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
I was almost hesitant to write this post because of how many books I ended up buying / requesting last month when I did this - * uneasy laughter in the distance*. So I'm hoping that as I write this post today I show some self-control and say, you know what, I think I have … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month!! || November 2018 Book Releases
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