Hello friends, happy Wednesday and happy June… well, it’s in a couple days, but we’re almost there and I wanted to do this wrap- up now, just, because
I love this GIF.
May is probably one of the best months, only because I got about three days of holidays and finally got little breaks from work thanks to that. I’m really grateful for that. One day at a time, this allowed me to de-stress (but not too much, I’m always too stressed out anyway), to take a long weekend away back to the North of France, as always, to catch up on blogging and write down some blog posts, to read and get outside a little bit as well. Basically, here’s me trying to have a life.
Despite that, I feel like May has been just like any other month this year – endless at work and way too quick on the weekends I got.
June will be better, though. I hope so. Summer’s finally coming – even if I don’t get a summer break like all of your lucky high schoolers, people at uni and so on get. You are SO lucky, please enjoy it for me?? ANYWAY, despite that, I’m happy to announce that, well, aerm, I’m leaaaaaaaaaving.
Don’t panic right away? If you are, I don’t know. I have a week of holidays at the beginning of June and I’m actually traveling! again! I’ll be off to Berlin, Germany, for the first time, for a couple days. If you’re interested in seeing my pictures and ramblings, I might post on twitter and will most likely post on my instagram.
Basically, this means I’ll be MIA (FOR REAL. I know I can’t take breaks, but now I WILL TAKE A REAL BREAK) from the 1st until the 10th of June, approximately. I hope you won’t forget about me.
ALSO! ME! VERY! EXCITED! Because I might have another trip in the works for August AND I AM EXCITED OKAY. I love summertime. Can you tell?
Here’s my month over on instagram: spring, getaways and books:
I AM STILL AHEAD on my Goodreads challenge and I feel like I am on fire. Okay, I’m probably not, since my challenge isn’t really a challenge. I’m supposed to succeed if I do it just like last year, but… it feels good to be AHEAD OKAY so I’ll congratulate myself anyway.
Books I read
Definitely a perfect summer read, if you’re looking for something quick and adorable. Characters were a bit lacking unfortunately, but it was still entertaining. You can already read my full review here.
I thought I wouldn’t enjoy this, because it’s classified as “horror”. I was wrong and it wasn’t that scary. Mostly family focused and ME LOVING THAT. Full review coming closer to release date!
Swoonnnnnnn. Adorable characters and A+ diversity. I have a thing for celebrity stories, too. Oops. Full review here!
This book was absolutely gorgeous and gave me TONS of emotions. Full review coming soon.
I was eagerly anticipating this one and AHH I loved it. The characters, the cute romance, the writing strugglessssssssssss. Full, gushing review coming soon!
So…. I finished this the other day. I was nervous and now I’m kind of a mess BECAUSE WHAT DID I JUST READ? Full review coming soon!
I said I could get rid of this category, but I feel like I still want to talk about my WIP. Just to remember that it’s here, waiting for me. As I am writing this, I still haven’t done a thing towards editing and I still very much hate myself and feel like I am not a real writer or something.
Still, I kind of made progress? I don’t know, I just thought about my plot and wrote a couple things down. Also re-did my timeline for my book. That’s all. I guess it’s something. See you in a month and we’ll see. Spoiler alert: I probably won’t have done much.
Book reviews
Click on the book covers to be redirected to my reviews.
Bookish discussions
Book blogging discussions
Writing
I am still reading tons of blogs, but I’m trying to narrow down everything here, otherwise this post will get WAY too long. Here’s my little selection of amazing post for this month!
On blogging
- Swetlana talks about ARCs and the opportunities for smaller creators.
- Mel shares how she blogs differently.
- Dani talks about commenting back and shares the cold hard facts about it.
- The Orangutan Librarian celebrates her 3 years bloggiversary and lessons learned!
- Tiffany talks about taking breaks and why it matters.
- Avery mentions the endless battle between reading and reviewing.
- Mathieu talks about organizing your blogging life with some great tips!
- Pam writes a brilliant post about bookstagram and wonders if you have to be on it.
On books, reading, recommendations…
- Elizabeth shares the pros, cons and tips for mood reading!
- May gives some wonderful recommendations of books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
- Aimee put together a wonderful guide to help us getting new books. Or not.
- Simant talks about reading while on vacation and honestly, I’m the same way.
- Lily shares some amazing book recs for Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Beth talks about managining your TBR and how crazy that all is.
Ilsa @ A Whisper Of Ink says
FIRST COMMENT
Marie says
Hahaha you’re crazy but also, awwwwww <3 <3 <3
Ilsa @ A Whisper Of Ink says
ahem now thats out of the way! GERMANY. you are going to GERMANY. *CRYING* THAT IS LIKE A HUGE DREAM OF MINE!! say hi to my german fave Jackie (@toomuchofabooknerd) for me if you can okay. and the 10th of JUNE IS MY birthday!! how cool!! Agh, I’m so glad to see you enjoyed In Search of Us and COBAB, i’m going to have to pick them up soon!! THEY LOOK SO GOOD. I’ve heard Final Draft is so Cute and amazing so that is also on my TBR.
Marie says
Hmm is this the moment where I confess that I actually live like, 30 minutes away from Germany? ? Berlin’s still way farther away though hahaha. I WILL I WOULD LOVE TO JACKIE IF YOU READ THIS.
OOOH that’s SO cool – I hope I won’t forget, but since I have the same memory as Dory, HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY AND MAY YOU GET all the wonderful books in the WORLD <3 <3
I can't wait for you to read ALL of these books, I hope you'll LOVE them! <3
Thank you SO much for your comment and the love, you're the sweetest <3 <3 <3
Ilsa @ A Whisper Of Ink says
okay wow 3rd comment BUT ALSO I WILL MISS YOU OKAY BC YOU ARE FANTASTIC but pls have a good break and have fun and enjoy yourself pls and thanks!!
Marie says
AWW I WILL MISS YOU too ? thank you!! <3 <3 <3
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
I AM SO JEALOUS OF YOUR TRIP TO BERLIN.
I’ve been trying to go there for YEARS now but somehow it never seems to work out?! I’m definitely going to keep an eye on your Instagram during that period, haha!
Know the destination of your maybe-August-trip yet? Curiosity!
Ooh! I have a copy of The Brightsiders coming my way AS. WE. SPEAK.
I totally forgot about Final Draft though.. That one was on my radar and somehow got off it so I didn’t think of it when I was.. ordering.. books.. I should be ordering? Oops.
Going to check out some of the posts you mentioned – whoop.
May was.. good.. My trip to Edinburgh went by way too quickly, but holidays always do. [This equals me saying you better enjoy Berlin or I’m coming after you!]
Best thing in May was my brother- and sister-in-law finally having their little, cute baby and I. AM. IN. LOVE. It’s such a gorgeous baby! [People keep saying there’s no such thing as ugly babies but seriously.. I beg to differ, haha.]
Favorite book this month.. Nope. Not going there.
Too many.
A QUIET KIND OF THUNDER MAYBE. [I think. Probably.]
Marie says
Oh no! I’m sorry it has never worked out, I really hope you’ll manage to get there soon and I’ll make sure to send you some pictures as well if you want 😀
As for August, well it’s in the works but…. I might actually be going someplace you went???
YES THE BRIGHTSIDERS AND FINAL DRAFT! I can’t WAIT for you to read both, I hope you’ll love them, please let me know when you do 😀 <3
Awwww that's SO great, you must be so happy!! I'm with you on ugly babies though hahahahaha. SURE that your niece / nephew (that's it, right? Always afraid to mess this up….) is the most gorgeous though <3
I NEED A QUIET KIND OF THUNDER. You sold it SO well, TOO well maybe hahaha.
THANK YOU Kathy, I hope you'll have a wonderful month!! <3 <3
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
Yes plea-heaaase! <3
Ooooh, Scotland? 😀 I seriously want to go back; there are plenty more cities I want to see over there. Not to mention actual freaking nature, haha.
I will! Chances are I'll read The Brightsiders in June! Hopefully!
I am! Hahaha; some people keep saying "there's no such thing as an ugly baby" but I simply keep in mind they must've ever seen one then, hahaha. I think it's that, yes! Niece! Went so see her again yesterday; even got to hold her and seriously.. I felt like taking her with me; didn't want to give her back, haha.
Nononono. I hope it isn't too well because I don't want expectations to be ridiculously high and then ruin it, but I do hope you read it sometime!
You too, Marie! <3
Marie says
Maaaaaaaaybe, hopefully, keep your fingers crossed 😛 <3
Awww that's adorable haha <3 I hope you'll get to spend some time with your niece often, hopefully? <3
Kathy @ Books & Munches says
Fingers, toes and eyes crossed! [Although my eyes only for a couple of seconds, otherwise hello headache.]
Oohh, definitely! Since my boyfriend’s the godfather, we are pretty much [happily] obliged to go over there as often as we can, haha.
Marie says
Hahaha, that’s awesome then 😀
Aj @ Read All The Things! says
Wow, it sounds like you have a lot of exciting trips coming up. I hope you enjoy them!
Marie says
Thank you so much!! 😀 I hope you’ll have a wonderful June! 🙂
Ally Writes Things says
Have a great trip!!!
Marie says
Thank you so much!! 😀 <3
Priyasha says
Awesome post ?
Marie says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Resh Susan @ The Book Satchel says
So glad to see you enjoyed Children of Blood and Bone. I enjoyed it too. I did feel I didnt get enough of magic as I EXPECTED. So I am looking forward to the nwxt book in the series
Marie says
OH I get your point, there could have been more magic for sure, but… I have a feeling the second book will have PLENTY. I can’t wait to read it, we have to wait for soooo long haha.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! 🙂 <3
~Kerys says
OOH YOU’RE GOING TO BERLIN!!! HAVE FUN!! And yes!!!! Summer’s amazing! I’ll make sure to have a lot of fun for you in the holidays as well! And yay for staying ahead on Goodreads! I hope you beat your challenge! xx ??
Marie says
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll have wonderful holidays as well, if you get the chance to have long weeks / months of holidays haha 🙂
Hope you’ll have a lovely June! 🙂
~Kerys says
Thank you! I’m going to be going to India! xx ???
Marie says
Ohhh that’s amazing! I hope you’ll have a great time there 😀
~Kerys says
Thank you! ❤️?
Angela says
Yay for vacations! I hope you have a great time in Berlin! It’s good to take a break from blogging every once in awhile.
Marie says
Thank you so much, Angela! <3 Agree, it feels good to take a break every once in a while, it's always needed 🙂
Trang (Bookidote) says
Love this wrap-up!! 😀 Please enjoy your traveling and dont worry about it! I hope Germany will set off your month of June right ;)! ❤️❤️
Marie says
Thank you so, SO much Trang!! Enjoy YOUR traveling as well! <3 <3 <3
flippingthruthepages says
Seems like you had an overall good month 🙂 My month was also similar except that blogging motivation was quite low and I skipped many days. But now I have decided that I’ll write the posts only when I’ll feel like 😛
You read so many good books this month. And finally, you read Children of Blood and Bone. And I am screaming that you loved it too 😀 That book was really fantastic, right? Can’t wait for your review. I am still confused about that end though. I was like- what did just happened?
I can’t wait to read the Brightsiders either. And yay, another vacation. I hope you enjoy your time away. I really wish to go on Europe tour some day. But maybe that would be possible in my 50’s? 😛
And thank you so much for sharing my post.
Marie says
I think that’s such a fantastic way to blog, to be honest; I’m a planning freak and I love having posts up when they “need” to be, but I feel like doing the “whenever I want to” is the BEST kind of attitude to have, when it comes to blogging. It keeps things fun 🙂 <3
COBAB was AMAZING, I didn't expect to love it this much, but I did and I am SO happy about it. I'm a little confused about that ending as well – I NEED the sequel right now haha 🙂
Thank you so much – I'm sure you will be able to go on an Europe tour someday, and even earlier than that, don't you worry, you'll make it 😀 <3
Thank you for your sweet comment, I hope you'll have a wonderful month! <3 <3
Hette says
What a great and fun wrap-up! I had a great month with a lot of long weekends, our constitution day celebration and finally a lot of reading?❤️ Also, I have to say, I’m rooting for you and your writing!
Marie says
Aw thank you so much! I’m so glad you had such a lovely month and I hope June will be just as great <3
Thank you for your support, that means SO much <3 <3
Laura W says
You’re going to Berlin???? That’s so amazing!! I’ve always wanted to travel more (so far, I’ve just been to the US, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico, and England). I hope you have a marvelous time and come back refreshed 🙂
Congratulations on keeping up with your GR challenge! I was doing great until the semester ended in university and I moved back to my hometown for the summer. Now, I’m three books behind and sliding. I don’t start working for another week so I’m hoping to do a week of intensive reading.
Laura @BlueEyeBooks
Marie says
I wouldn’t say “just” here, you have done TONS of awesome travelling there, that’s incredible! 😀
Oh I hope you’ll be able to catch up on your challenge – but don’t stress out about it too much, what matters is that you enjoy your read 😀
Thank you so much for your sweet comment – have a wonderful month! <3
Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles says
We could never forget you! Have a great time!!
Marie says
Aww, thank you so much my sweechie <3 <3
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
Oh I would love to go to Berlin one day. You’ll have to post about it when you’re back because I’ll need to live through your adventures until I can make it there myself. 🙂 I hope you have an incredible time Marie, and enjoy your break from work and WordPress too.
You got through some great books too, I’ll be looking forwards to seeing your review for Children of Blood and Bone (I’m guessing you loved it though) and congrats on being ahead on your GR reading challenge (I’m behind but catching up, it’s something!)
I think as long as you do something with your WIP it counts m, and I get what you mean because I’ve been uninspired lately but just slowly plodding along. Maybe June will finally be our months!
Again great post. Happy reading and happy holidays! 😀 ❤️
Marie says
Oh thank you, Beth – maybe I will post about it on my blog at some point 😀
I really loved Children of Blood and Bone, more than I thought I would, actually. It was such a brilliant story and I don’t know how I am supposed to wait for the next book?!
Thank you so much I hope that June will be amazing and hopefully that we will manage to do something for our WIPs, too 🙂 <3
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
That’s all right. 🙂
Oh that’s good, and I know what you mean because after that ending I can’t wait to see where the story goes in book two.
Thanks, and yeah fingers crossed we’ll get something done one day. 🙂 <3
Lily @ Sprinkles of Dreams says
THIS POST IS GORGEOUS, AND … I WAS A PART OF IT?? (Albeit a small one, but still!) Is this what it feels like to have dream come true that you didn’t even know existed. :’) But really, I’m so flattered, thank you so much, Marie! ?
This is such a beautiful post (the aesthetics especially, oh my god) & ahhh you’re going to Berlin!! I’m so excited for you, and I hope you have the best time there!! The city screams cool and trendy, and everyone so sweet, so you’ll fit right in & I’m sure you’ll love it there. You’ll be awfully missed. <3
Marie says
Ahhhh what, stop it haha you are writing such wonderful posts, it was hard to pick just one for this wrap-up <3 And I HAD to feature you, you're such a lovely blogger <3 <3
Aww thank you so, so much – your words mean so much, you're the sweetest <3 <3
I hope you'll have a wonderful month! <3
Lily @ Sprinkles of Dreams says
You are too kind, Marie!! Thank you so much! ??
Have a safe trip & enjoy your time away!! <3
Marie says
Of course, you’re so welcome! <3 <3 Thank you so much! <3 <3
Raven @ Dreamy Addictions says
Great Wrap-up! It seems like you had a good month! I’m looking forward to read Emergency contact, and Always Never yours. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on COBAB! I really hope you enjoyed it!
I hope you have a wonderful holidays and have a great June! 🙂
Marie says
Aw thank you so much Raven! <3 I can't wait for you to read these books, they were amazing – really hope you will love them 🙂
Thank you! Have a wonderful month! 😀
Olivia @ Purely Olivia says
I hope you have an amazing June! I’ll miss your posts during your break, but your traveling sounds so fun and I hope it’s super relaxing and amazing. 😉
Ahh, I’m looking forward to seeing your review of Children of Blood and Bone! I’ve heard some good things about it so far and I’m considering reading it soon…
This was a wonderful recap, I’m glad May treated you pretty well!
Marie says
Aw thank you so much, Olivia, you’re so sweet! <3 <3
I really enjoyed Children of Blood and Bone, I get why this book was SO hyped by everyone, it was brilliant. I can't wait for you to read it 😀
Thank you so much! I hope you'll have a wonderful month <3 <3
Valerie says
That’s so awesome that you’re going to GERMANY! I mean I’m already jealous that you live in France, but STILL. STILL. I’ll be keeping up with your instagram to get all the details, obviously.
Hope you have an amazing fun time 😀
Marie says
Aww, well I’ll make sure to post pictures ahah, you’re so sweet. Also if you’d like to trade places with me for a month or two, I’ll gladly do that haha 😛
Thank you so much, I hope you’ll have an amazing month as well <3 <3
deborahkehoe says
May was a wonderful month! My husband and I celebrated an anniversary, the weather was pretty gorgeous and I did read some great books! I know you like YA’s and I read a really good one called Ruthless Magic by Megan Crewe. It was a cross between Harry Potter and the Hunger Games. Kid you not! Also I am late to the game but just finished Sarah Dessen’s Once and For All. Sad and good. I’m glad you’re taking a break. It’s so important! I have a trip planned for the end of June and can’t wait. Yeah! Lol.
Marie says
Oh that’s great, I’m SO happy to hear you had a lovely month! <3
Wow – you're selling this book so well haha I'll have to check it out – and I'm so glad you enjoyed that Sarah Dessen book, it's on my TBR and I can't wait to read it 🙂
Ohhh a trip soon? That's AWESOME, where are you heading to? 😀
I hope you'll have a fantastic month – and thank you so much! <3 <3
deborahkehoe says
I grew up in Southern California and my dad still lives out there. My husband and I are going out for a long weekend, renting a little condo a block from the beach and visiting my dad and some friends. Should be fun!!
Marie says
Oh that’s so amazing, I hope you had tons of fun!! <3 I'd love to go to California someday 😀
Elizabeth says
What! VACATION! That’s awesome! I hope you have an amazing break! also, how have I not checked out your insta? I’ll get to that right away!
Marie says
Aww thank you so much! <3 <3 Haha well I'm not talking about my instagram too much though as it's more of a personal / travel / the random book every now and then haha 🙂
Shanti says
Yay for May! this month definitely had it’s ups and downs because I had sooooo many things due, but I had lots of fun times to, and towards the end of the month have manage to do some serious reading. A highlight was spending an afternoon with two friends at the library, then walking to a couple of different bookshops and talking about books together even though we all have very different tastes. A lowlight was getting a traffic ticket from the police which I can’t afford, which is ridiculous because I can’t even drive ugh. (I was biking)
Marie says
Ohhh I’m glad you overall had a good month – YAY for spending time with friends and chatting about books, that’s the goal 😀
A traffic ticket – while you were biking ?! What happened?! That really sucks, I’m sorry 🙁
I hope that June will be better for you! <3 <3
Sharing Inspired Kreations says
That’s great about your vacation! Have fun!! Sorry that your WIP isn’t getting any attention. I can relate. I participated and succeeded in NaNoWriMo in 2013 and have barely looked at my project since. Now that’s procrastination at its finest! Jeepers.
Marie says
Haha well I’m glad I’m not the only one procrastinating haha. I guess when it’s time to get to it, we will eventually, all projects need to take some rest 🙂
I hope you’ll have a wonderful June, and thank you for your sweet comment! <3 <3
love, tiffany says
HAVE FUN IN BERLIN!!! You will be missed and I promise 100% you will not be forgotten <3 We're all anticipating your aesthetic af photos and stories of your adventures ^_^ Thanks so much for featuring my post! I still can't believe I haven't read Children of Blood and Bone yet but it's going to happen this summer for sure 🙂 You knocked out so many books this month too! HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING TIME TRAVELING~
Marie says
Aw thank you so, so much Tiffany you’re so sweet <3 <3 <3
Of course, your post was amazing, I loved it 🙂
I can't wait for you to read Children of Blood and Bone, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to hear what you think 😀
I hope you'll have a wonderful month! <3 <3
Helena @ The Life of a BookNerd Addict says
Eeeppp! I love it when you travel. I mean I miss your posts but I get to see places like Berlin, Germany!??Seriously that is amazing and I love seeing your pictures on IG (when IG decides to show your pictures) Enjoy this special time and travel as much as you possibly can.
Have a wonderful break, Marie ??
Marie says
Aww thank you, you’re so sweet!! I hope that instagram will show my pictures haha so that you can see them 😀
Thank you so much Helena, I hope you’ll have an amazing month <3
Lauren @ Wonderless Reviews says
Ahh I’m so excited for Scream All Night it sounds like it has EVERYTHING I love. I also can’t wait to read The Brightsiders and am looking forward to Final Draft because I loved Noteworthy by Riley Redgate!!
I hope you have an amazing time on all your travels, Marie ❤️
Marie says
I hope you’ll get to read Scream All Night and will enjoy it – I haven’t heard many people talking about this book so far, but it was really cool 😀
Thank you so much, Lauren, I hpoe you’ll have a wonderful June <3 <3
Mel says
Aw, we would never forget about you, Marie! I hope you enjoy your travels 🙂 Ah, taking a break from work sounds so lovely and like something I could use as well but, alas… anyway.
I’m so glad you liked The Brightsiders! That one was probably one of my favorite reads this month as well. I agree that the diversity was A+ and I thought Jen Wilde brought a nice twist and unique perspective to the classic idea of a teen celebrity story, which I personally love anyway 🙂
Marie says
Thank you so much, Mel! <3 I really need a break, we all do sometimes and I hope you'll be able to take one soon <3
I'm with you on that, I feel like Wilde really managed to tell a celebrity story differently from everyone else and I loved it 🙂
Thank you for your sweet comment! 😀
Ashley says
OOOH, so jealous of all your traveling! I hope you have an amazing time. 🙂 I need a vacation ASAP, haha.
Marie says
Aw thank you Ashley!! <3 I hope you'll be able to have a little break soon <3 <3
Kat Impossible says
I thought “Huh, that’s an early wrap up for Marie”, but then I read on and also remembered you telling me about your break haha oh well, I hope you have the most of fun and really get to relax. You deserve it!!! You’ll have to let me know how you like Berlin 😉
And also low-key high five for finishing one more book before the end of the month hahaha
Marie says
Thank you so much, Kat! <3 <3 Don't worry, you'll be the first one to know all about it haha 😀 <3
AND YES one more book, damn I'll have to edit this wrap-up now….. Let's face it, I'm lazy so I won't though haha. 😛
Kat Impossible says
Hahaha yeah, I wouldn’t change it either, but it was still worth mentioning. We read that really fast.
Marie says
We really did – and I LOVED IT. I can’t wait for our next buddy read <3 <3
MetalPhantasmReads says
That’s so cool about your trip! Love the pictures 🙂 I also love that you include other blogger and the posts they’ve done recently. Hopefully June is another good reading month for you 🙂
Marie says
Aw thank you so much! 🙂 I hope you’ll have a wonderful month as well <3 <3
anna says
icb i live so close to germany and i still never been there!!! i hope ur trip will be amazing!!
it looks like im gonna have to read scream all night…. i mean??? horrors that turn out to be just abt families??? thats my shit!
Marie says
Ohh really? You have to, it’s such a pretty country! Thank you so much! 🙂
And yeeees, Scream All Night was a really great book, loved the family vibes 🙂
Thank you!! <3 <3
lostartofreadingblog says
I’m lazy and I never go on Twitter so I hope we see a few Berlin pictures on here too 🙂
Marie says
I mostly share pictures on instagram anyway – you don’t even have to go there, you can see my pictures right in my blog’s footer 🙂 I might do a blog post about it all though 😀
Thank you so much! 🙂
lostartofreadingblog says
Those are some gorgeous pictures!!
Marie says
Aww I’m glad you liked them, it is a beautiful city 😀
becandbones says
I realize that part of the reason I love your wrap ups is because you have the perfect blend of books that I can scream along with you about and books I have never heard of but also look fantastic. Thank you for that.
But also have an amazing vacation! If anyone deserves it it’s you!
Marie says
Awwww really? This just made me the HAPPIEST ever, thank you so, SO much Becca! <3 <3 I hope you'll find some new books to love on this list 🙂
And thank you so much <3 I hope June is treating you well so far! <3
Michelle ? says
JESUS CHRIST MARIE PLEASE NEVER WRITE ‘I’M LEAVING’ LIKE THAT AGAIN I ALMOST GOT A HEART ATTACK BECAUSE I THOUGHT YOU MEANT LEAVING YOUR BLOG. Which is stupid because you travel a lot so the logical conclusion I should’ve gotten to was ‘she’s going on a trip!’ but nope ? Your trip sounds so exciting though! I hope you’ll have a great time ❤️
Marie says
AHH I’m sorry I didn’t mean to scare you haha. I hope I won’t be leaving my blog anytime soon haha, fingers crossed 😀
Thank you so much Michelle!! I hope that June has been treating you well so far! <3
Sophie Li says
Hello Marie!
Glad to hear that May was a good month for you. It’s great to have a few extra days off to unwind, isn’t it? And wow that’s awesome that you are going to Berlin! You definitely deserve a break! Looking forward to photos 🙂
That’s great that you’ve done some planning on your WIP. It absolutely counts! I think sorting out the plot and timeline is one of the most important aspects of writing and editing, and it helps a lot to get this done before you start a draft!
Final Draft sounds like an interesting book that is different from my usual read. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts 🙂
Have a wonderful June and enjoy your well-earned vacay <3
Marie says
Thank you so much, Sophie! Having some days off is the best, I only wish they would last longer, haha, time goes by way too fast.
I hope I will be able to get back to writing sometime soon, I haven’t written anything in so long now, I feel like I might have forgotten how to? Here’s to hoping I will be inspired in June 🙂
Thank you! I hope June is treating you well so far! x
Sophie Li says
Are you back already Marie??! I feel like you JUST went on vacation haha. Time really flies 🙂 How was your trip?!
Nah I don’t think you can ever forget how to write. It’s like riding a bike 🙂 The first few sentence might feel weird but you’ll get the hang of it again in no time. I took a 6-year break from writing and I think I write better now than I ever had 🙂 Wishing you a good writing month in June <3
Marie says
Yes – well I actually got back from Berlin last thursday, but I’m slowly getting back to my comments and blogging now hahaha, well trying to catch up 🙂 It was REALLY GREAT, I loved it 😀
Thank you so much for your support, always, Sophie! <3 <3
Sophie Li says
That’s great to hear that you enjoyed your trip! It’s nice to get away once in a while, isn’t it? 🙂
You’re welcome <3
Marie says
It really is the best 🙂 <3
Zoie says
Oh my goodness. It just hit me that once I’m done with high school, university, and have an actual job… unless I work as a teacher or something, I won’t have a SUMMER BREAK??!? ?
Okay, that’s way into the future. I’m just going to enjoy my current summer break while it lasts. ?
Anyways, I’m so excited that you get to travel! I feel like one of the advantages of living in Europe is that it seems so much easier to travel to new countries — the U.S. feels so isolated and distant from Asia and Europe in comparison. It takes 14 hours for me to fly from California to Hong Kong! (But, I guess I can’t complain too much, because I spend those 14 hours sleeping and reading amazing books ?). I can’t wait for update about your travels, and I hope your month of June is amazing!
Marie says
Hahaha yes, let me tell you, enjoy your summer breaks while you can, because being an adult and working really sucks for that ?
I feel really lucky living where I do for that – there are so many different countries and places to visit, without having to travel for hours and hours on end, so that’s pretty cool! On the other hand, I guess that the U.S has its diversity of landscapes, with all of the different states and everything. I always dreamed of doing an U.S road trip though haha 😀
Thank you so, so much, Zoie! I hope that June has been great to you so far <3 <3
The Candid Cover says
I hope that you enjoy your time away! It’s always nice to recharge, I find. I really enjoyed this post and I can’t wait to check out some of the recommended links to check out. Happy reading! 🙂
Marie says
Thank you so so much! Happy reading and I hope you’re having a wonderful month so far! xx
theorangutanlibrarian says
Hope you’ve been having a lovely holiday!! I really like Germany and Berlin! And thank you so much for sharing my post! <3
Marie says
THANK YOU so much, I really did have a great time 😀 And you’re so welcome, your post was amazing <3 <3
northernplunder says
i hope you had a great time in germany 🙂
Marie says
Oh thank you so much, I had an amazing time 😀
Caro @ bookcheshirecat says
Oh I hope you had lorts of fun in Berlin! ? How did you like the city? And might I ask where you’re traveling too in August? I’m happy that this month was good for you! 🙂 It’s sad that you won’t get a summer break, but maybe things will still be a little bit less hectic? ?
Marie says
I really loved it, it was beautiful! I actually just published a blog post about my trip, if you want more details and pictures 😀
As for my next trip, not sure just yet, but I will share when everything is decided 😀
I hope so, thank you so much for your support, Caro, that means the world <3
Caro @ bookcheshirecat says
I’m finally out of my hiatus so I will go read the post asap!! ❤
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Marie says
YAY! I’m so glad you’re back, missed you tons!! <3 <3
MathCrln says
How can I only see this post now? I mean I feel like the worst internet friend ever ??♂️
Even though we have already talked about it, I am so glad that you finally had a break and were able to move and travel and basically breathe a bit! ✈ ?
Congratulations for being ahead of your reading goal! Considering not only am I behind but I’m also and foremost in the middle of a reading slump, I can’t help but feel very inspired by you and your goal (I promise I’m not jealous)! ?
Thank you so much for featuring my blog post, you know it means the world to me!
We also already talked about your WIP since then I’m proud you made some progress by thinking about your plot and writing stuffs done and, as I already told you, I know you’ll finish that project, when you’ll be ready! But yeah, it’s important to continue talking and thinking about it✨
Oh and random thing that I wanted to add, I really liked the whole aesthetic of this post and the way you very visually redirected to your other articles and book reviews. It’s very visual and I love it! ?
Marie says
Ahhh what you are not, you’re the best! <3 <3 Thank you for always making me smile with your comments! <3
I'm sorry you're feeling in a reading slump right now – I hope you'll find the books that will make you want to read again – maybe give a try to an old favorite or try to read a different genre? I hope it will work itself out soon! x
Aw thank you so, so much, that means the world to me <3 and thank you for your support always, you're the best! <3 <3
MathCrln says
That’s so sweet and I’m glad I do! ?
I’m trying and I’ll continue to try but it feels really weird to barely read these days. It almost feel like a illness, something you can’t control but that is pissing you off ?
And, always ✨
Marie says
Haha I get that, Ifeel the same way whenever I just can’t read. I’m certain it will come back though!! <3 <3