Russie's To-Read List (2K16): A Russie Babbles Post

Good afternoon, guys! 

So my first year of college has officially ended, considering that the grades were (finally) released yesterday. I've got until August 8 until I go back as a Sophomore, and that pretty much gives me a little over two months to actually relax and try to regain the sleep and sanity that I've managed to lose since August of last year. :'D 

Throughout the school year, I've somehow managed to end up hoarding a shit-ton of books that I've been meaning to read but haven't been able to read due to lack of time and sudden increase in academic responsibility. With that, I thought: why not catch up with reading this summer? 

"Catch up and try to get your life together..."

In this post, I'll be talking about the six books which I really want to catch up with this summer. :D I'll try to explain how I ended up getting hold of the books and the synopsis if I'm not lazy. 

Hope you guys enjoy! 

Russie Reviews: A Little Something Different [Sandy Hall]

'Everyone wants them to get together.

Lea and Gabe attend the same creative writing class. From the moment Gabe catches on to Lea's Buffy reference, people start to believe that these two seem to be made for each other. 

However, Gabe is shy and Lea can be aloof. Initially, it seems like things are never going to work out for them. But the Starbucks baristas, the delivery guy, the teacher, and even a squirrel and a park bench find themselves invested in their 'love story' and believe that somehow, these two might realize that they're made for each other.'

Good afternoon, Darlings! Today, I'll be reviewing Sandy Hall's A Little Something Different. I've been wanting to read this for a long time and am excited to share with you my thoughts on this novel. :)

As usual, the Read More link is right there for you to click if you wish to continue! Be wary of potential spoilers that may come your way.

Russie Reviews: All the Bright Places [Jennifer Niven]

Violet Markey and Theodore Finch meet on the ledge of the school's bell tower. After witnessing both of them get off, the school proclaims Violet as the "hero" who saved the "freak" from potentially falling to his death. 

However, Violet thinks otherwise. After her sister's death and slowly detaching from the rest of her interests, she sees it as Finch being the one who saved her. 

When the two are partnered up for a school project, Finch and Violet take themselves everywhere - in hopes of discovering their own bright place and the 'perfect day' Finch so believes in. 

Good evening, Darlings! Tonight, I'll be reviewing Jennifer Niven's All the Bright Places. 

As usual, the Read More link is just right there if you're interested in my thoughts for the book! Be wary for potential spoilers, as always, and I hope you guys enjoy this 'episode' of Russie Reviews. :)

Russie Reviews: Where She Went [Gayle Forman]

"Three years have passed since the accident which took Mia’s family away. Now a known cellist hailing from Juillard, Mia attempts to pick up her life once more and start anew; a life where she can actively pursue her passions without the ghosts of her past looking over her shouler.

Since the split, Adam has grown successful. Shooting Star dominates the charts and embarks on a world tour in a number of days. However, Adam’s problems run deep; he is isolated from his band, reporters and interviewers drive him up the wall, and his girlfriend doesn’t seem to trust him as much as she used to.

One fateful night brings them together after three years of separation - and that night might be the one they have secretly been longing for."

Good evening, Darlings! I'll be reviewing Gayle Forman's Where She Went. As usual, the Read More link is just down there. Be wary of spoilers, as I may be discussing potential spoilers and all those. ^_^

Russie Babbles: Stacked [Collaboration]

Hello, Darlings!

Take this as a break from the Graduation Celebration, which is halfway done with its Third Week. :D I still have around four posts to go, and then we can finally move on to the Fourth Week. That, however, is something reserved for this Monday. *laughs*

So what's this post about, you ask?

Really, it all started with a phone call with the lovely Rothie. Both of us suddenly brought up how many books we need to finish reading during the (hella long) summer. When I jokingly mentioned that we should post it, she thought that it would be a great idea. So, here we are now.

We actually did the book 'listing' and picture taking together - over a Viber call. 

This is our first collaboration, I think, in terms of non-lit thingies. If you want to check out her side of the story, check out this link. ^_^

"Procrastinating as usual, Russ?"

Shut up, Theo.

Anyway - below the read more will be the list of books I haven't read. *laughs*