This week's Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Books Too Good to Review Properly. These are the types of books that you enjoyed so much that you just don't have the words to explain them. This happens to me a lot more than it should, especially if it's a series or author I adore. But here … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books Too Good to Review Properly
The Names They Gave Us
Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Love an Update On
This week's Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Characters I’d Love An Update On (Where are they now that the book is over?). I definitely wonder why might happen with some of these characters, so this is an interesting prompt to make a list for. Spoilers may be included below! Any Kara Thomas character: Like guilt … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Love an Update On
My Book Club: Year Two
Last year around this time, I shared about the fun my book club did during our first year of meetings. I thought I'd do the same, highlighting what we read this past year and the fun activities and food we had as well. In July of last year, we read The Names They Gave Us … Continue reading My Book Club: Year Two
Top Ten Tuesday: YA Contemporaries I Enjoyed
This week's Top Ten Tuesday prompt is a freebie. Even though I read most genres any time of the year, winter makes me want to curl up with a blanket and fluffy contemporary. I don't usually like contemporary books, but there are a few that have grown on me recently. Here are ten. The Names … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: YA Contemporaries I Enjoyed
Books and Waffles Alphabetical: N
This week's Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Holiday Reads. (Books you love reading during the holiday season.) I don't usually read specific books for the winter holidays. So instead, here is another alphabetical post. Rules: Credit Alex for the idea, and link back Post at your own pace, do as many or as few letters as you … Continue reading Books and Waffles Alphabetical: N
Top Ten Tuesday: Books for Your Summer Reading List
This week's Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Books to Read By the Pool/At the Beach. I'm not a big "swimmer" so usually if I'm forced to go near water I bring a book with me. I'm also not picky when it comes with what type of book to read by the pool or at the … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books for Your Summer Reading List
Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Surprised Me
It's not often that books surprise me. Usually I can tell based on the cover and synopsis if it's a book I will like or not. But every once in a while, I pick up a book that does surprise me. When that happens, the book usually becomes one of my absolute favorites. Here are … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Surprised Me
Book Review: The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord
Book lovers want to find stories that sweep them away and leave them gasping. But to find a book that digs deep into who you are as a person is another matter entirely. I could read every exciting adventure out there, every intergalactic war or dragon riding expedition, but without something more, it's just another … Continue reading Book Review: The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord