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
Kat Bishop is the daughter of two notorious art thieves, which meant her childhood was anything but normal. From a young age she was trained to case museums, act as a distraction for her parents, and so on. She's no stranger to the art world or the thievery world, but after a three month break … Continue reading Review: Heist Society
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
Aldrich University is for the best of the best, right up there with the Ivy League schools. But when a schoolwide hack exposes the emails of students and faculty alike, scandals are rocking the university to its core and everyone's reputation is at stake. Things take a turn when Kit Manning's husband, Dr. Greg Strasser, … Continue reading Review: Reputation
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
Peyton King has had a horrific five years at secondary school, being the target of bullies and having absolutely no friends. All she had was her art, but even that got made fun of by her peers. Her parents don't listen though, and it's only when she starts college (a school that U.K. students go … Continue reading Review: Destination Anywhere
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
When everyone else goes to bed, the ones who stay up feel like they’re the only people in the world. As the hours tick by deeper into the night, the familiar drops away and the unfamiliar beckons. Adults are asleep, and a hush falls over the hum of daily life. Anything is possible.It’s a time for … Continue reading Review: Up All Night
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
When softball star Liv Rodinsky throws one ill-advised punch during the most important game of the year, she loses her scholarship to her fancy private school, her boyfriend, and her teammates all in one fell swoop. With no other options, Liv is forced to transfer to the nearest public school, Northland, where she'll have to … Continue reading Review: Throw Like a Girl
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
Pete Riley answers the door one morning and lets in a parent's worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, a stranger who breaks the devastating news that Pete's son, Theo, isn't actually his son--he is the Lamberts', switched at birth by an understaffed hospital while their real son was sent home with Miles and … Continue reading Review: Playing Nice
