I recently joined a few virtual book clubs, and one of them was for booktokers in Ohio. For this month, we voted to read A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (published by Viking). This had been on my “want to read” shelf for a while, so I was so excited to read it! Deborah…… Continue reading Book Review: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Viking)
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ARC Review: My Life as a Clone by K.D. Van Brunt
First of all, many thanks to the author and to the Booktasters organization for letting me read and review this book and for having patience with me as it took me a long time to finish! K.D. Van Brunt is a lawyer in addition to his job as an author. He recieved his BA in…… Continue reading ARC Review: My Life as a Clone by K.D. Van Brunt
Haunted Bookstores in USA
I know it’s still August, but I’m so ready for autumn. Spooky season is just around the corner and if you’re like me, loving books, travel, and Halloween, you might want to check out some of these places. If you dare… The Book Barn, Niantic, Connecticut This used book store was established in 1988. They…… Continue reading Haunted Bookstores in USA
Book List: Books for Dog Lovers
Dog is man’s best friend, or so they say. I’m more of a cat person myself, but I still love dogs. I’m usually wary of reading books with dogs because the dog always seems to die and I can’t handle it. So here are some books with our furry friends where the dog doesn’t die.…… Continue reading Book List: Books for Dog Lovers
Book Review: Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (Bloomsbury)
A couple months ago I ordered a box from “Now in Books” and received a beautiful hardcover of Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer. Last year, I read Brigid Kemmerer’s Cursebreakers series and loved it, so I was very excited to read this one. (You can read my review here of that series). I decided…… Continue reading Book Review: Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (Bloomsbury)
ARC Review: Adventures in Thousandworld: The Darkenstar by Joseph A. Davis (Eken Press)
Back in May, the author reached out to me on Instagram and asked if I’d be interested in reading his middle grade fantasy that had recently been translated from Sweedish. I said of course, but I only just got around to reading it (sorry Joseph!) Thank you so much for this copy in exchange for…… Continue reading ARC Review: Adventures in Thousandworld: The Darkenstar by Joseph A. Davis (Eken Press)
Book List: Sports Romance
If I’m being honest, I couldn’t care less about sports. I find them so incredibly boring. But there are some people out there who find athletes very attractive–these book recs are for you to find your new book boyfriend/girlfriend. The Deal by Elle Kennedy Genre: New Adult Romance Average Goodreads Rating: 4.27 Hannah wants to…… Continue reading Book List: Sports Romance
Book Review: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz (Simon & Schuester)
Wow that’s a long title. I didn’t really notice how long it was until I was typing on bookstagram to everyone asking what my current read was. Aristotle & Dante is a book that has been super popular the lost couple of years but I never got a chance to read it until now. Benjamin…… Continue reading Book Review: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz (Simon & Schuester)
Bookish Playlist: One Last Stop
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these but I finally read another book that deserves a playlist. Music, especially rock’n’roll, plays a big part in One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, so I figured it’s only right to make a playlist for it! You can read my review of the book here.…… Continue reading Bookish Playlist: One Last Stop
Book List: Books with Elderly Protagonists
Because I’m a little scared to let only teenagers save the world. The Lido by Libby Page Genre: Contemporary Fiction Average Goodreads Rating: 3.87 When Kate, an anxious 26-year-old reporter, is asked to cover the closing of the Lido, an outdoor pool and recreation center, she meets 86-year-old Rosemary who grew up and had defining…… Continue reading Book List: Books with Elderly Protagonists