Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol is one of my favorite graphic novels so far. I loved the illustrations and learned while reading that I really am partial to the black-and-white style of art in graphic novels. Color illustrations are wonderful of course, but the grayscale somehow adds to the story, especially one as surprisingly dark... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Goodreads, I have a visual guide of what I read this year. Just look at all those enticing book covers! *note: this is not a completed list by any means. It's still 2018 and I am still actively reading!* Isn't it odd that while looking at this list, all I could think was... Continue Reading →
Holiday Gift Guide 2018 "My Weekend is All Booked" mug, from Etsy. 12 Days of Harry Potter Socks Advent calendar, from Target. "So Many Books, So Little Time" tote bag, from Etsy. Floral journals for scribbling notes, from Rifle Paper Co. An inspiring read: Becoming, from Amazon. Something to aid in reading e-books, from Amazon. A... Continue Reading →
Over Thanksgiving I finally had the chance to watch C.B. Strike, the BBC mini-series based on the Robert Galbraith books. It came as no surprise whatsoever that I loved the series completely. Below are some of the thoughts I had while watching. The show was similar to the books in terms of showcasing a mood... Continue Reading →
Desperate Girls by Laura Griffin was another binge-read for me. I haven't had too many this year, so that should tell you how much I enjoyed this book. Synopsis Brynn Holloran is a defense attorney in Texas. She is whip smart and excellent at her job but as someone who has a wildly successful career,... Continue Reading →
*warning: lots of spoilers below* I mentioned last week that I was reading The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. I knew little about the book other than it is a popular novel of suspense. I was looking for something good to read over the long Thanksgiving weekend, and with this book I struck... Continue Reading →
Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany by Jane Mount is the sweetest book that all book lovers will adore. The charming illustrations in this book are divided by author and book category. Also included are lists of beloved bookstores, as well as illustrated lists of "songs about books" and "books made into great movies" and "books people... Continue Reading →
Death Overdue by Allison Brook is the first cozy mystery I have read. I came across it on Overdrive one afternoon and after scanning the synopsis, checked it right out. There are so many cozy mystery series out there and as I mentioned, the genre is not one I have dipped my foot in before.... Continue Reading →
All of the reviews for The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware say not to read it at night. So I decided to crack it open this morning shortly after waking up, and I immediately became engrossed in the story. So did Georgia... This may be very normal cat behavior, but she has never... Continue Reading →
