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, […]
It’s every reader’s nightmare: you’re staring at your perfectly good TBR pile, but you just can’t. For whatever reason, you pick up a book, read a page, and decide nah. There’s just not that spark. You’re not falling in love the way you should. Have no fear, because with this list, I’ll introduce you to some fantastic […]
I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that if you’re here, you like books to some extent. I mean, you may not exactly be a book dragon, atop your hoard of manuscripts, but clearly, you’ve got some vested interest somewhere. Fear not, though! There are others like you! Well, maybe not quite like […]
Sometimes you think, gosh, these two books are just perfect for each other; I should set them up and it’ll be the best meet-cute ever. I, of course, immediately thought of Frankenstein, as you do. In my defense, Frankenstein is cooler and is allowed to play with sharp objects. For some reason, people keep taking […]
There are certain perils that come with being an avid reader. No, not the dragons, werewolves, and vampires (oh, my!). Those tend to be cute and cuddly more often than not. What I’m talking about are the books that fail to hold your attention or that grab it, only to lose it midway through the […]
I read a lot of fantasy, you know, as you do, and there are two things that are generally what catch my eye first: title and cover. Yes, because I’m shallow. Hey, I didn’t say they were the only things. Given that, I’ve read a lot of titles, and it strikes me that there tend to […]
Language is a beautiful—and often confusing—thing. I can’t tell you how many random things I’ve learned through reading, but my favorite has to be expressions. I love all the different and creative ways you can say things that mean other things. Who knew? Some of these are new ones I discovered while reading, and some […]