Summer is in full gear, and it’s hot AF where I am to prove it. I have zero exciting plans for July, except maybe gorging myself on Fourth of July BBQ deliciousness (Update: I’m going to Disneyland in July, yay!). As far as the blog is concerned, I may be posting a little less as I’ll be doing Camp NanoWriMo again! Do you have July plans?
Your Rep Discounts!
I “rep” for a few different companies/brands on Instagram. That works in your favor, because if you decide you like what I’m repping, you can purchase the product for 10% off with my discount code! Yay to saving money!
- Once Upon a Book Club Box! Use code BANDAR10
You can see more about this box by checking out my May box unboxing here!
- Blu Bear Bazaar bookish merchandise! Use code BBBALI10
Molly has all sorts of fun bookish merchandise at her store. She recently opened up a Redbubble extension, which allows you to purchase her designs on stickers, pouches, art boards, laptop skins, etc! They’re awesome.
- Charm With Me Club monthly (geeky) charm box subscription! Use code BANDAR10
This box is new to me, and I’m really excited about it, because I’m a huge geek and love showing it off however I can. Every month they send you 2-5 charms relating to the theme of the month. June’s theme was “Disney Villains,” which couldn’t have been more perfect for me since I’m a Disney fanatic. Check them out! They’d be a perfect gift for the geeky friend in your life.
June Book Reviews
- [3 Jun] A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, Henning Koch ★★★★★
- [10 Jun] Nevernight by Jay Kristoff ★★★★★
- [27 Jun] Aftercare Instructions by Bonnie Pipkin ★★★
Miscellaneous June Posts
- [7 Jun] Classics I’ve Recently Added To My TBR
- [13 Jun] In Honor of Father’s Day: My Favorite Fathers in Literature
- [17 Jun] Characters Whose Lives I Want to Live
- [19 Jun] Mystery Monday: Guess These Children’s Classics
- [24 Jun] Beautiful Books & Where to Find Them
- [30 Jun] June Wrap-Up: Is the awful heat slowly killing anyone else?
June’s Best of Bookstagram
Find me on bookstagram here!
How was June for you? Did you do anything fun? What was your favorite book you read?
A.S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. When not writing, she’s caring for dogs and cats as a veterinarian. You’ll never find animals at the center of her writing, though, because those fictional worlds don’t have veterinarians and her literal brain can’t accept that the poor critters would be without parasite prevention. Thornton’s debut, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING is available wherever books are sold.
Lais
i’m actually super happy to say that, in this part of the world, the weather is suuuper cool, hahah. but that’s okay, because we have the rest of the year to cry about the heat. because of that, my plans include staying indoors, sleeping and reading a lot. (but i have to admit i really wish i could go to disneyland.) anyway, your bookstagram looks as pleasing as ever! i hope you have a fantastic july! <3
Ali
Hahah, thanks Lais! And I’m glad that where you are right now is nice and cool! I want do a lot of sleeping and reading!! I’m jealous!
Kel
Have tons of fun in Disney and good luck with Camp NaNo! My July plans are work and keep interviewing until I (hopefully) have a job for next year. 🙂 And good luck surviving the heat!
Kel just posted Cinderella Retellings for Fairy Tale Lovers
Ali
Thank you!! And to YOU good luck with the interviews!!! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Abby Don
It was 112 degrees here.
Ali
WAHHHHH. We had a week where it was >110, and I think you guys were just under 120 that week or something ridiculous. I can’t IMAGINE. That level of heat is so oppressive!!
Abby Don
People were baking cookies in their car. It was insane.
Maraia
It’s actually been quite cool for the past two weeks, but there was definitely a point in June where I did, in fact, want to die. The worst day was in the high 90s and I had to take crowded public transportation. I thought I was actually going to pass out! At least it’s a good excuse to eat lots of ice cream.
Wow, I didn’t realize just how many brands you were repping on Instagram. oO
I had a really great June! It was fun to write about it in my recap. 😊
Sounds like you have a great month coming up. Enjoy!
Maraia just posted [Roundup] June 2017