Okay so let’s get through the mess that was October quickly and painlessly, okay? Okay.
Yeah, so do you remember when I said September was a bad month in my monthly wrap-up?
Well, October was worse.
It was supposed to be great. I was supposed to get through four weeks of work, before getting on a trip I was really, really, really excited for with the two loves of my life.
Halfway through October 1st, I fell very, very, very stupidly, spent over 6 hours in the emergency room and went back home with a broken foot.
My birthday wasn’t that great, either. I was supposed to get great news, hopefully, about my foot. I spent my morning at the hospital and as I am writing this, I’m wearing a cast around my right foot. I’m on sick leave from work until the end of NOVEMBER. I did not go to work all of October. I don’t know if you know this, but I’m the kind of person that has to do something. Being stuck home, feeling guilty about work (a work I don’t even really like???) and just spending my days trying to keep busy had not been great on my mental health at all. I can’t take that trip I was about to go on with the two loves of my life, I lost a whole lot of money, too, and I’m just… well, October has not been a good month at all.
Please note though that I love you all so much and appreciate all of your support and your sweet words on my birthday, I feel so grateful to have you all in my life you’re the sweetest community!! You’ve been such a bright light and I LOVE YOU ALL.
Anyway, I guess that was my ranting moment of the wrap-up, I rarely ever do this and probably won’t do it again. At least I’ve got some good things in the next parts of this wrap-up, so let’s be happy again shall we, and let’s move on to another great category!
*yes, this post will be sponsored by Chandler Bing. Sorry.
What’s good about having the month off work because of, well, see above and the whole right broken foot problem, is that I get to basically spend the day doing whatever I want and that includes, reading whenever I want, like, in the middle of the afternoon or something. So October has been a pretty awesome month, reading-wise, and I also read some NEW! FAVORITES!
I actually FINISHED MY goodreads challenge and I am SO happy about that, even if it wasn’t very challenging it feels GREAT. I also read great books this month so…. it’s all good?
Books I read
I was eagerly anticipating this one and… it ended up being a very atmospheric, great read, even if a bit predictable. Full review soon!
I LOVED THIS BOOK so very much. A brilliant story about mental health, friendships and feminism and 300% recommend. Full review here!
As a big Uglies fan, I was anticipating this one so much and… it was a really fun ride and THAT ENDING. Full review soon!
Well hello, new ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOK, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH OKAY. Sorry, aerm…. Full review soon!
This was a fun, entertaining read, but… there were some things that did bother me a little bit. Still, YAY for questioning rep. Full review here!
FINALLY read this book and I now get the hype. It was a great, entertaining story and that atmosphere, wow. Full review soon!
An AMAZING, diverse cast of badass girls in a band, friendships and adorable romance and feelings. I LOVED THIS SO MUCH PLEASE READ IT. Full review soon!
My sister got me this for my birthday and she knows me so well. Elite boarding schools, disappearance and secret society – I’m really enjoying it so far!
If there is one good thing I can take out of this shitty month, it’s… writing.
No, you’re not dreaming. I finished my WIP a year and a month ago and I started rewriting / editing / doing I have no idea what but I’m doing it, this month. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m getting there and hopefully I’m making things better than they were before? Maybe? I don’t know, but I’m moving on with this WIP and let’s hope I keep on going, right?
I might also be, kind of unofficially, doing a little bit of NaNoWriMo, or at least just trying to write a little bit every day. Key word here, trying.
This month, I had the greatest honor to be one of the co-hosts for the Shattering Stigmas event, therefore hosting some incredible guest posts from brilliant bloggers and writers on this blog. This event means so much and I hope that, if you haven’t done it just yet, you’ll go through some of the posts and show these great people some love.
Otherwise on the blogging side, things have been, well… the usual. A bit hectic and tiring with all of the organization for the Shattering Stigmas event, but it has been so rewarding, too. Looking forward to November, my blogoversary soon (!!!!!!!) and getting back on my usual schedule!
? Book reviews
Click on the book covers to be redirected to my reviews.
? Book blogging
? Book discussions
? Personal
I tried to make a little selection, but honestly there are too many bloggers. #oops
Books & Reading
- Vicky wrote an amazing blog post filled with awesome recs: Combat Biphobia with These Awesome Book Recs!
- Claire talks about What it Means to Be Seen: Why Crazy Rich Asians, Searching, TATBILB Matter
- The amazing Pam writes about How I started reading in english -and why I continue doing it
- Kathy shared an awesome post for MENTAL HEALTH DAY: How much care do you put in yourself?
- Swetlana talks about Annotating: The What, Why And How Of It
- The lovely Clara gives out her tips for coping with a bad day
- Mel talks about her struggles with long books and why she doesn’t like them
- The ever amazing May shares her tips on How to Read More in Less Time
- The Orang-Utan Librarian wrote a very interesting post about The Need for Darkness in Books
- Taasia shared an important post about The Manon Ethnicity Drama and Representation of Marginalized Communities in S.J Maas’ Books
Book Blogging
- Vicky shares it all in her Transparency Post feat. Stats & (Too Much?) Honesty and I appreciated that SO much.
- Sim shares wonderful tips and recommendations about Blog Graphics
- Elizabeth has awesome tips as well for Starting a Book Blog
- Nandini shares great advice in her Book Blogging 101 post : How to Balance Blogging and Life
- Cait wrote an important blog post about How To Treat A Book Blogger In The Wild
- Annie helps us greatly in one of her latest blog posts about How To Reduce ARC-Related Stress.
- Kathy wrote a great post about peer pressure in the community and I could feel this, really.
Is there a blog post you are particularily proud of this month? Feel free to send it along with your comment!
How was October for you? I could use some positivity and fun and lovely vibes here, so…. tell me something positive that happened to you. Or just talk to me about books, really, that’ll do the trick, too.
What was your favorite book this month? Where are you in your reading challenge? Are you doing NaNoWriMo? Tell me everything in comments!
Taasia @ librapaintspages says
I’m so glad you found new favorite books! I’m so excited for What If It’s Us and I’m glad you enjoyed it! I hope your foot gets better soon, that news really sucks :((( Yay for WIPs, and yes, Chandler Bing is the best character in friends tbh. Also, thank you so much for linking my post, it means the world <3 Have a fantastic November, love!
Marie says
I can’t wait for you to read What If It’s Us, I hope you’ll love it as much as I did 😀
Thank you, you’re very sweet ❤ and ahh, are you a Friends fan as well?! This makes me SO happy!! ❤
Thank you so, so much, I hope you’ll have a lovely November! ❤
Taasia @ librapaintspages says
I absolutely adore Friends, it’s amazing, and I’m really dying to read What If It’s Us. I genuinely hope you have a November as wonderful as you ?
Marie says
YAY, Friends is my favorite show of all times, always ❤
Thank you, you’re way too sweet!! ❤
flowersinthebrain says
Oh no, what a horrible month for you:( I hope November is better for you, and that you find something to keep you busy while you can’t go to work. Wish you the best! At least you got to read some good books still!
Marie says
Thank you so much, you’re so sweet! ❤ Yes at least I had great books to keep me busy haha 😀
I hope you’ll have a lovely November! ❤
flowersinthebrain says
You’re welcome<3 Thank you, I've got a busy one planned<3
Arvenig says
October was a bad reading month for me too! I was in a reading slump for three months, but yesterday I bought three new books and I’m so excited because I already nearly finished one, I think November will be a good reading month!
Marie says
October was actually a good reading month for me – it’s the rest that wasn’t that great ahah.
I’m happy to hear this and hope that November will be fantastic for you! ❤
Kelsey @ There's Something About KM says
Ugh, sending you all the positive and healing vibes!! I’m glad you were able to read some great books, though, and have your blogoversary to look forward to! I’m participating in NaNoWriMo, and am feeling more enthusiastic about what I want to write than I ever have before – fingers crossed my enthusiasm continues throughout the month. Good luck to you with your WIP and writing every day!
Oh, and I like how you formatted your Books I Read section in this post – it’s quite pleasing to look at. ??
Marie says
Thank you so much Kelsey, this means a lot ❤❤
That’s so great about NaNo, I’m so happy to hear you’re feeling enthusiastic about it, I hope you’ll have a great time! What are you going to be writing, if you don’t mind me asking? Best of luck for the writing!! 😀
Thank you so much, you’re too sweet! ❤
Kelsey @ There's Something About KM says
I haven’t released what I’m writing into the blogosphere yet – I’m going to do that with my first update post. 😉 Thank you for the well wishes, and have a lovely November! 🙂
Marie says
Oh suspense then 😀 Happy writing Kelsey! ❤
Kelsey @ There's Something About KM says
Thank you!! ?
Sharing Inspired Kreations says
Rant away! Sorry about your foot! That’s so great about your writing! I wrote my first draft during NaNoWriMo 2013…and have barely touched it, so don’t feel bad about taking so long! Haha – a lot has happened in my life since then, though, but still. Hope you have a better November!
Marie says
Thank you so much! ❤
Oh I’m not alone then ahah, I guess sometimes it takes a bit more time to get back to it. Maybe someday you will! Are you doing NaNo this year? 🙂
Thank you so much ❤❤
Sharing Inspired Kreations says
Nope! I haven’t participated since that first time in 2013. I would like to, but now with a two-year-old, I think it’s going to be a while before I attempt it again! Sigh…
Marie says
Oh I can understand that. It’s so hard to find the time and 1666 words per day is such a big number :/ I hope you’ll be able to get some writing in soon though, I’ll be there to cheer you on ❤❤
Aj @ Read All The Things! says
Sorry that October was difficult. I hope your foot heals quickly! Congrats on finishing your Goodreads challenge. I keep falling further and further behind with mine. I’ll probably have to lower my goal. I hope November is a better month for you!
Marie says
Thank you so much ❤
I didn’t put a very high goal because I wanted to achieve it hahaha – these challenges can be a bit stressful sometimes. I hope you’ll make it!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment ❤
thebookprophet says
i’m sorry about your foot and not being able to go out on the trip you wanted to go to 🙁 but hey! at least you got to read and get some rest (even if you’d rather have been doing something haha).
Marie says
Thank you, you’re so sweet! <3 Yeah, I guess at least I got some reading done haha 🙂
I hope you'll have a lovely month! 😀
Annie @ Blossoms and Bullet Journals says
Aw I’m so sorry that you didn’t have a great month Marie 🙁 That’s awesome that you completed your Goodreads challenge though! I just completed mine too which made me really happy. Thank you for featuring my post! <3
Marie says
Thank you Annie ❤ and congratulations on your reading challenge, that’s awesome!!
I hope you’ll have a lovely month! ❤
Annie @ Blossoms and Bullet Journals says
Thanks, you too Marie!
Mattie @ Living Mattie says
Oh no!! I’m so sorry you’ve had a rubbish month 🙁 I’m exactly the same as you – I NEED to have something to do or I go mad, so I really feel for you!!
OOOOH, The Wicked Deep and The Night Circus are BOTH on my TBR and I’m hoping to read them soon – I’m looking forward to your reviews of those 🙂
Thank you for all the fantastic blog recommendations, my laptop is lagging very much right now because I opened ALL of them, hahaha!
I REALLY hope your foot gets better soon and that November is a better month <3
Marie says
I’m glad I’m not the only one being this way haha. I try to keep busy even if it is a bit annoying. Thank you! ❤❤
I can’t wait for you to read The Wicked Deep and The Night Circus, both are really great and so atmospheric! 🙂
Thank you so, so much for your sweet words, this means a lot. I hope you’ll have a wonderful November! ❤❤❤
Melina Elisa says
I’m sorry to hear about your foot and being on bed rest the entire month. At least you got to get a lot of reading done! I know it’s not what you expected, but you have to look on the bright side. I hope November is much better for you! Excited to read the full review to some of the books you read this month xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
Marie says
Thank you Melina, you’re too sweet! I’m trying to stay positive, even if it’s hard somedays ahah ❤❤
Thank you! I hope you’ll have a beautiful November 🙂
TeaPartyPrincess says
Aww no that’s awful about your foot 🙁
BUT you’ve read some incredible books this month! I’m looking forward to your review of Impostors by Scott Westerfeld, as I loved it too.
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
Marie says
Thank you so much Cora, you’re sweet ❤ I really enjoyed Impostors, not as much as I loved Uglies, but THAT ENDING. I need to know more!! 😀
Mel says
I’m so sorry to hear about your foot, Marie. I hope it feels better soon <3
I will happily cheer you on during NaNoWriMo! I've also decided to tentatively attempt it, so here's to both of us getting at least a little writing done 🙂
Marie says
Thank you so much, Mel ❤
And yay!! It’s November 1st and I just created my novel on the website – well…I don’t even have a title, but still haha. I’ll be trying to edit. Let’s see if this works out and YAY I will be there to support you too! Happy writing! ❤❤
ashley @ socially awkward bookworm says
I’m sorry to hear that October was a worse month for you. *hugs* I’m glad you had a good reading month even if the rest of the month wasn’t so great. I hope your foot heals up ASAP! Congrats on finishing your Goodreads challenge. Looks like you read some great books and a bunch that I am hoping to read soon myself. Happy to hear that you liked The Wicked Deep, it was such a great book. <3
Marie says
Thank you so much Ashley, you’re so sweet, fingers crossed! ❤❤
I agree, The Wicked Deep was such a great, atmospheric book, I liked it a lot!! ❤
Angela says
Oh, Marie!! I’m so sorry about your foot and your wrecked plans. But yay for lots of reading and lots of good books! I love The Night Circus, so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it, too!
Marie says
Thank you, Angela! Yes, at least I have books haha ❤ The Night Circus was a beautiful one, I loved the magical atmosphere! 🙂
Margaret @ Weird Zeal says
Ugh I’m so sorry to hear about your broken foot, that sounds awful ☹️ But it looks like you read some amazing books this month! Imposters!! An Absolutely Remarkable Thing!! So much amazingness. And WOW congrats on finishing your WIP!
Marie says
Thank you Margaret, you’re very sweet ❤❤
I did read some amazing books, so at least I’m happy about that! And I actually finished a draft of my WIP last year hahaha, I’m only getting into edits now… it’s far from done, but hopefully it will turn out good 😀 Thank you!! ❤
Raven @ Dreamy Addictions says
Great wrap up! I’m sorry you had a horrible month! Broken foot really sucks! I hope November is a better month for you!
Take care and Happy reading! 🙂
Marie says
Thank you Raven, I hope so too ❤ Have a wonderful month! 😀
The Candid Cover says
Awwww! I am so sorry to here that October was so bleh for you! Getting injured is never a good time. Although, you did read some amazing books. I hope that November is a better month for you. You deserve it! 🙂
Marie says
Thank you so much, I really hope so! 🙂 Thank you! I hope you’ll have a lovely November ❤❤
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
Oh it really sucks that your October was a terrible month Marie! <3 I'm keeping my fingers crossed that November and December will be better months so you can end the year on a high at the very least. 🙂
Still congrats on completing your GR challenge for this year, and on the work you're doing on your WIP. When it comes to writing I think any progress is good progress. I'm sure you'll work out where you're going with it before too long, and until you do I guess just keep writing and editing and see where it takes you.
You got through some great books too, I'm so glad you enjoyed The Night Circus and I really really can't wait to see your review for that one, and same goes for The Wicked Deep actually which is still on my TBR list.
Great recap, happy reading, and I hope you have an amazing November! 🙂 <3
Marie says
Thank you so much Beth, I really hope so! ❤
I hope so just as well, it’s so hard to know what I am doing, but I’m trying my best to go little by little with this story I love and hopefully I’ll feel accomplished. I’m trying to write every day a bit for NaNoWriMo, fingers crossed 😀
I’m going to try and review both The Wicked Deep and The Night Circus soon, I’m very excited about both of them, they were such good books 😀
Thank you Beth! I hope you’ll have an amazing November and best of luck for NaNo! ❤
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
That’s all right.:) <3 I'm trying to do the same for NaNo, but while I'm actually in the mood to write I'm getting as ahead as I can because I know there are going to be days when I won't be able to write as much/at all.
In that case I'll be on the look out for both of those reviews, and thanks so much Marie, you too! 😀 <3
Marie says
I think it’s so great that you are so motivated for NaNo, I’ll be rooting for you all month!! ❤
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
Thanks, you’re taking part in NaNo this month as well right? (I’ll be rooting for you too, even just in terms of your writing if you’re not NaNo-ing this month)
Marie says
Yes I am! Well, not aiming for 50k (I’m 3K behind and most likely will be until the end of the month ?), but I’m aiming to write a little bit every day for sure 😀
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
That’s a pretty worthy goal. I’m still aiming for the 50K, in a little behind myself too but I should be able to catch up (I’m hoping to catch up tonight actually). 🙂
Marie says
Yay! I hope you’ll be able to catch up, happy writing! 😀
Vicky Who Reads says
Ahhh thank you so much for linking up my posts, Marie! And I’m so sorry about your foot–I hope you feel better! At least you got to make progress on writing & your books, which is good! <3 AND I'M THE WORST i'm still in the middle of IMPOSTERS but ahhh I swear I will finish it in November I MUST I MUST
Marie says
You’re so welcome, thank YOU for writing such good posts all the time ❤
Thank you for your well wishes, that means a lot – fingers crossed I feel better soon ahah.
AND YES AHHH. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Imposters, I hope you’ll be able to finish reading it soon, because that ending was, AHHHHHH.
MetalPhantasmReads says
That sucks about your foot 🙁 but I do want to wish a belated birthday! You’re one of the best people and you’re amazing 😀 I can’t wait to see your reviews on the wicked deep and the night circus.
Marie says
Aww thank you so, so very much, this means so much, you’re too sweet ❤❤
I hope you’ll have a wonderful November! ❤
MetalPhantasmReads says
No problem 🙂 you too!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction says
Oh, wow! I can’t believe your foot has put you out of two months of work. How awful!! At least you’re using the time to write—that’s a silver lining.
Marie says
Yeah it’s not fun at all unfortunately – I’m looking forward to, not going back to work, but just walking on my two feet again 😀 And yes, I’m trying to make the best of it and focus on projects or writing to keep my mind off it ahah.
Thank you so much Nicole ❤❤
Olivia @ Purely Olivia says
Aww, Marie, it makes me so sorry to hear about everything that didn’t go how you’d hoped this month! Here’s to hoping that for everything that wrong in October, something goes right in November.❤️❤️Even though it’s hard, I hope your time off work can be a good time for reading, blogging, writing, and the occasional Friends binge. (By the way, I fully support this post and all others being sponsored by Chandler Bing. 😉 ) Sending all the good, positive vibes your way! I hope your foot heals quickly, and that you have a great month. I’m here if you ever need to talk!
Marie says
Thank you so much Olivia, I hope so ❤
I’m trying to make the best of it all with reading and blogging and trying to write a bit more, too. And FRIENDS OBVIOUSLY, I can’t help it haha 😀
Thank you that means a lot ❤ I hope you’ll have a wonderful November! ❤
may says
awww, im so sorry to hear that october wasnt a great month ?? i hope november is the absolute BEST for you instead <3 <3 BUT SERIOUSLY MARIE HOW YOURE ABLE TO JUGGLE ALL THIS LIFE ISH AND ALSO MANAGE THIS FABULOUS BLOG???? i am astounded
and also!!! so many new favourites this MONTH IM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT. the wicked deep looks like its going to have to knock up a few notches up my tbr bc it sounds so good and im so glad you loved the night circus bc wow its so atmospheric and gorgeous and incredible
thank you so much for featuring my post youre such a sweet ??? and thank you so much for hosting all those incredible posts for the shattering stigmas event, it was so amazing and insightful. <3 <3 <3
i hope you have a fantastic november!
Marie says
Thank you so much May you’re such a sweetheart I don’t deserve you ? ❤
Aerm, well to be honest, since I’ve been on sick leave because of my broken foot, that leaves me loads of time to blog hahaha – I might also be a bit obsessed? maybe? hahaha. you’re too sweet ? ❤
The Wicked Deep was very atmospheric – too bad it was a bit predictable, but that atmosphere, soooo spooky, I loved it. And the night circus, what a stunning piece of art, wow, I really loved it!!
Thank you so much for being such a sweetheart always ahh I love you, I hope you’ll have an amazing month ❤
Shanti says
Oh no Marie, the break must have been really bad to keep you at home like that! I’m so sorry you had to go through that!. I spent WAY too much money this month but I did lots of cool things (like last night I went to the ballet which was so exciting!) I read quite a lot, I think my favourite book was a non-fiction one about dinosaurs caleld the Rise and Fall of the dinosaurs. I’m really behind on writing reviews though. I also started planning for my and Shar’s trip to Hong Kong and China in December! I hope you have an excellent November and heal quickly <3
Marie says
Yeah it’s not that good ahah but hopefully I’ll be back on my feet by December, fingers crossed 🙂 thank you ❤
Ohh that’s SO great, I’m so happy to hear this – and an upcoming trip with Shar, ahhhh that’s so great, I hope to read and hear all about it soon, that’s exciting!
Thank you so, so much Shanti, you’re too sweet ❤
Catarina @ Pages & Plots says
I love your wrap-ups! It’s the best way to find new amazing blog posts <3
Marie says
Aww thank you, this makes me so happy! I’m always glad to spread some blogging love ❤
Marta says
I’m so sorry that this month hadn’t been very good for you, Marie!! ? I hope November will fly faster for you and that you’re feeling a bit better. You got a lot of reading done and some exceptional books too ❤ I want to read The Night Circus as well soon and This Is What It Feels Like – I adore the cover for that one ❤
Happy reading next month and I hope it’s going to be a better month for you! ❤❤❤
Marie says
Thank you, Marta, I hope so too ❤
I can’t wait for you to read The Night Circus, it was a beautiful, atmospheric, magical read. Ad This Is What It Feels Like – that cover is GORGEOUS I agree, and the book in itself was amazing, too! 😀
Thank you so much love ❤❤
Lauren Becker says
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry you had such an awful October. I hope November is MUCH better. Yay for getting writing done and reading lots of great books though. That’s always a positive. I’m not officially doing NaNo this month, but I am going to try and write more and get back into my WIP which I haven’t really worked on in awhile, so that’s a good thing!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Marie says
Thank you so much Lauren, I hope so! ❤
I hope you’ll be able to write a bit more this month, the nanowrimo atmosphere always makes me want to write so hopefully that will do the trick for you, too, even if you’re not officially participating 😀
tasya @ the literary huntress says
I’m so sorry to hear about your October Marie, I hope November will treat you better ? I won a competition and got a free trip as well as joining an international forum as a prize, and I couldn’t be more excited! It has been a fun trip overall. Again, sending positive thoughts for you ?
Marie says
Thank you so much Tasya, I hope so! ❤
Ahhh that’s amazing, this is so exciting – I’m glad you’ve been having fun!! 😀
Thank you so, so, so much, it means a lot ❤
Nerd Narration says
So sorry to hear about your foot! Hope it’s healing quick and properly!! Sounds like you had a good reading month! Glad you got around to The Night Circus. That’s one of the most atmospheric and visually appealing books I’ve ever read!! Also I need to get onto Holly Bourne’s other novels asap!
Marie says
Thank you so much, fingers crossed! 🙂
I agree – I’m so happy I finally read this book, I had heard SO much about it and it lived up to the hype. The atmosphere, the writing, it was beautiful ❤
I hope you’ll read Holly Bourne’s books soon, she is SUCH an amazing writer!
Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment 🙂
Nerd Narration says
And the ending truly brought it all together and to another level IMO.
I look forward to getting more of Holly’s books. I’ve read It Only Happens In The Movies (I think that’s the title lol) and really enjoyed it so I need to look into her others!
Happy reading!
Marie says
Oh yes, that’s the title, I’ve read that Holly Bourne book as well and I loved it SO much! 😀
Thank you! Happy reading to you too! ❤
Anna @MyBookishDream says
Sorry to hear that October wasn’t a good month for you. Getting injured is seriously the worst, I hope you will feel better soon! <3
I'm sooo happy to see that you enjoyed The Night Circus, it is one of my all time favourite books after all. I can't wait to read your review for it! 😀 I have heard so many good things about An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, I definitely need to check that book out.
Marie says
Thank you so much Anna, I hope so too 🙂
I really enjoyed The Night Circus and I am so happy I finally read it, it was SO atmospheric and kind of magical 😀
I hope you’ll read Hank Green’s book, I found it brilliant! ❤
thepaperbackpiano says
Sorry you had a difficult month! I hope November is a better one for you <3
Marie says
Thank you so much, you’re so sweet! I hope so 🙂 ❤
Helena @ The Life of a BookNerd Addict says
Hi Marie! It’s been a long time since I visited you, I see you’ve had a couple of rough months, I’m so sorry! I know you are pretty stressed out at the moment and I wish I knew how to make you feel better. It’s not much but I am here if you need to talk, maybe buddy read or even collaborate, anything to make you happy and busy.
Also, I want to wish you a Happy belated Birthday!!! I’m sending you all the warmest wishes and positive vibes I can possibly master for you.
My October was pretty good, celebrated Hubs Birthday and ate lots of candy. I been in a major blog/reading slump but looks like it’s coming to the end, finally. Other than that I’m doing ok, finally got my mental health under control.
Please don’t hesitate on contacting me, you can DM me on IG or Twitter. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
xoxo
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Marie says
Hi Helena! <3
Thank you so, so much for leaving such a sweet comment and for your sweet words, this means the world to me <3 <3 <3
I'm so happy you had a good October overall and yay for your mental health getting better. I hope that November will be good for you and filled with great reads, too, fingers crossed! <3
Thank you so much, you're such a sweetheart <3 <3 <3
mudandstars says
Hi Marie! I’m so sorry you had such a difficult month 🙁 Sending you lots of hugs <3 I hope November will be better, and that your foot will heal quickly. It looks like you read some really great books this month. I'm so happy to see Am I Normal Yet on this list, I LOOOOVE that book. and Holly Bourne in general. Definitely recommend the other two books in this trilogy. Are you planning on picking them up? Also looking forward to your review of Hank Green's book – I don't know much about this one, but it does intrigue me! 🙂 xxx
Marie says
Thank you so much, you’re so sweet, this means a lot <3
I can't wait to read more from Holly Bourne – I think I'm going to pick up the rest of the trilogy for sure, but I also want to read ALL of her other books, everything just looks SO good?!! I can't wait 😀
Thank you! <3 <3
mudandstars says
You are very welcome <3 Ahhh that's awesome! Have you read any of her other books before? Her most recent book, 'Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes?' is really good! xxx
Marie says
I haven’t read that one just yet – I have read It Only Happens In The Movies and Am I Normal yet so far, but I can’t wait to read more!! 😀
mudandstars says
Ahh that’s cool, I think Am I Normal Yet is my favourite by her. I’m looking forward to seeing what you think of the rest of her books 🙂
Marie says
I’ll let you know for sure when I get to them 😀
Beware Of The Reader says
WOW Marie your month did suck! Not in the reading department but …damn! I know it’s life and this happen yet it’s far from pleasant. On a brighter note though when you got many bad news there is a day where the trend is changing and it gets better so that’s all that I wish for you!
Marie says
Thank you so, so much, fingers crossed! <3 <3
Kelly Brigid says
Great wrap up! So sorry to hear about the injury and other difficulties this October! That’s awful! *hugs* I’m glad you were able to read some new favorites though! I’ve had the Wicked Deep on my tbr for months, so I’m definitely looking forward to your review! I hope your November proves to be much better, beautiful! <3
Marie says
Thank you so, so much Kelly, this means so much ❤
I can’t wait for you to read The Wicked Deep, I hope you’ll enjoy it 😀
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious says
Oh no Marie, I didn’t know that you broke your foot! 🙁 I am sending healing thoughts your way! I know what you mean about needing to do something, I was stuck in my house last year on a 5 week medical leave and it was awful. I hope November is a better month for you!
Marie says
Thank you so much, you’re too sweet ❤ I’m so sorry this happened last year, being stuck at home could be nice, but… for a couple days, afterwards I’m getting bothered haha.
Thank you so much!! ❤
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious says
Yea I got bored after a little over a week, haha! I hope you heal quickly!
Marie says
I get that SO much haha. I hope it’ll be good by the end of this month. Fingers crossed 🙂
tiffany @ readbytiffany says
I’m so sorry the October wasn’t good ?I hope that your foot gets better and you can travel more in the upcoming time! You’re in my thoughts, and I’m sending all the happy and hopeful vibes your way~ I can’t wait to hear more about your WIP <3 Send us all the aesthetic posts and sneak peeks because we're all too excited ?I'm so excited/proud of you. Congrats too on finishing your Goodreads challenge ?
Marie says
Tiffany thank you so, so much, your sweet words mean so much ❤
I’ll do my very best to share a little bit about my WIP, I hope I’ll manage to write a little bit every day, that’s what matters 😀
Thank you! I hope you’ll have a wonderful November ❤
Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles says
What the fuck??? I didn’t know about your foot!!! What kind of friend am I? I am so going to spam you with messages now!!!!
Marie says
You’re one of the BEST FRIENDS ever my sweechie ❤❤❤
Thank you ❤❤❤
Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles says
<3 Love you!!!!!!
Lashaan Balasingam @ Bookidote says
Awww maaaan, I’m so sorry to hear about the crappy month you had, especially around your birthday! 🙁 I do wish you a speedy recovery and that November will be a far better month for you. On a happier note, super glad that you got to read Night Circus! It really was quite a wonderful read! 😀
Marie says
Thank you so, so much Lashaan, this means a lot <3 <3
Yay! I'm happy I finally read The Night Circus, too, it was such a beautiful book 😀
Kyra says
Oh nooo, Marie! I’m so sorry that you had such an awful month. I hope November treats you muuuuch better! <3
Wow – you read some great books! Am I Normal Yet? is AMAZING. I'm so glad you loved it too! *_*
WELL DONE ON WRITING! I know how difficult it can be to write and return to WIPs, so well done! x
Marie says
Thank you so much Kyra, let’s hope so! Fingers crossed ❤❤
I can’t wait to read more from Holly Bourne, I really have been loving everything she’s written so far! 😀
Thank you! I hope you’re having a lovely November! xx
Dezzy @ The Thoughtful Voice says
Ahhh I’m so sorry October wasn’t the best month for you, Marie! I really hope that your foot gets better soon and that November will be a much better month! ? Sending you all my love and good vibes. ✨ I’m glad you had such a great reading month, though! And congrats again on completing your Goodreads challenge!! ? October wasn’t the best reading month for me (I only read one book, and it was a novella) because of school and college apps. But I’m hoping to read more this month!! I’m very excited to read Girls of Paper and Fire and A Very Large Expanse of Sea, among other books (finish The Lady’s Guide and start What If It’s Us) this month. ☺️ I’m definitely not going to get to all of them, but I’m going to try my best, haha. I hope you’ll have a wonderful November, Marie ❤️
Marie says
Thank you so, so much for your sweet words Dezzy, this means a lot ❤
I hope you’ll get to read more this month and, sometimes there’s nothing we can do, other things have to take priority unfortunately :/
I hope you’ll get to read Girls of Paper and Fire, I’m so curious to hear your thoughts about that one, it sounds so good. I also loved What If It’s Us and hope you will, too! ❤
Thank you so much, I hope November has been treating you well so far ❤
wordandsentence says
I’m sooo sorry you had such an awful month ! Sending you hugs & hoping november is better than october so far !
October wasn’t amazing for me but I would say it was okay 🙂
First, congrats for your reading challenge ! I completed mine last month and IT FEELS SO GOOD, right ?
can’t wait to Am I normal yet, as it deals with OCD and feminism and I’ve only seen good reviews of it.
I also wanted to say that I really love your post about your 25th birthday( well, all your posts are amazing ). It was really true somehow and…I Don’t know, it just made me feel good I guess !
Also, I’m wishing you best of luck with your wip ! I’m sure it’s amazing 😉
Marie says
Thank you so, so much, that means a lot ??
I’m happy to hear October was okay for you and I hope that November will be even better! and YAY for finishing your reading challenge already, that’s SO great, I’m so proud of you! It feels so good to be ahead, I agree 😀
I can’t wait for you to read Am I Normal Yet. It was a brilliant read and I have a feeling you could enjoy it 🙂
Oh thank you, I’m so happy to hear that, I feel like being in your twenties is…. well, strange haha 🙂
Thank you SO much!! ??
Lauren @ Wonderless Reviews says
I’m so sorry you didn’t have a great month, Marie ?? I really hope November is a lot better for you and I’m sending lots of good vibes your way ? I’m really excited to read This is What it Feels Like so I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Marie says
OH thank you Lauren, you’re so sweet, fingers crossed ?
I can’t wait for you to read This Is What It Feels like, it was such a good contemporary, I loved it! 😀
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
I’m so sorry you had such a shitty month, Marie! I remember being at home for sicks weeks after my stomach surgery almost three years ago and it.. was.. torture.. Even though I actually didn’t feel up to working so I can’t even imagine what it’s like if you’re actually ABLE to work but simply aren’t allowed to. [They should totally find ways to let people work from home in cases of broken feet or something..]
Even more sorry about the money you ended up losing and the trip you had to cancel. Looking forward to something like that and then it not happening is the absolute worst. Hopefully you’ll be able to reschedule it sometime in the future! [And you might even enjoy it more because of it? I don’t know..]
I hope November goes a bit smoother and better for you. Good luck on your low-key NaNoWriMo; I know you can do it. <3
[And thanks for mentioning two of my posts! <3]
Marie says
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Kathy, this means so much ? I could physically be working, but I am still on sick leave and, if I don’t mind being there, I also feel kind of… guilty at the same time? It’s such a strange and SO annoying feeling, too, hahaha. Anyway.
I am hoping to reschedule it, yes, hopefully next year, fingers crossed 😀 thank you,I know I will enjoy travelling again a lot more when I can walk on my two feet haha ?
Thank you so much Kathy! I hope November has been treating you well so far! ?
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
I understand so well. I remember being like that the final days of my sick leave back then. I didn’t feel up to socializing at work, but I just wanted to feel productive again? Not to mention I just knew things had gone to hell during my absence at work so the guilt was there as well in the end.
At least you’re remembered of how important going to work is mentally! Funny how it can turn into some kind of self-care, right?
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! <3
Marie says
Yeah that’s exactly it. Well, I miss the socializing part more than the work part to be honest (my colleagues are sweethearts), but…. I also feel unproductive in ways and try to keep busy with other things, but still. It’s LONG haha.
Thank you so much, you’re so sweet ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
I constantly miss the socializing part at work.. Since I got into a smaller team I noticed how different the vibe is compared to my previous one, hah. We don’t even have music playing in the background. They all just.. sit and work and barely say a word? [Which equals me and one other colleague not being able to shut up for two seconds the moment we’re on our own for a day or half a day :’)]
At least you have your blog to make you feel somewhat productive, I hope? The work of a blogger is never done in a way, haha.
<3
Marie says
Oh damn :/ that’s a bit bothering. It’s good to have silent and everything to concentrate, but it’s also great to have a warm working environment and I really like the chatting, too, haha, I get your feeling 🙂
Yes at least I have blogging and NaNo currently too, to keep me busy haha, I’m trying to keep my mind on these to feel productive 😛
thebookwormofnotredame says
I’m so sorry October was so hard on you and I am sending you SO MUCH LOVE, Marie! I hope November will be better for you ?
Marie says
Thank you so, so much, that means a lot ? I hope that November has been treating you well so far! ?
Sophie Li says
Hi Marie 🙂
Seems like October was a tough month for you. I get the feeling of needing to do something. I am definitely a doer too. Although when I am working 5 days a week, I think “ugh, I wish I can have a month off!” When I have a few days of hanging out a home, I get pretty antsy 🙂 Hope that your foot recovers soon and that you’ll be able to hop right back into action.
That’s great to hear that you’ve read some good books this month. And I’m so happy to hear that you are progressing on your WIP! As always, I’m looking forward to hearing more about your WIP. I was definitely pleasantly surprised to hear that you’re doing Nano this month (even if it’s unofficially!) Looking forward to cheering each other on 🙂
Marie says
That’s exactly how I feel – when I’m working, I’m craving more time, but when I have too much on my hand, I feel a bit antsy, too, haha. Thank you so, so much for your well wishes, that means a lot ❤️
I’m excited to take part! Even if I am behind on the NaNo goal, I managed to do a little something almost every day so far and getting excited about writing again is the best feeling 🙂
Thank you so much! I hope you’re having an amazing November and best of luck for your writing! ❤️
Sophie Li says
I’m so glad that you are excited about writing again Marie! That’s awesome if Nanowrimo is able to do that for you, regardless of your word count 🙂
November has been hectic but overall I’m loving it. Thank you <3
Marie says
I’m glad to hear that it’s been good! ❤️❤️
flippingthruthepages says
I am so sorry, Marie, that you month was bad. I really hope that your foot gets better soon. I can only imagine how bad you must be feeling about cancelling the trip and losing the money. So sorry. being sick is worst.
I am glad that you read so many good books though. I can’t wait to read The ABsolutely Remarkable Thing and now that you have loved it so much, I am so excited.
And congratulations on hosting Staggering Stigmas which was such a successful event. You pulled it in a really good way 🙂
I hope November is better you 🙂 Lots of love.
Marie says
Thank you Sim, you’re too sweet ❤️ fingers crossed! ❤️
I’m so happy you enjoyed the Shattering Stigmas event, it was so important to me and I’m glad it meant a lot to you and other people, thank you again for all of your support, that means SO much!
I hope you’ll have a fantastic November as well! 🙂
Annemieke says
I’m sorry to hear about your month Marie. That has to suck so much. I always hated being on sick leave when I worked, and always felt the pressure of having to work work work as soon as possible again, so I can relate. But take it easy on yourself. There is nothing you can do about it. I hope November will be a better month and that your foot will heal well. Hugs.
Happy belated birthday too. Yeay on getting your reading challenge done and working on your wip more. 😀
Marie says
Thank you so, so much for your sweet words and your support, this means so much ❤️❤️❤️
I hope November is off to a fantastic start for you! ❤️
theorangutanlibrarian says
I’m so sorry October hasn’t been a good month- I hope your November is awesome to make up for it and I wish your foot better! <3 Glad all these beautiful strangers is going well so far. Thank you very much for sharing my post! <3
Marie says
Thank you so much, this means a lot <3 <3