2016 Book Survey

The End of Year Book Survey is hosted by Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner.

Number Of Books You Read: 152
Number of Re-Reads: I'd say under 10.  When I read, I try to read something new.
Genre You Read The Most From:  Fantasy.

1. Best Book You Read In 2016?
(If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2016 release vs. backlist)

Definitely a tie between A Court of Mist and Fury & Empire of Storms both by Sarah J. Maas.

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?

The Leaving by Tara Altebrando.  The premise sounded amazing, but the execution not so much.

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read in 2016?

Illuminae & Gemina both by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff.  I loved the uniqueness of each read.

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did) In 2016?

I pushed a lot of people to read Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.

5. Best series you started in 2016? Best Sequel of 2016? Best Series Ender of 2016?

Best series started: Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman
Best sequel: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Best series ender: Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2016?

Brittany Cavallaro (A Study in Charlotte) and Nicole Castroman (Blackhearts).

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?

I am Princess X by Cherie Priest

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

9. Book You Read In 2016 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?

A Court of Thorns and Roses & A Court of Mist and Fury both by Sarah J. Maas

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2016?

11. Most memorable character of 2016?

Kaz Brekker from Six of Crows & Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo.

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2016?

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2016?

After the Woods by Kim Savage

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2016 to finally read?

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2016?
“Home isn't a place. Home is the people who love you. Forever and ever, no matter what.”

- Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Bad Blood

16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2016

Longest: 698 pages ; Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
Shortest: 96 pages ; The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation by Shannon & Dean Hale

17. Book That Shocked You The Most?
(Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
(OTP = one true pairing if you aren’t familiar)

Feyre & Rhysand from A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year

Safi & Iseult from Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2016 From An Author You’ve Read Previously

Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

21. Best Book You Read In 2016 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:

With Malice by Eileen Cook

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2016?

Rhysand in A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

23. Best 2016 debut you read?

Tie between Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman & A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro.

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2016?

The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?

The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2016?

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?

This is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
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1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2016?

I stumbled upon NovelKnight's 2017 Backlist challenge.  I've been reading her posts and I can't wait to start!

2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2016?

I did a series of Christmas movie reviews that I really enjoyed.

3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?

I really enjoyed writing about how I use Google Calendar to keep track of my blog posts.

4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?

Top Ten Tuesday is still my favorite!

5. Best moment(s) of bookish/blogging life in 2016?

I always love getting to interact with authors on Twitter.

7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?

The books I can't wait for in January - June 2017 got a lot of love.

8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?

I wish people read more reviews.

9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?

I love Book Outlet!

10.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?

I finished That Artsy Reader Girl's Debut Author Challenge.

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2016 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2017?

The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2017 (non-debut)?

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

3. 2017 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2017?

Throne of Glass #6 is coming out in September!  :(

5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2017?

Put more posts on Instagram.

6. A 2017 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:

I try really hard to not read any 2017 new releases because then they won't count for my challenges.

Leave me a link to your book survey in the comments!

2015 Book Survey

The End of Year Book Survey is hosted by Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner.

Number Of Books You Read: 287
Number of Re-Reads: I'd say under 10.  When I read, I try to read something new.
Genre You Read The Most From:  Can picture books be a genre?  Probably fantasy then.

1. Best Book You Read In 2015?
(If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2015 release vs. backlist)

Definitely a tie between Winter by Marissa Meyer and Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas.

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?

The Collector & The Liar both by Nora Roberts.  Her standalones have left me wanting more lately.

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read in 2015?

I picked up the Delirium series by Lauren Oliver on a whim, and I loved it.

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did) In 2015?

I pushed a lot of people to read Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.

5. Best series you started in 2015? Best Sequel of 2015? Best Series Ender of 2015?

Best series started: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Best sequel: The Heir by Kiera Cass
Best series ender: Winter by Marissa Meyer

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2015?

I wrote a whole post on this topic: New to Me Authors in 2015.

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?

Girls Like Us by Gail Giles was really outside of my comfort zone, and I really enjoyed it.

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?

Loved Red Queen!

9. Book You Read In 2015 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?

A Court of Thorns and Roses.

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2015?

A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas

11. Most memorable character of 2015?

Feyre from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2015?

LOVED Winter.

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2015?

Girls Like Us forced me to think outside of my normal boundaries.

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2015 to finally read?

Delirium.  I can't believe it took me until 2015 to discover Lauren Oliver.

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2015?

“Don't feel bad for one moment about doing what brings you joy.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns and Roses

16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2015?

Longest: Winter by Marissa Meyer (824 pages)
Shortest: Yours For Christmas (98 pages)

17. Book That Shocked You The Most?
(Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)

The HUGE cliffhanger at the end of The Heir.  Not cool.

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
(OTP = one true pairing if you aren’t familiar)

Aelin & Rowan from Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas.

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year

Annith, Sybella, and Ismae from the His Fair Assassin trilogy.  Loved the girl power from these handmaidens of Death.

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2015 From An Author You’ve Read Previously

Winter.  Winter.  Winter.

21. Best Book You Read In 2015 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:

I usually don't take recommendations from others.

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2015?

Helllllloooo Tamlin from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

23. Best 2015 debut you read?

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne.

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?

A Court of Thorns and Roses.  Heck yes.

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?

I loved reading Queen of Shadows.

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2015?

The Heir.  The ending of that book was just horrible, and now obviously I have to read the next book now.

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?

I really enjoyed Love, Lucy.  I really loved the fact it was set in Italy.

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?

Really no soul crushing this year.

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2015?

I really enjoyed the Ms. Marvel graphic novel series.

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?

Again.  The Heir made me the most mad.  I hated hated hated that ending.

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1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2015?

Jana from That Artsy Reader Girl. 

2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2015?

Hold Me by Susan Mallery

3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?

Best Books I've Read in 2015.

4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?

My blog is still fairly new, but I'd say Top Ten Tuesday.

5. Best moment(s) of bookish/blogging life in 2015?

I love getting to interact with authors on twitter.

7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?

The Chase by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg.

8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?



9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?



10.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2015 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2016?

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2016 (non-debut)?

Stars Above by Marissa Meyer

3. 2016 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?

The Heir and the Spare by Emily Albright.  I love anything royal.

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2016?

Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard.

5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2016?

I want to set a schedule and stay with it in 2016.  I also want to incorporate more content so it's not relying so heavily on reading and reviewing books.

6. A 2016 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:

No 2016 releases here yet.  I have a lot that I'm really excited for!

Tell me if you loved any of the books I loved this year!  Leave a link or comment to your own 2015 book survey!

2014 Book Survey

The End of Year Book Survey is hosted by Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner.

Number Of Books You Read: 773 (but the majority of those are picture books)
Number of Re-Reads: I'd say under 10.  When I read, I try to read something new.
Genre You Read The Most From:  Can picture books be a genre?  Probably young adult then.

1. Best Book You Read In 2014?
(If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2013 release vs. backlist)

Adult Fiction: I read The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg.
Short Stories: My True Love Gave to Me edited by Stephanie Perkins
Dystopian: The Darkest Minds series by Alexandra Bracken
Fantasy: Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
Contemporary: Anna and the French Kiss series by Stephanie Perkins
Non-fiction: The Family Romanovs by Candice Fleming

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?

Pointe by Brandy Colbert.  I remembered being underwhelmed by the plot.  The synopsis was more exciting than the actual book.

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read in 2014?

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.  I really didn't think I'd like it as much as I did.  I fell in love with Calaena.

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did) In 2014?

It probably ended up being the Throne of Glass series.  I also recommended The Selection series by Keira Cass a lot as well.

5. Best series you started in 2014? Best Sequel of 2014? Best Series Ender of 2014?

Best series started: Throne of Glass
Best sequel: Cress by Marissa Meyer
Best series ender: Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2014?

I wrote a whole post on this topic: New to Me Authors in 2014.

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?

I don't read a lot of non-fiction, but I'm really glad I decided to read The Family Romanov by Candice Fleming.

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?

I loved Cress by Marissa Meyer.  There was definitely a lot of action with Captain Thorne.

9. Book You Read In 2014 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?

I will probably end up re-reading the entire Lunar Chronicles series in anticipation of the last book, Winter.

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2014?


Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

11. Most memorable character of 2014?

Calaena Sardothien in the Throne of Glass series

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2014?

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2014?

Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2014 to finally read?

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2014?

     
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2013?

Longest: City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare (725 pages)
Shortest: Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman (52 pages)

17. Book That Shocked You The Most?
(Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)

The ENTIRE Burn for Burn series by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian.  Did NOT see that ending coming!!

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
(OTP = one true pairing if you aren’t familiar)

Percy and Annabeth from Rick Riordan's books.  I LOVE THEM.

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year

Reagan and Lilah from Open Road Summer by Emery Lord.  Girl Power!!

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2014 From An Author You’ve Read Previously

Cress by Marissa Meyer

21. Best Book You Read In 2014 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:

I'm usually the one doing the peer pressure.  It's one of the perks of being a librarian.

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2014?

Captain Thorne from the Lunar Chronicles.

23. Best 2014 debut you read?

I would have to say Open Road Summer by Emery Lord.  I loved the friendship between Lilah and Reagan.

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?

Definitely has to be the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.  Love the fae.

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?

I thought Geography of You and Me was a fun book to read.

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2014?

I had to read Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson again for class this year.  I always shed a few tears when I read that.

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?

Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson.

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz.

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2014?

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.  I've never read anything quite like it.

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein.  THAT ENDING.
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1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2014?

The Perpetual Page Turner

2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2014?

Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale

3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?

Top Ten Tuesday: Sequels I Can't Wait For

4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?

My blog is still fairly new, but I'd say Top Ten Tuesday.

5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2014?

Getting a reply from E. Lockhart!

7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?

Sequels I Can't Wait For

8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?

My November wrap-up post.  Do people even care about what I read each month?

9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?

Book Riot's Twitter.  I love them.

10.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?

Unfortunately, because of school I had a hard time doing anything other than homework.  I plan to change that next year!

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2014 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2015?

Anything on my TBR is fair game, but my first priority will be Raging Heat by Richard Castle or Of Neptune by Anna Banks.

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2015 (non-debut)?

Fairest and Winter both by Marissa Meyer.

3. 2015 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?

I don't usually find out about debuts until they debut.

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2015?

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer.  I think I'm going to cry.

5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2015?

Read more debuts.  Finish the reading challenges I signed up for.

6. A 2015 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:

No 2015 releases here yet.  My reading has been slow lately because of school.  School is almost done now, so let the reading begin!

Tell me if you loved any of the books I loved this year!  Leave a link or comment to your own 2014 book survey!