These posts have been done many times before, and people getting their first e-reader are always checking them out to see which is a better fit for them. Now, I'm not an expert in all the different kinds of Kindles and Nooks and tablets that are out there (or other e-readers), so my post will … Continue reading Battle of the E-Readers
Review: The Donut Trap
Jasmine Tran has landed herself behind bars—maple bars that is. With no boyfriend or job prospects, Jasmine returns home to work at her parents’ donut shop. Jasmine quickly loses herself in a cyclical routine of donuts, Netflix, and sleep. She wants to break free from her daily grind, but when a hike in rent threatens … Continue reading Review: The Donut Trap
Why I Enjoy Book Blogs
Sometimes it seems as though book blogs aren't as popular as BookTube, Bookstagram, or *cringe* Booktok (I cringe despite the fact I've posted some Tiktoks that are book-related, haha). For the most part, this is probably true. So then, why do we still find book blogs appealing? Well, I can't answer that for everyone, but … Continue reading Why I Enjoy Book Blogs
Review: A Tragic Kind of Wonderful
For sixteen-year-old Mel Hannigan, bipolar disorder makes life unpredictable. Her latest struggle is balancing her growing feelings in a new relationship with her instinct to keep everyone at arm’s length. And when a former friend confronts Mel with the truth about the way their relationship ended, deeply buried secrets threaten to come out and upend … Continue reading Review: A Tragic Kind of Wonderful
Review: Much Ado About a Latte
The Sunshine Diner has been Tanner Castillo’s home away from home for years, and his place behind the counter is a fixture in the small town of Maple Falls. After years of working there and saving every penny, he is able to purchase the diner and make the necessary renovations to bring it into the … Continue reading Review: Much Ado About a Latte
Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
This is a topic that might be hard to narrow down: bookish people you'd like to meet. This could mean characters, authors, book bloggers/influencers, cover designers, and more. I will more than likely stick to authors and characters, since I already have a lot of them that I'd like to meet. So, let's get to … Continue reading Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
On Reading Classics
There still seems to be a stigma that in order to be a "real" bookworm, you need to have read the classics. I don't know why this is a thing, but any real bookworm knows that this is complete crap. The mottos of being a reader are: "Don't let anyone judge you for the books … Continue reading On Reading Classics
February 2023 Wrap Up
I know everyone else is saying that February flew by, but to me it was another long month. I had the major disappointment of not getting a job I really wanted, some more health concerns with my family, and a friend of mine lost their aunt in a freak accident which was just heartbreaking. I … Continue reading February 2023 Wrap Up
Review: The Wrong Kind of Weird
Cameron Carson has a secret. A secret with the power to break apart his friend group.Cameron Carson, member of the Geeks and Nerds United (GANU) club, has been secretly hooking up with student council president, cheerleader, theater enthusiast, and all-around queen bee Karla Ortega since the summer. The one problem—what was meant to be a summer fling between … Continue reading Review: The Wrong Kind of Weird
Review: Glucose Revolution
Glucose, or blood sugar, is a tiny molecule in our body that has a huge impact on our health. It enters our bloodstream through the starchy or sweet foods we eat. Ninety percent of us suffer from too much glucose in our system—and most of us don't know it.The symptoms? Cravings, fatigue, infertility, hormonal issues, … Continue reading Review: Glucose Revolution
What I Have Out From the Library (February 2023)
I haven't done one of these posts in a while, and I feel that it's time again because they motivate me to read the books I have out from work. Otherwise, they just sit there for longer than I intend. Luckily the books I take out aren't usually on a waiting list, so I have … Continue reading What I Have Out From the Library (February 2023)
Review: Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling
Delilah always keeps her messy, gooey insides hidden behind a wall of shrugs and yeah, whatevers. She goes with the flow—which is how she ends up singing in her friends’ punk band as a favor, even though she’d prefer to hide at the merch table.Reggie is a D&D Dungeon Master and self-declared Blerd. He spends his … Continue reading Review: Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling
Review: One True Loves
Lenore Bennett has always been a force. A star artist and style icon at her high school, she's a master in the subtle art of not giving a . . . well, you know what. But now that graduation is here, she's a little less sure.She's heading to NYU in the fall with a scarlet … Continue reading Review: One True Loves
Top 10 Favorite Book Couples
I hadn't planned on doing this prompt, but then I realized how many bookish couples I like seeing together, so I decided to do this one after all. In honesty, I could probably list more than ten favorite couples, but I may save the others for another post. The thing is with books is that … Continue reading Top 10 Favorite Book Couples
Review: Somewhere Only We Know
10 00 p.m.: Lucky is the biggest K-pop star on the scene, and she's just performed her hit song "Heartbeat" in Hong Kong to thousands of adoring fans. She's about to debut on The Tonight Show in America, hopefully a breakout performance for her career. But right now? She's in her fancy hotel, trying to fall asleep but dying … Continue reading Review: Somewhere Only We Know
Review: She’s Gone
When 17-year-old Hunter Gifford wakes in the hospital on the night of homecoming, he's shocked to learn he and his girlfriend, Chloe Summers, have been in a terrible car accident. Hunter has no memory of the crash, and his shock turns to horror when he is told Chloe's blood has been found in the car―but … Continue reading Review: She’s Gone