Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Monthly Wrap-up: November 2015

Month in Review is a meme that is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.
 
 
 
If you read my previous post Personal Update and Its MondayWhat Are You Reading?, you know that November has been a very stressful month for me. If not here’s a quick recap:

I found out a couple of weeks ago that I will need to have heart surgery to replace my 5 ½ year old pacemaker. Then the following day my Dad had a health scare. So it has been a month of doctor’s appointments and hospital visits. 

All around me everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit, but even the Ho Ho Ho Read-a-thon couldn’t bring me some joy. So don’t mind me if I’m all Grinch-y but I’m just not into it this year.

On the bright side I did do something this month that I have been wanting to do for a long time. I coloured my hair purple! No, not a crazy bright shade, but a nice plumy red colour. Its darker than I’ve ever gone, but I love it and it makes me feel good. So yay for that!

This month I participated in my first Blog Tour, which was fun. I hope I didn’t mess up the post too bad and I look forward to doing more in the future. 

Now let’s talk books..


I completed 4 books in the month of November. I think that I could have done better, but I was having a hard time concentrating towards the end because of the personal things I mentioned above. What surprised me the most is the fact that I’m not as down on myself about it, like I would have been in previous months. I think the reason for this is because I have impressed myself with the number of books I have completed so far this year. I have never before read so many books. If there is anything positive I can take from reality at this time is that I am proud of myself for this accomplishment.

Here is what I read:


The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom (RATING: 5/5)
Anne and Henry by Dawn Ius (RATING: 2/5)
The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson (RATING: 3.5/5)
A Christmas Inspiration by L.M. Montgomery (RATING: 5/5)

The Stats:

Favourite Book of the Month: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
Favourite Setting: 1960’s (The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto)
Favourite Character: Joy (The Christmas Joy Ride)
Longest Book Read: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto (512 pgs)
Shortest Book Read: A Christmas Inspiration (Approx. 17 pgs)
Total Number of Pages Read: 1009
Total Number of Fiction Books Read: 4
Total Number of Non-fiction Books Read: 0

Currently Reading:




December TBR


Because I will be having surgery next week, I will be taking some time away from the blog to rest and recuperate. Hopefully I will be in more of a reading mood during this time, but because I can’t say how things will go, I am going to keep my December TBR short. Aside from finishing up my two current readings, I hope to read:



And if that goes well and I am able to finish that book, I will start:



Thank you for taking the time to check out my November in Review. I wish you all a wonderful December and happy reading.

8 comments:

  1. I hope your surgery goes well and you have a great recovery. I hope your Dad's fine too. I understand why you might not have the Christmas spirit this year and it's absolutely fine. Take care of yourself sweetie <3

    I'm sure your new hair looks amazing! Purple sounds cool and sexy :D

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    1. Thank you for your kind words Soudha. I hope it all goes well too.

      Ps.. I may post some pictures of my new hair-do on facebook at some point. :)

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  2. Love that you got the colour of your hair exactly in a way that gave you pleasure. Nice to look into the mirror and totally enjoy. All the best again for the surgery, go easy - browse some magazines and rest up.

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    1. Sometimes its the small things in life that bring happiness. Thank you Kathryn.

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  3. Hi,
    I've read Sizzling Sixteen and Sarah's Key. Both good books. Enjoy and all the best on your surgery. Have a great day!

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    1. I hope I enjoy them as well.
      Thank you Sherrie.

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  4. What a great color! Glad it turned out well. Hope the surgery goes well and your recovery quickly. I loved the Dani Pettrey series.

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    1. Thank you Nise'. So far I'm loving the Dani Pettrey book.

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