It’s something that traumatizes booklovers all across the world. Imagine burning precious books, watching millions of words go up into flames because of cruel fate. Suffice it to say, there have been many times in history that just that happened. Whether by accident or by unjust hands, this is my list for famous incidents when … Continue reading Famous Times Books Were Burned
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Reading Wrap-Up May, 2018
Usually at the end of the month I do a quick post about the books I read during that month. However, I've noticed a few people asking me whenever I rate a book, "What are you thoughts about this particular book?" And I realize that, though I don't have enough thoughts to write full reviews … Continue reading Reading Wrap-Up May, 2018
Book Review: A Death of No Importance
I have a horrible, crippling obsession with historical cozy mysteries. I just cannot get away from them, no matter how I try. So it is no surprise when I saw this book coming out that I had to get it. However, while I don’t have this book, I also don’t love it. It was just … Continue reading Book Review: A Death of No Importance
My Favorite Books With…Black Covers
After red, the color most likely to be my favorite is black. I love it, whether it’s in fashion, flowers, or decorations. Saying that, it’s surprisingly hard to find books I enjoyed with a predominantly black cover. Though, considering my selection, I’ve realized most black covered books have something to do with murder…who would have … Continue reading My Favorite Books With…Black Covers
My Favorite Book With…Red Covers
Recently I've been seeing a new type of blog post go around where you pick your favorite color and choose some of your favorite books with the cover of that color. But honestly, I love most every color and depending on the day or time I will probably answer differently to the question: "What's your … Continue reading My Favorite Book With…Red Covers
Plot vs. Characters: Which is More Important?
It has been quite a while since I’ve done a post on writing as opposed to reading, but honestly I enjoy sharing my thoughts about reading because, when it comes to writing, I’m no expert. However, I started writing this article nearly a year ago and I thought I’d share with you guys my thoughts … Continue reading Plot vs. Characters: Which is More Important?
Why I Don’t Anticipate Books Anymore
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know usually at the beginning of the month I give you guys a list of books I’m anticipating for the next month. I will confess, before I started my blog it was extremely rare for me to anticipate books coming out. Usually it was only … Continue reading Why I Don’t Anticipate Books Anymore
Books I Read April, 2018
I read a total of 27 books this month, two I DNF (which is super rare for me) and three were short stories. I was surprisingly disappointed with the books I read. Most of them fell into the okay category (2-3 stars). And the only reason I had any 5 stars is because I’ve been … Continue reading Books I Read April, 2018
Books I’m Excited for May, 2018
Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Retelling Release date: May 1st, 2018 This is a debut novel. Seventeen-year-old Stella Ainsley wants to get off the spaceship she’s been stuck on her entire life. She takes the job as a governess on the ship Rochester, captained by the notorious recluse Hugo Fairfax. … Continue reading Books I’m Excited for May, 2018
My Top 10 Books Set in Another County
Recently I had two of the blogs I follow feature “Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Take Place in Another Country” (they are Lit Lens—post here—and The Limit of Books Does Not Exist—post here). Since I don’t post on Tuesdays but I still wanted to do this, I’m doing it today instead—minus the cool ring … Continue reading My Top 10 Books Set in Another County
