October Wrap-Up

Eh October ended? How what? I just can;t get over how quickly time flies. I guess it's time to recap the October reading month then!

I read a total of 5 books in October and they were generally quite enjoyable

• Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan - I was pleasantly surprised by Magnus, my review here
• What We Left Behind by Robin Talley - this was highly disappointing, read my review here
• Angel (Angel #1) by LA Weatherly - a bit overhyped for me. The romance was waaaay too sappy
• Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Lyla Payne - so impressed by this different and sweet style of NA. I'm definitely checking out more of Lyla's stuff.
• Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff- of course. What else would I rate it?

I actually loved Illuminae so much I made some graphics for it. If you'd like a particular size for a wallpaper or something just leave a comment and I can make it for you :)

These are some of my favourite quotes from the book. Ezra is smooth guys. So smooth. His charm is off the charts.

 iPhone 5/5s/6/6s wallpaper

Books I bought and received:

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling and illustrated by Jim Kay
• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
• The Girl with All the Gifts by MR Carey
• Ice Like Fire (Snow Like Ashes #2) by Sara Raasch
• The Rose Society (The Young Elites #2) by Marie Lu - shit you guys do NOT read the synopsis for this if you haven't read TYE. I got spoiled so badly like this
• The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler - I have heard nothing but praise for this
• Captive Prince (Captive Prince #1) by CS Pacat - I saw a post about this on tumblr and had to get it
• Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - I went to the signing for this yay
• Signs Point to Yes by Sandy Hall - I got this as a surprise in the mail from PanMac Aus, I love that the cover is the same style as A Little Something Different
• When We Collided by Emery Lord - thanks Sonia/Bloomsbury Sydney
• Inherit Midnight by Kate Kae Myers - thanks Sonia/Bloomsbury Sydney
• Silver in the Blood by Jessica Day George - thanks Sonia/Bloomsbury Sydney
• Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Lyla Payne (manuscript) - thanks Sonia/Bloomsbury Sydney

As I mentioned last week, I got to interview Lyla Payne when she came to Sydney, thanks to Sonia and Bloomsbury Sydney (Genevieve!). Sonia also gave us an awesome bag of goodies.

Highlights - I mentioned these in my previous weekly wrap-ups

• Dinner and dessert with Jess @ My Reading Dress
• BIGBANG [MADE] tour in Sydney concert
• Interviewing Lyla Payne with Joy @ Thoughts by J at the Bloomsbury Sydney office
• Illuminae launch party at Dymocks Sydney
• The Imperial Russian Ballet Company performing Swan Lake
• Helping out with a fundraiser trivia night where I also designed the website for collecting donations, selling raffle tickets and auction items - if you'd like to read about the cause and donate, click here

Currently Reading: Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer - preparing for Winter!

Watching: I just recently finished watching the Korean drama Who Are You: School 2015. It was SO good. It breaks all the K-drama stereotypes with a love square. It's about high school life and bullying and it's just realistic and on point.