (admittedly distant) days of reading your Van Gogh retelling. Also, ALL the chocolate cake and confetti (and emotions) for The Dead Boy And The Paper Cut!
Seriously dude. You deserve all the nice comments of the internet and probably more. That novel was amazing.
I DON’T KNOW. I THINK I’M A LITTLE BIT OBSESSED WITH UNRELIABLE NARRATORS. #noregrets😂 I promise it’ll be very different to TDBATPC (omg typing it out like that is mildly hilarious) and THANK YOU FOR THE NICE WORDS YOU FABULOUS BEAN.
omg Cait NOTP that i utterly genius! My May has been hit and miss. I’ve got three weeks of exams starting in four days FOUR DAYS!!!! I’m so nervous and wish they’d go away but then I want to just get them over with and have summer to read an abundance of books that aren’t college related!!
In terms of Goodreads goal may only be one book behind but I feel awful! It’s only 30 books. How do you read fast Cait? HOW!? TELL ME YOUR WAYS!!
OMG EXAMS. AHHHHH. *gives you encouraging cake* I HOPE THE EXAMS ARE KIND TO YOUR BRAIN. And also yayyy for nearly being done and nearly being able to devour summer, though right?! (I’m just here huddling away in winter.😂)
(I think I just have probably a lot of time to read?😂)
After reading this, I am probably gonna attempt to sneak my dog into a library. What could go wrong? Yes, he’s a Siberian Husky and the size of a small house but what the hell?
CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING A BOOK FEATURE ON WATTPAD! YOU WONDERFUL HUMAN, YOU. All the cake for you, seriously.
A ‘ya version’ of the Da Vinci Code because how can we wrap our stupid teenage brains around the original version? Seriously, SO annoying.
Congrats on the amount of books you read. Seriously though, are you a robot? You’re my hero.
NOTHING COULD GO WRONG. And if anyone asks why you did it, the simple answer is “The internet told me to.” Also maybe put saddles on your Siberian Husky so at least it can be helpful and carry your books? #sensible
*eats all the cake* YOU’RE TOO NICE.
And yes, omg, it’s not like teens can understand a complex adult book. Of course not. Teens with their underdeveloped brains. -_- *growls*
DEFINITELY A ROBOT.
I had a nice May, thanks for asking. I love the end of month recap’s, they are my favorite. You always manage to find something in the book world I haven’t heard about yet( this is very hard to do, and I think you are a wizard). Oh, I got this awesome book of Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales. It is so beautiful and classic looking. I died when I saw it at a thrift store, and thrift store books are magnificently awesome and cheap. I also can’t wait to get my hands on A Court of Mist and Fury, I am waiting not so patiently for it to be in my hands. I guess I can say I’m on track for my Goodreads goal. Actually I didn’t make one this year *gasp*. I know right?! I decided this year I will just read leisurely and not track, just read, but I still rate.
AHHHH I’M GLAD YOU LIKE THESE pOSTS!! I actually get nervous about them because I seem to ramble on a LOT?!? But I have much to say! I cannot be controlled! AHHHH *types madly forever* Ahem.
Oohh, Grimm stories! They are so decidedly wonderful and creepy. 😀 But hey that’s still cool about not tracking your reading! I’m kind of obsessed with tracking mine, but it does get a bit stressful sometimes.😂 You probably have the right idea tbh. ;D
Wow, I’m actually so mad about the YA Da Vinci Code. Like, the adult one was not even written well. HOW FRUSTRATING AND CONDESCENDING.
Also: I call dibs on the dragon story.
Also the Van Gogh story.
Also all of them for infinity. First dibs. #justsaying
CONGRATS ON BEING FEATURED ON WATTPAD SOON THAT IS AMAZING *shrieks for you* I’M FAMOUS BY ASSOCIATION.
It seems super condescending to rewrite a book for teens?!?? From the article it kind of sounded like maybe the aim was 12 year olds??? But then why isn’t it being called MG? EITHER WAY. IT’S ANNOYING WHEN PEOPLE THINK TEENS NEED BOOKS WATERED DOWN FOR THEM. -_-
You can have all the stories of infinity so long as it’s likewise because I need some Grizzly in my life. <3
Phwoah, somebody had a big month *waggles eyebrows*. CONGRATS for Twitter and TDBATPC etc – but, I mean, sure fame and a showering of flowers is expected for someone so magnificent, clearly. So it’s more like, DAMN STRAIGHT THE WORLD LOVES YOU.
Omg, that gif with the dog and the cupcakes, that is perfect! It would definitely seem you have a lot of books to get through *reaches for pompoms* YOU CAN DO IT! Youve got me so excited to read Frontlines, especially after your little special post for it, Grant is funny. But of course it must sit and mature on my shelf for a bit longer, like a good wine, y’know? #foreverbookwormproblems
*flips hair* IT’S TOUGH BEING THIS MAJESTIC BUT I’LL DO WHAT I CAN TO KEEP THE MORTALS HAPPY. (omg but seriously now, I’m kind of amazed and just flailing!!😂😂)
And YES to that dog and the cupcakes. It’s like give me cupcakes, but also panic. My life. I’m actually a puppy probably with really good typing skills. The secret of my identity is out.
And I hear ya with letting those books mature. Let them get to know their surroundings too, right??? Let them be COMFORTABLE in their new home before we read them and judge them. *nods*
I’M SO EXCITED ABOUT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE OBSESSED WITH MANGA NOW. *evil laughs in the background* Ahem… what? I didn’t hear anything. XD I find myself reading a lot more manga that books these days, mostly since I barely have time and they make me feel as if I’ve accomplished something. I’m assuming that the series you’re reading is Death Note, right? I absolutely loved the anime, but I haven’t gotten around to reading the volumes yet. One day…
I got an arc of And I Darken from a super amazing librarian at my local library and I really liked it! (But I’m a potato and didn’t write a review. -_-) I hope you enjoy it too!
And CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL OF YOUR WRITING ACHIEVEMENTS! Everything sounds so exciting!
IT IS A DEEP DARK HOLE I’VE FALLEN INTO, ISN’T IT? OMG. 😂 But it is super easy to read!! I kind of like that.😂 I spend an hour and I’ve read an entire book, hehehe. And YES Death Note is what I’m totally obsessed with right now, but I assume this will lead to much more. ;D I haven’t seen the anime yet. I’ll probably have to do that too?!?
OH YAY about And I Darken! I’ve heard like not much about it so far? But it SOUNDS divine and scary. hehe.
Ah, Cait, I’m enjoying Death Note as well! I’m only two volumes in, but I want to read more. It’s such a fun manga series 😉
YES YES IT IS!! *flails with mutual love for it* I adore Light and L, even though they hate each other. *squishes them*
Wow Cait you were such a celebrity last month! I mean being featured in wattpad, twitter, and being the best international blogger 😀 Also congrats for finishing your editing! *gives you cake* I’ve heard about Death Nota, but never actually watch it. But I think it would be totally creepy to have that kind of notebook :/ (but also useful!)
AFDKLSAJDKL IT WAS PRETTY AMAZING. *shrieks* 😂 And thank you for the cake! I NEED SO MUCH CAKE OMG MY BRAIN DIED WHIEL EDITING. Ahem.
But I actually didn’t even realise Death Note was a show too??? So I feel like I must watch that once I finish the books. ;D (Very very creepy to have a Death Note FOR SURE OMG.)
I don’t think you needed that Tweet to become famous, you achieved that yonks ago smushter. Way Down Dark! Be still my heart how I love that book. Have you started it yet? Haveya haveya? Hasn’t it been a massive month in review copies, I think I’ve had 35 plus in the last few weeks and all unsolicited apart from one as part of a blog tour. I’m so excited about the Aussie titles though, it’s brilliant.
It’s tough being so fabulously famous all the time though. I must remind the mere mortals! *flips hair* AND YES I’M GOING TO READ WAY DOWN DARK THIS WEEK. (I hope. As you can see, my TBR is probably going to attack me in the night and eat me. SO THAT MIGHT HAPPEN TOO.) And omg, yes, the publishers really are going wild. 0_0 I know the Americans come out with a ton of books because it’s summer, and maybe Australia is trying to keep up??? I mean, I LOVE BOOKS ABSOLUTELY DON’T GET ME WRONG, but I’m also drowning.😂 I am very keen for the Claire Zorn one though. <33
You should read ALL THE MANGA. I haven’t read Death Note, but know of the story, and I’m pretty familiar with the premise of it! But yeah manga is so fun and quick and easy to read 🙂 Also yay to your story being featured on Wattpad! I will have to read it at some point (though I did start Chapter 1, back when I was still in college and couldn’t do anything else besides work, THAT CHANGES NOW)
Very jealous of you reading 100 books already!
IT IS!!!! I’m so totally sold! I got out Fullmetal Alchemist and Fruits Baskets too??? And I’m excited.😂 Although right now all I want to do is devour ALL THE DEATH NOTE. (I’ve read 4 this month already. 0_0)
CLEARLY SOMEONE HAS NO LIFE HERE AND JUST READS SO MUCH.😂
AHH so many great things happened for you in May, Cait, I am so happy???
I have to laugh when I see your Goodreads goal and compare it to mine. 200 books? I could barely manage 20, and I cut it down to 10 so that if I read more than, I’ll feel accomplished.
(also Society6. your designs are GORGEOUS. and someday I’ll be able to actually order something.)
I AM HAPPY TOO. LET’S SHARE HAPPY CAKE TOGETHER, ARA. THAT SEEMS THE BEST DIRECTION TO TAKE HERE. *sprinkles cake crumbs in your hair*
Awww, but everyone’s different about their reading!! I do have a lot of time to spend reading. 😛 So we’ll blame it on that.😂
AHHH THANK YOU ABOUT MY DESIGNS!! 😀
CAKE GOES IN THE MOUTH, CAIT!
It’s weird though. I had less time last year, and I read more. I think part of it is all the other projects I’m attempting to tackle… LMAO.
Oh, Lordt. You crack me up! I always love your search term responses. I was afraid I was going to wake up the man with my gut-busting laughter. This Bob also congratulates you on the WRITERY THINGS! Yaaaaayyyy! Also, when we know when “considering” turns into is or isn’t writing misty moor foxes book?
Also, I love your tweets. They are the best. 🙂
May was a downhill ride of frustration in terms of work. Finished up the year and realized how much I’ve been neglecting the blog. Like, not even having posts ready for the day they post. Whooops! (Talk about needing cake!) Let’s just forget May ever happened for me and get on with the program!
AHHH I AM GLAD.😂 The search terms are some of my favourite things to look at honestly….although it makes me wonder what kind of people are on the internet sometimes.😂 AHEM. ANYWAY. THANKYOU! As for the writing, MEEEEEEP. I just found out my parents are going away for the weekend and that seems like a good opportunity to write, so it’s probably 89% going to happen. I JUST NEED MORE PLOT. *squawks and tries to find one*
*gives you cake to compensate frustrating Mayness* I hear ya. May was just not very polite, tbh. LET’S HOPE JUNE IS BETTER.
Oh gosh! Your TBR?! It’s like a mammoth. I felt overwhelmed by mine and it’s only about four or five books. BUT I did start Red Rising today. I think I read up to Chapter 3. Yeah, slow reader, but I am liking it so far.
The Well of Ascension book! It looks so beautiful. I see it all over insta and the cover is so alskdfj;as! And it looks very, very fantasy. Yes, something weird is going on with instagram. Some people are saying it’s the new upgrade or whatever. I don’t know. But it is a little different.
I’m so glad The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut is being featured! *dances* It’s a great story and you definitely earned it!
Ah, yes. I did see the Beauty and the Beast trailer. XD I was so excited then I saw it and was like, “Oo, look a beautiful castle, but, uh, where’s Beauty? Where’s the Beast? WHERE’S THE PLOT?!” I’m hope it’s not one of those movies wherein we’re meant to oo and ah at the side effects and majestic scenery and be mindless moviegoers who give no thought to plot. I want an awesome B&B movie! Otherwise I will be very put out. *pouty Humperdink face*
AH HUZZAH FOR RED RISING!! (And omg this TBR is way too overwhelming for me.🙈🙊 I wish to hide forevvvvver…but now that I’m finished editing, hopefully I can read a bit more and whittle it down?? Also ban myself from the library. For like 9 years.😂)
AHH I LOVE THE BRANDON SANDERSON COVERS! I’ve actually got the Well of Ascension out from the library on audio too! So hopefully I’ll be able to listen and occasionally follow along in the book. :’) Excitement.
Awww, THANKYOU about TDBATPC. *flails happily* <3 I was super surprised when I got that email. *shrieks*
OMG I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?!? That was such a mean teaser trailer.😂 I mean, I guess the "teaser" is "you don't get to see like hardly anything" BUT OMG GIVE US A BIT MORE THAN THIS SERIOUSLY.
I LOVE Death Note. I havent read all. But I sure will, soon. 🙂 SOunds like a good month Cait. Hope you finish all the rest of the 100 books in June (Evil grin)
HAHAHAHHA OMG NO.😂 Not in June.😂 But if I keep going like this I’ll finish my goals in November? That means writing all of December, right? ;D ;D
DEATH NOTE!!! It’s one of the best manga out there. And what’s mysterious is that the identity of the writer is a secret. You know what I’m thinking? It’s probably Light. >_< The writer and illustrator also teamed up to create BAKUMAN. It's a story about a writer and illustrator pursuing their dreams of creating a manga. Really inspirational. I watch it whenever I feel burnt out about writing. Haha.
I've been meaning to read your story for a while, I even created a Wattpad account just to read. Need to read it soon!!!
ZOMG I NEED TO CHECK OUT BAKUMAN THEN. Death Note is like my introduction and I’m soooo glad I found such a good one to start with! *shrieks* I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF LIGHT AND L BASICALLY. I just finished the 6th one and I need mooooore.😂
Awwww, I APPRECIATE THAT, JAMIE!! *flails* I hope you like my wattpad story. XD
I’m sure I’ll like it. All the rave reviews have me excited :D.
This post was so funny that I almost split my sides laughing. From now on whenever I borrow a book from the library, I will say: I LIBRARIED IT! Because #librariesrock #WeNeedMoreLibraryWords
I am sorry to hear that your life almost ended during May. Mine was all over the place since I FINISHED MY FIRST DRAFT!! Yeah! And now I AM GOING TO REWRITE THE ENTIRE BOOk AND MAKE IT 1,000 TIMES BETTER AND IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME, BUT WHO CARES! (I am acting crazy happy over this because if I don’t, I will sink into a deep depression. #help)
It’s official. I MUST READ RUINED BECAUSE IT SOUNDS SO GREAT!
I just read Ender’s Shadow. It was even BETTER than Ender’s Game. I did like Ender but I didn’t like the stupid “chosen one to save the world”. But this story is from Bean’s POV, no stupid chosen one trope for him. #BeanOverEnderAnyDay
AHHH I’M SO GLAD, HANNAH. *flails happily* Also “libraried” is SUCH a good word, right?! I LIKE.😂
ZOMG OU FINISHED A DRAFT?!?! AHHHHH!HH!H!H! CONFETTI! CAKE! ALL THE CELEBRATIONS!!! And pfft, time doesn’t matter. We do what we can, right?! And yes yes keep happy and excited and not overwhelmed.😂 THAT’S THE KEY.
Duuuuude, I only read Ender’s Game. I didn’t actually register the fact that there are of course sequels. AND FROM BEAN’S POV?! Okay. I need to read the rest of those books. (My dog’s middle name is Bean after BEAN. <3)
I had an awesome May–I GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE. WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT.
It took 4 years exactly and I got “summa cum laude” and I am completely freaking out. (I also start a Master’s degree in the fall and I’m freaking out about that TOO. So yeah. 😉 )
Last book that I flailed over? “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.” I’d never read it before last week and I just finished it and MY JAW IS PERMANENTLY ON THE FLOOR, PEOPLES. I just cannot take the beauty and the awesomeness and the feeeeeeeeeeeels. I don’t know why I didn’t read it sooner . . . but maybe it’s good that I didn’t? Maybe it’s one of those books you just have to be “ready” for? Anyway, I’ve read it now and I feel so . . . BLESSED. Honestly.
They’re making the Boxcar Children into animated movies??????????????? HOW DID I NOT HEAR ABOUT THIS. They must be GOOD or I will be angry.
AHHHHHH CONGRATS TO YOU!! ZOMG THAT IS SO AWESOME! CAKE! CELEBRATIONS! CONFETTI!!! ALL THE HAPPY!!! *calms self slightly* Ahem. Good luck for starting your master’s in the fall too. That’s just HUGE. *gives you more cake*
And also I’m monstrously happy that you’re a TKAM fan too!🎉 I actaully named my dog Atticus so I’m a liiiiitle fan you might say. 😉 I really want to re-read it though!! IT’S BEEN LIKE SO MANY YEARS AND I NEED REFRESHING.
And yes, omg, please don’t let them ruin our Boxcar Children childhoods…
THANKS FOR THE CAKE.
Really, your good wishes mean so much–thank you!!!!
Wow, what an amazing month for you! I love your picture with the chevron books; it’s so geometrically lovely:)
I think taking a hiatus from blogging is sometimes necessary. I hope you feel that you can, if you think you need to!
Ahhh, thank you, Sunny! 😀 I was really happy with how that chevron turned out, although I TOTALLY dismantled my bookshelves haha. 😂 Worth it.
And yes! Hiatuses are good *nods* Mine usually are a week, so that’s not too long to let the blog grow cobwebs.😂
Am I on track for my Goodreads goal? Hahahaha…
And it’s stinking hot here now (thanks a lot, June) so I’ll probably be reading even less (if that’s possible) because heat and optimal brain function do not go together for me. I’ll probably be found in some shady corner, chain-licking Popsicles (you know, chain-licking… it’s like chain-smoking, but without the adverse effects) until September.
Aw, I hear ya with the heat = not really reading weather. I’m not too weather orientated with my reading…because I’m more just in a routine where I read at certain times.😂 BUT! It’s definitely more pleasant to curl up with a book when it’s colder. Popsicles for the win though.
YUUSSS I LOVE THIS POST AND IT’S WONDERFUL BECAUSE I ALWAYS LOVE YOUR WEEKLY/MONTHLY FURY POSTS. *huggles it* Also you read 100 books. And edited. And WAS FAMOUS. (Well, DUH because you’re awesome. 😉 And basically all of the things! (I want a Hawkeye movie, TBH.) AND YOUR PICS WHICH I LOVE. I totally approve of you writing a novel at the end of the month. GO FOR IT. I’m also hoping for a Beautiful People soon… AND I HOPE YOUR TBR DOESN’T FALL ON YOU AND KILL YOU BECAUSE I DON’T WANT YOU TO BE DEAD. (I mean… Thomas can pull it off, but it’s not an ideal thing, so.)
I’m on track for my Goodreads goal! *happy dance* And I just went to a library sale and also library so I haz new books which makes me happy. I’m most excited about The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson (which I libraried… and just finished reading, YAY!) which is a Rapunzel retelling, aaand about an (admittedly battered) copy of Sabriel by Garth Nix which I scored for a dollar and am excited to read because everyone says it’s awesome. 😀
Best of luck on your reading/writing things and I hope you have an awesome June!!!
(I also mentioned The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut on my latest blog posts. So. :D)
*dances happily* IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY THAT YOU LIKE MY RECAPS. 😀 Ahhhhh, there was a lot of nice things happening this month. I FEEL REALLY ENCOURAGED BY IT ALL. Eeep. (also the Beautiful People is now up! CHILDHOOD EDITION. IT’S GONNA BE SO FUN.) Also yes, I hope my TBR doesn’t squash me either. Because #awkward I’m not sure I’d be quite as dashing a ghost as Thomas.
And YAY for being on track too and library sales. AREN’T LIBRARY SALES JUST THE BEST?!!?? I ALWAYS GET SO VERY EXCITED. And yayyy for Sabriel! I feel kind of bad that I haven’t read that yet, because isn’t Garth Nix an Australian author? SHAME NO THEE, CAIT. *collapses a little*
Awww. *blushes* YOU’RE TOO NICE TO ME THOUGH.
I am so excited to see what you think about With Malice, And I Darken and The Unexpected Everything. (I’m not even going to try to hide that I’m waiting to see what you think first before I read them. #noregrets) I’ve heard some great things about them so hopefully you enjoy them too! And I am so happy that The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut is going to be featured on Wattpad – that’s AMAZING and I’m so happy for you! <3 Thanks for sharing Cait and, as always, fabulous recap! xx
BAhahahah. You are wonderful.😂 But hey at least we can save each other pain from awful books right?!? ;D *bookish twin hi five* I REALLY hope I like And I Darken because it sounds like exactly the kind of dark fantasy I need in my life. :’)
I need to buy one of your mugs, or like all of your items. They are fabulous!
Awww, YOU’RE SO NICE, SKYE.😂
Congrats on all the fun tweets! Very exciting stuff right there. I didn’t know about The Dead House TV deal, but that is awesome! I loved that book and I can’t wait to read Dawn’s next novel. Yay for your agent making the deal. 🙂 I probably should take a mini blog break sometime this summer to do some actual writing, but we’ll see. It feels weird!! haha
-Lauren
oooh, good luck for your writing too!! *flails* WRITING IS FUN. Tough. But fun. Like mind melting, BUT STILL KIND OF FUN SOMEHOW. *collapses in the confusion of it all*
Ahem.
And yes I need to read Dead House ASAP now, right?!?😂
Congrats on reaching 100 books! That is awesome news. SO MANY BOOKS! I just purchased Unexpected Everything. I have heard great things and yeah, I love dogs too so hopefully the cover is a good sign? Fingers crossed on that one. My TBR pile is crazy, especially since I just bought 20+ new ebooks (I had several Amazon gift cards burning a hole in my wallet). I tried really hard t refrain from buying books for a while so my TBR can get some relief, but no such luck. D’oh!
YES! Hopefully dogs on the front cover is an excellent sign of dog things inside. I mean, surely a book HAS to be good if it contains puppies right?!? #logic
Eeeep, I hear ya with the TBR woes. I mean, I try to resist? BUT BOOKS. HOW CAN WE SAY NO TO THEIR PLEADING LITTLE FACEs???
HOW ARE YOU NOT DEAD (seriously though, that TBR pile is scary.) And actually I really want to read your watt pad book only I have a whole lot of library books to get through right now so that sucks. (and also summer reading, which I REALLY don’t want to do but will anyway). A recent good thing that happened to me is Shanti and I marathoned lot of Disney movies with my friend (The Emperor’s new groove, Beauty and the Beast, the Lion King, and The Little Mermaid) and much chips and caramel popcorn also got involved. I don’t have a goodreads reading goal! (#rebel but really I’m too lazy to get an account and then have to review books) And congratulations on a lll your awards/mentions! You totally deserve it 🙂 Also I now really want a mug 😀
I AM DEFINITELY DEAD THOUGH AND THIS IS MY GHOST TYPING. IT IS A GOOD GHOST, VERY GOOD ANSWERING COMMENTS. *gives ghost a pay raise* Zomg, did you liek the Emperor’s New Groove? Because Kuzco is basically only the best THING OF THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE. He is my spirit animal, probably. Literally too. LLAMA FACEEEEEE. Ahem. Also chips and popcorn sound amazing. You peoples are living the good life *nods*
CAIIITTT OMG YOU ARE FAMOUS LIKE WHAAAAT THE TWITTER THING AND THE WATTPAD THING I AM FLAILING FOR YOUUUU EEEEEP!!! *screams a lot and tosses confetti everywhere* ALSO DUDE. THE DOG GIF. xD and The Boxcar Children is going to be made into an animated series?!!?! MY CHILDHOOD TOO EEEEP <3 *gasppp* there's a teaser for the new Beauty And The Beast movie?!?! MUST GO WATCH. ALSO must go read that article about the Twitter thing XD I LOVE THESE POSTS SO MUCH BECAUSE YOU ALSO SHARE THE BEST LINKS ^.^ (LIKE MY POST ABOUT FEELING GOOD ABOUT YOUR WRITING ADFGHJKLKJHGFDS THANK YOU DUDE)
Gah congrats on finishing editing your manuscript!!! THAT IS HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU DESERVE ALL THE CAKE. Also omg those search terms ALWAYS have me cracking up in laughter…. XD (especially your responses to them because you're brilliant.) ALSO YOU DESERVE ALLLL THE PRAISE ON YOUR WATTPAD STORY OMG STILL FLAILING I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE GOING TO BE FEATURED!! *dances around* HASN'T MAY BEEN A STRESSFUL MONTH, THO?! Like omg I can relate so much, Cait. XD #SOMEBODYSENDHELP hahah oh also let me know how To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is because my sister saw that and said to me, “this looks like something you would read” xD
*hugs* YOU A ROCKSTAR
(but yes your nephew need some lessons in what there is to love about dragons *nods*)
I’M FLAILING TOO SO LET US MUTUALLY FLAIL WITH WAFFLES AND CHOCOLATE CAKE. Or chocolate cake made into the shape of waffles. (Which is a THING I think???? I know someone who used brownie mixture in a waffle maker and I think they are heroes among mortals.) Ahem. Anyway. MOVING FORWARD.
Congrats to YOU for finishing your book too!! It must be the TIME OF FINISHING ALL THE THINGS. *shrieks*
But I think honestly May needed a bit of a talking to with its stress levels, sheesh. Here’s to hoping June is more sensible.
(I feel like every 3rd person and their cousins’ cat has read To All The Boys SO I NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S UP. #curious I’ll let you know!😂 Although I’ll probably only review it on Goodreads. ;D
AHHHHH YOU LEAVE THE BEST COMMENTS THOUGH. CAKE FOR YOU. 😀 😀
Dude, you were really famous on Twitter this month!! Go you. 😎
Also, thank you for the pingback!! Eep!
YUS ALL THE FAME. *flips hair majestically* And you are most welcome! 😀
100 books!!!! How do you do it!!?? Congratulations nonetheless! This months sounds like it was very, very exciting. Also, congrats on being featured on wattpad!
Also, they’re making The Boxcar Children into films? Those books were the first chapter books I ever read! This is giving me strange nostalgic feelings. XD
Good luck in June!
I JUST READ WITH MY EYES. < -- Biggest secret revealed. And zomg thank you!! And let's hope they do the Boxcar Children justice because I grew up on those books (I think I own like 50+ of them still!!) and I'm kind of excited/nervous about this.😂
It sounds like you had a good May! Yay for editing progress and fame. XD WHAT?! WHY ARE THEY CANCELLING AGENT CARTER? NOOOOOO. MR. AND MRS. JARVIS FOREVER! But yesss Boxcar Children animated movies! I hope they’re better than the goofy thing I saw on Netflix. Come on, people. It’s a great series! Half of May was stressful and I think my brain edited out half of it. The end of May was awesome because I went to a convention and met actors and dressed up in costume with friends. ^ ^
ISN’T IT THE WORST THAT AGENT CARTER IS GONE??? *sobs* People clearly have no taste if not enough people were watching it. BUT EEP LET’S HOPE THEY DO WELL WITH THE BOXCAR CHILDREn. They were my childhood!! I think they’re going to be animated???? I can’t remember what the article said.😂
Ahhhh, mutual stressful May. AGH. I hope June is better to us. And omg yay for conventions and costumes! That sounds exciting. 😀
UM YES YOUR MAY SOUNDS FREAKIN’ AMAZINGGGG
btw I consider you famous 😉
AWWW THANKYOU. *twirls famously*
Ahh I’ve so missed your blog, Cait! I love your voice and wit and basically everything you say and do on here and twitter. I still need to read The Accident Season and The Orphan Queen, but I’m glad to see you liked both of them. Your tweets are so spot on, that’s so cool that Victoria Schwab RTd it!! OH MY GOSH!! Your instagram account is BEAUTIFUL. Happy June <3
Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books
AWWWW THANK YOU RACHEL!! *sends you cake* I’ve missed commenting on yours too! AGH. May has just been overwhelming and crazy I tell you.😂 But squee, the Accident Season CALLS TO YOU. And I just got The Mirror King (TOQ #2) in the mail and omg it’s about the size of Jupiter. So that’s scary.😂
First of all, congrats on ALL the good things. That tweet totally went viral because… well, Victoria Schwab said so? I think that’s all that matters, really. Also, that is a LOT of likes and RTs. SO yeah. AND The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut SHOULD be featured because it is REALLY GOOD. I know we have discussed this, but still. It bears repeating. (Oh and the Barnes & Noble person probably needs to calm down with the talk of NOT eating ALL the cakes, because that is not proper information. One consumes as many cakes as one can find. At least, I think those are the official rules?)
I am sad that you didn’t like The Lady in Blue more- I liked it even better than GG&G actually, but I also am a big fan of emotionally sappy stuff hahah. I need to read Ruined. I shall add it to my Goodreads list and try to find someone to trade with me! Speaking of Goodreads, YAY for you and your 100 books. Please know how jealous I am. And also, how amazed I am. You do ALL THE THINGS. I AM on track, but I always want to be further ahead, because I think I have some serious problems. So there’s that. I think I am 8 books ahead, which isn’t enough. NEVER ENOUGH. Okay I should probably go calm down now.
VE SCHWAB SAID I WAS AWESOME SO THERE. I AM AWESOME. (Well, she RT’d but that means she was thinking I’m awesome *nods*) Zomg, you are so kind about my Dead Boy. <333 And I think we need to talk to the B&N person because they clearly have had a sad childhood to think one cannot eat all the cake. That's false information they're giving out. Shame.
I still DID like The Lady In Blue! BUt yeah, GG&G was my favourite. :') ZOMG HAVE YOU READ HER NEW BOOK DEAD & BREAKFAST???? I just finished it today and ALL THE FLAILS it was so so good. And basically a good comparative title for The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut.😂 Ahem.
MY TBR IS GONNA KILL ME THOUGH, SHANNON. HALP.
I don’t read manga, but DEATH NOTE IS MY FAVORITE ANIME SERIES OF MY LIFE! And I have lived many long years! I love L. , does he eat all the time in the manga? I also have a soft spot for Ryuk. I am still overjoyed you loved The Smell Of Other People’s Houses! It is holding its own as my top book for 2016 so far, but I haven’t read The Raven King or A Gathering Of Shadows yet. I was thrilled when I saw there was finally a proper app in the Kindle store for IG, the one I have lets you look and save your top ten favorites, but you can’t follow, like, or comment. But I disolved into a puddle when I saw it was only for the Fire Phone and not the tablets. That is so dumb. Congratulations on all of your social media power-ups. You deserve them because you work so hard at it. Yay, for Wattpad! And boo to me for not having finished reading Papercut yet. I will get it read in celebration. 😀
YES! L is always eating in the magna.😂 I LOVE HIM. He is my spirit animal probably with all that food. hhahhah. Ahem. And Ryuk is pretty awesome. 😉 I also like Light. I SHOULDN’T BUT I DO. (I obviously need to watch the anime when I’m finished the books, yes?!)
Ugh, that sucks about the app though. 🙁
Awww, I appreciate you reading my Dead Boy! I know life is busy though so NO RUSH!! heh. I’m drowning in all the business too and haven’t been on wattpad to read anyone’s stories recently. WAH.
Yes! You must watch the Death Note anime series! I know you will already know the ending by the time you watch, but it totally blew my mind!
THE LEAVING! I am SO excited for that book as well, I love weird books and I feel like I’m going to LOVE this one. CAn’t wait to hear your thoughts about it! <3
I'm so sorry to hear May was a bit of a bad month for you…it was for me, as well, and June is going to be stressful as hell. Here's to hoping I can get through this, ahah. And you are writing ALL THE TIME, I want to do that as well, ugh sometimes I HATE life commitments and everything, I really, really, REALLY do, ahah. Good luck for all the glorious writing! 😀
And I NEED to read The Rose and The Dagger soon, but ….. I can't buy books right now. THIS IS TORTURING ME 🙁
I CAN’T WAIT TO READ IT!! AHHH. I was going to start it today but then my library was like “give us our oboks back or we will send the ghouls for you” *cries* So I’m trying to read library books right now. Dangit. Ahem.
Eeek, to June being stressful for you. *piles chocolate all around you* SURVIVE, MARIE!! SURVIVE!!!
I’m a few books ahead of my goal! ~feels accomplished~ OK but what I’m REALLY interested in is that Black Dove is on your worst list?!?!! Sure it was NOT as good as CNV or RUF, and I may have persuaded my brain I liked it more than I acto did, because I /expected/ to love it, but worst? TELL ME MORE.
Congrats on editing! That is v exciting. I’m a little over halfway with TCATT Draft 4. I cannot WAIT to get this thing to the betas and finally start the sequel, man, I tell ya.
JEALOUS YOU HAVE DESOLATION! I WANT DESOLATION! (By which I mean the book, not that I want desolation in my life, though tbh that’s the fangirl life and sometimes you gotta embrace it.) The last book I bought was Mary Wolstonecraft’s Vindication of the Rights of Woman because 19th c feminism AM I RIGHT???
PS I think I’ve left like four Furious comments in two days. Stalking happens, Cait. You’re welcome XD
PPS Let’s sneak all our dogs into the college library eh? I don’t GO to college but I could find one nearby. They’d love two badly behaved labs and a psychopathic terrier, I’m sure …
AGH. I’M SORRY ABOUT BLACK DOVE WHITE RAVEN. *cries* I just was 100% bored the whole time. I thought it lacked the emotion of CVN and RUF…and just the interest? Eeep. The cover links to my review if you want to read it!
YAY FOR BEING HALFWAY THROUGH EDITING FOR YOU TOO!! *flails* Editing is really brain eating, honestly. But woooorth it. :’)
I’M REALLY GLAD YOU CLARIFIED THE DESOLATION THING, BECAUSE YEAH, IT WAS A BIT WORRISOME THERE FOR A MINUTE. 😉 But of course, I mean, the fangirl life IS desolation, so there’s that. I suspect the book will stab some feels too. ALTHOUGH I have so many review copies I don’t even know when I’ll get to my precious Demony books. *cries* OH YAY FOR FEMINISM BOOKS. YOU ARE READING THE AWESOME STUFF.
I APPRECIATE YOUR LOVELY STALKING. <333 And yes. All the sneaking of all the dogs into libraries. It must be done. Look what the internet has started....
First of all, HOW COME I HAVE NEVER COME ACROSS YOUR BLOG BEFORE?! Second of all, thanks for gracing my blog with your presence yesterday *bows.* I seriously am reading all your posts right now LOL and I love everything. SO let me say a few things without spamming you with tons of comments everywhere:
1. Happy late Blogoversary! I loved reading about you, especially since I only JUST got here!
2. YOU READ SO MUCH, how can you read so much?! I’ve read 10 books this year…10!! I am currently 12 books behind my goal *bows head in shame*
3. You got a lot of awesome books this month, yay!
4. I was floored when I saw how many comments you had on your TTT post from yesterday and thought “man she must put in some WORK in commenting” which I suppose you do, and how you gathered up such a large following.
5. I LOVED your HOW TO TRANSLATE WHAT THE BOOKWORM CREATURE IS SAYING post, It’s about 215% accurate.
6. Thanks for sharing these links, I didn’t know about half of these books being made into movies/shows, etc!!
7. If I ever have a son I want to name him Atticus, like your dog XD
8. I am (or was) very shy until maybe two years ago — I’m 27 now — and I wanted to never be near people. I’m still sort of awkward but am much more social when I need to (I don’t really need to be, but I’m used to it now) and I think it comes with “growing up” *sigh*
9. I followed your Wattapad link, read the summary of The Dead Boy and the Paper Cut, and I must read it at some point, it sounds amazing!! I want to be a ghost book when I die…
10. I’m about to go stalk…erm, follow you everywhere…
Happy Wednesday! 😀
Whoa you received all of those??? CRAAAY. The Unexpected Everything is …. interesting. 😉 I read Ruined and was not a fan, unfortunately. Also: The Leaving. Same. lol the fainting GIF is me looking at your haul. W-O-W-Z-A. I’m seriously looking forward to what you think of TUE!
Congratulations on being featured on Wattpad!!! Okay, confession time. I started reading Boy and the Papercut, but didn’t get very far. NOT because it’s not awesome but because I can’t manage to just sit at my computer to read. BUT I just figured out (yeah, I know I am way behind the rest of the world here) that there’s a Wattpad app for my phone! I downloaded it and will be reading the book stat! As soon as I finish my current book (which should be today sometime unless life gets in the way).