The Monday Mix basically gives me the opportunity to share with all of you the links I loved online from weeks past. This includes everything from great reviews, articles about writing, inspiring posts and perhaps other things too. I've always valued the opportunity to share the great things I've read or seen, and this is my way to share the love with all the bloggers, authors + pubs out there!
Oh, hello! It's time for another edition of The Monday Mix, and I'm very excited to delve back into the world of blogging and find interesting links for all of you to check up! BEA happened nearly two weeks ago, and it was seriously amazing. I enjoyed this year so much, because I got to hang out with some of my blogger besties (and meet some of them in person), meet + chat with some of my favorite authors, and really get to see the publishing friends I've made too. It was pretty much the ideal experience, and I'm hoping that 2015 turns out to be just as awesome when it's finally happening!
I had two days off last, last week, so I caught up on blogging and vlogging -- both of which are very fun. While I don't think I'd ever vlog full-time, I do think it's fun to put a little more effort into it (by using my sister's fancy camera to take the videos). I'm also caught up on reviews, which is miraculous and wonderful and I hope I can keep it like that for a while!
Well, we're at the sweet start of summer now, which is wonderful. Though it can get really hot in the city, I live for this time of year! It's fun to be able to stay out later (because the sunset is later), and to not feel cold (except when they blast the air conditioning on the subway). Summer always means my sense of adventure is aroused, and I love it!
ALEXA LOVES BOOKS: POSTS RECAP
Oh, hello! It's time for another edition of The Monday Mix, and I'm very excited to delve back into the world of blogging and find interesting links for all of you to check up! BEA happened nearly two weeks ago, and it was seriously amazing. I enjoyed this year so much, because I got to hang out with some of my blogger besties (and meet some of them in person), meet + chat with some of my favorite authors, and really get to see the publishing friends I've made too. It was pretty much the ideal experience, and I'm hoping that 2015 turns out to be just as awesome when it's finally happening!
I had two days off last, last week, so I caught up on blogging and vlogging -- both of which are very fun. While I don't think I'd ever vlog full-time, I do think it's fun to put a little more effort into it (by using my sister's fancy camera to take the videos). I'm also caught up on reviews, which is miraculous and wonderful and I hope I can keep it like that for a while!
Well, we're at the sweet start of summer now, which is wonderful. Though it can get really hot in the city, I live for this time of year! It's fun to be able to stay out later (because the sunset is later), and to not feel cold (except when they blast the air conditioning on the subway). Summer always means my sense of adventure is aroused, and I love it!
ALL AROUND THE INTERWEBS
- Alyssa's take on the themes in The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls (and similar MG recs) is very awesome. I do love a good middle grade, and this post made me want to read Claire's book!
- My friends are very talented. Proof? Judith & Ellice's post about beach/summer reads divided by theme, Kelly's awesome list of bloggers & characters matched up with TV shows rand Hannah's beach/summer reads divided by destination.
- Sometimes, reading posts like this are a way to encourage to live my life better. (Thanks for sharing, Kelly!)
- And then there are posts like this that make me want to buy a whole lot of things. I should probably wait for Macky to get here first... (Thanks for sharing, Cassie!)
- There are also posts like this with great tips for stress management. (Again, thanks Cassie!)
- Every single word of Amanda's post resonates so strongly with me. I'm one of those people who looks on the bright side and be positive, and encourages others to do the same. Her post rocks!
- It's been a few weeks, but I'm still missing BEA 2014. Shae has shared some tips for what to do POST-BEA!
- I am utterly fascinated by these haute couture versions of Disney characters. (Thanks to my hubby for sharing!)
- Be generous. Such a simple thought, and yet, very hard to do all the time. But if we do, our lives can be the better for it! (Thanks for sharing, Jamie!)
- Oh, these words of wisdom from some amazing women are incredible! (Thanks again, Jamie!)
- Maggie Stiefvater created an amazing book trailer for Sinner! I'm in love with all these pretty colors.
- Well, well, science + books apparently mix in The Periodic Table of Epic Reads!
ALEXA LOVES BOOKS: POSTS RECAP
Reviews:
Don't forget to check out my Tumblr (where I post photos and cover reveals and other fun things), and my sister's blog Snaps for Mel (where she recounts all our adventures)! I also have a Facebook page, where I post random links. You can also subscribe to my Youtube channel, my sister's YouTube channel and the Lit Ladies YouTube channel!
- The Battle of Darcy Lane - Tara Altebrando
- We are the Goldens - Dana Reinhardt
- Searching for Sky - Jillian Cantor
- How I Got Skinny, Famous and Fell Madly in Love - Ken Baker
- The Summer Invitation - Charlotte Silver
- Take Me On - Katie McGarry
- Saga, Volume 1 - Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples
- Sorta Like a Rockstar - Matthew Quick
- Call Me By My Name - John Ed Bradley
- The Spy Catchers of Maple Hill - Megan Frazer Blakemore
Features/Events:
- A May 2014 Retrospective
- BEA '14: A Tale of Books, Authors, Publishers + Bloggers (Part 1)
- BEA '14: A Tale of Books, Authors, Publishers + Bloggers (Part 2)
- BEA '14: The Book Haul
- You're Invited! The YA Prom
- Stacking the Shelves (8)
- Mabuhay! A Celebration of Filipino Culture in Literature
- Mabuhay! A Blogger Roundtable
- Mabuhay! A Virtual Tour of My Philippines
- Mabuhay! A Wrap-Up Post + Giveaway
- I did a quick recap of May (featuring my top reads and my TBR for June).
- BEA 2014 was AWESOME. Here's a quick video sharing the books I got!
- I also did a Stacking the Shelves with some books I bought/received before/during BEA week.
- Tiffany & I collaborated to share our top 5 BEA 2014 moments and our top 5 books we picked up at BEA 2014!
Don't forget to check out my Tumblr (where I post photos and cover reveals and other fun things), and my sister's blog Snaps for Mel (where she recounts all our adventures)! I also have a Facebook page, where I post random links. You can also subscribe to my Youtube channel, my sister's YouTube channel and the Lit Ladies YouTube channel!
I hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as I did! Now it's YOUR turn - are there any posts (on your blog or other blogs) from last week that I missed out on? Please feel free to share links in the comments and I'll try to check them out.
Alexa!! I love that you are doing more vlogs (even if it means stealing your sister's camera hehe). And omg, I love the haute couture versions of the Disney characters, that is SO COOL. The illustrations are GORG. Ahh, the post-BEA sadness. Loved your posts about them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out, lady! I'm honored to appear in your Monday Mix!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I WANT ALL THOSE PRETTY KITCHEN THINGS. :)
I love Monday Mixes so much! Some of these links are so neat, like the Epic Recs periodic table. Like, I mean, AWESOME. I actually also really liked the de-stressing post, there were some really good ideas in there! Definitely something I'm going to try.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY hope I get to go to BEA next year, because it's amazing how much people seemed to have loved it! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much and I hope you can recover from it with those neat post-BEA tips, haha. ;)
Lovely post, Alexa, thank you for sharing! <3
Aw!! I love this!! Thanks so much for including and mentioning me! Love ya girl!! :):):) And do more vlogs! I love seeing your pretty face!
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