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This is going to be a quick update this week. It’s been a hard time for my family, my grandpa passed away a couple of days ago. He lived until he was 80, with lots of kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We live so far away from family in Malaysia, so we didn’t get to attend his funeral today. I hope he has a peaceful rest. RIP Grandpa…
I went to Paula Weston’s Author Signing yesterday, check out my latest vlog & book haul:
Part 2 of the vlog will be up next week or so, I did a July recap on all the books I read and my thoughts around it. It ended up longer than I thought it would have so I need to cut it down (waffled on for about 30 minutes…whoops).
Book Haul
Bought everything above except for Shadows and White Cat by Holly Black (swapped).
Reading Update
- I enjoyed The Bit In Between, an in-depth look at writer life, Solomon Islands and expats. 3 stars.
- My gosh Paperweight was depressing. 3 stars.
- Pandora Jones Reckoning would probably be 3 or 3.5 stars, almost finished. So much more action than the last book.
Book Photography
This week I reached over 1000 Instagram followers, yay! Thank you everyone for the support! My latest bookstagram pics:
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How was your bookish week?
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You got C. Clare books! I've almost got them all now, I think I have 1 or 2 left to get and then I can finally start reading them.
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So sorry to hear about your grandfather, hope both you and your family are managing 🙁 We lost my grandmother last year and it was super tough on the family.
I love the look of Paula Weston's series, there's not enough fantasy in Aussie fiction – will definitely go and check it out. Love the vlog, I think you are so natural on the camera! I get so shy in front of the cam (cept when I'm taking selfies 😉 ) so I much admire booktubers!
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Thanks Aentee, it was really hard for my mum but she's coping well. I totally agree Aentee, I've heard so many wonderful things about this series! Heheh thanks Aentee for watchiing my vlog! I hope to get better as I go along.
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Sorry to hear about your grandpa. May he rest in peace!
Love your new haul, especially those Paula Weston books. <3
I hope you have a fantastic week, Jeann!
Thanks Danielle, I appreciate your kind words!
Aw, Jeann, I am so, so sorry about your grandfather. You and your family will be in my thoughts, it is such an awful thing to go through 🙁 Big hugs.
Yay for coloring! I love coloring, though sadly I have not started mine yet. I definitely want to read White Cat too. And your pictures are gorgeous! Hope that you enjoy your new books, and try to have a good week.
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Awww thanks Shannon *big hugs* Thank you, it's been relatively busy to keep my mind off things.
I was so sorry to hear about your grandfather Jeann, it's so hard when we lose a family member no matter how long we've had with them. Maybe you guys can celebrate his life at home by planting something in your garden, or going off to do something he enjoyed too. He'd probably love that 🙂 I hope you and the family are doing okay and my thoughts are with you all <3
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Thanks Kelly, I really appreciate those words. We went and prayed for him which let some of the feelings out.
Sorry about your grandpa, sending lots of hugs!
I am so excited you have got Enchanted Forest, I love all these colouring books especially Johanna Basford's she is so talented!
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Thanks Heather, I really appreciate it. I love Johanna Basford\’s artwork, it\’s so therapeutic just to admire.
I love the looks of those Sarah Dessen books. You collected some great titles this week. So sorry to hear about your grandfather. Mine just turned 94 and besides my husband, he is my best friend. Hope you and your family find some comfort in your wonderful memories.
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Thanks Barb, it\’s rough losing a family member. Wow, he\’s definitely having a long life! It\’s great that you are so close.
Fantastic! Love seeing your vlog, Jeann. And oh Paula Weston is awesome! Love her angel series. I hope you'll enjoy them, and Crazy Rich Asians! So awesome. 🙂 Happy reading, Jeann!
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Oh, Jeann, I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. I'm so close to mine, so it hurts my heart when I see other people's pass away.
You have a great haul this week, hope you enjoy them all.
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Thanks Christy, it's definitely sad when it happens 🙁 I appreciate the thoughts.
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Is Enchanted Forest
Oi, ID is way better than MI IMO. I will stay away from the coloring books, I used to be so much into it when I was younger (til I was in my 20's actually) so it's going to be a potential kryptonite for me. Love the rainbow style, very creative!
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Glad to hear, I read a few pages of ID and thought I should pick them up. Oh man, I can see you getting addicted and not doing everything else! Hehe
Sorry about your grandpa, Jeann 🙁
But glad you had a ton of fun at the signing! And did you make up that phrase yourself? "When you pop you can't stop"? Because it's good.
I love your coloring skills! I sadly do not have the time to color 🙁
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Thanks Val, I really appreciate it. HaHA this is terrible but that phrase is the marketing tagline for Pringles LOL (pringles are crisps in case you don't have them)
Thanks for sharing everything! I saw some posts on your page I am going to check out! Have a great week!
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Excellent, I hope you enjoy!
Lovely haul, Dark Triumph was a favorite for me. I will be thinking of you and yours Jeann.
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Thank you Kimba, I'm SO looking forward to reading that one!
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa, Jeann. It sounds like he was surrounded by lots of people who loved him, but I know it's hard not to be there yourself. *hugs*
Thanks Maraia, I really appreciate your thoughts. *hugs back*
I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandpa, Jeann. *hugs*
YAYY another vlog 🙂 I love the coloring book! I absolutely love coloring so I'm so excited to see that there is now 'adult' coloring books popping up! You did such a beautiful job !!
The Infernal Devices series IS better than TMI in my opinion 😛 I haven't finished TMI yet but I devoured the Infernal Devices … sooo good.
I love POP dolls too! I have been frantically searching for the HP ones… I've gotten all of then except the 3 HP ones and Dumbledore. Hagrid is HUGE compared to the regular Pop dolls… so cute. Do you have Hot Topic in Australia? They put out two LE Harry dolls, one with the sword of Gryfindor and another one with a quidditch broom.
Can't wait to see part two of the vlog Jeann!! And I hope you enjoy all your awesome books!!!
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Thank you so much Lauren *hugs back* I'm really excited about colouring as well – unfortunately I got colouring RSI hahaha so I've had to give it a break for a week or so! I'm excited about Infernal devices, especially since now you say you didn't finish TMI. Hopefully I like it better. Oh mann, I just LOVE the Harry Potter ones! They don't have hot topic, but those LEs are available to us I think.
Glad you enjoyed the vlog! <3 have a fab week.
Awesome haul. Getting your books signed are awesome. I see that you got Enchanted Forest coloring book, but I got The Secret Garden last week. I hope you love all your new books.
Oooh I love the Secret Garden one – let me know how you go with your colouring! I'm eager to see them 🙂
I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa. It's a shame you couldn't get to the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I love that you are on youtube, It was so cool seeing and hearing you since I can't meet you in person. I am so jealous that you got to meet Paula Weston. I love her. You need to read her books ASAP.
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Thanks Rochelle, I really appreciate it. Hehe I'm glad someone's enjoying these videos! I've heard so much about her series that I'm really excited to read it.
So sorry for your loss Jeann.
Great book haul – Crazy Rich Asians is on hold at the library so I can't wait to get it. The Enchanted Forrest coloring book looks great. Congrats on the Instagram milestone!
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Thanks Grace. I'm looking forward to Crazy Rich Asians!
I'm so sorry to hear that about your grandpa. I know that might not mean much from someone you've never met–but I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. xx Oh, meeting Paula Weston sounds AMAZING! I recently finished BURNED and it was a fantastic ending to the series. I hope you love them! <3 🙂
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Thanks Kara, I really appreciate you keeping us in mind. I've heard so many fantastic things about the series!
I've got The Bit in Between to read and looking forward to it as I used to visit the Solomons!
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. xx
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Ohhh I think you'd really enjoy it then Deb, it has a great focus on the Solomon Islands.
Good luck for White Cat Jeann – Curse Workers is a super series I gave 4 stars throughout to, and the characters and the mystery, and the whole premise is just SO GOOD, so I seriously cross my fingers for you! Your signing sounded wonderful, and I'm pleased you had a great time – we don't get signings close to where I live – the closest is Liverpool, and that's still over 30-40 minutes away which sucks, and even then, we just don't get very many.. *cries* As always, I'm in love with your instagram pictures, and I very much think they're fabulous! Have a great week Jeann, and keep up the fabulous blog work! 🙂
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Thanks Amanda, I've heard so many great things about it, plus Rachel Caine raved about her writing so you can't go wrong! Oh man, that's ages away unfortunately. Thank you so much as always <3
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa. It's always painful losing a loved one and when you cannot go and say goodbye it's even harder. *hugs*
How are you liking Enchanted Forest? I'm really really tempted to get it once I have more spare time!
And you met Paula Weston!! SO JELLY! I adore the Rephaim series!!
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Thanks Pili *hugs back* I appreciate it. I haven't started on Enchanted Forest yet but the artwork is so beautiful – a bit more variety than Secret Garden which is great. I know, I've heard so many raves about the series Pili!
Sorry you've lost your Grandpa, but glad he had a long fruitful life.
Love your book photography.
Thanks Elizabeth, I really appreciate your kind words.
I'm so sorry about your grandpa, Jeann! *HUGS* no matter what, dealing with a death in the family is hard.
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Thank you Lexxie, I really appreciate it *hugs back*
Haha aww Jeann it just stops in the end, I wished it kept going! 😛
YESSSSS CRAZY RICH ASIANS. YES YES YESSSS!
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Hahha yes, stay tuned for Part 2 😛
I'm so excited about both of those books!! Mann I just took the plunge in buying that one, I know I'll love it 😀
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I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather, Jeann! I hope that you are okay and my condolences to you and your family! <3
And yeah, you got the Infernal Devices! I really, really hope you like them. I'm so jealous Cassie Clare is going to Brisbane and not SA. 🙁
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Thank you so much Rachel, we're coping the best way we can. I'm looking forward to it – I read a few pages or so and yes, I'm excited 🙂 I'll make sure to get lots of photos with her!
Let me know if you need anything. 🙂
How exciting! Oooh, yes, yes, please do! 🙂
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I'm sorry about your Grandpa Jeann 🙁
Great vlog and haul this week! I've been thinking about picking up Crazy Rich Asians so I'm totally curious to see what you think of it 🙂
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Thanks for the well wishes Wattle. I'm excited about Crazy Rich Asians!
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Aw, I am sad about your grandpa. Hope you're doing okay. 🙁
Ahhh, books. So many books. (Have you read anything by Holly Black before?! I freakishly ADORE White Cat and the sequels.) Paperweight was totally depressing. 🙁 I wasn't really "wowed" by the big backstory reveal either, because it felt a bit cliche? Maybe that's just me though. STILL. I see Enchanted Forest! YAAAY!! Mine is coming in the mail soon. *dances*
Thanks Cait, it's rough but managing. I bought so many books to try and cope! Nope, haven't read any Holly Black yet but I know you guys love her writing, plus Rachel Caine recommended her as well! Oh man, Paperweight was just too much. Can't wait to see what you make of EF!
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