Genie's Weekly News (54) - New contemporary novels, concerts and reading out of my comfort zone

As Christmas inches closer bookstores get busier than ever, and of course my book hauls get even larger than usual (but more on that next week!). For now, here's some other updates:

Currently Reading

Stunning cover and the story is beginning to match it! 

Recommendation of the Week

I finally understand why this book is such a popular 'cult classic' - once again reading out of my comfort zone with some Chuck Palahniuk, but it was definitely worth it. 

Previous Posts

• Top Ten Tuesday: 2017 Releases I'm Looking Forward to
• Aussie YA Bloggers Secret Santa Blog Hop!
• Top 10 Bookish Christmas Recommendations
• The Price of Magic by KJ Taylor Review + Author Interview

From the Interwebs

• Emily @ Loony Literate shared some general updates
• Chiara @ Delicate Eternity shared her reading challenge updates
• Ely @ Tea and Titles recommended some bookish gift ideas
• Bec @ Readers Wonderland reviewed The Wrath and the Dawn
• Cait @ Paper Fury created a quiz on different types of book reviewers

Book Haul

Stay tuned for my Christmas book haul next week, but for now I have two titles which I'm really excited for! Thanks again to my #AusYA Secret Santa for It Ends With Us.

Two of my most recent additions to my shelves coincidentally have similar titles! Thanks to my #AusYASecretSanta for 'It Ends With Us' by Colleen Hoover - I've heard so many other bloggers have loved it, and I hope to enjoy it as much as 'Slammed' which wowed me. 📖 'Remind Me How This Ends' is definitely one of my most anticipated #Loveozya releases for 2017! I adored 'The Intern' and 'Faking It' so am looking forward to meeting these new characters @gabrielletozer has created. #bookstagram #igbooks #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #bookblogger #bookseller #IreadYA #yalit #yacontemporary #favouriteauthor #booksofinstagram #bibliophile #ausya #booksof2017

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What I've Been Watching

I'd always heard good things about Poldark, but hadn't started watching it until now. I'm so glad that I finally have though as I loved the first series and can't wait to begin the second! Also, if there's any other historical dramas out there you'd recommend, let me know.

Other Updates

I was lucky enough to see Coldplay live on Tuesday and they were (as expected) AMAZING. The amount of energy they have on stage and the design of the production itself made for a fantastic night. I'd definitely see them again!

Coldplay. AMAZING. #ColdplaySydney

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What are you looking forward to the most about Christmas?