2015 has
been a crazy year. I think everyone of us had ups and downs, but the greatest
thing is that WE ARE ALIVE. Or that’s what I like to think. I’ve been blogging
less than last year, but I still love this blog so much, even though sometimes
I feel like a robot because I “say” too little in my posts. (In case you don’t
know that’s because English is not my mother language and I learned it by
myself, so I still feel doubts every time I write something).
So, this
is how this year has been to me:
-I read
fewer books because: I don’t
like to say this, but the reality is that I live in one of the most violent
countries of the world. And this year someone very close to me was murdered. It
was a shock and it did a mess with my mental health. But books helped me to get
through this.
-I was
studying like crazy to be accepted in the university I wanted (spoiler
alert: I wasn't)
-I
started losing sight. OMG! Mom always said this day would come, (believe it
or not, carrots are miraculous!)
-I've
been learning how to write a book, well, reading about creative writing (but
don't worry, I only write in Spanish)
My
favorite books of 2015
I'll
Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson. I loved this book so much!
All The
Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. Finch... *sigh*
The
Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski... All the feels!!
My most
anticipated books of 2016.
The
Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater. If Gansey dies I will die.
The
Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski. If Krestel and Arin don’t find their happy ending I will die.
Lady
Midnight by Cassie Clare. If I don’t see old-Simon Lewis I will die.
Books I
didn't read this year, but that I am dying to read.
An Ember
In The Ashes.
Six of
Crows.
Queen of
Shadows.
Winter.
Blogs I
read every day (or at least every time I got an email through my subscription)
Reading
After Midnight. I miss you, Ari.
Fiktshun.
The best challenges are always here.
In Love
With Handmade. Pili’s so cool! I want to stalk her.
YA
Romantics. I love Jen’s reviews!
I think
that's all there is.
Now,
because you were too cool to stop by, you can win a book of your choice up to $20. INT as
long as TBD ships to you.
Winner
has 24 hours to reply after I contact her/him.
NOTE: If
you don’t win, come back next month, since I started this year as a planner, I’ve
planned a giveaway for every month.
I wish
you have the of best of the years! Happy reading!
Happy New Year! Thanks for the generous giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! and good luck!
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your close friend who was killed. That is a such a horrible thing to go through. I'm also sorry to hear you live in such a violent place. I'm wishing all the best for you and everyone you love. I hope this year is a great one for you. Thank you for such a lovely giveaway. You're doing a great job with the blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! And good luck!
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You've had such an up-and-down year, Lis! Do NOT lose hope because of the valleys - I don't know the situations, but I do know that in terms of the university and apps, you'll end up exactly where you'll belong and fit and love. :) Best of luck with all things life and bloggy, Lis! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteAlyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Thanks so much Alyssa!
DeleteI love Pili, and I do stalk her! Haha. I am also waiting for The Raven King and I really want to read Six of Crows this year, too. Keep writing, it is good for the soul. I hope this new year brings more peace to your country. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy Six of Crows! Thank you!
DeleteOi Lis, darling, what a tough year 2015 was for you! *hugs* I'm so sorry to hear someone dear & close to you was killed, but I'm glad to hear you are still safe, even if you are losing sight (eat all the carrots miss!). I do hope 2016 will be filled with all the good things that 2015 lacked! And girl don't worry about your English, it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm beyond honoured that my blog is one of those that you love and read every day! *hugs* Feel free to stalk me sweetie! ;)
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