Not too long ago, I took a trip back to my parents' home. I was collecting a few more of my items from my old bedroom (cleaning up stuff I left unfinished) and began to slowly but surely pack away a few dozen books from my old bookshelves. Now where I live now, I don't … Continue reading Favorite Books from My Childhood
Wow, we've already reached the second half of the year. A lot has happened in the past 6 months. Some good, some very bad. But one thing is for sure, there's a lot of books still coming out in 2020. I'm still a bit behind on my 50 books this year...which I tend to always … Continue reading Books I’m Looking Forward to in the Second Half of 2020
To celebrate Short Story month, I've committed to finding new short story reads to take in this month. It's a perfect time to read a few short stories. I've gone back to work so I'm a little too busy for a longer novel, but short stories? I can take them in with ease. So here … Continue reading 4 Short Story Collections to Read and 1 I Already Love
I might be biased. Mostly because I am, in theory, a Professional Designer. I’ve worked with both video and graphic design for over a decade so it’s hard not to think design as something important. So when you’re thinking about publishing your own novel (specifically self-published), I believe it’s important to invest in a good … Continue reading Judging a Book By It’s Cover Part 3: Why It’s Important to Get a Professional Designer
Happy March. In the Northern Hemisphere, we’re slowly inching towards spring. Slowly because it’s still super chilly. It’s still a perfect time of year to curl up and read a book. I have to admit there are far too many books out there to read, and I do tend to judge a book by its … Continue reading Book Cover Appreciation Month
Welcome back to the blog. It's a brand new year which means brand new books! Books are an important part of this blog. You'll never be a better writer unless you're a better reader. I am trying to get to 50 books this year. I'm already behind, but that's not the point. And just like … Continue reading Books I’m Looking Forward to in Early 2020
Overall rating: 3/5Readability rating: 4/5Character rating: 3/5Plot rating: 2/5Cover rating: 4/5Would I recommend: I would recommend this if you like Marissa Meyer novels. Everyone else might just be disappointed Goodread Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction Perfect for: I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves Marissa Meyer but other than that. It doesn't … Continue reading Book Review: Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Sorry for the delay on this one. I had it ready for you all and never had it schedule to post. And I can't even blame it on Mercury Retrograde. Dang. Overall rating: 3/5Readability rating: 4/5Character rating: 3/5Plot rating: 3/5Cover rating: 2/5Would I recommend: No. But am I going to read the whole series? Yes. … Continue reading Book Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass
Overall rating: 4/5Readability rating: 5/5Character rating: 4/5Plot rating: 4/5Cover rating: 4/5Would I recommend: If you loved Practical Magic, magic in general, or strong female main characters I would definitely recommend this book. Goodread Genres: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Historical Fiction Perfect for: People who love magic and the movie/book Practical Magic. Book Synopsis: " or the … Continue reading Book Review: The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Overall rating: 5/5Readability rating: 5/5Character rating: 5/5Plot rating: 5/5Cover rating: 4/5Would I recommend: Definitely would recommend this excellent book. Goodread Genres: Historical Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Perfect for: Those who love complex love stories, historical fiction, the golden age of film and the 50s. Book Synopsis: "Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally … Continue reading Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
