It’s Read-a-thon Time! || BOOKTUBE-A-THON

Hello all and welcome! Recently I've had the greatest itch (and I'm not talking about the mosquito BITES - plural - on my foot) to participate in a read-a-thon. So, of course, I took to the internet and good golly gosh, have you seen the number of read-a-thons that are on? The answer is A … Continue reading It’s Read-a-thon Time! || BOOKTUBE-A-THON

Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction [WWII] Author: Kristin Hannah Published: October 2015 Publisher: St. Martins Griffin Pages: 564 {trade paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was entirely fantastic and I can't believe how well it was put together. The story of the two sisters was beyond … Continue reading Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW

Upside-Down Books is now on YouTube!

That's right, my friends! I have crossed to the dark side and you can now enjoy even more entertainment from my good self in the world of videos. The decision came from my many months of sitting in a blogging-less world and thinking: hey, you know what? I think making videos looks like fun. So … Continue reading Upside-Down Books is now on YouTube!

How to Not Freak Out in the Second Half of the Year

Hello friends! Oh wow is it good to see you again and be typing *stretches fingers dramatically*. I have MISSED this blogging world. If you're an avid reader of my blog (and obviously you are because #humble) then you might've noticed I sneakily snuck a review up on my blog (*distant gasping*) because REJOICE. Kirstie … Continue reading How to Not Freak Out in the Second Half of the Year

Heartbreak in It Ends With Us

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover 5/5 stars Genre: New Adult, Fiction Author: Colleen Hoover Published: August 2016 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pages: 376 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh my god, that was the saddest and most beautiful thing I have ever read. It is half-one in the morning and … Continue reading Heartbreak in It Ends With Us

An Unexpected Disappearance?

Hello everyone! I just wanted to quickly jump back into your lives to touch base. I'm currently in Philadelphia and typing from the top bunk of a (rather comfortable!) bunk bed. Tomorrow I'll be heading to New York. So where the Dickens am I and what Austen am I doing? If you've been following along, … Continue reading An Unexpected Disappearance?

April Wrap-Up! || 2017

Look at that, we meet again. Perhaps my inability to touch base more than twice a month has meant you've forgotten entirely who I am. Well! It's a good thing I'm about to talk you through a wrap up of what I did in April, it might just jog your memory. Once again, time has … Continue reading April Wrap-Up! || 2017

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Audiobook by J.K. Rowling 5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: J. K. Rowling Published: July 1998 Publisher: Pottermore (audiobook) Length: 10 hours Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was obviously amazing - I can't believe how much fun this was to re-read in audiobook … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

March Wrap-Up! || 2017

Welcome one and all, it's finally time for my March wrap-up! Once again, it's going to be a small one. Time is not my friend here at Disney but I have managed to squeeze one or two things in. To make up for it, I've lots of exciting things to tell you as to what … Continue reading March Wrap-Up! || 2017

Dragons and Magic in Rising From the Ashes || BOOK REVIEW

Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [mythology: Celtic] Author: Caren J. Werlinger Pubished: February 2016 Publisher: Corgyn Publishing, LLC Pages: 306 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! To read spoiler, … Continue reading Dragons and Magic in Rising From the Ashes || BOOK REVIEW