Sunday, 9 August 2015

Sunday Overview: Somewhat Successful Week

Sunday Overview: 

This week hasn't be that great, honestly. School is a drag, but what's new on that front? And the amount of school work I have has dramatically impacted my reading time. I went three entire days without reading this week - three entire days! *wails* 

Luckily, the few books I managed to read weren't so bad, in fact I enjoyed most of them! And, to top it off, I treated myself at Savers yesterday. Oh, that's a second-hand op-shop superstore, in case you don't have Savers where you're from. Plus all their profits go to diabetes research. Cheap books + helping people in need = a win-win really. This all means... *drum roll*... I will probably have my first ever book haul post soon. 


Oh, and this was also the first week of ARC August as well. Since three of the books I read this week were ARCs - though one was a reread - I think I can count this as a successful start. That's two ARCs I can cross of the list now. 

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Anyway, 

 This Week's Read:

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My favourite read this week was definitely Suspicion. I think that everyone's dislike towards this book made me underestimate it. Yeah, it was a little cliched and the ending wasn't as fantastic as it should have been, but I found it entertaining and it kept me second-guessing. 

~ Thanks Hodder's Children's Books Australia, Witness Impulse and Missy Johnson ~

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Currently Reading: 

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~ Thanks Tracy Banghart, Cameron Jace & Hodder's Children's Books Australia ~

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Blog Shenagins: 

This week I wrapped up July's fabulous reading month, talked about my favoruite retellings for Top Ten Tuesday... but on Wednesday, and reviewed the books I read this week.  


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What did you end up reading this week? Anything exciting? Oh, an dhow is your ARC August TBRs looking? I hope you managed to knock a few books off the list. 

Let me know in the comments below!
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20 comments:

  1. Jeann @ Happy Indulgence10 August 2015 at 20:06

    Keen to hear your thoughts on Circus Insanity! That has caught my eye before but I haven't heard much about it. Wow, you did really well this week Rachel with your ARCs! I read 1 ARC last week, go me. And yay for cheap books!

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea10 August 2015 at 20:29

      I hope I like it. I've had mixed feelings about the prequels. Cameron Jace is a little Indie author so his books are massive at the moment - probably why it doesn't have much buzz. But agreed, the covers are AMAZING! You should see the fourth one!

      Thanks Jeann! That's one ARC you can cross off the list though so yay for progress! And cheap books are always a bonus. :)

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  2. Julia Anne17 August 2015 at 08:51

    Looks like ARC August is going well for you, Rachel! It's such an awesome accomplishment of yours to successfully read 4 titles this week. I could never do that. LOL. :)

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea17 August 2015 at 16:37

      Thanks Julia Anne! I've gotten into such a slump since last week so that record has certainly slipped!

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  3. CG @ Paper Fury17 August 2015 at 19:48

    Secondhand books are totally one of the most awesome things known to humankind. AHHH I LOVE GOOD BOOK DEALS! And so epic that you had a good run of books this week! :D I've had two 5-star reads already this month and afjdklsa that just makes me monstrously happy. GOOD reads are just the best.

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea19 August 2015 at 10:19

      I KNOW! They are my favoruite thing ever to buy. It just such a win-win situation. Your money goes to charity. You get awesome books... for super cheap! What could possibly be better? Yay for you! I love it when you get a string of fantabulous books. Hopefully it keeps up!

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  4. Olivia's Catastrophe19 August 2015 at 14:41

    Glad to know this week was a good one, and I hope that ARC August continues to go well for you! And I love the sound of Savers as well. It's wonderful when you are contributing to a good cause and still reaping some benefits yourself as well :3

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea22 August 2015 at 20:17

      Thanks Olivia-Savannah. Unfortunately I don't think I kept my streak up... oops!

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  5. Beth22 August 2015 at 17:15

    Oooh, I'm excited to see that book haul! I love second-hand books - sadly the charity shops near me are usually stuffed with second-hand clothes and CDs and games and EVERYTHING THAT ISN'T A BOOK. Urgh. But yes... show me the books please!!!
    Beth x
    www.thequietpeople.com

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea22 August 2015 at 20:16

      Oh gosh, I cannot imagine not having a great op shop around with books! I live for the op shops! :)

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  6. The Book's Buzz25 August 2015 at 03:17

    Ohhh my you're favorite book was Suspicion. I heard so much about that book when it came out and I def have to pick it up now that you've said it's awesome! I guess I was just a little suspicious about Suspicion (see what I just did there ;)?) Haha but anyways wow you've had a great reading time so far!

    Alex @ The Book's Buzz

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea25 August 2015 at 16:31

      Ha ha, I see what you did! ;) Suspicion wasn't the best book I've ever read but it did keep my engaged and was short and fun. Not for everyone, I know that most critical readers won't enjoy it, but for some light it was good. :)

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  7. KB27 August 2015 at 15:15

    Thanks for the review and I love the Harry Potter pic.

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  8. Rachel 29 August 2015 at 03:09

    Sounds like you've been doing well with ARC August and reading in general! I can't wait to read your thoughts on Deep Blue.

    Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books

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    1. Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Idea2 September 2015 at 10:10

      I started well, and then well, kind of flopped! But Deep Blue was much better the second time around and I am excited for the sequels!

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  9. Diamond2 September 2015 at 07:15

    oooh I know you were brave and actually read Suspicion on GR in the group! I chickened out and wah. Did you like it? I forget, were you telling me you had read Rebecca or hadn't? I am curious about if people who read Rebecca liked the story at all because It seems like it's a pretty divided book :) I've been so bad about blogging lately due to starting the new job and new school but I see you have been busy too! Have u done any tags lately? I am going to tweet you. lol. that's probably better.

    I hope you had a great August Rachel! What are you reading now? I am reading Ash & Bramble I just started it's so dark I like it so far though : )

    Diamond @ Dee's Reads

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  10. chucklesthescot20 September 2015 at 17:57

    Rogue Wave has a really beautiful cover. I hope you find it as good as it looks! Thanks for visiting my blog and enjoy your reading this week!

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  11. Unknown26 October 2015 at 08:41

    Great post dear! Have a wonderful weekend:)

    irenethayer.com

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  12. Ella @ Novelly Ella31 October 2015 at 11:03

    EEEEeee, can't wait to see what you think of TORN SKY! :)) I have it on my kindle atm, and I'm excited and scared to read it!

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