2015 has really be a great year in reading for me. For those of you who may not know, I was never what you call a 'bookworm'. In fact, I used to hate reading in school. I guess that now through my last year, I wasn't being forced to read and so my love for books grew. And so, since then I have been obsessed with reading and building my collection of books.

At the beginning of the year, I set myself a goal. That goal was to read 15 books. I'm proud to say that I reached my goal. Today I want to share with you my top 3 books for the year. It's quite difficult to chose to be quite honest but in no particular order...









1. Wonder - R.J Palacio

I have already done a full review of this book which you can read here. For those of you who haven't heard of the book yet, I fully recommend checking it out. It basically about a boy who has a strange disability in the cells of his face. It contains things like how to deal with bing judged and how a friend can brighten up your day. It's a feel good read and I am absolutely in love with it.


2. All The Bright Places - Jennifer Nivan

All the Bright Places tackles the main theme of suicide and relationships. I love this books because it is so real. The story is more realistic. It's all about Violet and Finch who meet at the top of the school bell tower, both wanting to take their life. The story follows the two and how they practically saved each other up there from ending things. It's an amazing read and hits you hard. It's definitely a book you should pick up if you are wanting to understand how people think and feel in this kind of situation.

3. Girl Online - Zoë Sugg

Girl Online is a story about a girl who keeps a blog. She wants to remain anonymous so she can have a place to be herself. We follow the clumsy girl through her travels of surviving viral videos, a trip to New York, meeting boys and trying to get her panic attacks under control. Zoe Sugg is a Youtuber and Blogger and I bought her book to add to my collection because she was one of my favourite Youtuber/Bloggers. Little did I know what an incredible writer she could be. She has written a sequel called Girl Online: On Tour which I have already read. Her books are really worth the read if you're into blogging and following the life of a teenager.

I would love it if you could look into these books and possibly read them if you haven't already. If you have then let me know what you thought of them :) Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that the last few days of 2015 and worth while! :)

Hey guys,
I know it is sometimes very easy to get discouraged at times and struggle to find motivation to carry on with something you're doing. This can be anything from homework to showing up at work that day. Even just finding motivation to have a healthy breakfast in comparison to just having a bowl of cereal. Whatever it is, you wouldn't be doing it in the first place without motivation or inspiration. For me, my inspiration changes from time to time depending on what it involves.


Currently these are a few things that are inspiring me:

1.  a   c u p   o f   t e a
You should know by now but I am an extreme tea enthusiast so when I have a pile of work to complete, the first thing I do is grab a warm cup of tea. It's always good to approach a task feeling good and a cup of tea is what makes me happy. It will also relax and dissolve any stress I may be feeling. If you don't like tea then you could try some other drink that you love. However if that drink is coffee or any energy drink then I recommend you don't drink that because it will only make you more agitated. If you love tea too then I know this will work for you as it definitely works for me :)

2.  a   g o o d   b o o k
I have become completely obsessed with books. Since my bookcase is growing and growing I couldn't not include a book in this list. If I am feeling stressed about anything then the first thing I will do is grab a book and a cup of tea. I use this method to just forget about the stress and focus on someone else's story (ie. the character in the book.) It can be a little risky at times as I tend to read for a little longer than expected and forget about the thing I had to do altogether. However I still use this method to relax a bit. It helps me to focus a bit more. Reading a few chapters (and not half the book) helps me a lot and enables me to approach the task prepared. If your a heavy reader then I suggest you use this method with caution as you may not end up getting the task done... However if you're not a huge reader then a little light reading might help but if you're not into reading at all then any although relaxing activity should help as long as you don't spend too much time on it ;)

3.  f i l m i n g  
For those of you who don't know, I do like to film videos for YouTube. (If you'd like to see some of my videos or subscribe you can click here) I love to film because I can voice my opinion and have some fun. Having fun is very important to do. If I'm having fun then I feel like I can do anything and this is when I can be most productive. On days that I film, I end up getting the most work done out of the whole week. Even if I'm not filming, I'll edit and that also makes me happy because it's something I love doing. I love to make the video come to life. I like to start my day off by filming or editing and after that I have the rest of the day to work and it makes me feel so good while doing it all.

4.  t a k i n g   p h o t o s
Linked to the filming point above, photography is also something I absolutely love. Wether its me taking the photos or even looking through photos on Tumblr or Instagram (Links below.) In the picture above my mug is sitting on a coaster with the picture of Ibiza, San Antonio. I have never been there, nor had I even heard of it before I saw a picture of it and yet it sits under my mug everyday. This is because the beach is one of my favourite places and therefore I want to see it everyday. How does this relate? Well it's a picture of course. The picture makes me feel happy and thus I feel inspired :)

5. q u o t e s
Although this isn't in the photo, quotes can make me feel and see differently about tasks. It motivates me to get to work or to complete the task at hand. To find quotes, you can literally search anywhere. Google, Pinterest, We Heart it, etc. Sometimes we don't quite see how a task can impact your life in the future and a quote can be kept in your mind to keep you going. I like to stick a/some quote(s) a like very much in a frame on my desk so that whatever I'm doing I can just look up and see the quote(s).

So that's what is inspiring me currently and I hope I gave you a few ideas for how to get motivated. Leave a comment down below on which is your favourite method to get inspired, and if it's none of these then let me know how you get inspired. I'd love to know some more ways to get inspired. :)

Links mentioned:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA_RazEnzi9fi3v_r5m7vUw
Tumblr: http://kayleighlock.tumblr.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kayleighlock
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kayleighlock/

I don't know what it is that has possessed me to love books so much recently. I never used to be a reader or 'bookworm' but for some reason it's like a switch was turned on and now it's all I can think about. My google search history is mostly full of "best book recommendations" "top 100 books of 2015" "books about love" "books with clever twists" etc, etc. I have spent so much time looking for books and often not succeeding so to any of my fellow readers... here's my top 10 books to read as of now: (in no particular order)



1. Girl Online - Zoe Sugg


I follow Zoe on her blog and when I found out that she was writing a novel I couldn't contain my excitement. I know that there is a bit of controversy with the apparent ghost writer but the way I see it - The book is incredible no matter what. It doesn't matter if the ghost writer wrote small bits to enhance the book or the entire book, the story is so full of ups and downs and if you're looking for a book that is sweet and romantic and just a feel good book then I highly recommend this book. You'll laugh, cry and just fall in love with this book, just like I did.

2. God Girl - Hayley DiMarco


This book is one I read quite a while ago and it was just so incredible and eye opening that it never left me. Basically this book is for those women wanting to become a woman of God. Hayley uses her words to create images in which it is easier to understand certain things in the bible which help a woman in life. The book is beautiful and so well laid out as well as being so beautifully written that I couldn't help but read it again and again ( I'm currently re-reading it ) I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to start a new life and walk with God.

3. Looking For Alaska - John Green


This book is one I know is on a lot of people's lists but I could help but include it since it was so amazing. The book had problems and issues that teens have to deal with whilst going through school and I really think John has an ability to show the reader what it's like to experience living with a troubled person. In this case, a girl named Alaska. In this book, John has used a certain style which keeps your attention. I was waiting to find out what happened next and it was just an amazing experience. I would say that if you like mystery and confusion as well as having to deal with teen issues then you should definitely pick up this book if you haven't already.

4. Paper Towns - John Green


Yes, I know it's another John Green but he's such a freaking amazing writer! This book involves a mystery and a problem which needs to be solved. It tells of a boy named Quentin 'Q' embarking on a search for old friend, Margo. It was a sweet and hilarious book that is great for if you want a easy deep-but-not-to-deep book.

5. The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern


I could go on and on about this book because I was so obsessed with it. It tells of a circus that only happens a night time and the inner workings of Celia and Marco who are unwillingly pinned against each other in a contest. The book obviously contains magic but not in a cliché way. The way Erin speaks and creates a magic flair throughout the book is just beautiful. It was very interesting and fun to imagine the magic. I recommend it to everyone, particularly those who think of themselves as big dreamers.

6. To All The Boys I've Loved Before - Jenny Han


There is actually a sequel to this book called P.S I Still Love You which I am yet to still pick up since I have recently read this book. Jenny has written a completely adorable and hilarious book for anyone who loves romance. It is basically about this girl who keeps letters that she writes to boys who she has had a crush on to sort of get over them. Somehow they get sent out to the boys without her wanting them to. I read this book around the end of June and I'm still obsessed with it and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. I encourage you to read it if you love a cheesy romance.

7. Eleanor And Park - Rainbow Rowell


Rainbow Rowell is one of my favourite authors at the moment because her style is so easy to read and simple. Eleanor And Park is definitely a feel good, easy read about to unlikely people falling in love. It has laughs that you will remember forever. I think that If you liked and of John Green's books then you'll enjoy this book.

8. Saturday - Ian McEwen


This book actually started out as a set work required for my AP English class but after reading it I wished I had read it earlier because it truly is so so good. It tells in detail of one Saturday (February 15, 2003) which Henry Perowne goes through. Ian's extreme attention to detail is really want makes the book. I really recommend it if you looking for a quick book because it wasn't too long of a read.

9. Gideon's Gift - Karen Kingsbury


This book is part of a 4 book series called the red gloves series and Gideon's Gift is the first one. The books can be read in any order but I think it's best to start with Gideon's Gift because it helps to set the tone for the series. All of these books are extremely short stories with only ± 150 pages. They give insight to how God can work in your life with very sweet stories. Gideon's Gift is about a man named Earl who hates christmas for some reason and an innocent girl who has cancer and with an act of love, both their lives are changed. It really was a phenomenal read.

10. To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee


This is again another book that will probably be on a lot of lists because it is incredible. If you haven't heard of it - it's not about a Mockingbird. It's about to siblings, Scout and Jem. They don't understand sin and evil but where they live, it is something they are going to have to learn to know and understand. It has a trial in it which is very crucial and their plays an important in it. If you like investigations then definitely definitely pick this book up.

That's 10 books that I recommend you to read if you haven't already. Hopefully you do pick up some of them and please let me know what you think, I would love to hear your thoughts, even if you have already read some of them. We can have a book conversation in the comments section :) Also don't forget to click the follow button so you can follow my blog on the side ;)