Deanna Raybourn writes such delightful books. If you have not read her books yet, I recommend that you start with her Lady Julia Grey series, so that by the time you get to City Of Jasmine which is unconnected with the Lady Julia Grey books you are already a solid fan. I began reading City Of Jasmine […]
City Of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn | Book Review
The Orphan Of Awkward Falls | Keith Graves | Book Review

Mad scientists, automatons, and lunatics abound in Keith Graves’ The Orphan Of Awkward Falls, a fun speculative fiction middle grade book. I was totally over the moon to read The Orphan Of Awkward Falls because A) I love books that have orphans in them and B) The Book Smugglers gave it a good review. Hopes were high […]
Rome by Jay Crownover | Book Review

I really totally do not regret my binge read of the Marked Men series, I think that it only has enhanced my enjoyment of each book. Rome, Crownover’s third book in the series, showcases the fact that the Marked Men just get better and better with each addition to the series. This is the story of Cora, […]
Jet by Jay Crownover | Book Review

After reading Rule and loving EVERYTHING ABOUT IT, well, almost everything, I wanted to see if my enjoyment of Crownover’s book was a fluke or if I have found a new author for my favorites shelf. I proud to say that Jet, Crownover’s second Marked Men book erased all of my hesitations regarding her books. I […]
Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America by Jeff Ryan | Audiobook Review

Why Did I Listen To This Book? One of my favorite things to do while I am cleaning or showering or driving about is listening to audiobooks that give me knowledge AND make me feel nostalgic. Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America by Jeff Ryan perfectly blends these two needs, making me feel as though I […]
Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando | Book Review
I have to say, Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando both takes me back and simultaneously makes me feel old. I think many of us who have gone off to college have been through the whole mysterious roommate tradition – where you are assigned a stranger and you are all nervous for what is to […]