Monthly Wrap Up August 2021
Is it just me or did August fly by? It was such a hot month, so I’m not sorry to see it go. Since I stayed inside for much of the time, I did get a lot of reading done. But now it’s September and I’m so ready […]
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Fae Friday – Bookshelves
Here’s how it works: It’s always fun to see how other book lovers organize their books! So, what do your bookshelves look like? How do you organize them? Is there a method to the madness? I used to always organize my books alphabetically, but then I’d be frustrated […]
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix Author: Bethany C. Morrow Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 7, 2021 Publisher: Feiwel Friends Thank you to BookishFirst for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: mention of slavery, […]
State Of The Arc #6
I finished July with 12 ARCs left to be read. I got approved for a lot of new ARCs in August. I’m still caught up on reading books before they come out, and my ratio is currently 88%, so this is absolutely something to be happy with. I’m […]
TTT – Fictional Crushes
What book lover doesn’t spend at least some of their their time daydreaming about their fictional crushes? I know I do! Also, because I tend to read a lot of fantasy, I think that characters in books are giving me unrealistic expectations. I’m starting to think I’m never […]
Kate In Waiting
Kate in Waiting Author: Becky Albertalli Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: April 20, 2021 Publisher: Balzer + Bray CONTENT WARNING: profanity Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other […]
A Constellation of Roses
A Constellation of Roses Author: Miranda Asebedo Genre: YA Contemporary Publication Date: November 5, 2019 Publisher: HarperTeen CONTENT WARNING: mention of abuse, mention of drug use, abandonment, death, suicide, mention of prostitution, death of a parent Trix McCabe is aimless, rootless, and on the run. At least, that’s […]
The Happiest Girl In The World
The Happiest Girl in the World Author: Alena Dillon Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Publication Date: April 20, 2021 Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks CONTENT WARNING: sexual abuse of minors, disordered eating, emotional abuse, use of a racist slur For Sera Wheeler, the Olympics are the reason for everything. They’re […]
Fae Friday – Scarlet and Red Book Covers
Here’s how it works: This week’s prompt is a fun one! Tomorrow is my niece’s birthday and I wouldn’t be a good aunt if I didn’t make this a prompt inspired by her name. What are some of your favorite book covers that are scarlet/red? Obviously I’m going […]
People Love Dead Jews
People Love Dead Jews: Reports From a Haunted Present Author: Dara Horn Genre: Nonfiction Publication Date: September 7, 2021 Publisher: W.W. Norton Company Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, genocide, violence, […]
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