Book reviews, features, and a little pop culture.
Hello! How are you? This week I'm diving back into Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends … Continue reading TTT: Books That Give Off Summer Vibes
Hello! I hope this finds you well. Today I'm sharing a list of five books coming out this summer that I can't wait to get my hands on. Most are YA, and links go to Goodreads. The State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson Expected publication: June 2nd 2020 When Dean Arnault’s mother decided to … Continue reading Books Coming Out This Summer
Hello and happy Tuesday, lovely people! It's been awhile since I posted. Life's been busy, and I took a break from reading for a bit there. Personal When my time has been free from planning for next month's wedding celebration, I've been watching streamers/broadcasters on Twitch. My favorite streamers play The Sims 4, and their … Continue reading Coming Back from a Break
For the past several days, I've been trying to decide what reading plans/goals I want to set for 2020. One thing I knew for sure was that I want to challenge myself to read outside my usual go-to genres (romance, fantasy, YA). And then I stumbled upon Lucy the Reader's classics reading challenge for 2020. … Continue reading 2020 Reading Goals Part 1
4 of 5 stars If you knew the world was going to end, but you could save it, would you? That's the question Henry, our sarcastic narrator and protagonist, has to answer. I did not expect the beautiful gut punch this novel is. With its unique treatment of grief and mental illness, it's like no … Continue reading Review: We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
3.5 of 5 stars I'm glad I finally got around to reading this. It's just as heartwarming as everyone says, but what I really like about it is how refreshing it is. Besides the fact that the main character is accepted by his family and friends without question, not all the characters are white. Imagine … Continue reading Review: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
