April Book Haul! || 2018

Hi guys! I have yet another reasonable book haul for you. I'm amazed, it's like I'm a different person. This year I've been so damn good with my book buying. Granted, it's way less fun then accidentally letting yourself loose on a book buying binge - but dang, I'm keeping on track with my buying goals … Continue reading April Book Haul! || 2018

Fast and Fun Learning in Alexander the Great || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Alexander the Great: Student of Aristotle, Descendant of Heroes by in60Learning 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Non-Fiction Author: in60Learning Published: January 2018 Publisher: in60Learning Audiobook Length: 1 hour Page Count Equivalent: 41 pages {kindle edition} Review on Goodreads A big thanks to in60Learnings for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an … Continue reading Fast and Fun Learning in Alexander the Great || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Books to Buy This Month! || May 2018 Book Releases

It's time for some new books! I didn't quite get around to doing April releases this year, time just slipped away from me - eek! But here we are to roll through piles of books and lounge in the glory of new releases. There are some really big titles coming out this month so GET. … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! || May 2018 Book Releases

Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal], Retelling [The Little Mermaid] Author: Alexandra Christo Published: March 2018 Publisher: Bonnier Pages: 368 {paperback} Reivew on Goodreads Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

March Book Haul! || 2018

Well hello my fine feathered friends. I think I've reached new heights of denial about how many books I own. I'm ever so quickly slowly nearing the point where I'll need a third (I mean what) bookcase. The only solution to this problem of course, is to get better at Book Tetris and MAKE THEM FIT … Continue reading March Book Haul! || 2018

March Wrap-Up! || 2018

Hey guys! It's that time again . . . time for a wrap up! March was an interesting month for me. I was overseas for a good part of it which always throws some curveballs - if you want to see what I was up to then scroll down below to the What About Me … Continue reading March Wrap-Up! || 2018

Jumping into Books in Inkspell || BOOK REVIEW

Inkspell by Cornelia Funke 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: Cornelia Funke Published: October 2005 Publisher: Chicken House Pages: 655 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh my lord, I finally finished this book. I don’t know why I found this story so hard to read and get done - I have … Continue reading Jumping into Books in Inkspell || BOOK REVIEW

Bookstores to Visit in Philadelphia for Book Lovers

Philadelphia was a city that surprised me in many ways. Passing through on my way from Washington D.C. to New York I thought it would be a nice, quiet stop over to break up the travel. Well, my dudettes, this city has a few things to offer. Namely, bookstores and history. I spent a grand … Continue reading Bookstores to Visit in Philadelphia for Book Lovers

Angry Nazis in Wolf Children || BOOK REVIEW

Wolf Children by Paul Dowswell 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction, Children's Fiction Author: Paul Dowswell Published: October 2017 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 288 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was such an interesting read. I've not … Continue reading Angry Nazis in Wolf Children || BOOK REVIEW

Fabulous Fae in The Darkest Part of the Forest || BOOK REVIEW

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black 5/5 STARS Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Holly Black Published: Indigo Publisher: January 2015 Pages: 335 {paperback} 5 of 5 stars Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I LOVED THIS SO MUCH. I can't believe just how much I enjoyed this book. I'm buzzing from how much … Continue reading Fabulous Fae in The Darkest Part of the Forest || BOOK REVIEW