Here’s how it works: Hanukkah is coming up soon so the prompt today is: What are some books by Jewish authors that you have enjoyed? Hanukkah starts on Sunday, and I’m looking forward to it! The family is coming over to spend some time, light the menorah, enjoy […]
Here’s how it works: As Black Friday & Cyber Monday draw closer, we are seeing some fantastic book sales! What are some of your recent purchases that you’re excited to read? I don’t often buy a lot of books, but when I do, I typically buy books that […]
Magic Lessons Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: October 6, 2020 Publisher: Simon Schuster Series: Practical Magic #0.1 CONTENT WARNING: harm to an animal, death of an animal, domestic violence, murder, slavery, antisemitism, religious intolerance, self-harm In an unforgettable novel that traces a centuries-old curse to its […]
This week’s prompt is about memorable things that book characters have said, but I’m literally the worst with remembering quotes from books. So instead, I’m going to talk about ten book series that I want to continue or finish reading! The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi. My library […]
Capturing the Devil Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 10, 2019 Publisher: JIMMY Patterson Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #4 CONTENT WARNING: gore, blood, murder, mention of abortion She swore she couldn’t live without him. The devil is pleased to comply. Audrey Rose Wadsworth […]
This week’s topic is a Halloween freebie, so I decided to talk about a topic I can’t get enough of reading about, in all its many forms, whether that be history (non-fiction), historical fiction, fantasy, folklore, or romance. Since I’m a huge wimp, I tend to avoid scary […]
Escaping From Houdini Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 18, 2018 Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Presents Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #3 CONTENT WARNING: blood, murder, gore, prejudice “Beware of midnight bargains… if you’re not careful, you might lose your life, your very soul, to […]
The Women of Troy Author: Pat Barker Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: August 24, 2021 Publisher: Doubleday Series: Women of Troy #2 CONTENT WARNING: slavery, death, blood, rape, murder, murder of children, gore, suicide Troy has fallen, and the victorious Greeks are eager to return home with the […]
Here’s how it works: IT’S SPOOKY SEASON!!!! What books are you reading in October? I’ve got a lot on my plate for October, as far as reading goes. I have a lot coming up due on my NetGalley TBR, which you can see in my State of the […]
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is a freebie, so I want to talk about authors who are on my auto-buy list. These are authors who I enjoy so much that as soon as a book comes out, I automatically get it, no matter what. I don’t even […]
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