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Put Your Cape Down; Take Your Mask Off
A girl in a red cape, barefoot and scared, is running hastily, trying to make her way out of the deep, dark woods. Something is chasing her — the big bad wolf clawing at her heels. She keeps running because she knows that if she stopped, it would kill her. Breathless and exhausted, she looks back over her shoulder and sees it. I am the girl in the red cape; however, I am also the wolf. There’s a voice in my head that keeps telling me to run. That it will never be safe to stop running. That voice is my own. Oh, the lies we tell ourselves about who…
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Most Anticipated Book to Screen Adaptations
While I will always prefer books over films, sometimes (a.k.a. more often that I would like to admit) I just want to Hulu and Chill. And because it’s always better to read the book first, I decided to compile a list of most anticipated book to screen adaptations of 2020 and 2021. Last Letter From Your Lover In 1960, Jennifer wakes up in hospital after a car accident. She can’t remember anything – her husband, her friends, who she used to be. And then, when she returns home, she uncovers a hidden letter, and begins to remember the lover she was willing to risk everything for. I have yet to…
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What I Read Last Month: May 2020
Time for another What I Read Last Month episode! As far as reading goes, May went exceptionally well! I re-read one of my favourite childhood series, travelled to India through the pages of an amazing book, and returned to the world of Panem. I have also transformed my blog instagram into a bookstagram! You can check it out (and follow me) here. To read previous months’ What I Read Last Month, click right here. The Two Lives of Lydia Bird “The human brain is wired to cope with grief. It knows even as we fall into unfathomably dark places, there will be light again, and if we just keep moving…
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Bookish Q&A
Hello friends! Bookish Q&A is back in fashion, and I’m here for it. This is not one specific book tag but rather a combination of questions from different sources. Yes, I did pick only the ones I liked … what can I say? So, without further ado, here’s my first ever bookish Q&A. 1. What books kick-started your bookworm habit? I have always loved reading, but Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was the very first book I remember binge-reading. 2. What genres would you normally choose? I tend to reach for YA, fantasy/sci-fi, and biographies. 3. What are you currently reading? The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne…
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Summer Reading List 2020 + Summer of Liane Moriarty
I love lists. I love making lists, checking things off the list, copying someone else’s lists (is that weird?), and even adding to my lists. If I’m honest, lists of all sizes and shapes have always been my security blanket. In my mind, lists turn things into projects, and projects are somehow easier for me to finish. Why? I have no idea. Since I love lists so much, it is only natural for me to compile a Summer Reading List. If you’re looking for bookish ideas, continue reading to see what I’ll be reading this summer. SUMMER OF LIANE MORIARTY Last year, Gretchen Rubin ventured into her Summer of Proust,…
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What I Read Last Month: April 2020
Wow! Is it really May already? I’m graduating with my Master’s degree in two days! I know, I know … you’re here to see what I read last month … not to indulge in my mindless rambling. Well, then … here you go: CHOSEN ONES This is most definitely the best book I read in April. If you’ve been here a while, you know that I loved Veronica Roth’s young adult series, Divergent. Though Chosen Ones is tailored for an adult audience, it is just as good (if not better) as Roth’s previous books. You will immediately fall in love with the characters (some of them, anyway), and some of your…
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How To Request ARCs in 2020 + Free Email Template
If you’ve come to my blog, chances are you love books just as much as I do (even though that’s impossible to believe). Some of you might have even wondered about the ways book bloggers request ARCs. Well, wonder no more! WHAT IS ARC? Advanced Reader’s Copy, sometimes called galley or reviewer’s copy, is a free copy of a book given to certain people before its official publication date — usually to gather reviews of the book for marketing purposes. Have you ever noticed the one- or two-sentence reviews on the back cover of the book? Those are probably quotes from people who had the chance to review an ARC…
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#20for2020 Check-In
Happy Earth Day, friends! As you can tell by the title, it is time for my first #20for2020 check-in. If you missed the original post explaining what in the world that is, you can educate yourselves right here. To avoid being redundant, I won’t copy every single goal into this post, but here is the overview: So, how am I doing so far? Let’s see…. Even though I’m a little behind, I am still on track in reading through the Bible in a year. I think having the accountability of my friends doing the same thing really helps. This one is tricky. I did great in January, but February was…
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Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth Book Review
Happy Sunday! I hope you are all doing well during this difficult time. To be completely honest, though I thought I would have more time to read during the quarantine, somehow life still keeps getting in the way. I did, however, finish Veronica Roth’s newest book, Chosen Ones. A huge thank you goes to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for sending me an e-galley of this amazing piece of literature in exchange for an honest review. Chosen Ones VERONICA ROTH Published on April 7, 2020 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt fantasy | adult fiction | arc After the Dark One fell, the world went back to normal…for everyone but the Chosen Ones.…
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What I Read Last Month: March 2020
Hello friends! Can you believe it is time for the March edition of What I Read Last Month? Even though I was quarantined for most of the month, I somehow didn’t get much reading done. I will blame it on all the cool TV Shows I have recently discovered. If you want to know more, read “5 TV Shows to Watch During COVID-19.”
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard Audiobook
PSA: The Tales of Beedle the Bard is now available on Audible!!!!!! Some of you may know about my obsessions with the Harry Potter world. J.K. Rowling is an amazing and inspiring author, therefore, no one should be surprised by the impact her books have had on children around the world.
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How To Start a Book Blog in 2020
“So, how do I become a book blogger?” Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. I will, however, try to navigate you through this journey as best as I can. Without further ado, here is how to start a book blog in 2020.
