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August 2020: Monthly Wrap-Up
In a lot of ways my life went back to normal (pre-COVID 19) – or, as close to normal as possible – this past month. I started working again, and with the new school semester about to start up, I found myself busy preparing for that transition too. ππ
It definitely feels weird to be going back school after feeling like I never really had my summer break. Not that I’m complaining! Because I definitely had it a lot easier than most people probably did during these past few months. But I also never got the chance to do all the things I originally had planned for summer 2020.
It’s hard to believe, but I was supposed to spend the month of June travelling around the UK and Ireland. Now I can’t even imagine travelling within Canada. π° This was also the first summer ever where I wasn’t able to go back home and see my family, which really sucked. βΉοΈπ
However, I’m a pretty optimistic person. So, I want to remind myself about what I enjoyed from this unusual summer. Specifically, the added time I’ve had to spend with my loved ones and to reinvest into my hobbies, such as my re-ignited passion for reading! π
βThatβs the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.β
– Jhumpa Lahiri
Books Read:
This month I managed to finish 10 books. π€ I honestly didn’t think I’d manage to read so many with my “normal life” starting to rev back up, but I did! βΊοΈβ¨
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Next Month’s TBR:
I’m super excited for September’s TBR list! I’ll be reading Cinderella is Dead with my instagram group read – one of my most anticipated recent releases. On the ARC front, I’ll be reading Hush, Shine and the sequel to The Gilded Wolves, The Silvered Serpents. π I’m super excited for all of these titles, but particularly Shine since my partner is a HUUUGE Girl’s Generation/SNSD stan (and it’s written by a former member of the group! π) So keep your eyes peeled for those reviews, which will all be coming out soon. π€©
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How did the month of August pass for you?
What do you have planned for September?
Let me know!
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Liza
Liza is a twenty-something book blogger who spends way too much time with her nose in books and feels way too much. She loves cooking, baking, reality tv show watching and, of course, reading. She can be found most often with a cup of tea in one hand and a book in the other. Her blog, Literary Liza, features bookish content like reviews, recommendations, and author interviews.
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5 Comments
Hannah
Of all of these I’ve only read The Switch but I’ve got Happily Whatever on Netgalley waiting to be read. I’ve got loads of books coming up to read in September, I think it’s set to be one of my biggest months reading wise!
Liza @ The Inharmonious Heroine
I LOVED The Switch!! π That’s so exciting, I’m wishing you all the luck in finishing all the books you have planned (and enjoying them too!) π
Hannah
Thank you, I have to say Iβm rather excited for the film when it comes out!
lilbooktopus
Congratulations on all your reads!!! I read 12 books last month and am totally happy with the turnout
Liza @ The Inharmonious Heroine
12 books is incredible!! I always enjoy your reviews, so I’m looking forward to seeing what you have to say about these ones! π