I don’t read the back of books. I either dive in blind, based on author loyalty, or based on recommendations from friends (blog and IRL). Because of that, I’m not going to summarize these books for you, I’ll simply share my thoughts. I’m not so great at summarizing without giving it all away, anyway. You’re welcome.
Before I Fall Lauren Oliver (audiobook). I’ve been hearing about this book for ages. And the premise of it sounded ultra intriguing. I was absolutely hooked the first several chapters, and then it lost me. The concept is that the main character basically lives her last day before she dies over and over, each time with a differing outcome. A few times probably would have been okay, but midway through I just got bored to tears. Pass.
Confess Colleen Hoover. How she came out with a new book without me realizing it is beyond me. Usually blogland explodes with each release. I’ll admit, ever since Ugly Love, I’ve had a bad taste in my mouth. I loved Colleen Hoover and have been a devout fan up until that point. The subject matter and the way it was approached in that particular book was sincerely upsetting to me. I’m glad I decided to read Confess anyway, giving her another shot. Definitely up to her normal standard. Must read.
Girl Online Zoe Sugg (audiobook). I’m embarrassed to admit that I willingly downloaded this. I’m even more embarrassed to admit that I loved every freaking second of it. Zoella is a popular YouTuber (that might be an understatement), so curiosity got the best of me. There was some drama surrounding the release because she had help from a ghost writer (most “celebrities” do), so I really just wanted to see what the fuss was about. It was adorable and kept me interested the entire time. Read.
That’s honestly all I’ve gotten through lately. I’ve traded my precious audiobook time for podcasts (I’ll share my latest obsession soon)!
There’s a bunch of new faces around here lately (hi!) so I just wanted to take a moment to share that I have a book out! Yeah, Maybe is available on Kindle and Kindle App, and I’d just be tickled pink if you gave it a shot! (PS, if you have Amazon Prime, you can read it for free! Score)!
I reallllllly need to give the whole audiobook thing a go! Where are you normally getting yours from – the library or is there an app I should know about?! 😉
I want to give audiobooks a try too, but small town living leaves little in the library available. Soooo…podcasts are my constant jam.
I haven't heard of any of these, but I seriously need to start reading more again! I do have Amazon Prime so maybe the first one I check out will be yours 🙂
I would love to check out your book, but I use a kobo instead of a kindle…so I could read it on the Kindle app or is it available in print yet? It looks like a good read!!
I haven't heard of any of those books but Confess sounds like it might be a good pick for me! I'll check out your book too! (:
felt the same way about before i fall! i always appreciate the time put into these reviews!
the colleen hoover book sounds sooo good! adding it to my list!
Thank you for sharing lady! I have been looking for something new to read and I totally trust your opinion! 🙂
Oooh, love this! I'm actually writing a post for tomorrow about what I'm reading and was asking for recommendations! I love book ideas!
Glad to hear you liked girl online – I'm interested in that one too! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Adding Confess to my must read list! I am the same way with books I've read – allll of them have come from other blogger recommendations!
I'm terrible at summarizing too!
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Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
Is it bad that I don't know who Colleen Hoover is ? Hehe oops!!!
Currently reading Yeah, Maybe and it's so good, friend! Such a page turner!
Before I Fall has been on my list for a long time and for some reason I haven't moved on it. This makes me want to take it off all together. That sounds like a book I'd hate.
Oooh I want to read Confess, that sounds so good!
Confess sounds like an intriguing read – thanks for sharing 🙂
Green Fashionista
You are the second person to mention that Confess book, I'm definitely going to look into it. 🙂
lol i LOVED ugly love and really disliked another one of her books so I really don't know if I want to read any more of hers… we are the opposite 😉 i love to dive in blind as well. i read a series by lauren oliver that started out good and ended horribly (shocker for a trilogy, right?) and so she is on my 'authors i will never forgive or read again' list. haha.
I did so bad at reading in September with school starting back up (I'm a 6th grade teacher), but I've been listening to a book on Audible and reading a couple at a time. I'm hoping October will be better, and I think I might take some of your suggestions and add them to my Goodreads list!
I read Confess last month (two months ago? Who knows at this point). It was my first Colleen Hoover book and while it didn't floor me from goodness, it was good enough that I'll read more of her books. They're perfect for a lazy Saturday or Sunday.
I've never read any Colleen Hoover. I might just have to check out some of her work!
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Kat
I'll check out some of these books!
Oh man, I'm a total read the back of the book kind of girl. And I judge books by their covers. lol
I loved Confess! I'm a huge Colleen Hoover fan. Girl Online sounds interesting and I've added it to my to read list.
I'm one of those people that loved Before I Fall. I'm not sure why I loved it so much, maybe because the first time I read it I was wishing I could do my life over again. Whatever the reason, always loved it, but I totally see why someone else may not be into it.
I have Kindle Unlimited and I love it! I've been reading so much more than before. I will have to check out your picks!
Annessa
http://www.seekingsunshine.com
I don't read the backs of books either. I think they pretty much always give away too much and I like being surprised.
I'll have to add Confess to my want to read list.
I've never heard of any of these and I am need of a new book. I have been listening to podcasts too now. I recently found Small Passive Income, which as an e-book author you might like.
xo
Annie- All Things Big And Small
I've never heard of any of these and I am need of a new book. I have been listening to podcasts too now. I recently found Small Passive Income, which as an e-book author you might like.
xo
Annie- All Things Big And Small
I really like the way you sum it up with a "Pass", "Must Read", or "Read". We all write our summaries a little differently, and I liked the way you did this 🙂
I've had Ugly Love on my Kindle forever, but it isn't screaming at me to read it. Glad to know I'm not missing out. I do have Confess on hold at the library though, so now I'm excited to read that one!
I read Before I Fall when it first came out. I breezed through it because it was an easy read but nothing to recommend.