Last year was the first year we participated in Jamie’s Year End Survey, and I loved it!! I think I started looking for the link again this year around October. It’s so fun to revisit the things you did this year, the goals you made and met and even the ones you didn’t quite accomplish! Make sure you go check out all the people linking their year end info in the linky on Perpetual Page Turner!
Jaime
1. Best Book You Read In 2013? (If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2013 release vs. backlist)
Contemporary YA – This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
Contemporary Romance– Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis
New Adult – Be My Downfall by Lyla Payne
Erotic – Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha
Dystopian – Champion by Marie Lu
Paranormal – The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
Adult Fiction – Me Before You by Jojo Moyes / Covet by Tracey Garvis Graves
2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Girl of Fire and Thorns / Across The Universe / City of Bones3. Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2013?
The Fifth Favor by Shelby Reed
Six Months Later by Natalie Richards
4. Book you read in 2013 that you recommended to people most in 2013?
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
5. Best series you discovered in 2013?
The Winner’s Curse
Death Sworn
The Burning Sky
I’m sorry I can’t pick just one!!
Death Sworn
The Burning Sky
I’m sorry I can’t pick just one!!
6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2013?
KASIE WEST
7. Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?
Historical Romance… I only read one and it was really good! Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
8. Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2013?
Three – the final book in the Article 5 series by Kristen Simmons – I DEVOURED THIS BOOK – I know it doesn’t come out until 2014, but I was lucky enough to get a copy early and you must must must read this series!
9. Book You Read In 2013 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
I’m not a big rereader unless we’re doing it for a readalong – that said I could see myself rereading Golden by Jessi Kirby or This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2013?
11. Most memorable character in 2013?
Sturmhond – Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo
12. Most beautifully written book read in 2013?
Can I say Graffiti Moon because I reread this one (or listened!) and I still love it.
13. Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2013?
How To Love by Katie Cotugno
14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2013 to finally read?
The Truth About Forever – Sarah Dessen I had this on my TBR list for ages and everyone swoons about Wes so I finally read it and I really liked it!
15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2013?
16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2013?
Shortest – The Transfer (Divergent #.01) by Veronica Roth 34 pages
Shortest Not Novella – The Rules of You and Me by Shana Norris 191 pages
Longest – Summer Ruins at 520 pages by Trisha Leigh
17. Book That Had A Scene In It That Had You Reeling And Dying To Talk To Somebody About It? (a WTF moment, an epic revelation, a steamy kiss, etc. etc.) Be careful of spoilers!
The end of the Eternity Cure – I needed to discuss it with everyone!!!
Also, that one thing around 88% in The Dream Thieves… I needed to flail over that too!
18. Favorite Relationship From A Book You Read In 2013 (be it romantic, friendship, etc).
Non-Romantic – Hands down, Perry & Roar.
Romantical – Chaol Westfall & Celaena Sardothien – I ship them so hard.
19. Favorite Book You Read in 2013 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
I’m using a NON-SERIES BOOK FOR THIS – Fangirl or What I Thought Was True
20. Best Book You Read In 2013 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else:
Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone – my lovely friend Stacee recommended this to me, surprisingly it wasn’t even on my radar until she mentioned it!!
21. Genre You Read The Most From in 2013?
Probably… and this is going to be a surprise – Contemporary (as whole both YA & Romance) Typically I’m a dystopian person, but it must be the year of the contemporary book!
22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2013?Xander from The Distance Between Us – It was the hot chocolate sips that hooked me… and his sweet sweet heart.
23. Best 2013 debut you read?
SO HARD TO CHOOSE – Reboot by Amy Tintera, The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider, TSOT by Katja Millay, Not A Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis, All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill, Pivot Point by Kasie West
24. Most vivid world/imagery in a book you read in 2013?
The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski – again not out until 2014, but you will want this book
25. Book That Was The Most Fun To Read in 2013?
Fangirl – I adore this book so much. It has everything in it! I’d read a page and be laughing and turn another page and be mad and turn another page and be nodding my head in understanding. It was so wonderful.
26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2013?
ME BEFORE YOU by Jojo Moyes
27. Book You Read in 2013 That You Think Got Overlooked This Year Or When It Came Out?
The Rules for Disappearing – This book was among my favorites this year and I’m really looking forward to book 2, but I don’t remember it getting a lot of attention on its release… it should have gotten a ton!
1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2013?
TOOFONDOFBOOKS and Stacee is amazing just so you all know! Go Follow!
2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2013?
This is always a hard question for me… I like all the reviews I write, but I think the one that gets the most attention is my review for REAL. I mean… I have no words for that thing.
3. Best discussion you had on your blog?
Ugh…. This makes me sad, because we don’t do a lot of discussion type posts – that is something we’re looking to change in 2014 – we already have a few ideas for topics and we’re planning on kicking them off in the new year. Now if I could just make everyone participate!
4. Most thought-provoking review or discussion you read on somebody else’s blog?
I always love the discussions that happen on Jamie’s blog,Perpetual Page Turner
5. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?BEA – Hands down one of my favorite things that happened this past year. Not only did we get to hang with our blogging besties, Kassiah and Meg, but we got to meet authors, bloggers, publicists, and hang in NYC!!
6. Best moment of book blogging/your book life in 2013?
Every moment? Is that too vague? This year has been an amazing one, and I can’t honestly pick just one thing. If I had to pick a highlight… maybe having author’s recognize who I am in person via my twitter avatar? LOL – I mean when Tahereh Mafi says… “I know exactly who you are.” It feels kind of surreal because I mean it’s Tahereh … not to mention Rainbow Rowell and Leigh Bardugo and so many others!
7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
Most popular by views was our Frigid Cover Reveal for Jennifer Armentrout – holy crap it says 5,148
Other top posts – Pitch Dark Days Tour Stop, Top Cuddles Hop & Kasie West Rockstar
8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?
All of them… and not just giveaways because I make people comment? LOL Sometimes it’s hard because quite often there is very little feedback or commenting on the blog, especially when we put so much time and effort into reviews *sigh* it would be nice to hear from people about the things we post!
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?
I set a few book reading challenges in early 2013!
I completed my goodreads challenge of reading 175 books this year… let’s just say I’m well over that number.Stand Alone Reading Challenge – Goal was 15 books – I actually read 31!
Debut Author Reading Challenge – I had a list of 14 books – I didn’t read all of the books on my list but I did read 24 debut author books.
Ebook Reading Challenge – goal was 150 books and as of today I have read 180 ebooks.
New Adult Reading Challenge – goal was 20 books and I read 25!
One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2013 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2014?
Scarlet & Cress – I am fail, I’ve been sitting on Scarlet for ages, and I got Cress at ALA and I know I need to read them ASAP
Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2014 (non-debut)?
Landline – Rainbow Rowell or On The Fence by Kasie West Two of my favorite authors!! 2014 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle M. Paige – I’ve been hearing good things!!
Series Ending You Are Most Anticipating in 2014?
GAH IGNITE ME!!!! So excited to see what Tahera Mafi does with the end!
One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging In 2014?
More Discussion … More comments – JUST MORE!
Erin
1. Best Book You Read In 2013? (If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2013 release vs. backlist)
Contemporary YA– The Distance Between Us, Where the Stars Still Shine
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic– Three, Champion, Horde, The Eternity Cure
Historical Fiction– The Boleyn King and The Boleyn Deceit
Paranormal — Star Cursed, The Dream Thieves
Science Fiction — Hover (The Taking #2), All Our Yesterdays
Fantasy/High Fantasy— The Winner’s Curse, Defy, The Assassin’s Blades, & The Burning Sky
2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Allegiant – I know there are mixed feelings about this one and I definitely fall into that camp.
3. Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2013?
Uninvited by Sophie Jordan – I haven’t read any of her books before but really enjoyed this one and look forward to the next book in the series.
4. Book you read in 2013 that you recommended to people most in 2013?
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay and The Throne of Glass series (I’m cheating even though I read Crown of Midnight in 2013)
5. Best series you discovered in 2013?
Pivot Point – Kasie West and All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill
6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2013?
Mindy McGinnis – Not a Drop to Drink7. Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?
The Beyond Series by Kit Rocha. These are definitely not for everyone but I found myself pulled into this story and interested in seeing what would happen next for the O’Kane’s.
8. Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2013?
Champion – Marie Lu. I loved how she wrapped up Day and June’s story and brought the series to a close.
9. Book You Read In 2013 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
The Dream Thieves – I read this as soon as I got it at BEA and definitely need to do a re-read and write a review that says more than just “I loved it”.
10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2013?
11. Most memorable character in 2013?
Carswell Thorne – I love him and that is all.
12. Most beautifully written book read in 2013?
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson. This is a kind of like me cheating because I originally read this last year but I did a re-read this year so I am counting it.
13. Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2013?
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell – this was one of my favorites in 2013 and I loved how Rowell took me back as well as got me completely invested in these characters.
14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2013 to finally read?
The Nightshade series by Andrea Craemer
15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2013?
“Did you know…you make me so happy that sometimes I actually forget to breath? I’ll be looking at you, and my chest will get so tight…and it’s like, the only thought in my head is how much I want to reach over and kiss you.” – The Darkest Minds
“Sarcasm doesn’t appear to work on him. If that’s true, I’m in trouble: It’s my normal mode of communication.” – The 5th Wave
16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2013?
Longest: The Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices #3) by Cassandra Clare – 592 pages
Shortest: Plus One by Brighton Walsh – 68 pages
17. Book That Had A Scene In It That Had You Reeling And Dying To Talk To Somebody About It? (a WTF moment, an epic revelation, a steamy kiss, etc. etc.) Be careful of spoilers!Star Cursed by Jessica Spotswood – no spoilers but OMG that ending. Also, The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa had the same thing – killer ending that had me dying to talk to someone about.
18. Favorite Relationship From A Book You Read In 2013 (be it romantic, friendship, etc).
Romantic – Chaol & Celaena = He brings out the best in her and I love these two together (Throne of Glass/Crown of Midnight)
Friendship – Gansey, Adam, Ronan, Noah, and Blue. I love all of these characters and none of them are perfect but the all care about each other. (The Raven Cycle)
19. Favorite Book You Read in 2013 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Covet – Tracy Garvis Graves. She wrote On The Island which I loved so when I picked up Covet, I absolutely knew I needed to read it. I was NOT disappointed in any way. It was lovely and perfect.
20. Best Book You Read In 2013 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else:
Every Day by David Levithan – this has been recced to me for a while and since it was part of book club I dove in. I should have done so sooner.
21. Genre You Read The Most From in 2013?
High Fantasy and Dystopian
22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2013?
Carswell Thorne – The Lunar Chronicles (Marissa Meyer)
23. Best 2013 debut you read?Reboot (Reboot #1) by Amy Tintera
The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
24. Most vivid world/imagery in a book you read in 2013?
The Burning Sky (The Elemental Trilogy #1) – Sherry Thomas
25. Book That Was The Most Fun To Read in 2013?
My Ex From Hell by Tellulah Darling
26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2013?
If He Had Been With Me – Laura Nowlin
27. Book You Read in 2013 That You Think Got Overlooked This Year Or When It Came Out?
Witchstruck (The Tudor Witch Trilogy #1) by Victoria Lamb
1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2013 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2014?
Emerald Green – Kristin Gier
2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2014 (non-debut)?Ruin & Rising – Leigh Bardugo and Ignite Me – Tahereh Mafi
3. 2014 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano
4. Series Ending You Are Most Anticipating in 2014?
Wings (black city #3) – Elizabeth Richards
Dreams of Gods & Monsters – Laini Taylor
Ignite Me – Tahereh Mafi
Cosmo
Best Book You Read In 2013? (If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2013 release vs. backlist)
Adult – Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha
YA – Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2013?
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
Book you read in 2013 that you recommended to people most in 2013?
The Beyond Series by Kit Rocha
Best series you discovered in 2013?
Psy/Changeling Series by Nalini Singh
Favorite new author you discovered in 2013?
Kit Rocha
Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?
I generally don’t read out of my comfort zone. (I know, that’s bad.)
Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2013?
Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
Book You Read In 2013 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Adult – Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha
YA – Eleanor & Park by Kit Rocha
Favorite cover of a book you read in 2013?
Most memorable character in 2013?
Adult – Alexa Parinno (Lex O’Kane) Beyond Control by Kit Rocha
YA – Levi in Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Most beautifully written book read in 2013?
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2013?
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2013 to finally read?
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2013?
16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2013?
Shortest – Season of Second Chances by Brighton Walsh
Longest – Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling
Book That Had A Scene In It That Had You Reeling And Dying To Talk To Somebody About It? (a WTF moment, an epic revelation, a steamy kiss, etc. etc.) Be careful of spoilers!
The scene after fight night in Beyond Pain!!! OMFG, all the flails and I texted Jaime like 100 times!!!
Favorite Relationship From A Book You Read In 2013 (be it romantic, friendship, etc).
Adult – Bren and Six in Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha
YA – Cath and Levi in Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Favorite Book You Read in 2013 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
Best Book You Read In 2013 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else:
Beyond Shame by Kit Rocha (Jaime told me it was the dirtiest book she’d ever read, so I had to read it!)
Genre You Read The Most From in 2013?
Adult
Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2013?
Levi in Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Best 2013 debut you read?
Plus One by Brighton Walsh
Most vivid world/imagery in a book you read in 2013?
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
Book That Was The Most Fun To Read in 2013?
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell because I loved and laughed at all the fandom references!
Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2013?
Allegiant by Veronica Roth (And not in a good way.)
Book You Read in 2013 That You Think Got Overlooked This Year Or When It Came Out?
There are definitely not enough people reading Kit Rocha’s books! Beyond Pain was – hands down – the best erotica book I’ve ever read. And I’ve read a lot.
And there you have it… our year in review and some upcoming thoughts for blogging in 2014!! Is there anything you’d like to see us do next year? Is there anything that you want us to continue? We’d love to hear from you!!
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