I can’t believe it’s already December! I spent last weekend putting up Christmas decorations with my mom and my 5-year-old nephew, so I’m definitely starting to get into the holiday spirit already.
November was a mixed month for me. The sun setting earlier meant that I didn’t get to spend a lot of time outside, so I spent most of my free evenings watching New Girl and The Crown. To balance that out, I took every Friday off of work — last week, I went to the Christmas Market to drink an oat milk cookie latte in front of the giant tree, which is one of my favourite winter traditions!
READING PROGRESS
I managed to read 5 books this month, and all but one was a backlist title. I also may have kept The Poppy War waaaay past its library due date just so I could finish it…
Here are the top 3 books I’m hoping to read this month:
- Piranesi by Suzanna Clarke
- Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin
- The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
BOOK PURCHASES/FROM PUBLISHERS
My UK editions of The Night Circus and The Starless Sea finally arrived! I’ve been trying not to buy too many books, but I just couldn’t pass these up.
REVIEWS
- In the Dream House | 5 stars | I can’t stop thinking about this book. It’s beautiful, heavy, haunting, and cathartic.
OTHER POSTS
- I shared ten of my non-bookish hobbies
- I shared ten books I want to read again
FAVOURITES FROM AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE
- Tiffany at Read with Tiffany shared everything you need to know about The Poppy War’s historical context
- Ursa Reads shared tips to get out of a reading slump
- Always, Book Lovers shared winter-themed YA recommendations
WINDING DOWN
What were some of your favourite books/posts/moments from November? And what do you have planned for December? Let me know in the comments below.
