Books, Reading, and everything in between
This is going to be a two-for-one post because my reading journal is also where I keep my notes for book reviews. I'll first share how I keep my reading journal and then I'll share how I write my reviews. There's a billion ways I've seen people take notes. Some folks keep it all in [...]
I went into reading this book imagining it was going to be the Lord of the Flies for girls, but it's really not close to Lord of the Flies aside from the fact they're quarantined to an island for 18 months with no idea if they'll ever get off. Here's more about Wilder Girls: I'm [...]
So you just finished that widely-loved novel and...you hate it. Well, not hate it but you just don't get why everyone else loves it. No, it's not even that. Every time I finish a book and my opinion is different than everyone else, I feel like a salmon going upstream while everyone is going downstream. [...]
A friend of mine posed the question earlier this month about reviews. Why do you write reviews of books? What is your process? Why is it important to you? For me, there's a few reasons why I review books. Many of them are so I can remember what I've read. I even go back to [...]
I love fantasy stories. I love when there's someone risking everything they have and love for the better of a group or nation of people. I love people who fight against adversity and maybe they don't always win, but they don't quit. And while stories like this one aren't fantasy, it's the heroism and strength [...]
This book was an amalgamation of genres. It was part thriller, part science fiction, part horror, and a touch of romance. What you got is a heart-filled story of a young boy who was kidnapped and given super powers against his will. Here's more about the bookGrowing up as best friends in small-town New Hampshire, [...]
It's Pride month and I haven't read any books for it yet. So I decided to do two. One is Guapa by Saleem Haddad and the other was this one. The month is still young, so I might just pick up another, but until then here's what I thought of They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. [...]
I seriously can't believe that May is over. Seriously! I wasn't even prepared to write this post. So I took a look back at my month and finally ready to share my findings. Books I Read I'm getting back on track with my reading and actually getting a ton done. This month I finished off [...]
I've never reviewed non-fiction before, but I'm a huge fan of David Sedaris and have had his work signed by him. He's probably the only author I've ever had sign my books. Here's more about the book If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what [...]
This was such a surprising novel that started off with the premise of one story and transforms into a completely different one. With dark undertones of a fairy tale, follow Maisie as she travels down the road to finding herself and her family. Here's more about the book Cursed. Maisie Cothay has never known the [...]
