So far, I’ve already done posts about my favorite nonfiction books of 2022, my monthly favorites, and some about audiobooks that I really enjoyed. So this time, I want to talk about my favorite debuts of 2022: What are some 2022 debuts that you loved?
This week’s prompt is comfort characters, but instead I want to talk about some of my favorite reads of 2022. It was a great year for books, and there were so many incredible ones to choose from. I had a really tough time narrowing down my picks to […]
The original prompt for this week is … books I hope Santa brings this year. However, this is a bit of a conundrum for me. First of all, I’m Jewish, so I don’t make lists for Santa. I just pass along my wishes to my family. Second of […]
I tend to read a lot of audiobooks, but I struggle to write reviews for them, because I process them differently than when I actually read the words. I don’t take the same kind of notes when I read audiobooks, so when I write my reviews, I typically […]
Here in New York, the weather is getting colder, and today’s prompt about books that give off a cozy vibe is perfect! When it’s cold, rainy, or even snowy, there’s just something about curling up with my dogs, a fuzzy throw blanket, a hot cup of tea or […]
This is a fun topic for me, since I don’t get to see bisexual characters on the page as often as gay or lesbian characters. And since I identify as bi, it always makes me especially happy to see my own identity reflected on the page in a […]
When We Make It Thank you to YABC and Dial Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. My review of this book was originally posted on the YA Books Central website here. CONTENT WARNING: mention of domestic violence, mental […]
What If It’s Us Author: Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: October 9. 2018 Publisher: HarperTeen Series: What If It’s Us #1 CONTENT WARNING: microaggressions, homophobia Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that […]
As someone who adores reading series, I’m not always ready to let go of them even when they’re completed. I always wonder what happens after everything finishes up, and how everyone’s doing once things calm down in their lives! Here’s some completed series that I wish had more […]
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen Author: Isaac Blum Genre: YA Contemporary Publication Date: September 13, 2022 Publisher: Philomel Thank you to Philomel and Penguin Random House for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, violence, hate […]
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