Given that I was perfectly on time last month with getting this post to you, obviously that meant this month I would leave it until a good way into December. But that's okay, because you know what? I'm still very excited about all the books we're getting in December and I want to make sure … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! | December 2018
Who can believe that December is finally here?! I'm so excited, it's unbelievable. The house has been fully decked out with Christmas and the presents have been bought. I AM READY. But before we get too excited on that front, let's think back on how I did with reading in November. I had a busy … Continue reading November Wrap-Up! || 2018
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Antonio Iturbe Published: August 20112 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 423 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Massive thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was exceptionally good and … Continue reading Unexpected Books in The Librarian of Auschwitz || BOOK REVIEW
intro by Sarah from Siege Media When was the last time you checked a book out of the library? If it’s difficult for you to recall the last time you even stepped foot inside of a library, you’re not alone. With ebooks and book delivery services widely available, it’s easy to forget that the library … Continue reading Libraries That Helped Shape World History || Guest Post
I bought all the books in October. I showed no restraint or mercy. I just bought them ALL. So here we are today to half clap and half shake our heads at my total lack of self-control. Personally, I'm really quite impressed with myself. My TBR, is not. Places I shopped at this month? The Book … Continue reading MASSIVE October Book Haul! || 2018
The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: April Genevieve Tucholke Published: October 2018 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pages: 352 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sending me a review copy Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was a really interesting read - but I … Continue reading Merciful Killings in The Boneless Mercies || BOOK REVIEW
Hello, hello! I'm deviating from the course today and semi-freestyling. I wasn't inspired by today's prompt for Top Ten Tuesday for whatever reason so I've done something on a different topic. So I hope you're ready to explore the top ten characters (in my opinion) who warm the cockles of your heart and make you … Continue reading The Ten Kindest Characters || Top Ten Tuesday
I am extremely late in getting my wrap-up out for this month. Why? I actually forgot, in all honesty. November snuck up on me it seems. But nonetheless, here I belatedly am to tell you about the five magnificent books that I read last month! I think at this point in the year it's safe to … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up! || October 2018
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Sarah J Maas Published: March 2014 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 430 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This is my second time around reading this collection of novellas and it's just as heartbreaking as the first. I'm going to keep … Continue reading Re-Reading The Assassin’s Blade || BOOK REVIEW
intro by Emma @ invaluable.com With Halloween just gone and NaNoWriMo upon us, there’s no better time than the present to explore the genre of Gothic literature. It’s truly one of the eeriest, darkest forms of literature. The term first appeared in Horace Walpole’s 1764 book, The Castle of Otranto, and since, notable authors like Edgar Allan Poe, … Continue reading Top 10 Elements of Gothic Fiction
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