I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there are a LOT of published books out there. And for some reason, I haven’t read all of them yet? Wow, I’ve dropped the ball somewhere. If you find it, please let me know. There are fantastic new books published every single day at this […]
Now that Halloween has forsaken us to the cold, miserable clutches of winter*, there’s never been a better time to curl up with a good book. *Yes, I am being very extra and dramatic, but oh my gosh, it’s COLD and WET and ABANDON ALL HOPE BECAUSE WINTER IS COMING. *flails* On the plus side, […]
It’s certainly no secret that my favorite characters of all time are gray characters. You know, because life is complicated, and so are the best characters. Sometimes, good people do bad things. You know, like stab a few … dozen … people. I mean, it happens, right? This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is about villains, […]
The real world is terribly boring. There, I said it. Part of the appeal of a good book is the escapism. It’s falling into a world that’s so different from our own. It’s the magic, dragons, romance, necromancy, ninjas, and newness of a different world. But mostly the dragons, let’s be honest. This week’s Top […]
Wow, so, um, I read a lot. Surprise? Who knew? I love a good series, where I can keep coming back to characters like old friends, or revisiting the world or plots or ideas. But sometimes series are long, yeah? And then you get to the end and jolt back into the real world and […]
We spend so much time talking about books (which is great, don’t get me wrong, because books are life), but sometimes we neglect the people behind the books. No, I don’t mean the cashier checking out your latest haul, despite the fact that we all know what your TBR looks like. I mean the author. You know, that little humanoid-looking […]
I like to think of myself as a pretty avid fangirl, when I want to be, but let’s face it: I’m not perfect. Shocking, right? It’s okay. Take deep breaths. I’m sorry I gave you such a fright, but it had to be said. I have a deep, dark confession. Come closer. Closer. Whoa, no, […]
The short list: all of them. Whoa, wow, that was quick and efficient. Okay. I guess we have time for ice cream or something? This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is Fall TBR* lists! Because our TBRs aren’t weeping enough, and there’s no such thing as too many books. And if you repeat that mantra enough […]
It probably comes as no surprise to you, but there are SO. MANY. BOOKS. Probably too many to get through in a lifetime (or so I’ve been told). Which means, regrettably, there are good books out there that don’t get as much attention, through no fault of their own. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is […]
Regardless of what you’re graduating from—high school, college, AA, your unhealthy obsession with pens—books can provide you with much-needed life lessons. Like talking swords are the best, and also maybe don’t trust assassins. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is school-themed bookish shenanigans. When I got to thinking about what I wish school had prepared me for, […]