I have been part of the bookish community for over 6 years, mainly as a reader and Goodreads reviewer. But after much debate, I decided to enter the bookish world as a book blogger. So on January 12, 2016, I revamped my old blog that I created in 2011 (I only had one post, hahaha), and started sharing my own rants and raves on books and anything book-related. I have loved every step, and I continue to learn things about myself, the community, and the publishing world. Thank you to everyone who has supported my blog, and more importantly, thank you for making me feel so welcome in the book blogging world.
- Number Of Books Read in 2016: 101
- Number of Posts in 2016: 173
- Number of Followers: 1,677 (as of 12/31/2016)
- Number of Review Posts in 2016: 44
- Favorite Post(s) I Wrote in 2016: My monthly “Treat Yo Shelf” recaps.
- Favorite Review(s) I Wrote in 2016: Blog Tour & Giveaway: AUTOFOCUS by Lauren Gibaldi
- Most Viewed Blog Review: Book Review: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
My Top Ten Favorite Books of 2016
Blog Tour: Review of Love Charms and Other Catastrophes by Kimberly Karalius
Blog Tour & Giveaway: Review of All the Feels by Danika Stone
Blog Tour & Giveaway: AUTOFOCUS by Lauren Gibaldi
Blog Tour & Giveaway: There Once Were Stars by Melanie McFarlane
Street Team Blog Tour: Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Blog Tour!: Skins and Other Stories & Giveaway
Blog Tour & Giveaway: As I Descended by Robin Talley
Blog Tour & Giveaway: Kiss Cam by Kiara London
Blog Tour & Giveaway: Amber Sky by Amy Braun
Blog Tour & Giveaway: Spells and Sorcery by S. Usher Evans
- #NAAugust: 10 Things to Expect When Reading New Adult hosted by Books Are My Fandom!
- Book and a Beverage feature hosted by Brittany at The Book Addicts Guide
- THE ABCS WITH CASSIE FROM RANTS AND RAVES OF A BIBLIOPHILE hosted by Andi’s ABCs
- Fortnight of Fright: Witchy Reads by Cassie hosted by Alyssa (Books Take You Places), Brittany (The Book Addicts Guide) and Amy (Tripping Over Books)!
- Write and post a book review each week. (Hoping to have 52 book reviews posted by the end of the year).
- Review at least one bookish inspired item, Etsy store/product, or subscription box a month on my blog.
- Respond quicker to blog comments.
- Blog hop more often.
- Participate in more book tours.
- Write discussion posts.
- Read 104 books.
- Host more book giveaways on different social media accounts.
- Continue learning. Be creative. Accept criticism. And keep growing.
- Have fun!
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rants and raves of a bibliophile 
Happy 1 Year Blogversary!!!😀😀😀😀
Thank you!!!
Thank you for this opportunity and congratulations on your blogaversary! My favourite book I read last year is probably Winter from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer!
Thank you! Winter is the last book in the series I need to read. So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
It’s so good! I read the entire book in 2 days and it’s a 800+ pages book. It’s just so addicting!
Congratulations!
Thank you! 🙂
Congratulations on your 1 Year Blog Anniversary! Wooot!
Thank you, Anne!
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
My fave read of 2016 was ACOMAF by Sarah J. Maas.
Rafflecopter name: Megan S.
You’re very welcome. And thanks for stopping by Megan.
thanks for the awesome giveaway. my fav reads of 2016 is A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas and Art & Soul by Brittainy C. Cherry
You’re very welcome. I have not read Art & Soul. I’m off to Goodreads to check it out!
Happy Blogoversary! My favorite books is ACOMAF by Sarah J. Maas. 🙂
–Febie
Congratulations!! Favorite book…oh gosh, such a hard question. Totally unfair. I’m going to have to say A Court of Mist and Fury though…if I had to pick one to reread right now, that would be it, so I guess that makes it my favorite!
Thanks, Lizzy. I might give ACOMAF I reread soon. I was in a weird reading funk last year, and didn’t love it as much as everyone else did 😦
Happy blogoversary, I wish you many more!
Best book for me in 2016 was It Ends With Us. Thank you!
Thank you! I have not read It Ends With Us. I need to check it out 🙂
Its always so hard for me to narrow down my favorites – How To Hang A Witch and My Lady Jane are the first two that pop in my head!
Ahh…I loved How to Hang a Witch. Definitely one of my favorites of 2016!!!
Happy blogiversary! So great you decided to join the blogger community to share your thoughts on books! Wish you many more years, full of amazing reads and amazing experiences!
My favorite book I read in 2016? It has to be ACOMAF 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!!!!!!!
Thank you, Grace. I have loved being a part of this community, especially in the blogging realm. Everyone is picking ACOMAF, hahaha. I might have to give it a reread. Wishing you luck with the giveaway!!!
Congratulations, Cassie! ♥ It’s so nice to read you’re having a great time blogging and getting to know new bookish friends. Here’s to many more blogiversaries!!
Therapy, by Sebastian Fitzek, was my favorite read of 2016. Not only the story was mind-blowing and absolutely gripping, but also, it took me out of a slump – seriously, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it! It’s a psychological thriller, and I really enjoyed it!
Eeek, thank you so much! I have never heard of Therapy, but I do love gripping thrillers, so I will definitely check it out!!!