This month I travelled to 1889 Paris, attended MIT university, flew with a found-family crew in space while outrunning dangerous enemies, experienced New York City like never before, and so much more. Reading truly is the cheapest form of travel. I had a pretty good month with nine books read. And more than that—I liked most … Continue reading February Wrap-Up: Libraries, Verses, and Paris
Trying Tuesday: Set-Up
Annotating is a very personal preference. No two people annotate the same way. I have watched a lot of "How I Annotate" videos on YouTube, but the style and way I've chose to do is not exact to what I saw. Like I said, it's all about personal preference. In last week's post, I talked … Continue reading Trying Tuesday: Set-Up
[mini review] The Distance Between Us: Boy Bands, Rich Boys, and Doll Stores
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Author: Kasie West Stand-alone or series: Stand-alone Page Number: 320 The Distance Between Us is a book about Caymen Meyers and Xander Spence, two people from two very different worlds. Caymen is poor, and her life consists of helping her mother at their doll store, working in the doll store, and living … Continue reading [mini review] The Distance Between Us: Boy Bands, Rich Boys, and Doll Stores
Trying Tuesday: Annotating in March
I'm trying something new called "Trying Tuesday." Essentially, every Tuesday I'll post a blog post updating you all on something I've tried doing. Each month or so, it'll be a different project. Hopefully I'll actually stick to it! For the first Trying Tuesday, I'll be introducing the project for the month. As you can tell … Continue reading Trying Tuesday: Annotating in March
Series I Want to Finish in 2019
There are so many series that I have left unfinished, especially in 2018. I read so many first books but never picked up the sequels. In 2019, my goal is to finish up or catch up on these series! Caraval Trilogy by Stephanie Garber Finish or Catch-Up: Finish I fairly enjoyed Caraval and was excited … Continue reading Series I Want to Finish in 2019
[mini review] By Your Side: Libraries, Mental Health, and Unlikely Couples
I have seen Kasie West's name a lot in YA contemporary, but it wasn't until recently that I actually, finally, read one of her books. And now I'm kicking myself for not having read her books earlier. They are amazing! I already made a Goodreads TBR list of her books, entitled "To Binge Read,” because … Continue reading [mini review] By Your Side: Libraries, Mental Health, and Unlikely Couples
Bookish Valentine’s Day: Six Books to Spend Valentine’s Day Reading
Valentine's Day is a miss or hit for people. Some love it, some hate it. I'm impartial to it. I like to think of Valentine's Day as a day to not only celebrate romantic love, but other loves as well. I usually spend it with friends or family. And books. How can I not include … Continue reading Bookish Valentine’s Day: Six Books to Spend Valentine’s Day Reading
[Review] The Poet X: Verses, Family, and Secrets
Rating: 5/5 stars Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Stand-alone or series: Stand-alone Page Number: 368 The Poet X is an award-winning debut novel written in verse by Elizabeth Acevedo. The Poet X follows Xiomara Batista as she struggles with her controlling and religious mother, the boy that won her heart, and her secret poems. Over the period … Continue reading [Review] The Poet X: Verses, Family, and Secrets
February TBR: Romance, Fantasy, and Books
February is the shortest, coldest, and busiest month of the year. It goes by very fast, which is probably why I like February. In January I read seven books, and while that is lower than normal, it's still impressive considering the amount of homework and studying I had. But I'm ready to tackle my TBR … Continue reading February TBR: Romance, Fantasy, and Books
Welcome!
Hi everyone, and welcome to my blog! I have tried several times to maintain a blog, but I've never been able to. Keeping a blog and writing reviews is one my 2019 goals, though, so I'm determined to do it! What can you expect on this blog? I will be posting book reviews, favourite lists, … Continue reading Welcome!
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