As 2018 winds down and we prepare for 2019- it feels weird typing that- I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite posts of this year. You know, stuff I had fun writing or thinking about, or stuff that got a surprising amount of views or comments. Or just stuff I wanted to revisit! I rarely do end of year posts other than a favorite books list but I was going through the archives recently and I was like- oh yeah. It's amazing how many posts we forget we did! So... in the spirit of end of year stuff, here are some of my fave posts from 2018.
I noticed that I started 2018 strongly with discussion posts and it tapered off a bit as the year passed. Some of those early discussions got quite a few comments! One of my absolute favorites was
Immersive Worlds - Which Would You Pick?
Sexy Song Lyrics
Sexy Song Lyrics II
I noticed that I started 2018 strongly with discussion posts and it tapered off a bit as the year passed. Some of those early discussions got quite a few comments! One of my absolute favorites was
I mean the similarities are uncanny! And as I was compiling my reasons I became more and more convinced...
This one was a lot of fun. Lots of people weighed in and I've thought many times that the sheer awesomeness of being able to share books is one of the best parts of blogging. A lot of you seemed to agree!
We all have opinions on our favorite fandoms and I got thinking how, for me, I often have my own personal vision of how a story should go, especially after a book series or show concludes. I guess there's a term for this- headcanon- and a post was born!
This one was especially fun as I listed several fandoms I'm into and the comments were fabulous. Okay next up is one I had a blast with- I made my own tag!
I mean whether it's those amazing coincidences that move the story along, or the fact that they solve so much crime while, you know, in high school- it was fun to look at the tropes!
Another post that got some attention was
I was mainly talking about how we as bookworms are sometimes searching out the rare edition we just have to have, and I shared a little vignette about a search I was doing once that ended successfully- when my girlfriend at the time found it! It's one of my favorite memories.
I did a little flash fiction in 2018 as well, although not as much as the year before. I was particularly happy with
Inspired by this image I had a lot of fun with it.
Movies That Suck debuted this year with
I also took a stab at Star Wars fanfiction.
and I discussed
Some Thoughts on Book Blogging
where I share how blog friends are real friends, and how lucky I am to meet so many overseas bookworms. Also because this is a book blog I presented my
Runner Ups
Here's a few that didn't make the final cut but are still posts that I'm proud of or I just had a lot of fun looking back.
Immersive Worlds - Which Would You Pick?
Sexy Song Lyrics
Sexy Song Lyrics II
The Why Dragons Are Like Cats post is still on the top of my list! 🐉
ReplyDeleteLake Placid was my favorite Movies that Suck post, too. Ha ha. I was looking at that gif and thinking I feel like that cow when I comment on Twitter discussion threads. 😂
Happy New Year! 🎉 I am definitely looking forward to more Flash Fiction.
Thanks! It might be one of mine as well.
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Happy New Year!
This is a great idea for a post! I remember most of these discussions. Don't worry, I also started with a bunch of discussions and then tapered off, it happens to the best of us :-P Your movies that suck posts have been fun too!
ReplyDeleteThanx Kristen! And glad to hear I'm not the only one! I'm hoping to be more consistent this time- we'll see how THAT gos. And glad you're enjoying those! They're fun to watch...
DeleteHappy New Year Greg! I'm trying to get all my challenge posts up on the blog and get signed up for them properly-then it'll be back to business as usual after the hectic Blogmas!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! And yes- it's a hectic time of year!
DeleteIt's fun celebrate those great posts, and yes, Why Dragons are Like Cats is sort of genius.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Sam!!!
DeleteI wish you a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Melliane!!!
DeleteSo much fun stuff, Greg! I love reading your Movies That Suck posts, very cool feature!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela!!
DeleteYour Movies That Suck posts are so inspired. Such a great feature! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanya!!!
Deleteoh I remember these post. My favs were the cats and dragons and the ones about blogging. Your reply to my comment on "ome Thoughts on Book Blogging" was so sweet! Thank you for being such a great blogging friend!
ReplyDeleteYou too, and of course! I always love your heartfelt comments.
DeleteHappy New Year!
I've been having a hard time coming up with discussions as well! I'm trudging along at this point. I'll either get my act together at some point or they'll just stop. Great post!
ReplyDeleteHa ha I can relate- like sometimes the ideas flow, and other time... not so much. Like lately... I've hardly done any! Even counting the holidays. Good luck and happy New Year!!!
DeleteYou had a lot of great posts this year Greg. Their always fun and different from the rest.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've just been in blogger survival mode for the past 2 years but now that I'm over the *I may quit this year* hump I would like to find a groove and talk about things again and go beyond just reviewing.
Karen @ For What It's Worth
You had a great year with awesome posts :D And movies that suck are always my fav!
ReplyDeleteI always want more discussion posts or something like that but then I face facts, I am a book reviewer and others, like you, do it so much better :D
Love this post! I didn't post enough original content due to my new work schedule and figuring this out but this is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI seem to have missed the dragons are like cats post, so I'm going to check it out right now!
Have a wonderful week!
Ah yes, the ever-controversial Movies That Suck: Mean Girls Edition!! Such a good movie!!
ReplyDeleteI love all your unique and creative posts! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic blogging year you had. I loved this post and all the little recaps.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work in 2019.
Happy New Year :D
Lynn
Great post and your list of favorites is awesome. I still remember and love the Why Dragons are like Cats discussion. Good stuff, lol.
ReplyDeleteYou had an awesome year filled with great posts. I need to get better at new things. I follow the same routine month after month . . .
ReplyDeleteYou have had so many great posts, Greg! I always enjoy your discussion posts and your movies that suck feature is a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! I wish I was better at coming up with discussions! XD I think I missed your Lake Placid post, so I'll have to check that out!
ReplyDeleteI hate that I miss so many posts! I have to go through and check them out. I just looked at the car chase one. lol. I always think about the damage that is being done around them. Hope you continue with the fun posts in 2019, Greg!
ReplyDeleteI loved your Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Tag. Movies that sucked was always fun too. I look forward to more of those for sure.
ReplyDeleteI must admit I didn't read much of the posts you've listed here but I really liked and enjoyed the kickass quotes, personaility shine through your blog, why dragons are like cats, posts.
ReplyDeletehave a lovely day.
Wow, what a great idea. It's too easy to post something on the blog reply to a few comments and then move on so it's awesome recapping favourite posts of the year and there are so many good ones! I like the discussion on if your personality shines through on your blog and I'm pretty certain cats and dragons are interchangeable. You are totally right.
ReplyDeleteBusy year! Well done Greg :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great year Greg and you know I LOVE the Movie That Sucks posts! =) Here is to another great year!
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