June was a pretty good month. The weather in England has been gorgeous for a change – lots of lovely warm sunshine. The hubster and I managed to get out on our new bikes and go for long rides through the countryside and have picnics while gazing at the view.
Still playing happily with my iPad, and since the hubster bought me one I have downloaded far too many apps, and way too may iBooks – which I haven’t even read yet!
We have been watching the World Cup, and as you all probably know, England are out 
but we’re still looking forward to watching the final Holland vs Spain!
but we’re still looking forward to watching the final Holland vs Spain!Anyway, June was a fairly good month for me reading wise and I found a new favourite series too 
Book Chick City News
• I hosted my first YA event: ‘10 Fun Days of Young Adult Fiction‘ – it really was fun and I may do the same next year. I managed to review lots of books, had many guests and eight giveaways!
• My new series, ‘The Blogger’s Bookshelf‘ & ‘Books We Love‘ featured some fab guests in June. Go check them out!
• I registered for Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW) – Last year was a lot of fun and I can’t wait to see what’s planned for this year!
• I managed to personally read a total of 8 books in June. The target I set myself was 10 but I nearly made it, maybe next month…
Total Books Read/Reviewed: 10
- On the Steamy Side by Louisa Edwards (6/10)
- The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu (7/10)
- Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon (6/10)
- Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane (9/10)
- Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce (8/10)
- The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld (7/10)
- The Radleys by Matt Haig (8/10)
- Crawlers by Sam Enthoven (6/10)
- Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr (Laura) (8/10)
- Willow by Julia Hoban (Laura) (7/10)
Favourite book read this month: Easy peasy! Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane *my new favourite series* – this is such a great book and I can’t wait to read the next book, Unholy Magic!
Author Interviews/Guest Posts: 7
- Lauren Kate – Guest Post
- Kelly Link – Guest Post
- Jackson Pearce – Guest Post
- Kevin Brooks – Guest Post
- Eve Edwards – Guest Post
- Editor Donna Condon – Guest Post
- Blogger Jenny from Wondrous Reads – Guest Post
• ‘Where Stories Are Made‘ – a great month full of wonderful guests:
• I received 4 blog awards from my fellow bloggers this month, so big hugs and thanks go to:
- The Books of my Life, Badass Bookie and Manga Manic Cafe for the Versatile Blogger Award
- Regina from Hott Books for the One Lovely Blog Award
Cover Art revealed at Book Chick City during June in my ‘Cover Crush’ feature:
- The Bride That Time Forgot by Paul Magrs
Reading Challenges 2010 – Progress Report:
Reading Challenges hosted by BCC:
• Suspense & Thriller Challenge: 1 Read, 11/12 to go
• Speculative Fiction Challenge: 20 Read 4/24 to go
• The Anita Blake Challenge: 0 Read, 19/19 to go
• 2010 Summer Romance Challenge: 1 Read 15/16 to go
Other Challenges:
• 100+ Reading Challenge: 44 Read, 55/100 to go
• Young Adult Reading Challenge: 20 Read, 5/25 to go
• 1st in a Series Challenge: 18 Read, 2/20 to go
To view challenge in detail go HERE
The following challenge I just didn’t start at all, so big #Fail
• The Outlander Challenge: 0 Read, 7/7 to go
• Stephanie Plum Challenge: 0 Read, 15/15 to go
• Sookie Stackhouse Challenge: 0 Read, 9/9 to go
• The Vampire Diaries Challenge: 0 Read, 5/5 to go
So what was your month of June like?
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Oh you really need to get started on Stephanie Plum. Those books are so funny. Light and Fluffy kind of like cool whip
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You got a lot done in June! The pictures are just beautiful. So peaceful.
I am enjoying the Suspense/Thriller Challenge and the Romance Challenge. You have to start Outlander and Sookie, those 2 are so wonderful. Diana Gabaldon's book are real biggies, I do a monthly 500 pg or more challenge at the Tome, it's a perfect way to chomp down the Outlander series
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Your blog is one of my most favorites!
Paula
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You had a good month! Hope for the best in July!
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LOL! I also failed Sookie — and it was my own challenge!! Oh well. Do get the books, and Outlander too, when you get a chance.
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Mistress of Dark – I have read the first couple in the series, but that was years ago and can't honestly remember them. I will definitely read this series though.
luv46kdk – I'm glad you're enjoying the challenges. I really want to start the Outlander series, but as you say they are big books, so find it difficult to fit them into my review schedule.
Fredamans – Thanks! Hope you have a great July too
Beth F – Hehe, I was really hoping to finish your challenge, but disappointed I didn't even start it. I have all the whole series on my shelf, so I'm sure I will get to them soon
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Well done you! I looove the weather – even if it gets a little to hot in London at times
Have a fun july as well!
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You had a really productive month! Congrats on all of your accomplishments! Hoping July is kinder to me than June and I can get more reading done. I have a challenge I haven't started yet as well, so you're not alone in challenge-fail! Hope you're enjoying your summer!
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