Music is a huge part of my life. When life was too loud and chaotic, or when I felt too alone, it was music that filled me. It was books and music that gave me a place to grieve, to process what was happening during the turbulent times of my teen years, and to find …
I don’t know who you are, but I’m glad you’re here with me, obsessing and agonizing over which books to read next. With so many heart-stopping plots and breath-stealing covers, we have our pick from butt-kicking princesses, thrills that kill, and powers galore! But this week, I’m hungry for monsters and magic, and with that …
For the book lover, every season is a series of monthly celebrations. Christmas doesn’t stop on December 25th and ringing in the new year isn’t just about making resolutions to improve ourselves. Any moderately book-obsessed-word-owl will tell you that the world revolves around new releases and tbr piles. We live and breathe for the novels …
1.How many books are too many books in a book series? To be honest, it depends on the series. There are trilogies I’ve read where everything after book one doesn’t do it for me and other series where three books is my max. It all comes down to how attached to the stories & characters …
Before you dive into the hottest summer releases coming out this season, I want to revisit books I’ve read during the first half of this year that you should bump to the top of your TBR pile. While some of these books were released this spring, others came out in 2016 or 2017. They’ve made …
There comes a time in every book lover’s life when they’re called upon to give recommendations to friends, family, or random strangers on the internet. Ok, let’s be honest, that time comes more than once in our lives. It’s a pretty regular occurrence.
Life’s simple pleasures can be summed up in three words: books and tea. Since January 1st 2018, my entire existence has been launched into a whirlwind of busy and while I love each second of productive creativity, I’m also grateful for the little moments I create for myself: like walks in the rain, reading a …
TIFFANY SLY LIVES HERE NOW is one of the hottest releases coming out in May. It’s listed as a diverse read with the potential of changing teen lives for the better as it answers tough questions. Written by Dana L. Davis, this debut novel plunges readers into the chaotic life of sixteen year-old Tiffany Sly, …
Let’s take a step back for a second and get real: I lack some serious diversity in my tbr pile. Most of the authors I read are women, Southeast Asian, or white men. Only one of the authors I have on my tbr shelf is anAfrican-American: Octavia Butler. THIS IS NOT OKAY. IT’S A WHOLE …
Do you remember that time I swore Netflix would not become my binge of choice between books? Yeah, me neither. Even the best of us fall into the Netflix trap and with the shows they’re cranking out these days, it’s harder to kick than a sugar fix. Trust me, I know. I’m a sugar addict.
