Every first Wednesday of the month, I’ll be posting a roundup of the month just gone, and writing about what’s to come in the next few weeks.
Last month I read a total of thirteen books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, X-Force Vol 2: Old Ghosts by Craig Kyle, Ultimate X-Men: Ultimate Collection Vol 1 by Mark Millar, The Quick by Lauren Owen, Marvel 70th Anniversary by Stan Lee, Prince of Fools (The Red Queen’s War #1) by Mark Lawrence, Uncanny X-Men: Divided We Stand by Ed Brubaker, Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire by Terry Deary, Blood and Beauty by Sarah Dunant, Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson, The Three by Sarah Lotz, Boy21 by Matthew Quick and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.
I’m still reading Marvel comics! There are suddenly a lot more available on the county library system, so I’m making use of it while I still can. My standout book of the month was definitely Blood and Beauty by Sarah Dunant, about the Borgia family. I find them fascinating, and this account of their lives (albeit partly fictionalised) was just brilliant. Brave New World was my book group’s Sci-Fi Book of the Month – unfortunately I didn’t get round to our fantasy choice, but I’m hoping to read it this month.
Challenge progress:
- I read four books towards the Avengers vs. X-Men Challenge and fully recruited Storm, contributing three bonus points to my team. I also managed to defeat Loki for an extra three bonus points! July’s villain is no other than the notorious Dr. Doom, and I already have my books planned to defeat him. They’re all ARCs waiting for review – even better!
- I raised my Goodreads goal to one hundred books, and have currently read eighty-four towards that goal.
Currently reading:
Off the blog:
June has been STRESSFUL – hence a lack of posts towards the end, as well as lack of commenting on other blogs. If you saw my post on accommodation last week – well I think it’s sorted. I’ve finally been able to reserve a room. But the email says they’ll let you know at the latest five days before the move in date whether it’s approved. FIVE DAYS?? What if you get rejected? I expect they rarely reject anyone unless they’re not a student and have somehow got through the system – but WHAT? What if you’re rejected, how do they think you’ll find somewhere else in five days, because all other student accommodation will have gone by then. Ugh. Well… if all goes to plan, I have myself my own little apartment in Leiden. A little further than I thought from the faculty, about a 10-15 min bike ride/25 minute walk to the centre, but it’s somewhere to live! And an actual apartment to myself. And of course I’ve nosed around the area on Google Maps, and it looks lovely 🙂 Now that it’s sorted, I feel like I can get on with making other arrangements for Leiden.
Oh, and I also discovered a new love for Jane Eyre, which I re-read for the first time in seven years after reading it at school. I watched the newer film version with Michael Fassbender and Mia Wakowski, and the soundtrack is just GORGEOUS.
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Rinn Reads 
Yeaaaay, I’m so happy you found a place in Leiden to stay 🙂 I really want to see that version of Jane Eyre, I love the one with Timothy Dalton. I’m also reading Alias Hook now, what do you think about it?
Happy reading!
I know, such a relief – now I feel I can sort out everything else I need to do! I’ve not seen the version of Jane Eyre with Timothy Dalton I don’t think. Unless that was the one we watched in school, I really can’t remember 😮
I’m really loving Alias Hook so far 🙂 I’m glad it’s an adult retelling, it’s a really nice perspective. And it kind of makes me hate Peter…
Wow, the five days would probably stress me out. Scoping it out with Google maps is really clever!
Now I need to look up the soundtrack to the MF/MW Jane Eyre. I loved that adaption!
I know! But luckily I had an email last night to say it’s all confirmed, AT LAST 😀
Oh my gosh it’s the most beautiful thing EVER. I listened to it on repeat non-stop for 2 days…
YES YES YES for finding an apartment! I’m crossing all of my fingers for you. It’s so exciting! EEEE! I’m jealous, you’re going to such a cool, cool place!
THANK YOU!! I’m so happy, it’s now been confirmed 😀
But you live in an equally cool place!