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Book Review: You Should See Me In A Crown by
Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it’s okay—Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz’s plans come crashing down...until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen. There’s nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but…
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Can’t Wait Wednesday: Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long
Do you know how I know that my reading bug is back? I’ve started browsing forthcoming titles again. Yup, my need to know what new books are on the horizon is back! Ah, this feels good. 2020 has been a really weird year, and it feels good to be excited about new books again! Anyway, I ramble. I’m here to showcase one of those books today for Can’t Wait Wednesday. Are you ready? Today’s glorious pick not only looks drool worthy on the outside, but has a synopsis that immediately had my attention. Spoiler alert, this girl loves a good…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (11/30/20)
Good morning friends! It’s another Monday and, once again, it feels like all the time and no time at all passed. Can you believe Christmas is less than a month away? I still can’t. It’s crazy. Still, it is indeed Monday and that means it is once again time to share my reading! Read Last Week: I think you all know that I’ve been reading really slowly, so this is the only book that I finished last week. Trust me when I say that it was 100% worth the time though, because I loved it! Leah Johnson has crafted a…
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A Pause For Some Reflection
I am certain that everyone has found most of the year so far to be tough. We were pulled away from our jobs, our friends, our traditions, and forced to cope with it all. Parents became full-time teachers and playmates. People took to baking, cooking, knitting, and gardening to deal with the stress. You know what though? We are still here! If 2020 has taught me anything, it is that we are all stronger than we think we are. So I thought today was an excellent day to take a step back, and reflect on the year I have had…
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Book Review: Christmas At The Little Knitting Box by Helen J. Rolfe
The Little Knitting Box has been in Cleo’s family for nearly four decades, and since she arrived fresh off the plane from the Cotswolds four years ago, Cleo has been doing a stellar job of running the store. But instead of an early Christmas card in the mail this year, she gets a letter that tips her world on its axis. Dylan has had a tumultuous few years. His marriage broke down, his mother passed away and he’s been trying to pick up the pieces as a stay-at-home dad. All he wants this Christmas is to give his kids the…
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F is for Friday! Or, this week felt really odd.
Friends, it has been a week. Even with Monday off, this week felt like it was endless. I think it's just because of everything *gestures wildly* going on. In the world, and in my head. I felt the need to do something fun, so bring on a Friday meme! This is my first time participating in "F Is For Friday" and I'm so very ready!
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Cozy Season Is Upon Us
It’s cozy season, and I am very much here for it. Although this year feels a lot different, let’s not lie to ourselves, I still feel myself excited about my favorite season. My sweaters are out in full force, I brew tea for myself in the morning again, and I even bought a brand new soft blanket to cuddle under when I watch late night television. There is nothing I love more than chilly weather kept at bay by hot drinks and warm trappings. That being said, my reading is still suffering more than I would have anticipated. This part…
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Book Review: Daughter of Black Lake by Cathy Marie Buchanan
Winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Locus Awards, finalist for the Philip K. Dick Award, and named one of io9.com's "Top 10 Debut Science Fiction Novels That Took the World By Storm." With a new afterword by Maryse Meijer, author of Heartbreaker and Rag. "Black. Pure black and the sense of pulsation, especially when you look at it too closely, the sense of something not living but alive." When a strange hole materializes in a storage room, would-be poet Nicholas and his feral lover Nakota allow their curiosity to lead them into the depths of terror. "Wouldn't it be…
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Book Review: The Cipher by Kathe Koja
Winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Locus Awards, finalist for the Philip K. Dick Award, and named one of io9.com's "Top 10 Debut Science Fiction Novels That Took the World By Storm." With a new afterword by Maryse Meijer, author of Heartbreaker and Rag. "Black. Pure black and the sense of pulsation, especially when you look at it too closely, the sense of something not living but alive." When a strange hole materializes in a storage room, would-be poet Nicholas and his feral lover Nakota allow their curiosity to lead them into the depths of terror. "Wouldn't it be…
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F Is For Friday! Or, in which I am so very done with this week.
Friends, it has been a week. Even with Monday off, this week felt like it was endless. I think it's just because of everything *gestures wildly* going on. In the world, and in my head. I felt the need to do something fun, so bring on a Friday meme! This is my first time participating in "F Is For Friday" and I'm so very ready!
