September was interesting, to say the least. I started my new job as an instructional assistant in an elementary/middle school and so far am actually really enjoying it. It has its downsides (as with any job), but I really like helping the kids. Given that September was so busy for me, I’m actually impressed at [...]
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Most Anticipated Books: September 2021
Most Anticipated Books is a monthly series in which I discuss the releases I’m most excited for in the coming month. In September, there are three books coming out that I’m excited to read. Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn Summary: In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as [...]
Bookending Winter: 2021 Releases I Can’t Wait to Read
Bookending Winter is an event hosted by Sam of Fictionally Sam and Clo of Cuppa Clo in which book bloggers from all over get together to discuss books using summer themes. There are lots of great prompts I’m excited to respond to. Today’s prompt is brought to you by Sam of Fictionally Sam. What are [...]
Top 5 Tuesday: Favorite Characters (P through T)
Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly book discussion with a new topic every Tuesday hosted by Meeghan of Meeghan Reads. It’s each blogger’s job to pick five book-related things (though you’re welcome to pick things from other media, if necessary) that fit the topic. September is a theme month for Top 5 Tuesday! This month’s [...]
Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag: 2020 Edition!
So… 2020 is nearly halfway over. It feels like it’s been five years crammed into six months. And it’s not done yet! Of course, being the middle of the year, it’s time once again to do the Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag. This is my fourth year doing this tag. It’s fascinating to see my [...]
April 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
April is the month I got my reading groove back. Well, sort of. The last two books I read I flew through. Not to jinx anything, but I may be becoming the reader I used to be. Root for me, y’all. In April, I read three novels (one of which was an ARC) and two [...]
Book Review: “The Midnight Lie” by Marie Rutkoski
I would rather have you for a little time than no time at all. I will remember you perfectly. My memory will touch your skin, your lips. The memory will hurt, but it will be mine. Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life [...]
Top 5 Tuesday: Authors from A to Z (P, Q, R, S, T)
Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly book discussion with a new topic every Tuesday hosted by Shanah of Bionic Book Worm. It’s each blogger’s job to pick five book-related things (though you’re welcome to pick things from other media, if necessary) that fit the topic. March is a theme month for Top 5 Tuesday! This [...]
Most Anticipated Books: March 2020
Most Anticipated Booksis a monthly series in which I discuss the releases I’m most excited for in the coming month. Technically, the thing I’m most excited for in March is my big move across the country. But this post is about books, so let’s leave it at that. The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski Summary: [...]
Bookending Winter: Top 10 Anticipated 2020 Releases
Bookending Winter is an event hosted by Sam of Fictionally Sam and Clo of Cuppa Clo in which book bloggers from all over get together to discuss books using summer themes. There are lots of great prompts I’m excited to respond to. Today’s prompt is brought to you by Anisa of Bookish Bibliophile. List out [...]
Strange Storyteller 