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The Unfortunate Becoming of Gripped into Books AKA Goodbye :(
If you guys haven't realised already, my posts have become pretty infrequent. So, as you guys can tell by the title of this post, I'm leaving. And this time it's not for a couple of months... it's for good. Arghhh! You don't understand how much I'm saddened by the thought of not blogging anymore.
You know, I didn't actually think that this day would come. I've always though of this as one of the things that I would continue doing, like forever! It's just that two things got in the way. Firstly, a little thing called life. I've got SO much going on right now that I'm finding it difficult to prioritise everything. Blogging and reading is something which simply takes too much of my time. That's what it's partly down to, time. I don't have time to do this anymore...
Oh and how can I forget my other main reason which I never ever thought I'll would say in the history of time. Trust me when I say this one is a right humdinger! So, this is what it had all come down to... I've gotten bored of reading. No, really. I'm serious. I can't believe I'm saying this either.
Basically, from February, March time my reading intake started to gradually decrease as I had exams in May so I really devoted most of my time to that. Eventually, there came a time where I didn't read for weeks. I was so immersed in studying (I actually even enjoyed it) that when I picked up a book to read one day, the appeal wasn't there. My lack of interest was so immense that I preferred to pick up one of my study books than to read. Even my favourite books- Anna and the French Kiss, Harry Potter, Vampire Academy did not do the trick! Nothing.
I'm not going to delete my blog though. I've put in a lot of work, time and dedication. Even though Gripped into Books isn't something I can do right now, I'm hoping that in some time, I'll come back to it and carry on doing something that I once loved.
One more thing. I'd also like to take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you to my followers and readers. Thank you for following this blog. Thank you for making me smile by reading my posts, by taking the time to comment, and by simply supporting this blog. I cannot thank you guys enough. I've made so many friends, met so many great people and boy has it been one heck of an adventure.
I'm really going to miss the blogosphere...
You know, I didn't actually think that this day would come. I've always though of this as one of the things that I would continue doing, like forever! It's just that two things got in the way. Firstly, a little thing called life. I've got SO much going on right now that I'm finding it difficult to prioritise everything. Blogging and reading is something which simply takes too much of my time. That's what it's partly down to, time. I don't have time to do this anymore...
Oh and how can I forget my other main reason which I never ever thought I'll would say in the history of time. Trust me when I say this one is a right humdinger! So, this is what it had all come down to... I've gotten bored of reading. No, really. I'm serious. I can't believe I'm saying this either.
Basically, from February, March time my reading intake started to gradually decrease as I had exams in May so I really devoted most of my time to that. Eventually, there came a time where I didn't read for weeks. I was so immersed in studying (I actually even enjoyed it) that when I picked up a book to read one day, the appeal wasn't there. My lack of interest was so immense that I preferred to pick up one of my study books than to read. Even my favourite books- Anna and the French Kiss, Harry Potter, Vampire Academy did not do the trick! Nothing.
I'm not going to delete my blog though. I've put in a lot of work, time and dedication. Even though Gripped into Books isn't something I can do right now, I'm hoping that in some time, I'll come back to it and carry on doing something that I once loved.
One more thing. I'd also like to take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you to my followers and readers. Thank you for following this blog. Thank you for making me smile by reading my posts, by taking the time to comment, and by simply supporting this blog. I cannot thank you guys enough. I've made so many friends, met so many great people and boy has it been one heck of an adventure.
I'm really going to miss the blogosphere...
And of course, I'm really going to miss blogging :'(
Goodbye.
The Independent Book Blogger Awards!
Independent Book Blogger
Awards are awards that highlight the amazing talent in the book blogging world today.You can vote once in each of four categories: Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Young Adult and Children’s, and Publishing Industry.
Gripped into Books are taking part in these awards! It just sounds like so much fun. I know that I have no chance in winning with all those other amazing blogs out there but it's always worth a try. Getting into the nominees will still be a massive achievement. I would really appreciate it and love it if you can vote for this blog in the Young Adult and Children's category. If you enjoy reading and/or following Gripped into Books then please show your support!
To vote, just click on the link below. You must sign in or register with Goodreads to vote as well. But that shouldn't matter... us book lovers should already have an account on Goodreads right? LOL.
My Blogging Goals for 2012!
Happy New Year everyone!
Wow. 2011 has completely flew by. It's just a year and a few months that I have been blogging. I have accomplished many things, I'm really pleased about how things are going with my blog. Though, now it will have to slow down a notch seeing as college is overwhelming and I really need the extra time to study.
ANYWAYS! These are some things that I really hope in accomplishing this year.
1. Download my blog weekly- Lately, I've been hearing that many bloggers have been losing their blog. Seriously? I do not want that happening with me! I spent so much time and effort with my blog that I just cannot stand the thought of losing everything!
2. Reply to comments and comment on other blogs- I rarely reply to comments on the blog. The main reason being that blogger hasn't got a reply button but I should let that be a problem now seeing as I've worked my way around it. And in commenting in other blogs, I thought that I'll do if I just read the blog posts but nopee.
3. Be more sociable- I do go on Twitter. I reply to my mentions as much as possible and emails but I don't really approach other bloggers that often which I really think I should.
4. Write more reviews!- I do read. This year I actually managed to read 142 BOOKS. Yes! But I really cannot be bothered with reviews. To write and think and write and think! Actually, I think I should find another way in expressing my love for reviews, like a video or something? I have no idea. More thinking!
5. Make Gripped into Books more popular- The blog has around 1600 followers and I get around 300 readers a day. So, I think that I should continue getting more readers and share my love of books more!
6. Stalk authors-I really have a limited amount of author posts on the blog so that should be changed. And, I need to meet more authors, I really lack that!
7. Make a YouTube channel - I haven't got YouTube channel and I do think I should make an account as it can be very useful in blogging. Only then I think would I make videos and actually watch some book trailers.
Okay. I 'll stop there and I just hope I actually can achieve them! Have you got any goals for this year?
Let me know your thoughts :)
My Favourite Books and Moments of 2011
I thought it'll be great if I join in with this awesome end of year book survey hosted by Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner in taking a look back at my favourite books and moments of 2011!
1. Best Book You Read In 2011?
ONE BOOK? HA.HA.HA. Here's my top 5 (in no particular order) :)
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
Naked by Kevin Brooks
Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson
Blood Red Road by Moira Young
Divergent by Veronica Roth
2. Most Disappointing Book/Book You Wish You Loved More Than You Did?
Ten Things We Did by Sarah Milowski.
NOT DISAPPOINTING. At all. I just really expected it to be extremely extremely good. And even though I enjoyed reading it, it wasn't as good as I thought it'll be.
3. Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2011?
Hereafter by Tara Hudson
Hereafter by Tara Hudson
I should have known I'll love this book. It's about ghosts, I just love fictional ghosts =L
4. Book you recommended to people most in 2011?
ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS! Ahh. I read Anna back in 2010, but I still made all my friends read this. And, they ended up loving it as much as I did. Who wouldn't? I thoroughly recommend this book guys!
5. Best series you discovered in 2011?
Not one. come on! Two. I am so fangirling over The Hunger Games (1,2,3) by Suzanne Collins & The Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter. They both rock my socks! I cannot wait to watch The Hunger Games movie and read the next book in The Gallagher Girls series!!!
6. Favourite new authors you discovered in 2011?
Sarah Dessen, Lauren Henderson, Ally Carter, Suzanne Collins, Jenny Han, Lauren Oliver, Veronica Roth. Seriously. This list can go on. FOREVER. :)
Sarah Dessen, Lauren Henderson, Ally Carter, Suzanne Collins, Jenny Han, Lauren Oliver, Veronica Roth. Seriously. This list can go on. FOREVER. :)
7. Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs
About MERMAIDS! Come on. It's total Disney stuff. BUT, I gave it a go and I surprisingly enjoyed reading it. It was just SO CUTE.
8. Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2011?
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
After Anna, I NEEDED to read LOLA. It was soo good, I read it all in one sitting. It was just THAT good :)
9. Book you most anticipated in 2011?
Forever by Maggie Stievfater
I really wanted to know how the series would end seeing as the ending of Linger was OMG.
I really wanted to know how the series would end seeing as the ending of Linger was OMG.
10. Favourite cover of a book you read in 2011?
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
I'd hang this on my wall and FRAME IT if I could.
11. Most memorable character in 2011?
MARCUS!! from the Jessica Darling books! I LOOOOOVEEEE HIMMM ;D
12. Most beautifully written book read in 2011?
Shatter Me by Taharah Mafi
I was entranced. It was magnific!
13. Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2011?
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
It just really made me think a lot. Even when I would be reading other books. I'd just be thinking about it.
14. Book you can't believe you waited UNTIL 2011 to finally read?
Afterlife by Claudia Gray
Afterlife by Claudia Gray
First book was amazing. Exciting series. Though, I have to say how much I didn't like how the series ended off in this installment.
15. Favourite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2011
The last last line in Bloodlines by Richelle Mead. I'd be spoiling if I'd told you what it was!
16. Book That You Read In 2011 That Would Be Most Likely To Reread In 2012?
I actually re-read a lot of my favourite books. LOL. But, The Jessica Darling series would definitely be the first on my list.
17. Book that had a scene in it that had you reeling and dying to talk to somebody about it?
Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead
Things really did get graphical! :O If you've seen the graphic novel and know what I mean, we should really talk!
I can't believe this year has been over SO SOON. Oh and with so many amazing books! Let me know your thoughts :)
One year Blogoversary! + GIVEAWAY :)
Happy birthday to Gripped into Books :D
It's been a year of blogging and I CAN'T BELIVE IT! It's gone so fast! I've come across some great bloggers, fabulous blogs and amazing books. I have to say that I love blogging about books and I hope to continue doing it!
Thank you for everyone also for taking the time to read my posts and comment on them. It really means a lot to me. Thank you for my followers for following and keeping up with my blog. It so awesome that my blog is one year old and I do think that I have achieved so many things.
Lets show off my blogging stats shall we?
Total number of...
Page Views: 60,000 | Posts: 238 | Reviews: 100 | Comments: 3507
Most popular...
POST
1000 Followers Giveaway! with around 3500 page views!! -I really don't think thats surprising. I think there was around 1000 entries too. What a big number right?
COVER REVEAL
Passion by Lauren Kate with around 1000 page views - I have gotta say that I love the covers in this series, especially Fallen!
REVIEW
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins with around 400 page views -Gotta love THG series. Everyone needs to read them. Must reads people!
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins was the most commented review! With 42 comments... no surprise there that is an amazingly awesome book! :D
DISSCUSION
How far should Romance go in YA with around 500 page views-That's very interesting! I think its mainly beacuse that theres so much to talk about regarding that topic with different views and ideas. Awesome!
Now for the giveaway!!
Goodbye, For a while
Hi guys.
I just wanted to drop a quick note. I'm sure you've all noticed that I haven't been blogging as much as I usually do. As the post title suggests, I'm going to have to have a blogging break. It's going to be quite a while the least 2 years. I Know! It's such a long time isn't it! The reason for this because, this year I'm going to be taking my A levels. A levels are studies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that after I take them it will allow me to advance to a Higher Education or University.
I found out that A levels are going to be really hard. Like really really hard. Especially since I'm going to be doing three really hard sujects: Biology, Chemistry and Maths. And so, I want to do as well as I possibly can and get the grades that I want. And, to do that I don't think I can carry on reading books, reviewing them and then blog about them later. It's just going to take a lot of my time.
I am really going to miss blogging and all of you as well. Thanks for everyone who reads my posts, takes the time to comment and stop by. I will try and do the occasional post but there's no promises. I will still go on my twitter @GrippingBooks once in a while so you can follow and tweet me there. Oh and don't worry the blog will still be running my friend, Iram has agreed to fill in my shoes so you can still be updated. If anyone else wants to help just email me on grippedintobooks(at)gmail(dot)com and I will be more than glad to have you on.
Thanks and Bye! =D
A 'Compulsory' Break
Hey everyone!
Something really bad has befallen upon myself and my other blog members. :O And it's not about books LOL. In other words, EXAMS :(
Got you! Right? Didn't think so ;D
So you can figure what comes next 'we need a break' like Ross the wise once said on Friends. Timeout.
It's near the end of the acedemic year and yes I know WHAT A BUMMER!
It means that we won't be writing any posts for the next couple of months, or shall I say me. I seem to be on this blog more than any of the other blog members. I hope they're reading this! :L
I may as well give you guys a list of some books that are MUST reads and will be released while we're on our 'unfortunate break' and some which are going to be release later on this year...
Die for me by Amy Plum
I don't think there's much to say. Just look at the cover to die for!
Say no more ;)
Bite club by Rachel Caine
If you're not already reading this series. This I assure you, you're missing one hell of an adventure. Ghost Town left me brethless. Bite Club follows. Can't wait!
Invinvible by Sherrilyn Kenyon
This is the second book to the series. I havn't read the first one but I've heard many good things about it!
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Clare's books are just magic. I was so happy when I found out shes continuing the series! It's better to start from City of Bones if you want to give this series a try. Why shouldn't you? These books are great! :)
Everlasting by Alyson Noel
So, the Evermore series do drag on but this is the last book (finally) and I just need to know how everything ends.
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
I love trilogies! And this is the last book of the 'Wolves of Mercy Falls'. Werewolves and love! A must read trilogy!
Lola and the boy next door by Stephanie Perkins
I absolutely LOVED Anna and the french kiss so after hearing about this companion novel, I just can't wait to get stuck into it!
Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer
Nightshade was awesomeness! Another wereworlf book :) You'll have to read it. Now, Wolfsbane is coming up! YES!
So many books, so little time...
Oh yes! And I've just added this cool gadget on the far right hand side bar where you can just generally chat, comment and if you have any concerns, it can go in there too!
Check it out!
Check it out!
Anyways, from me and from the other blog members.
GOODBYE
(but just for a while)
MIA
2010: Another Year Over
My Top Ten Books in 2010
(in no particular order)
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Infinte days by Rebecca Maizel
Ghost Town by Rachel Caine
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
Nightshade by Andrea Creamer
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Runaway by Meg Cabot
Hourglass by Claudia Gray
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Books that I wish I had read
Torment by Lauren Kate
Entangled by Cat Clarke
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
Nevermore byKelly Creagh
You against me by Jenny Downham
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Books I cant wait to read in 2011
Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer
Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Bite Club by Rachel Caine
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
Ten things we did by Sarah Mlynowski
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
Abandon by Meg Cabot
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Fingers crossed next years books are better!
Bye Bye 2010!
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