I cannot believe how quickly this year is flying by! It seems like we were trudging through the winter weather, then BAM– Summer hit.
Per usual, I’m so excited to take part in this book tag to look back on what my year of reading has been like so far.
If you’d like to check out my posts for previous years, feel free to click below:
This tag was originally co-created by IsThatChami and Earl Grey Books.
Let’s dive in!
Mid-Year Freak Out 2019
Feel free to click the links to read my reviews of the books if I have already read them, or check out their Goodreads listing if I haven’t.
1. The best book you’ve read this year?
This has been an amazing year so far! I’ve read 37 five-star reads as of June 24th! Ah, to pick just one… I would have to say that my favorite of the year so far has been Into The Drowning Deep by Mira Grant. This novel was a heart-pounding, spine-tingling tale of horror set in a remote area of the sea far beyond the reach of fast-acting rescue. I mean… A book about violent creatures of the sea that are rumored to be mermaids? I LOVED it!
2. The best sequel you’ve read in 2019?
Mind Me, Milady by Anne Rothman-Hicks and Kenneth Hicks! This is another crime thriller that will keep you anxiously waiting as the conclusion of the case draws near. I’m a total sucker for their work!
3. New release you haven’t read yet, but want to.
A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson. I snagged this from BOTM but haven’t yet had time to read it. Hopefully I’ll get to it soon!
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
On August 13th, Chase Darkness with Me: How One True-Crime Writer Started Solving Murders by Billy Jensen will be released. I’ve had this one pre-ordered for awhile now, so I cannot wait for release day!
5. Biggest disappointment?
Definitely Alice In Wonderland. I finally got around to reading this classic and I could not stand Alice!
6. Biggest Surprise?
I knew I was going to enjoy this book… But I had no idea how hard it was going to hit me. I read this at the perfect time. Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered is an awe-inspiring read that is packed with wonderful self-help tips and brutally honest stories that any reader can connect with. I highly recommend it!
7. Favorite new to you or debut author?
This year, I was so happy to stumble across debut author, Glendy Vanderah! Her novel, Where The Forest Meets The Stars was a wonderfully heartwarming tale about the challenges that life throws our way, but how the power of love can heal all.
8. Newest fictional crush?
I don’t crush on fictional characters.
9. Newest favorite character?
Luke from Cubicleland by Rook Winters. Luke is a guy who just wants to do what he can in order to be a great employee so he can move up in his career. He is upbeat, friendly, willing to take on extra work and work long hours without hesitation. He even brings doughnuts to each of the Monday morning stand-ups! Luke finds himself in quite a pickle one day, which is the event that the book centers around.
10. Book that made you cry?
The ending of The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce made me a bit teary!
11. Book that made you happy?
The Outsider by Stephen King. I finally got around to reading this one and I LOVED it! I lost sleep over this one, so needless to say, it spooked me pretty good!
12. Favorite book to film adaptation?
Pet Sematary. It took me until 2019 to FINALLY read the novel by Stephen King and check out the original film adaptation. Click below to check out my reviews of each!
13. Favorite post you have done this year?
Last year, I said that my favorite post was Honest Review Requests Gone Wrong. On the flip-side, this year my favorite post so far is the beginning of a new series, Honest Review Requests Done Right!
14. Most beautiful book you have bought this year?
Definitely The Winter of the Witch (Winternight Trilogy #3) by Katherine Arden. I snagged a copy of this when the author visited a local bookshop! Check out my post about that event here!
15. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
Oh gosh, per usual, my answer here is “so many”…. I have a bunch of honest review requests that I still I have to get to. I’m also hoping to read through more of the books I was gifted so I can see if they’re staying, or heading to a second hand shop.
Wrapping things up:
2019 has been an awesome reading year so far.
2019 has been even more busy than 2018 and with how much I have on my plate, I’m really happy with what I’ve been able to read so far!
I tag anyone that hasn’t yet been tagged but would like to participate!
Thanks for reading!
If you’ve completed this tag, I’d love to read your answers! If not, I’d love to hear about your favorite books so far this year in the comments below!
Looks like you’ve had a great reading year so far! Hopefully the rest of the year will be just as amazing.
<3
I hope you get to read all the books you’re most anticipating this year! It always seems like there’s too many books and not enough time!
Right?! All the new releases are totally putting my off my goal of reading the books I own but haven’t read yet! LOL!
This makes me want to pick up Into the Drowning Deep. I think Alice has been remade so many times, the original Alice doean’t feel like the original anymore. Hipe the rest of the year is filling with amazing books!
Into the Drowning Deep was SO good. I need to listen to the audio version soon! I meant to listen/read along, but forgot I had the audio.
Pet Sematary is one of my favorites from Stephen King – and the original movie is so good. I still need to see the new adaptation and read The Outsider. 🙂
It’s such a creepy tale!! And ah! When you pick up The Outsider, I’d love to hear what you think!! That one is one of my all time faves!
I really want to read Into the Drowning Deep and Stay Sexy, Don’t Get Murdered so I’m glad you really loved those. I have Chase Darkness With Me on my wish list!
-Lauren
YASS! Enjoy!!
Looks like your 2019 reading is off to a great start, Erica! I was a little surprised when I saw Pet Sematary as your favorite book adaptation. Then, I kept reading and saw you were referring to the original because I don’t think the newest adaptation was well received by critics or fans.
My Mid-Year Freak Out Tag post is coming out at the end of the month! I haven’t been able to get through that many books so far this year, so I had to leave out some questions from the tag that didn’t apply. I’m still excited though because this is my first time doing this tag!!
It sure is! 🙂 And yeah, I still haven’t gotten the latest adaptation from the library. I have a pretty low bar set for it haha And awesome! I’ll keep an eye out for your post!
Wow, 37 five star reads?! That’s amazing.
Right!? I’ve had a pretty awesome reading year!! 🙂
I always enjoy this tag and the big end of year survey! I always find it fun to see what everyone else is reading and freaking out about too! I’m off to get my version done this afternoon…
Same!! I can’t wait to see your post!
You’ve read 37 five-stars books so far?! =O That’s amazing!!! I’m having a difficult time finding five-stars readings this year… I’m dying to read The Winter of the Witch. Arden’s writing is brilliant! Must take a look at your post about the book event. 🙂
Happy readings! 😉
Tânia @MyLovelySecret
RIGHT?! Insane!! I’ve had really good luck 🙂
There needs to be an “I Hate Alice” club somewhere because there are so few of us. At least I feel like we’re in good company. I am so glad you loved The Outsider. I’m thrilled King is doing a book next year with Holly as the MC. She is one of my favorite King characters ever. If you haven’t watched Mr. Mercedes, the casting for Holly is near perfection. I finally did this post and mine goes up Sunday. That many 5-star reads! You’re knocking it out of the park.
hahahaha! I love it. And ah! I need to read that series soon! I didn’t know that The Outsider touched on it.
Sounds like you had a fun reading year so far. I got a bit inspired and did the tag myself (here’s the post; https://luktenavtrykksverte.blogspot.com/2019/06/book-tag-saturday-mid-year-freak-out.html).
I sure have! 🙂 And awesome!! Heading to your blog right now!