The Last of August picks up not too long after the events of A Study in Charlotte, with Jamie and Charlotte at her parents' estate in Sussex for winter break. However, you can't expect things to stay calm for long, and soon Charlotte and Jamie are whisked away to Berlin, Germany to stay with Charlotte's … Continue reading Review: The Last of August
Month: May 2020
Review: By Your Side
Autumn finds herself locked inside the library for an entire weekend with no way out and unable to contact anyone. She soon realizes she's not alone; Dax Miller is also locked in with her. She doesn't know much about him, other than he did some time in juvie and that he's a loner - not exactly someone … Continue reading Review: By Your Side
Review: Anna and the French Kiss
I'm going to admit right now that the main reason I picked this book up the first time is because of it's setting - Paris, France. Also known as one of my dream destinations, but I'll take reading about it until I actually do get to visit. This story is about a Georgia girl, Anna, … Continue reading Review: Anna and the French Kiss
Review: A Study in Charlotte
In this book we are introduced to the descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson - Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson. The story parallels the original Holmes stories in the sense of it being told from Watson's point of view. Jamie has left London to attend boarding school in Sherringford, Connecticut and it just so … Continue reading Review: A Study in Charlotte
Sharing the Book Love
Growing up I was the only real reader among my friends (though they at least read the Harry Potter books). I was that one student that looked forward to silent reading time while all my classmates hated it. So I was pretty much the outcast book nerd of my grade, but I didn't care because... … Continue reading Sharing the Book Love
Review: The Bookshop on the Corner
First off, I just need to say how I relate to Nina with my love for books. There really is nothing like suggesting a book to a patron and having them come back and tell me that they loved the book! That is one of my favorite parts of my job - reader's advisory. And … Continue reading Review: The Bookshop on the Corner
Review: Chain Reaction
The final book following the Fuentes brothers, Chain Reaction focuses on adrenaline junkie, Luis. He's the youngest of the three brothers and the only one to not have gotten himself in any serious trouble... or so it seems. The book opens with his immediate need for adrenaline as he free climbs a cliff formation in … Continue reading Review: Chain Reaction
Why Audiobooks Aren’t My Jam
As bookworms, we all have our preferred formats when it comes to reading. Some people, well, most people prefer physical books over ebooks. Or they might like both the same and just prefer ebooks for traveling (me). But there is another option that many people like to use to consume books... audiobooks. So I am … Continue reading Why Audiobooks Aren’t My Jam
For the Love of Books
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself what is it about books that you love? I recently saw this question somewhere and it made me think about my answer to that question. The first thing is probably a common one for any bookworm: reading takes you places. I love that when I open a book … Continue reading For the Love of Books
Review: Rise of the Isle of the Lost
It's only been a few days since the Core Four found their parents' talismans and they have yet to destroy them. After a weird storm hits, they decide it's time to get on with getting rid of them before anything else happens. Though when they're destroyed, the barrier around the Isle of the Lost is … Continue reading Review: Rise of the Isle of the Lost
Review: How to Eat a Cupcake
How to Eat a Cupcake is a light read that I'd recommend for anyone who likes stories about estranged friends coming back together for a cause. Of course, in this case, the cause is a cupcakery, which is honestly the part that really drew me in. Though the story is slow to get to it, … Continue reading Review: How to Eat a Cupcake
A History of a Bookworm
Reading is something that I've loved for, well, as long as I can remember. I know that I was reading well ahead of my years before I even started school because I distinctly remember being in Kindergarten wanting to read in class, but my teacher said I couldn't because the other kids weren't up on … Continue reading A History of a Bookworm
ARC Review: The Cousins
I said after reading McManus's second book that she was going to become one of my favorite authors, and now after finishing her fourth novel, I stand by what I said. She is definitely one of my favorite authors and now my go-to for YA mysteries. The Cousins follows Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story - … Continue reading ARC Review: The Cousins
Review: Return to the Isle of the Lost
Weeks have passed since Mal defeated her mother, Maleficent (now a tiny lizard), and everything seems peaceful for her and her friends. However, there have been some weird weather patterns happening throughout the United States of Auradon that cannot be explained, and there have been some mysterious attacks in a nearby kingdom. Then, there are … Continue reading Review: Return to the Isle of the Lost
50 Bookish Questions
1) What was the last book you read? Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi 2) Was it a good one? It is, though I have conflicting feelings about it. I love Sam and Penny, but some parts of the story just don't seem to fit for me. Honestly, the texting between Sam and Penny, as … Continue reading 50 Bookish Questions