Year in Review: A Breakdown of My 2021 Reads

Year in Review: A Breakdown of My 2021 Reads

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I’m having a hard time believing it, but my book journal is telling me it’s true- I read 72 books in 2021!!

While I don’t view reading as a competition, I was excited to see that I read more books in 2021 than in 2020: 72 books vs. 65 books. This was especially surprising after my sloooww month of reading in December.

This is my second year of actively tracking my reading, so it’s exciting to be able to compare the numbers and reflect on my favorite books of the year. Hopefully, you enjoy them too!

December 2021
What I Read: December 2021

What I Read: December 2021

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Between the holidays, traveling, birthdays, and more, this month has been absolutely hectic- though mostly in a good way! I hope you’ve been staying safe amid Omicron and enjoying this time with loved ones.

That said, this all has led to a slooowww month of reading for me with only two books making the list this month:
-Before and After the Book Deal
-Creative Calling

Let’s get into the reviews!

What I read: November 2021

What I read: November 2021

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This time of year is always so hectic- mostly in a good way though! The holiday season has arrived and so have parties, trips, family time, and more. This also meant a slower month of reading, but I did still manage to squeeze in five books.

It was definitely a fiction kind of month with a mix of romance, horror, and fantasy:

-The Shining
-Blood of Elves
-Chasing the Boogeyman
-Dial A for Aunties
-I Let You Go

Let’s get into those reviews!

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3 Lessons I Learned From My First Half Marathon

3 Lessons I Learned From My First Half Marathon

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I did it!

I survived 13.1 miles– something I could have never imagined doing just a few years ago.

It wasn’t pretty or easy (thinking of you, side cramp at mile 12), but I pulled through and couldn’t be more proud of myself! Now that it’s all over and I’ve had a few days to recover, I’ve come away with three key lessons.

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5 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts (That Aren’t Pies)

5 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts (That Aren’t Pies)

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In my opinion, no Thanksgiving is complete without pumpkin pie. Though, sweet potato pie is an acceptable substitute.

But once the classics are covered, it’s nice to have other options on the table (pun intended). That’s where this recipe round-up comes in! I’m sharing 5 recipes that still deliver all the traditional fall flavors in less traditional ways.

What I Read: October 2021

What I Read: October 2021

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After the whirlwind of reading in September, my pace slowed down a bit this month. (Probably because I took a break from audiobooks after discovering Morbid: A True Crime podcast) That said, I still managed to squeeze in 6 books covering everything from personal finance to YA fantasy.

Here’s the full list:
-Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
-I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
-Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
-Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
-Gravel Heart by Abdulrazak Gurnah
-Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Let’s dive into the reviews!

October 2021
October 2021: What I’m Into

October 2021: What I’m Into

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With Halloween this weekend, I’m a bit sad that ∼spooky season∼ is coming to an end, but it also means we can all get into full holiday mode! (Not like I need more candles.)

I haven’t shared a round-up in a while, so I figured it was time to share my latest joys & interests.

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BEAUTY REVIEW: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

BEAUTY REVIEW: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

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If you’ve spent anytime scrolling through Instagram, odds are you’ve seen the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

With its cute pink packaging, the lip sleeping mask looks great in pictures and seems to have a big following.

In today’s post, I’ll share my experience with the mask and whether it’s worth the $22 price tag.

What I read: September 2021

What I read: September 2021

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September proved to be a BIG month of reading for me! Though, to be fair, a few of the books I technically started in August.

From fantasy to science fiction to extreme athletes, my book choices were all over the place this month.

Here’s the list:
-Deep Work by Cal Newport
-Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
-Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
-Verity by Colleen Hoover
-Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
-Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
-Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller
-The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig
-Finding Ultra by Rich Roll
-Get Your Sh*t Together by Sarah Knight

Let’s get into those reviews!