Literary Booked | Vol. Two

When I took a picture of all the books I read from April through June I was truly shocked. I kicked my yearly goals ass in half a year! I did nothing but read day in and day out and I was completely lost in reality. I had no complaints whatsoever. I of course stopped reading so much when my nephew passed because life just got so chaotic suddenly. I’ve taken a long break from reading, but I can’t wait to finish out the year strong on my reading list! Also, I will finally be able to read because I finished Game Of Thrones. ( I couldn’t get anything done while I was bingeing that glorious show!) 

My books for this quarter were:  

01.   Howl Allen Ginsberg – This is a short poem book. If you’re a Gilmore Girl fan you know that this is the “Jess” book. It’s very raw and real. It definitely shows you a taste of the world back in the day when the world was to be perfect and others were fighting hard to not be censored. 

02.   The Perks of Being A Wallflower Steven Chobsky – I’ve watched the movie years ago and tried to watch the read the book immediately after and it never panned out. I finished the book in two days this year and it definitely still resonates with me. We make such a difference in people's lives and we don't even know it. 

03.   The Year of Magical Thinking Joann Didon- Oddly enough I read this book right before I lost my nephew and it helped me get through the pain and the hurt. This book is amazing. It starts off slow, but if you're going through grief or have ever gone through it. You will understand where she's coming from and she really does touch base on every feeling you will have throughout your grief process. I promise, it does get better with time.

04.   13 Reasons Why Jay Asher - I wish I read this book in high school. I wasn't an outcast perse in high school, but towards the end of my senior year I wasn't having such a great experience . I felt exactly like this and after binging the show and reading the book I'm so glad that I didn't end everything back then. This book reminds you that we make an impact in people's lives whether we believe that or not.

05.   A Dog’s Purpose Bruce Cameron- This is the first book that's made me cry in such a long time. I have a soft spot especially when it comes to my dog Rory. It captures the dog's perspective perfectly and I definitely love Rory so much more now because of this book. I need her more than she needs me that's for sure. Also if you're trying to watch the movie , ditch it and read the book instead. The movie doesn't do this book ANY justice.

06.   Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J.K Rowling

07.   Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets  J.K Rowling

08.   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban  J.K Rowling
I've started  the Harry Potter obsession. I will admit that I tried to read this series when it first came out, but because I didn't read that well in the fourth grade I wasn't interested. Now, it's a completely different story. I love this series and even though I already know what happens I love going through all of the details and diving into the world J.K Rowling creates. It's like nothing I've read before. I can't wait to finish the series by the end of the year!

Literary Booked | Vol. One

I’m striving to find balance in life between family, work and my own time. It’s difficult to find the balance in between all of that and juggle life, but I’m find that it’s easier if I make it a priority in my life. I’m making myself a priority in my life even that means taking an hour or so out of my day for me to work out or read. Working out has become my stress reliever and pairing it with reading just heightens that stress relief. Reading allows me to zone out and just focus on the story in my hands (literally). I’m a sucker for romance genres (of course), classics and biographies, but recently I’m getting more into some personal development. Regardless of the book I’m reading I’m ending my days feeling more empowered than the day before.

This segment of the blog will be dedicated to the books I’ve read during the month. This space will help me with stay accountable with all of my reading as my goal is to read at least one book a month for a total of 12 books a year. This won’t be a monthly post as it would be too hard to keep up with reading and writing about the books, instead I will update every quarter (hence my volumes).  Get it ;)

My books for this quarter were:  

01.    Year of Yes - Shonda Rhimes

My best friend gifted me this book for my 26^th birthday/ Christmas. I couldn’t have received this book at a better time in my life. I love everything Shonda Rhimes, but reading her story is nothing short of empowering. This book is the fuel I’ve used in 2017 to refocus my life. If you’re in a rut , I highly recommend diving into this book. It will change your life especially if you’re a wimp just like me J And spoiler alert, you won’t say “NO” ever again. A little glimpse of my year of yes is,  here.

02.    The Magnolia Story 

I’ve been in love with Chip and Jo ever since I stumbled upon their show on Netflix. If you’re looking for a real down to earth power couple these two are your people. It doesn’t get any better than them. Their story will make you love them even more if you don’t already. 

03.    Fifty Shades of Grey-  E. L. James

04.   FiftyShades Darker- E. L. James

05.   FiftyShades Freed - E. L. James

      If you’re wanting a series to obsess over this is the series for you. I know that it gets a bad wrap for being a sex obsessed book, but honestly it’s so much more than that. It’s a powerful love story with unexpected twists. You’re also lying to yourself if you’re seriously turned off about this book because of sex. You know just as well as I do that sex goes hand in hand with being/falling in love. I will tell you that my favorite part of this series aside from the love story is Christian Grey. I don’t think I’ve ever read about a more fascinating than him. I’m obsessed. The movies don’t do the trilogy justice, but I love both movie and books! Of course, I love the books better. I spent weeks wrapped up in my own little Grey world. Btw, my husband scored and gifted this to me for Valentine's Day . Such a good man! Thank you for fueling my obsession.

06. Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey As Told byChristian- E. L. James

      After finishing this book, I really wished that I read this book first before the actual FSG version. But nonetheless, after you read this book you understand Grey more. You don’t think he’s some crazy sex addict. You understand why he is the way he is, which says so much if you’ve read the series. All of the questions you had from the FSG series will be answered ( at least my questions were). I’ve heard that they’re in the talks for another version of the other FSG books from Grey’s perspective and I can’t wait!

I’d love to hear about any of your book recommendations! Let me know any of your favorites.