For the most part, I never really pay attention to tropes in the books I read. I know they're there, but I don't usually judge a book by what trope it seems to follow. Again, it's not on the front of my mind. As long as the summary of the book sounds good, I'll pick … Continue reading Tropes I Love to Read
Hey y'all! It's time for another book tag! It's crazy how fast October has been going by. A lot of good things are happening here on my end, including helping one of my coworkers find an apartment. I'm very excited for her! In other news, I'm actually sticking to my October TBR so far, which … Continue reading Bookish Scenarios (Book Tag)
I feel like all my readers know by now that I'm a librarian in my hometown, which is awesome considering it's been what I wanted since I was sixteen years old. It took me a while to get here, but I did and for the most part, I love it. Of course being a librarian … Continue reading Please Do Not Shelve the Books
I've been blogging on here for a little over two years now. I've had other blogs before, but they were more random, day-to-day sort of posts with some bookish things thrown in. But once I came up with this username, Genie in a Novel, as an alias for a library blog I started with a … Continue reading Meet the Blogger
A co-worker and I were recently talking to a patron about book series and how some of them can get to be too long, and honestly, I think it's a problem with how long some series go on. Trust me, I love a good series where I can keep on reading about the lives of … Continue reading Discussion: Length of a Book Series
September was a better month than I expected in a few ways. Granted, it flew by very quickly, but it was a good month. Obviously I had my sad moments - September 11th for the anniversary of the Twin Towers going down and the lives lost, as well as the 5th anniversary of my gramma's … Continue reading September 2021 Wrap Up
Let me say that I am a mood reader, so this is actually sort of a challenge for me to be doing this - making a TBR for the month. However, I have a few books that have a sort-of October vibe that I'd like to get to, and why not actually read them in … Continue reading October TBR
It's almost October y'all! Also known as my favorite month of the year! Why? I have no idea. I'm not an October baby nor am I that big on Halloween. Or anything paranormal, really. I am, however, a fan of the classic Disney Halloween movies and mystery books, so that works. And of course, I … Continue reading October Book Recommendations
Over the last few years I've noticed more books that share titles with some well-known songs out there, or at least have a title very similar to a popular song title. I have a few books on my own shelf like this, and when I see them or read the book I can't help but … Continue reading Books That Share Titles With Songs
I meant to do this post weeks ago and time just got away from me. Plus, having to look at my books and see where they all take place was a bit of a chore. I purposely left out the state of Connecticut because although I've read books that take place there, I also live … Continue reading States I’ve Traveled To (through books)
Well, it's after Labor Day and school is officially back in session across the country. These are still such weird times for everyone, with masking rules and partial remote learning, and all that jazz. I fell a bit behind with this little mini-series I wanted to do, but better late than never, right? Plus, there … Continue reading Books That Take Place on Campus
I was on a roll at the beginning of the month with reading. I've since slowed down a little, but it's not a slump. Just busy with other things. Also, how is it September already?? I mean, I love fall so I'm glad it's almost here, but this year is just flying by. I'm not … Continue reading August 2021 Wrap Up
Who else can't believe it's the end of August already? This month just flew by faster than any of the other months have. You know that that means though? It's back to school for the kiddos and college students. Some have already started their new school year, and others will be starting this week or … Continue reading Books That Take Place in High School
So many times I look at some of my books and see ones that I wish I could read again but as if it were the first time. I know a lot of us bookworms feel this way because there's nothing like opening a book and being brought into an entire new world for the … Continue reading Books I Wish I Could Read for the First Time Again
The ending of a book. We welcome it and dread it at the same time. A recent post I saw on bookstagram made me realize though, there are different ways books can end. They can wrap everything up in a neat little package or leave it open and keep us thinking. Those are the usual … Continue reading Types of Book Endings
