I am a huge fan of grief-driven books. I know that’s kind of a weird quirk, but I just feel sort of a special connection to those characters who are in so much pain because of loss, even though I have been incredibly lucky in life to not have experienced real loss like that. And […]
Falling Kingdoms Morgan Rhodes Book Review
November 21, 2012
WhenI first saw the cover of Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes, I got immediately excited, because it contains things that I love — a bird, a castle, a hooded figure and awwww yeah DAGGERS! I was so pumped up because I absolutely love a good high fantasy story and with the whole Game Of Thrones popularity, […]
Top 9 Bookish Things I Am Thankful For
November 20, 2012
I truly love the idea of cultivating gratitude — of not taking people or things for granted, and so today’s Top Ten Tuesday topic of Top Ten Books/Authors I am grateful for really appeals to me. Â However, because my ninth thing was such a high note, I thought I would end it there. Top Ten […]
Black City Elizabeth Richards Book Review
November 20, 2012
Just because everyone else is all fatigued by vampires and dystopian fiction does not mean that I am. And y’all, I was freakin EXCITED about reading Black City by debut author Elizabeth Richards, because it has both of these things! Unfortunately, despite my OMGANTICIPATION feelings, I did not fall madly in love with Black City, however, I […]
The Voyage Of Lucy P. Simmons Barbara Mariconda Book Review
November 19, 2012
For the most part, I would recommend The Voyage Of Lucy P. Simmons by Barbara Mariconda to readers who love middle grade books with a fantastical element. If you like books that are set by the sea, scheming characters, and headstrong young ladies, then you will enjoy The Voyage Of Lucy P. Simmons.
In My Mailbox (90) / Stacking The Shelves (11)
November 18, 2012
It’s been a decent two weeks, my friends (that’s how long it’s been since my last book haul post). I’ve had to do presentations, voted, finished teaching a class, and went to a wedding. Not to mention, going to an awesome signing/book launch and a giant warehouse sale. My life truly has been filled to […]