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)
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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
Book Review: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (St. Martins)
Back in March, I read Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, and it is quite probably my favorite read of the year. Not long after, I went to the bookstore and picked up One Last Stop, because I needed to read more McQuiston, and I finally got around to reading it. If you…… Continue reading Book Review: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (St. Martins)
Characters I’d Name My Children After
It’s probably a bad idea to name your kids after fictional characters, but it’s also something I would totally do. I say that now because I don’t have kids, of course. But if I did, and didn’t want them to be bullied, but wanted them to be named after some badass characters…I think these would…… Continue reading Characters I’d Name My Children After
Book List: Refugee Stories
Diversity matters. Representation matters. Part of the reason we read is to build empathy and understanding. We try to see what it’s like to be in someone else’s shoes. But we also love seeing when someone like us is in the books we love. Here are some books about refugees and their stories. The Girl…… Continue reading Book List: Refugee Stories
Book Review: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Orbit)
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdulla (published by Orbit) was my June Book of the Month choice and it seems I’m on a bit of a Persian mythology kick this month. Chelsea Abdulla is an American-Kuwaiti writier who grew up in Kuwait, and thus very familiar with the desert creatures and mythology she writes about.…… Continue reading Book Review: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Orbit)
Book List: Small Town Romance
Because who can resist a love story in a little town? It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey Genre: Romance Average Goodreads Rating: 4.09 Piper is rich, influential, and a known wild child. After her rooftop party gets out of control, her stepfather decides enough is enough and sends Piper and her sister to run…… Continue reading Book List: Small Town Romance
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