I feel like Colleen Hoover is having a big moment in the world of romance novels. She's highly regarded, and I see rave reviews about ALL of her novels everywhere I go, both online and in person. November 9 was my first dive into the world of Colleen Hoover, even though she's been on my … Continue reading November 9 by Colleen Hoover
Beauty and the Beast was my all-time favorite Disney princess movie growing up. Belle, with her dark hair and dark eyes, nose in a book, and disinterest in the paltry drama and romance of her small village was the trifecta for my young, impressionable mind. I cherished our similarities and admired Belle's strength, ability to … Continue reading Beau and Bett by Kathryn Berla
I've read a few alternate-dimension novels in the past, and I always find them to be fascinating. Life After Life by Kate Atkinson was my first novel of this particular type, and it hooked me. The idea that for every decision we make, there could be another reality where we chose the opposite is already … Continue reading Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
There are so many books in the world. Every day, more and more books turn into blips on my radar that I just can't ignore. I've addressed before that I'm trying to come to terms with my fear of missing out on the new and shiny books out there in the universe. Today, though, we're … Continue reading My favorite places to buy and borrow books
Today, we're looking at a book I've been wanting to read for a while now and have been patiently waiting to read come spring or summer. Last year, I read The Wedding Date by the same author after seeing a lot of hype surrounding the novel in Spivey's Club, and I really enjoyed it. When … Continue reading The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Can you believe it? Our first month of the new year has already come and gone! This month was simultaneously the shortest month ever and such a draaaaag. On one hand, it feels like we were just counting down until midnight and toasting champagne, but on the other hand, my days have felt incredibly long … Continue reading January 2019 Reading Recap
Today, we're discussing a novel a bookseller at my local indie bookstore recommended to me when I requested a plot-driven, quick-reading young adult or graphic novel to help me get out of my reading slump. I ended up not purchasing this particular book, but I did pick it up at my public library later the … Continue reading Home After Dark by David Small
Hello friends, and Happy New Year! I know it's almost the end of January and it's a little silly to be saying Happy New Year at this point, but I'm saying it anyway. Happy New Year! You may have noticed I've been a little MIA this month (and actually most of last month), and that's … Continue reading How I’m getting out of my slump this month
I have several vices as a reader, and two of them have been especially prevalent in my reading life lately: I hate abandoning books once I've started them, and I enjoy occasionally re-reading titles. I'm constantly worried that I'm missing the next great book everyone will be talking about. I can get 100, 200, even … Continue reading My struggle with book FOMO
The holiday season is in full swing, and we all know what that means: it's time for gift-giving. I've been seeing holiday gift guides all over the internet recently, and I've seen some really great products that have made it onto my "wants" list. (I'm looking at you, Penguin Drop Caps.) That being said, I've … Continue reading Bookish accessories I love
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