Hi everyone!
Since we've surpassed June I thought it's the perfect time to do the book freak out tag. Let's kick it of with some basic facts. When writing this post I have currently read 40 books. The oldest book I read is 'Leaves of Grass' which was published in 1855. 20 books have been written by female authors, 19 books by male authors and 1 book has been written under an anonymous pseudonym. 15 books have been written by an author from The United States.
Best book you’ve read so far.
I think the book I enjoyed the best so far is 'The Vegetarian' by Han Kang. I really enjoyed reading this story and especially the fact that the plot turned out to be a lot different than I expected.
Best sequel you've read so far.
Definitely 'Blood of Wonderland' by Colleen Oakes. This book has been on my shelf ever since it's been republished and I don't know why but I postponed picking it up ever since. When I finally did pick it up I absolutely loved it. Most of the times I don't really like the second book in a trilogy because it just feels like an unnecessary bridge between the first and last book but I highly enjoyed this one.
New release you haven't read yet, but want to.
I am very excited to read 'The Good Immigrant'. I have it on my shelf already and can't wait to pick it up very soon!
Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.
I am super excited for the last book in the 'Queen of Hearts' saga. The last book 'War of the Cards' will be published on 7 November.
Biggest disappointment.
'Makkelijk Leven' a short story by Herman Koch was probably my biggest disappointment. I was very excited to pick up a book by this high praised Dutch author but was quite let down. This book was just nothing special or outstanding. I have another novel of him on my shelf so I'm very curious to see if that book will be my cup of tea.
Biggest surprise.
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Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you)
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Hands down. I read three books by her so far this year and absolutely loved all of them. I plan to finish her other three books as well this year. With 'Americanah' already waiting on my shelf.
Newest fictional crush.
I don't have fictional crushes.
Newest favourite character.
I adored the character August in 'The Secret Life of Bees'. I can't explain much about her character without spoiling anything but she is one of the Calendar Sisters and I love her!
Book that made you cry.
'Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet' by Jacques Vriens. This title literary translated is ' 6th graders don't cry' and it's the story of a girl who gets leukemia. Jacques Vriens used to be a teacher before he was an author and this story actually is based on true facts when he was a teacher of the 6th grade and one of this students got leukemia.
Book that made you happy.
'Het Paradijs' (The Paradise) Suzanne Vermeer. Not necessarily because of it's theme because it is a thriller. But because it is set in Greece, which sets me in this amazing holiday mood.
Favourite book to film adaptation you saw this year.
I only have seen one book to movie adaptation this year which was 'A Monster Calls' and I really loved it!
Favourite blog post you've written this year.
Probably the blog post on '100 female writers' because it has made me motivated to write on this blog again.
Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received).
Probably 'Tales of the Peculiar'. I have this in the hardcover edition and it's clothbound and has beautiful gold lettering. It's absolutely gorgeous.
What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
I want to finish all the books on my TBR but mostly the underlined ones.
Mannen die vrouwen haten (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) - Stieg Larsson
De vrouw die met vuur speelde (The Girl Who Played with Fire) - Stieg Larsson
Gerechtigheid (The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest) - Stieg Larsson
The Trees - Ali Shaw
The Divine Comedy - Dante Alighieri
De Greppel - Herman Koch
Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
I Heart Christmas - Lindsey Kelk
The Light Between Oceans - M.L. Stedman
The Miniaturist - Jessie Burton
The Arabian Nights - Translated by Sir Richard Burton
Madness - Roald Dahl
Cruelty - Roald Dahl
Ten Thousand Skies Above You - Claudia Gray
We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families - Philip Gourevitch
The Master and Margarita - Mikhail Bulgakov
The Power - Noami Alderman
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
The Good Immigrant - Nikesh Shukla
The Song Rising - Samantha Shannon
The Righteous Mind - Jonathan Haidt
Modern Romance - Aziz Ansari
Emma - Jane Austen
A Brief History of Seven Killings - Marlon James
Fates and Furies - Lauren Groff
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