Journals and Wine in Buy Yourself the F*cking Liles | Spoiler-Free Review

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Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster Genre: Non-fiction, Memoir, Self-Help Author: Tara Schuster Published: February 2020 Publisher: Dial Press Pages: 318 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Ummmm - THIS IS THE BOOK I'VE ALWAYS NEEDED. I cannot even begin to put into words how much I enjoyed this: this is my … Continue reading Journals and Wine in Buy Yourself the F*cking Liles | Spoiler-Free Review

The Waffle Book Tag!

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It has been an AGE since I did a tag. What's wrong with me?! Tags are so much fun!! I originally saw this over at The Orangutan Librarian (many some months ago) and knew I had to do this. The graphics are just so beautiful!! How could I resist?! THE RULES ➽ Link back to … Continue reading The Waffle Book Tag!

Sand and Magic in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man | Spoiler-Free Review

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The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Tamora Pierce Published: March 1986 Publisher: Atheneum Pages: 268 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing You can't go too far wrong with a Tamora Pierce book, right? This series is such a lovely, easy read and Alanna is … Continue reading Sand and Magic in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man | Spoiler-Free Review

Really Big (Kick-ass) Robots in Sleeping Giants | Spoiler-Free Review

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Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Sylvain Neuvel Published: April 2016 Publisher: Penguin Books Pages: 304 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This audiobook was absolutely incredible, I cannot get over how fantastic that performance was. The story is intriguing and shrouded in mystery for a large part of the book. … Continue reading Really Big (Kick-ass) Robots in Sleeping Giants | Spoiler-Free Review

Abandoned Reads | Top Ten Tuesday

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I very rarely put down a book. I find it so hard to give up on a story because I always wonder if I hang on just a little longer whether it might get better. It's a work in progress and I think I'm improving because there's just nothing worse than sticking through a slog of … Continue reading Abandoned Reads | Top Ten Tuesday

April Wrap-Up | 2020

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Oh, wow, I had a great reading month in April. I cannot believe how well that went—finally! I'm so happy with my reading month and for the most part I read some fantastic books! April feels like I've got things BACK ON TRACK, but truth be told I actually had a lot of downtime thanks … Continue reading April Wrap-Up | 2020

April Book Haul | 2020

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I almost did really well for buying nothing in April. And then I bought some books. The weather is getting wet, rainy and windy where I am and I'm SO excited for winter to come. Can't wait to get all snuggled up with a book. Because I sure do have plenty of them to choose … Continue reading April Book Haul | 2020

Revenge of the Fifth | Top Ten Tuesday

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I think exactly none of us are surprised that once again I'm going rogue for this week's topic. I hope you're all having a fantastic start to your week! And don't forget it's Mother's Day on Sunday (for those of you in the countries where it is, in fact, Mother's Day on Sunday). Top Ten … Continue reading Revenge of the Fifth | Top Ten Tuesday

Why I Didn’t Like The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray (37% DNF)

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The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Author: Andrew Hunter Murray Published: Feburary 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 432 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Penguin Random House for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Unfortunately, even once I … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Like The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray (37% DNF)

Books to Buy This Month! | May 2020

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I do love this time of month! May is my birthday month however which means I'll likely go on (more or less) a book buying ban until after my birthday (a general rule I have to avoid double ups!). There are so many books here I'm excited about, though! Namely, one must mention that Colleen … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! | May 2020