There’s something to be said for reading a contemporary book that it seems hasn’t yet been widely reviewed by other book bloggers. I feel a bit like an explorer right now. Dear Life, You Suck is a debut novel by Scott Blagden. Set in Maine, Dear Life, You Suck follows Cricket Cherpin who has a depressing back […]
The Iron King | Maurice Druon | Book Review
April 23, 2013
The Iron King by Maurice Druon caught my eye due to the George R.R. Martin blurb on the front cover. I love the political machinations and scandal within the plot of Game Of Thrones. Seeing Martin proclaim The Iron King to be the original Game Of Thrones definitely had my attention, as I am interested in reading more […]
Relish: My Life In The Kitchen | Lucy Knisley | Book Review
April 22, 2013
I love graphic novels. I love books about the act of cooking and eating. Thus, Relish: My Life In The Kitchen by Lucy Knisley immediately caught my eye, as it combines two of my favorite things ever. Lucky for me, Relish was just as delightful and tantalizing as expected. Also? Bonus! There are recipes throughout the book […]
Stacking The Shelves (29)
April 20, 2013
I love how last week I was SO excited that my busy week was over, but then this week proved very busy as well — I won’t go into details but will just say that I managed to have a ton of presentations. Regardless, I am optimistic about this upcoming week — I have an […]
Beautiful Bastard | Christina Lauren | Book Review
April 19, 2013
I am a firm believer in reading whatever the heck I want and in indulging my guilty pleasures. So, when I got a Netgalley email about Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren, all I knew was that it had been previously read by a lot of people and that there were sexytimes involved. And based on the […]
The Menagerie | Tui T. Sutherland & Kari Sutherland | Book Review
April 18, 2013
If you are currently in the market for a fun-filled middle grade read filled with fantastical creatures, The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland might just be your ticket. I found this book by the sisters Sutherland engaging and magical. That’s not to mention the humor, appropriate for a 12 year old, yet also […]