End of the Year Book Survey!

I came across this survey through The Perpetual Page Turner and thought I would link up and try it out. So here are my answers to the survey! ENJOY and click on the pictures to see the blurb from Goodreads.

Best In Books 2012

1. Best Book You Read In 2012? (You can break it down by genre if you want)

 

 

Contemporary YA: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Dystopian YA: Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth
Parnormal YA: The Covenant Series by Jennifer L Armentrout
Fantasy YA: Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?

Reaper by L.S. Murphy

 3. Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2012? 

Crux by Julie Reece

 4. Book you recommended to people most in 2012?

This one is a toss up between Lacrimosa (Requiem #1) by Christine Fonseca and Splintered by A.G. Howard

 5. Best series you discovered in 2012?

The Covenant Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 6. Favorite new authors you discovered in 2012?

SOOOO many...I wish I could list them all! But here are a few (click on the name to go to the author page on Goodreads):
Christine Fonseca
Julie Reece
A.G Howard
Victoria Schwab

7. Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?

Tempting the Player (Gamble Brothers #2) by J. Lynn

 8. Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2012?

Shatter Me (Shatter me #1) by Tahereh Mafi

 9. Book You Read In 2012 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year:

I don't really reread books, so this most likely won't happen. But if I were to choose one to reread it would probably be

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2012?

Splintered by A.G. Howard without a doubt. It is the most beautiful cover I have seen in a long time!

11. Most memorable character in 2012? 

Oh, by far, Warner from Destroy Me (Shatter Me #1.5)!

 12. Most beautifully written book read in 2012?

Another toss up. I would have to pick two:

Lacrimosa (Requiem #1) by Christine Fonseca and Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1) by Tahereh Mafi

13. Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2012? 

Transcend by Christine Fonseca

 14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2012 to finally read? 

LOL! Well, since I just got back into reading in November of 2011, ALL OF THEM! LOL!

 15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2012? 

“I was put on this earth to love you. I know no other kind of existence but to live and breathe for your well being. It's who I am, and who I will always be.” Nathan from Grapsing For Eternity  by Karen Amanda Hooper

 16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2012? 

Shortest: The Enchanted Truth by Kyn Petrie

Longest would be Breaking Dawn (Twilight #4) by Stephanie Meyers

 17. Book That Had A Scene In It That Had You Reeling And Dying To Talk To Somebody About It? (a WTF moment, an epic revelation, a steamy kiss, etc. etc.) Be careful of spoilers!

Bloodrose (Nightshade #3) by Andera Cremer. Yup, this has a WTF moment for sure! An upsetting WTF moment in my opinion.

18. Favorite Relationship From A Book You Read In 2012 (be it romantic, friendship, etc).

Adam and Juliette from Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1) by Tahereh Mafi

19. Favorite Book You Read in 2012 From An Author You Read Previously

Breaking Dawn (Twilight #4) by Stephanie Meyer

20. Best Book You Read That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else:

Tempting the Best Man (Gamble Brothers #1) by J. Lynn

 Book Blogging/Reading Life in 2012 (optional)

1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2012? 

Jean Book Nerd

2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2012? 

Lacrimosa (Requiem #1) by Christine Fonseca click HERE to see the review

3. Best discussion you had on your blog?

Honestly, I can't think of any at this time. The discussions have been very limited, I'm hoping to change this up this coming year. If I had to try and choose, I am sure it would be one of my interviews with an author. Most likely the one with Julie Reece as she reads all the comments and responds!

4. Most thought-provoking review or discussion you read on somebody else’s blog?

I really stink, I know, but I can't think of anything at this time! UGH!

5. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?

YA Fest 2012 in Easton, PA. I met SO many authors: Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cyn Balog, Jennifer Murgia, Ceseya MaRae Cuono, Jeff Hirsch, Shannon Delany, Anne Greenwood Brown, Amalie Howard, Jennifer Hubbard, Brigid Kremmerer, Tiffany Schmidt, Maria V. Snyder and Michelle Zink. What an even this was. Books, signings, discussions, it was NUTS and SO much fun! I am looking forward to the next festival!

6. Best moment of book blogging in 2012?

Getting approved by Spencer Hill Press to be placed on their list for ARCs!

7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?

Not much of a shocker, but the most popular posts on my blog have been the giveaways. My 100 Follower Giveaway and my Spooktacular Giveaway were very popular. My most popular right now is Best of 2012 Giveaway!

8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?

ALL OF THEM!

9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?

Books of Wonder in NYC The most AWESOMEST store in New York City for sure!

10.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?

I completed my reading goal challenge this year. I actually changed it a few times. I started out with 75, then got so ahead of myself I upped it to 100. Then I got ahead of myself again and upped it to 125. I ended at 

Looking Ahead…

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2012 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2013?

I really have so many on my shelf, so I'll list one series and one stand alone!

Series:  Elemental by Brigid Kremmerer

Stand Alone: Spindlers by Lauren Oliver

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2013?

Apollyon (Covenant #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout and lucky for me I am on the list to receive an ARC of this beauty, so I'll get to read it sooner rather than later!

3. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging In 2013?

I want to get approved for more publishers during this year. I want to build my following so it's closer to 1000 and get more traffic across my site.