The Biggest Book Haul in the History of Book Hauls

Hello lovely people - so, this morning I woke up and decided firstly, to skip my first day of uni (this semester is off to a great start I know). Secondly, I decided I would be super productive (aside from the fact that I'm skipping uni) and finally donate a few books that I would likely never read, or have read and didn't like, from my overcrowded bookshelf. During this process, it occurred to me just how many books I had accumulated at an obsessive pace over the last few months. Thus, I present to you - the biggest book haul in the history of book hauls. 

"To All the Boys I've Loved Before" - Jenny Han. Recommended to me by the wonderful Cindy - I loved it & can't wait to read the sequel!

My John Green collection is officially complete.

"Looking for Alaska" -  John Green. The first John Green Book I read - also a future movie adaptation, I really wish John Green would stop making movie adaptations so he can write more novels. Please.

"Paper Towns" - John Green. Would have to honestly say one of my least favourite novels of his but of course it had its beautifully written moments

"Dark Places" - Gillian Flynn. To Be Read before the movie comes out but I literally never am in the mood for a thriller....

"Maze Runner Series" - James Dashner. I purchased this after seeing the film but have yet to read it

I bought it off book depository a while back for ~$30, I recently discovered it is $19 at Kmart -.-"

 "Dreams of Gods and Monsters" - Laini Taylor. Oh my god, I have waited for this book for the LONGEST time to be released - and when it was finally came, it was only available in the gigantism version which of course would not be congruent with the rest of the series so i had to wait ANOTHER YEAR for it to become a normal size. Nevertheless, it is here, in my possession, and I am currently reading it. Finally. 

The completed trilogy  Daughter of Smoke and Bone - the satisfaction of owning a complete series trumps no other. The first book in the series is a signed copy by the author & I actually got the chance to meet her at Brisbane's Writer Festival!

"The Goldfinch" - Donna Tartt. I bought this book because of its hype but let's be real, I'm probably not going to read this for at least 5 years.

"Norwegian Wood" - Haruki Murakami. One of my favourite Murakami novels - it's a book that's hard to explain...I loved it so much I couldn't pick up another book for a while

"Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" - Haruki Murakami. Aren't you just in love with these covers though?

"The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" - Haruki Murakami. I had coveted this book for a while and Tom finally bought it for me on my birthday :)

"Under the Never Sky Trilogy" - Veronica Rossi. Another birthday gift - this trilogy was gifted by Ellie. The covers are sooo pretty <3 

 On a tragic note, I accidentally started the LAST book thinking it was the first and practically ruined the entire series for myself...haha..*cry*

"The Shock of the Fall" - Nathan Filer. Actually picked this up at an op shop for a dollar.

"All the Bright Places" - Jennifer Niven. I finished this book within 24 hours - and spent the last 20 minutes of it crying my freaking eyes out. It covers such an important topic, and so well, I really hope the movie with Elle Fanning as the lead, will do it justice. I can only imagine I'll be crying even harder in that. 

"We Were Liars" - E.Lockhart. I also read this book within 24 hours, it is so suspenseful, genuinely creepy in some parts and wow that ending though...

"The Rosie Project" - Graeme Simsion. One of my more lighthearted reads for a long time, I legitimately laughed out loud in some parts. 

"I'll Give You the Sun" - Jandy Nelson. A beautiful contemporary YA, so different and amazing

"A Court of Thorns and Roses" - Sarah J. Maas. Another book that Tom bought me - some advice: find a boy who will buy you books and keep him. 

From the boyfriend (again)- another last book of a trilogy! 

The completed Penryn and the End of Days trilogy

"Men, Women and Children." - Chad Kultgen. I watched the movie and it compelled me to read the book. Definitely one of the weirdest things I've ever read...

"A Long Way Down" - Nick Hornby - another book I bought after watching the film - have yet to read it

These last four books I picked up at a garage sale for a total of two dollars... they were fifty cents each! And all in pretty good condition so I was ecstatic over this find, especially since hardback covers are usually quite expensive. 

"Eyrie" - Tim Winton

"Us" - David Nicholls. I had actually been wanting to buy this book so I was so happy when I found it

"The Book of Strange New Things" - Michael Faber. Just look at the cover, just LOOK at it. 

And finally, "The Casual Vacancy" - J.K. Rowling

That comes to the end of my book haul - I did warn you it was massive. I honestly think I should start up a support group for people who can't stop buying books. I can't be alone on this :( At least I donated a minimum of fifteen books. However, I still have a feeling I'll be needing another shelf really soon despite the fact there's virtually no room for it. This is why having a library would solve all my problems. One day I tell myself, one day. Hope you guys are doing well! Happy reading, love Thy xx Also, please let me know if you'd appreciate me doing a type of book recommendations post! 

Much Loved from March

Hey guys! A quarter of the year has passed. Sorry, what?! Time flies by so quickly it's insane. Moving on, I just thought I'd do a post to share with you a random assortment of things I've been loving this month. I always thought it would be fun to rave about stuff I like unrestrictedly in a list format. So, enjoy & hope March was a good month for you :) 

   1.  Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell

Of course, I'm starting off with a book. I don't even know where to begin - I loved it so much I wish I hadn't read it so I could re-read it. After readThe Narrow Road to the Deep North, which was admittedly amazing, it was also hella depressing. Like, think of the deepest depression you know and dig deeper (as you would expect a book about POWs). Fangirl was a return into the YA realm and oh how I missed it. The main character is starting out university and socially awkward - which makes her totally relatable. I just fell completely in love with this book and marvelled at how it's both tense and lighthearted. Also, Levi is the ultimate book boyfriend oh my god. Don't get me started.

   2.  Too Faced Melted Lipsticks

If you're no stranger to the world of beauty, I can guarantee you've heard countless raves about these lipsticks. But you're gonna hear it (or read it) now from me, they are seriously the bees knees, the bomb dot com- whatever idiom floats your boat is what goes right now. They are 100% worth the hype, and if you've ever tried one - you know why. The pigmentation, application and colour range. are all on point - there is nothing more you could ask for from a lip product.

   3. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

I know, I know another Too Faced product, I'm a self-acclaimed addict. Nevertheless, this was my first high-end mascara product and it did not disappoint. I'm surprised how much of a difference it actually made to my lashes. I might do a review on this product soon, so I'll rave further about it then.

   4.  Whiplash 

This list wouldn't be complete without a movie (or a few). But this month, Whiplash is simply the movie I cannot stop talking about. People must think I'm crazy because I must've asked at least 75% of the people I know if they've seen it - just so I can talk about it with someone new. Even if you're not a music person, the movie is amaaaazing. And if you are, it just gets better. Miles Teller's performance completely won me over - I no longer dislike you Miles, and I'm sorry I did.

      5. Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More Vinyl 

I hadn't listened to Mumford & Sons in agesss so when they came on Spotify the other day I was hit by a wave of nostalgia since I loved them so much throughout highschool. Naturally, I decided I had to have Sigh No More on vinyl seeing as I love every song on this album. I ordered it on JB Hi-Fi in the spur of the moment, so when it came I actually had forgotten about it but it sure made my day. I've been non-stop listening to it since then and the sound quality is amazing I'm in loveee.

That's all from me for March & I am beyond excited for April, especially since the weather has finally started getting colder. Also, I'm off to Melbourne this Saturday, so you'll definitely be reading about that soon! 

Love, Thy x