Why Did I Listen To This Book? If I Ever Get Out Of Here by Eric Gansworth uses music as a huge theme and is a historical fiction young adult book. These two elements are among my favorite things to read. Originally, I had a copy of If I Ever Get Out Of Here from Netgalley, […]
If I Ever Get Out Of Here by Eric Gansworth | Audiobook Review
The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew | Book Review
Why Did I Read This Book? When it comes to graphic novels, one of my favorites in the industry is Gene Luen Yang. I was so excited for The Shadow Hero because I’ve never read a single disappointing thing by Gene Luen Yang. While The Shadow Hero is not quite on the level of Boxers & Saints, it […]
This Side Of Salvation by Jeri Smith-Ready | Book Review

I love it when authors do unexpected things. I love when authors break the bounds of what seems to be their typical genre and try something different. Friends, Jeri Smith-Ready departs from the paranormal genre with This Side Of Salvation and writes a winsome, contemporary novel. This is a book that masters the weaving of elements […]
One Man Guy by Michael Barakiva | Book Review

I read Michael Barakiva’s debut: One Man Guy in one sitting. This really is not something that I do often, however, Barakiva’s debut merits reading all at once. Listen, if you like your books with meaningful family presence, budding romance, coming of age, and ALL THE FOOD, you’re going to enjoy One Man Guy. Like, I picked […]
Conversion by Katherine Howe | Book Review
One of my favorite periods of American History to learn about is the Salem Witch Trials because of the very human drama involved. Thus, when I come across a book with the Salem Witch Trials as a theme, I make a note to read the book. Conversion by Katherine Howe follows a dual storyline, one set […]
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater | Audiobook Review
Why Did I Listen To This Book? Maggie Stiefvater wormed her way into my heart as one of my favorite writers with The Scorpio Races. I obtained The Raven Boys via the Audiobooks Sync summer promotion where they give away two free audiobooks each week over the summer. Like most free things, it essentially sat on my […]