I have been in a bit of a blogging slump recently. however I have been trying my best to find more time to read. Work has been very busy in the lead up to Christmas, and it's definitely good to see lots of people buying books for people as gifts! I'm still waiting on getting my new computer, though once I do hopefully there'll be more of a routine back on the blog. In some ways, I think it's been good having a bit of a break in this period of adjustment post-school, post-results. I hope to come back to the blogosphere fully and comment on all your fabulous posts soon!

*Reading Right Now*

It is just as fantastic as everyone has been saying!

*Recommendation of the Week*



Slammed is still my favourite novel of hers, but November 9 is also a pretty emotional and engrossing read in its own right. 

*From The Interwebs*

• Brett @ Brett Michael Orr did a cover reveal and released his novel The Bureau of Time
• Kara @ Diary of a Teen Writer shared books she loved in 2015
• Emily @ Loony Literate talked about her Snow Queen retelling
• Cait @ PaperFury discussed whether you think about star ratings while reading
• Jeann @ Happy Indulgence interviewed author Alison Goodman

*Haul*

A big thank you to the wonderful @BloomsburySyd @AllenAndUnwin for these surprise review copies! #bookmail pic.twitter.com/7fvk0tKGal

— Eugenia (@Genie_inabook) December 14, 2015

Three of my latest bookish purchases arrived from the @qbdthebookshop sale! I love reading YA, but sometimes it's refreshing to check out some of the other novels and works out there. #bookish #bookworm #booklover #sylviaplath #suspensenovels #thrillernovels #mysterynovels #bookstagram #igbooks #bookbuys

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I've definitely been excited about the new books I've gotten in the last couple of weeks, some of which I've bought and others for review. Thicker Than Water sounds darkly atmospheric already, and I'm currently reading through Sylvia Plath's journals now and then. It's really fascinating to have even a tiny glimpse into her life and what her thoughts were. 

*Holiday Cramathon Recap*

Though I didn't get through all the books I had hoped, I still had a few stunning reads from what I did get through, especially November 9. Illuminae looks like it'll be getting a high rating from me as well!

Is anyone else excited about Christmas coming up?

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I'm Looking Forward to in 2015

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by bloggers at The Broke and the Bookish. This week I'm sharing the top ten books I'm looking forward to releasing in 2015. 

1. I Was Here by Gayle Forman



This looks like it's going to be an emotional read, and one that I look forward to reading next year. 

2. Never Never by Colleen Hoover





I can't wait to read more from Colleen Hoover!

3. The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski

I loved The Winner's Curse so definitely want to see what happens in this book.

4. First There Was Forever by Juliana Romano

This one looks like a great story about friendship and dealing with dilemmas which can arise within them. 

5. Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby

I loved Golden so I'm looking forward to reading this latest release from Jessi Kirby

6. The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West

Cute and fluffy contemporaries are just what you need at times.

7. Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley

This looks like it has the potential to be epic. 

8. The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

This looks like a creepy YA thriller which looks like it's going to hold some surprises. 

9. Pretending to be Erica by Michelle Painchaud

One of my best friends is called Erica, and hey - with a premise that promises 'We Were Liars' meets 'Heist Society', I'm in!

10. Hold Me Like A Breath by Tiffany Schmidt

I'm becoming more interested in fairytale retellings these days, so this one has piqued my interest.

Over to you - what books are you looking forward to next year?