2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 14

Welcome to Day 14 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

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We will be using the hashtag #2020BNYC!
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I am actually really excited for this prompt! I find it interesting the different reading habits that everyone has!

My Reading Habits
I normally only read when the kids are at school or when they are sleeping.
This ensures I have the time to focus on the book and I am not neglecting any responsibilities. Plus, it's quiet lol.

I only read in certain places. The bed, the couch and the bath when I am feeling like I need to be extra lol. Oddly enough relaxing in a bubble bath with some candles going and getting lost in a novel is just what someone needs at the end of the day!

When I am reading; I always have the same 3 things with me:
My Harry Potter pillow
My great comfy blanket
and my post it notes.

If I am reading a physical copy - I will stick a small post-it on a page so I know to refer back to it when I am doing my review. If it is an ebook; I will just use the highlight option!

Aside from all of this, I do not have any other habits. I just like to read and be comfy while doing so! I think that is what every reader wants though!

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Thanks for stopping by!
What authors did you discover in 2019?
Do you have any favorites?
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2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 13

Welcome to Day 13 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
I'M SO SORRY THIS WAS LATE!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

FOR THOSE USING TWITTER OR INSTA
We will be using the hashtag #2020BNYC!
Use this to make it easier for participants to find your post to help share!
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I LOVE discovering new authors. That is one of the main things I love about our booking community. Everyone has different taste and everyone reads different authors - and when we share these things, it helps us discover new people on almost a daily basis!

Gina L. Maxwell
Visit her website!

I was introduced to her by another blogger who had written a review on some of her novels. I fell in love instantly. She writes romance; and she also writes m/m with a twist on old stories. I love it. I mean just look at these covers!

   
Diana A. Hicks
Visit her website!

I discovered this author through a blog tour company that I used from time to time to review novels for! I fell in love instantly. Her characters are so well written and the stories really draw you in and leave you wanting more! If you haven't checked her out, you should!

   

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What authors did you discover in 2019?
Do you have any favorites?
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2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 12

Welcome to Day 12 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

FOR THOSE USING TWITTER OR INSTA
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Challenges I did in 2019



This challenge was hosted by Because Reading.
My signup post *for an example* can be found HERE!

I loved this challenge because I am obsessed with series novels! I have a hard time letting go of characters and I love how you can continue to read about them with series! I also have a hard time fitting a series in when I am reading so many stand alone novels that need to be reviewed. So for me, this was a good way to fit in something I had been itching to get my hands on!

2020 Challenges I am Doing


This is hosted by Because Reading as well.
You can sign up HERE!

I am excited for this one because my eReader is PACKED & this challenge is all about cleaning it out! It seems so fun because there are many different levels and fun things to do along the way!


This is hosted Unconventional Bookworms.
You can sing up HERE!

I an excited about this one! I get so wrapped up in reading things that appeal to me; that sometimes I forget to keep up with what is current. Don't get me wrong, I am not going to overdo it on this one, as I do not want to spend the entire year just reading new releases. However, I do have some that I have my eye on and I want to make sure I get to them because I am WAY excited about them!

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Planning to do any in 2020?
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2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 11

Welcome to Day 11 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | https://reviewsbrokensoul.blogspot.com/2020/01/2020-bookish-new-years-challenge-day-9.html | Day 10
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

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   See Series on Goodreads!
I don't know if any of you have read Meredith Wild before - or if her books are even your thing, but I feel like everyone should give them a go at one point or another. I believe you won't be disappointed! Blake Landon is in a class all his own.. I know I am more of a sports romance/men in uniform/mma fighter romance kind of person - but this one just knocked my socks off. I tend to shy away from the Billionaire romance novels because, lets be series, Gideon Cross kind of ruined them all for me - but Blake.. oh, Blake.

He is everything I look for when reading a novel. Strong willed, Alpha, Determined, Mindful, Intriguing, Scary - but not too scary; Willful; Headstrong - and the list can go on and on. His whole demeanor in this is amazing. There were times I loved him, times I wanted to punch him and times where I cried right along with him. I love a person you can root for during an entire series and still feel vindicated in the end.

I have read a lot and I have tons of book boyfriends - but Blake takes the cake for me in 2019. Hands down.


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Who is your fav book boyfriend?!
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2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 10

Welcome to Day 10 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

FOR THOSE USING TWITTER OR INSTA
We will be using the hashtag #2020BNYC!
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I was actually terrified to do this one when I was making the prompts for the post. I am sort of OCD; but also sort of all over the place, scatter-brained and completely out in left field a lot of the time. BUT - I feel like I have this under control for the most part.

Planner
I did use Google Calendar at one point, but I have since gotten a planner that I LOVE! I use this to write down what days I am doing what post. While I do not post every single day; except right now for this event; I do want to keep track. I write down what day I am posting what review - I write down which weekly memes I want to take part in - I write down which days I want to do my own post with original content. I also use this to keep track of promo post I have signed up for!

I bought a second (super cheap dollar store planner - way less expensive than the other one) - to keep track of Twitter; Blogger; FB; Insta; GR; and all kinds of other stats. This way it doesn't clutter the posting planner that I have.

Google Docs
At any given time, I have 6-7 of these open. I use them to write my reviews out; keep a list of post I want to make; challenges I am doing - or anything else that catches my eye. It's an easy way to add to things as I go instead of having to sit down and start everything from scratch every single day.

Aside from that; I just try and hold myself accountable. I am super all over the place a lot of the time though.


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How do you stay organized?
Does it matter either way?
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2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 9

Welcome to Day 9 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

FOR THOSE USING TWITTER OR INSTA
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I will ALWAYS prefer actual books over E-Books. With that said; I will read either.
I can honestly say though, most of the books I have in e-format, I also have in print. That is also a feat in itself, because I have 3 kindles at max space for books. Trust me; my husband has heart attacks daily when it comes to the amount of books and book space in this place. I always tell him he will be okay..

I know most of you can relate to this, but nothing comes close to the feel of a book in your hand with that new book smell!

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Which books do you prefer?
Does it matter either way?
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2020 Bookish New Year's Challenge Day 8

Welcome to Day 8 of the Bookish New Years Challenge!
If you haven't checked out the info post - you can do so HERE!
In that post is the info for the challenge; as well as all prompt topics!
Previous Challenge Post:
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7
If you do decide to take part - just remember to come back and link up at the bottom of this post (and each post in the event) so everyone can visit the post of all those participating!

FOR THOSE USING TWITTER OR INSTA
We will be using the hashtag #2020BNYC!
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YAS! If they are INTERESTING to you! I think just joining them for the sake of joining them isn't that much fun. At that point; it becomes a chore to get the books read!

Read-A-Thons I did in 2019

→ → Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon by Caffeinated Reviewer
→ → Christmasathon by Bookish Tifaany


Readathon Plans for 2020

I do plan to participate in the Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon again!
I have 1-2 of my own I am planning; so hopefully those go off without a hitch!
I am going to keep my eyes open for some other ones that draw my interest as well!


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Thanks for stopping in today!
Did you do any readathons in 2019?
Are you planning any in 2020?
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