Is there anything better than discovering a new favorite author? I always get so excited when I pick up a book by an author I haven't read before and find that I love their writing, and that's precisely what happened to me this week when I read A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, by T.… Continue reading A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking
Category: Young Adult
The Night Weaver
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts this week, I spent most of the weekend curled up on the couch with a blanket and several good books. While it's always nice to spend the weekend reading, it's even better when you manage to discover a new author that you really enjoy. That's precisely… Continue reading The Night Weaver
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Three
Good morning, everyone! I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend so far, and that you are able to spend some time resting and relaxing over the next couple of days. It has been a week of reading at my house! I've had the opportunity to read several fantastic books, two of which I… Continue reading POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2021 Update: Week Three
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
I know it's only Wednesday, but so far this has been a great week for reading! One of the books I've had the opportunity to read this week was How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, by Holly Black. How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is a collection of short… Continue reading How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
I haven't formed a general opinion of 2021 just yet, but based on the past few days, I think I can safely say that it is going to be a great year for reading! Since the beginning of the new year, I've had the opportunity to read several fantastic books, including another of the books… Continue reading The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
Kingdom of the Wicked
While the majority of 2020 has been nothing short of a dumpster fire, I do have to admit that this has been a good year for new books. Today we're taking another short break from my Readathon reviews to talk about one of the new titles I was most excited for this year, Kingdom of… Continue reading Kingdom of the Wicked
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2020 Update: Week Thirty-One
Good morning, everyone! I hope that you are having a lovely week so far, and that you are continuing to stay healthy. After several days of living on peanut butter, crackers, and protein shakes, I finally caved and went to the grocery store this week. Given that my last trip to any store was sometime… Continue reading POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2020 Update: Week Thirty-One
Movie vs. Book vs. Comic Books – Labyrinth
Do you have specific movies that you like to watch when you are ill, or during times when you are sad or stressed out? I certainly do! While I tend to spend more time reading and writing than watching movies or television, there have been many times over the past several months when I've found… Continue reading Movie vs. Book vs. Comic Books – Labyrinth
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2020 Update: Week Twenty-Seven
Good morning, everyone! Happy July 4th to those of you celebrating Independence Day in the United States! I hope that you are having a fun, safe holiday weekend. Because I know that this is a time when many people normally plan to gather for cookouts, parties, and fireworks displays, I really want to encourage everyone… Continue reading POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 2020 Update: Week Twenty-Seven
The Game
Good afternoon, everyone! Did you know that today is World UFO Day? While there are many ways to celebrate this particular holiday, I think World UFO Day is a great opportunity to spend time enjoying science fiction (whether in the form of books, television, or movies). Personally, I'm planning to celebrate by watching a few… Continue reading The Game