Angel Reads

22 Aug

Ely Picks Romance Books For Me TBR

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Last year Ely and I picked romance books for each other to read, and we thought it was time that we did it again. We didn’t really have any rules for this, just pick 3 books that we think or want the other to read. You can out what Ely picked for me last year as well as what I thought of the reads.

I didn’t really have an idea of what books I wanted Ely to pick for me. I just told her to pick anything that she wants. So here we go, these are the books that she picked for me.

Slippery Creatures by K.J Charles

Ely: This probably comes as no surprise to you. As soon as I finished this I literally started screaming at you about how good it was and since we originally ordered our copies at the same time, you know I have to force you to read this one now. I’m interested to see what you think of this because I feel like mysteries are probably one of the very few genres that I like more than you do, but it has still had that historical romance element I think you’ll love.

Angel: Well I’m not surprised that this one has made it onto this list. Like you said we bought this together and I’ve been meaning to read it for a while now. And it’s true you definitely like mystery way more than I do. But I love a good mystery element mixed into my romance book, especially if it’s historical romance. I have heard such fantastic things about this book and it just makes me excited.

Finding His Mark by Brittney Sahin

E: I thought since last time I made you my guinea pig, that this time I’d give you something you might possibly enjoy. This is a Stealth Ops/SEAL team and I know you’ve read and loved a few like that in the past. Plus, if you end up enjoying this, this is just the first book in a ten book series and I know how you love marathon series!

A: I actually haven’t heard of this one and it makes me so intrigued. I have loved my military romances before and this sounds right up my alley. And it’s also true that I love marathoning romance series that is for sure. I’m really excited about this one, and I think I’m going to have to get to it very soon.

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

E: I’ve actually been eyeing off this one to read for a little bit so you’re back to being my guinea pig. You know how much I struggle with contemporary romances, so I need you to tell me whether this is worth my time. This is an enemy to lovers, fake-dating, a slow-burn romance set in Spain so it sounds kind of perfect.

A: None of you can see how much I am laughing right now. I am in actual tears. Before I tell you why Ely and I didn’t discuss what books we were going to pick for one another, we have ideas on genre, but that is it. And somehow with all the books out there – we both picked the same book. This one. I feel pretty much the same, contemporary romances aren’t really my thing. I’m talking textbook contemporary romances here. In saying all this, I have heard such fantastic things about this one and I’m excited to see what we both think about it.

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And there we go. Those are the three romance books Ely has picked for me to read sometime this year. You can check out the books I picked for here and what she thought of them over on Earl Grey Books.

Have you read any of those books? What did you think of them? Are there any books that someone has picked for you to read this year? Let’s Chat!

19 Aug

Completed Series I Need To Finish Reading

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Today I thought I would share the completed series that I currently have to finish reading. I normally do pretty well and can binge read series. But when I start them before they are finished, I do sometimes forget about them. So today I thought I would hold myself accountable and share the completed series that I need to get on reading.

For some of these series, I’ve read most of the books. And there are others that I have only read the first but want to keep on reading. From young adult to romance and fantasy here are those series that I need to get on and finish reading. Like always these are in no order.

Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh: I don’t have many books in this series to go. I actually have the last 3 of this one to go. I do have the trinity series to read as well, but I only have 3 more books in this series to go. I’m just taking my time with this series. I binge-read the first 8 or so, and then I’ve slowly been reading the rest. I just love this series so much.

The Brown Sisters by Talia Hibbert: I read the first book in this trilogy earlier this year with Ely and I bought the rest of the books right away, and now I need to get onto reading them. I’m super excited because I loved the first book and I’ve heard they get better and better.

The Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black: I have only read the first book in this one and I really did enjoy it. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the other books in this series, but I want to know about it myself. I’ve not really been reading much YA lately but I’m still excited to read it.

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin: This is another one that I have heard mixed things about the next few books in the series. But I really enjoyed the first book, the world and the characters. As I said before I haven’t been reading a whole lot of young adult books but I am still very excited.

Ice Planet Barbarians Series: This series is not everyone’s cup of tea – but I have so much fun reading it. I’m currently only on book 7, and there is a whole lot more to go. But these are great, especially when I feel like I’m going into a reading slump.

Royals by Ella Fields: I really enjoyed reading the first book in this duo last year and now I can’t wait to read the second book. I just haven’t got around to it. This is very much full of high fantasy, high stakes and lots of court intrigue.

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And there we go, those are some of the completed series that I need to get on and finish reading. Have you read any of these? What did you think of them? Are you planning on reading them? Let’s Chat!

17 Aug

My Favourite Places To Read

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This week I’m sharing my favourite places that I love to read. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I don’t read in a lot of different places, especially over the past year or so. As I’m writing this my state has gone into another lockdown. This is lockdown number #6, and my places to read at the moment are very limited. Meaning I can only just read at home. But anyway, today I’m sharing some of the places that I love to read. From places inside to outside here are some of my favourite places, like always these are in no order.

My bed: This is probably my favourite place to read, it’s where I get most of my reading done. Especially right now as it’s winter and can get pretty cold. I can rug up, be under my blankets and stay warm. Sometimes it gets a little comfortable.

The train: While this isn’t exactly my favourite place to read, it’s where I get most of it done. I take the train too and from work when we aren’t in lockdown. It’s about a 40 min ride each way – so I get a lot of reading done this way.

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Outside in the Sun: In the summer one of my favourite places to read is outside. I love the sun hitting me, the heat warming me up. And just taking everything in. It’s one of the most relaxing ways to read and I really did enjoy doing it.

On the Beach/By the Pool: When we aren’t in lockdown and it’s summer, I do love reading by a pool or on the beach. Again, it’s the feeling of the sun on my skin. I really do miss reading like this – hopefully soon.

On the Couch: This is another place that I like to read in winter. We have a wood heater downstairs in the lounge and it’s the perfect way to warm up and read. It’s always one of my favourite places to do some reading at my best friend Ely’s house! We curl up and just chill.