Happy New Year!

2015 Has been an amazing year for this blog and I'm forever grateful to of had this experience. 2015 bought the blog to not only the 1000 views milestone, also the 2000,3000 and 4000 milestone. I'm so thankful for your support and visits to this blog. its never been about the numbers but about me reading and writing, doing what I love for others to see.

Not only this but 2015 was the year that bought me my 17th birthday and a large personal milestone. This is also a year that bought me an amaxing friend and allowed me to strengthened the friendship bonds between me and so many people in school. Not much else happened that is so significant but I really hope that 2016 holds more fantastic things for both me and my family and you.

I hope the year brings us all great things and treats us well, for those who didn't have a great 2015 I hope you are able to have a better 2016.

Ill see you all again when the blog gets back into its normal routine, feel free to stay up to date about the progress on Twitter and once again, Happy New Year.

Top Ten Tuesday - New-To-Me Favorite Authors I Read For The First Time In 2015

Well this topic isn't hard for me, I just could only find reasons for 5 authors, But I will say I've enjoyed the works of all of the authors works that I have read this year in one way or another and that there is nothing against you that left your name off the list I just didn't want to repeat my reasons over and over. There have been many new authors I've read works of in 2015 that I've thoroughly enjoyed and I will hopefully stay up to date with those authors way into 2016.

1. Holly Smale - Even though I only begun reading her books in 2015 I don't regret it and I have an overwhelming sense of love for the woman. She's such a wonderful author and human being. I cant wait for more of her work to well, work its way to my shelves.

2. David Levithan - Everyday had been sitting on my shelf for a long time and I hadn't had time to read it until 2015 when I fully started to stay regular with my posts on this blog. I would often find myself in book stores staring at his work but then realising I cant afford to binge buy book. (ooh look alliteration.) But hopefully in 2016 I will get to read more of his work.

3.Kathryn Rogers - Memphis Hoodoo Murders was such a great read I would really love to read more of her work when she has any. I think I've fallen in love with Memphis Hoodoo Murders, that much so I may revisit it before the end of the year.

4.Lora Richardson - Lora is a very realistic situation author. Outspoken was very relatable with me when it came to it. I hope that she has a new book in the works that I can enjoy some time in the future.

5. Peter Monn - Even though I read Peters work the end of 2014 I wanted to add him to this list. He is a great author and a very great human, his work kicked off this blog and I cant thank him enough. I cant wait for Peters new work in 2016.


Top Ten Tuesday Is a weekly meme hosted over on The Broke And The Bookish

Blogmas Day 1 - Staying Warm This Winter.

Although winter is a great time to experience beautiful landscapes and for some, exhilarating snow sports, it can also be dangerous for people who aren't prepared for the cold or are simply too stubborn to admit they're a little cold. In this guide I will tell you how to keep warm this winter. This will be a guide for Males and Females so lets get to it

Layers:
Don't be afraid to layer up, base layers are important, although layers may cause you to sweat, its better to be too warm and be able to take of a layer instead of being too cold and unable to warm up. Cotton is one of the most popular base layers eve though apparently is isn't a good base layer but a good one is in fact Merino Wool as it transfers moisture and retains heat well.

Follow your base layer with anything you normally wear, whether it be a shirt or t shirt etc, obviously if its warm enough this can be worn as your only layer but if it is indeed colder than usual, let this be your second layer if the first layer does in fact apply to you.

Don't forget your top layer, a puffy jacket, it supplies a lot of warmth and is lightweight so that you don't feel weighed down by all of the layers.

if applicable to you, don't forget your hat, scarves and gloves, even though they can be fiddly, they are worth the warmth and protection from the elements.

DONT BE AFRAID TO LAYER UP.

Indoors:
After a hard day out facing the elements and you strip yourself free from the several layers and you want to relax, take a warm shower and warm your towels on the radiator as you wash so they're warm and comfy when you need to use the.

Dress in your regular pyjamas, even if they are quite thin, add a pair of woolly slipper socks or slippers to it. Don't forget the fluffy dressing gown over the top and even if that isn't enough, turn on the fire, or heating and relax and drink a warm drink.


I hope you all stay warm this winter and hopefully this is more common sense than needing me to tell you, but I really do hope you stay warm and cosy even if you do need me to tell you how. don't forget HUGS ALSO GENERATE HEAT.