15 Books I’d Like to Re-read

I love rereading books that I previously enjoyed. It's not something that I do often because there are so many new books coming out every week, and it's hard to prioritize rereading a book when I've got ten brand new ones that I want to get to. There are certain books that I make sure to…

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer – a Review

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safron Foer Contemporary and/or Historical Fiction Published by Mariner Books Released April 4, 2006 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: Note: This review was originally published on September 11, 2018. While I have made a few updates to formating and everything you see above this statement, everything that follows is the…

The Ultimate Guide to Kindle Unlimited

Is Kindle Unlimited worth it? To many people, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited is a great ebook subscription service. For $9.99 per month, you can read as many Kindle Unlimited ebooks as you wish, and there are thousands of options available. (psst... to get a free month of Kindle Unlimited, head to the bottom of the article!)…

Becca: Friday Favorites

Last week, we talked to Tori. This week, we're revisiting Becca. This post was originally published on October 5, 2018. Tell us a bit about yourself! I've always been a book nerd so it was no surprise that I became an English teacher. When most people find out that I'm an English teacher, they picture…

April 2019 Wrap-Up

Although autumn will always be my favorite season, spring is beautiful as well. I love the thunderstorms we've begun having in the mid-Atlantic, and the blooming flowers are beautiful, even if I'm having trouble breathing as a result of the pollen. April has felt nuts to me, and like it flew by in a flash.…

Sunday Wrap-Up

Around the Web If you love both literature and fashion, this list of books from Electric Literature will intrigue you. Austine at Novel Knight has an informative post about supporting underrated and midlist authors on Instagram. If you are a Bookstagrammer, you need to read this. Apartment Therapy put together a list of book-inspired Airbnb…

Bookish Merch to Add to Your Wishlist

There's one thing I love almost as much as books: bookish merch. Whether it's a product with a favorite quote, gorgeous fandom-inspired art, or just a scarf with a bunch of books on it - I want it. Here are some adorable bookish products available on Amazon right now. I am an Amazon Affiliate, which means that…

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas – A Review

  The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Contemporary | Young Adult Published by Balzer + Bray Released February 28, 2017 Goodreads | Amazon Rating: Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give deserves all the hype surrounding it. It's a well-written, thoughtful, and important book that deals with difficult topics, and I'm certain this book is going to be…

How a Single Trip to the Library Changed My Life

I had a really rough time in high school, as do many people. I was horribly depressed, had crippling social anxiety, felt like an epic loser, and fantasized about suicide. At a time when I really should have been in therapy or on anti-depressants, I had no outlet for my building stress and no one…

Book Drama: Nora Roberts & Tomi Adeyemi

It seems as though there's so much drama happening in the book community lately. I wanted to take a moment to talk about the latest, involving the author of one of my favorite books of 2018: Tomi Adeyemi, author of Children of Blood and Bone, and Nora Roberts, a prolific and well-known author that you've probably heard…

Mystery Blogger Award

Thank you to Lori for tagging me to do this! WHAT IS MYSTERY BLOGGER AWARD? “Mystery Blogger Award” is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also…

Daisy’s Run by Scott Baron

The Book Daisy's Run by Scott Baron Part One of The Clockwork Chimera series Amazon | Goodreads Published by Curiouser Release Date: November 15, 2018 Author Links: Website | Goodreads | Facebook | Twitter Obtained through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review What It Is Daisy's Run is the first in a five-part science fiction series focused…

How to Read Great Books Without Spending Your Entire Paycheck

Here's a basic truth that all readers know: books are expensive. With single books costing between $15-$20, sometimes more, catching up on your favorite series can be a pricey endeavor. Goodness knows I spend far too much on books, to the point where my boyfriend has to frequently remind me that we have bills to…

The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Book The Witches by Roald Dahl Amazon | Goodreads Published by Jonathan Cape, a division of Penguin Random House Released 1983 Author Links: Website | Goodreads | Twitter 10 Things You Should Know About Roald Dahl on His Birthday What Is It About? The Witches is a children's book about a little boy that goes…

Chloe: Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites is a new weekly feature that asks readers to share their favorite books. If you would like to contribute just shoot me a message! Tell us a bit about yourself! My first love is knitting! Above anything else, I love the tranquility and meditative peace it brings me, and also having something I created to…