Another month is already over so it’s time for one of my favorite posts: my monthly wrap up! July was a pretty awesome reading month for me. I did cut down on reading graphic novels compared to the previous month, although I continued to read them in between my longer reads, which I think made it easier for me to move onto something new and different; I think of it as a little bit like a palate cleanser! I’ve enjoyed alternating between full length novels and graphic novels, so I’m pretty sure that I’ll continue doing that as much as I can! In July, I read a total of 25 books.
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Compared to previous months, there was an almost equal split of reading physical (12) and e-books (12) this month. As I mentioned above, my reads continue to be a mixed bag including seven graphic novels, five of which were e-ARCs. I’ve continued to slow down my requests on NetGalley, limiting myself to either short reads and mainly graphic novels, so that I don’t feel even more pressure that I just can’t deal with in my life right now. I think I’ll be participating in ARC August this month so keep an eye out for my post on what needs reading ASAP! Looking at what I read, I honestly don’t think that I could pick just one favorite, but if I had to pick a Top 3 they’d be:
Daisy Jones & The Six
The Great Alone
Sorcery of Thorns
Notable mentions for me are also Aurora Rising, I’m Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come and The Bear and The Nightingale (for which I still haven’t been able to write a half-decent review for)! I think I read some great books that I really connected with emotionally this month, and I’m hoping that I’ll be able to continue this streak in August!
As I mentioned in my previous wrap up, I achieved my Goodreads reading goal last month and obviously I have continued to exceed the number I set out for myself. I had already changed my reading goal from 75 to 90 in May and I didn’t feel like changing it again in June, so I think by the time 2019 ends, it’ll look like I’m really overachieving this year when in reality I’m just too lazy ๐ That said, I’ve now read 128 books and it’s only August! I don’t think I’ve ever read this much perhaps ever, and I really attribute this to immersing myself in the book community. It’s amazing how this community keeps me so motivated and eager to keep turning pages. I couldn’t be happier that I took the leap to start this blog and to really give 1000% towards improving my bookstagram!
I’ve written reviews for most of these so if you want to see what I thought of them, you can follow the links below! Most of the e-ARC reviews are going to be posted closer to the publication date! Am I the only one that does that? I feel kinda like a noob for doing that but I’ve done that from the start? Lol Anyway, that’s all for now, friends. I hope everyone’s reading month was super duper!
ARC Graphic Novel Review: The Magicians: Alice’s Story by Lilah Sturges and Lev Grossman
ARC Graphic Novel Review: Double Vie (Rose #1) by Denis Lapiรจre and รmilie Alibert
Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (unpopular opinion time!)
Review: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Review: Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Review: The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James
ARC Review: Sorry I’m Late I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan
ARC Graphic Novel Review: The Tea Dragon Festival (Tea Dragon #2) by Katie O’Neill
Review: Aurora Rising (Aurora Cycle #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Review: The Prenup by Lauren Layne
Graphic Novel Review: Blackbird, Vol. 1 by Sam Humphries & Jen Bartel
Review: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
Mini-Reviews: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Field Notes On Love & I Hate Fairyland
Review: Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
How was your reading month? What was your favorite read?
Come drop me a comment below and let’s chat books ๐
dinipandareads 
25! 25! Thatโs amazing! ๐
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Haha thank you! I knew it was a good reading month but I surprised myself with this number too ๐
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whoo hoo! you did a lot! and most of them it seemed like you really enjoyed ๐ august will be a good month too
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Yes! I think my reads in July were pretty awesome ๐
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Oh my gosh Dini! You read so much this month โค And you more than kicked your Goodreads Goal's ass! LOL sorry for that mini swear word. This is awesome!
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Haha no worries, I’d give a pirate a run for his money when it comes to swearing in IRL ๐ Thanks Leelynn, I’ve actually never read this much before IN MY LIFE! It’s definitely helped being part of this book community and keeping myself motivated with everyone’s help ๐ I’m so lucky to have found this community!
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oh my god! you read so many books, that’s so cool!!
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Thank you! I kinda shook myself with my reading count–it was a great reading month but even I didn’t expect 25 ๐
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Oh no ๐ I feel like you read I Hate Fairyland and Blackbird because of me and then didnโt enjoy them. Iโm sorry they werenโt for you!!!
But WOAH you had an awesome reading month! Iโm jealous lol.
Youโve got me more excited to get to Daisy Jones & the Six!
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Haha no no, not at all! I’d seen Blackbird and Fairyland a few times here and there and was always intrigued by them. I don’t regret reading them at all ๐
I hope you love Daisy Jones & The Six! TJR is such an amazing writer (no wonder she’s one of my faves lol) I’m so excited that they’re making Daisy into a TV series and they’re bringing the music to life ๐
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Aww okay good! I’m glad to hear that.
And thank you! Omg really? I had no idea that Daisy Jones was being adapted. That’s even more exciting. I’m hoping to get to it sometime this month.
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Awesome job! Looks like you read some great books. My favorite read was The Girl the Sea Gave Back!
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I’ve heard a bit about that one! I’m going to go check it out fully on GR ๐
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i am so so so happy that most of the people i’ve come across have LOVED sorcery of thorns!! that type of positive feedback just makes me think that i will absolutely adore it too! it features a lot of tropes i soak up like a sponge and i. am. hype.
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YAAS! It totally lived up to the hype for me. I thought the pacing was good, I loved the characters and the GRIMOIRES and Great Libraries! I mean, who doesn’t love magical books, amirite? ๐Hope you love it when you get to it!
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