Review: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
I rarely read Young Adult, but I Kissed Shara Wheeler has a premise I couldn’t pass up. Mystery, an elaborate scavenger hunt, and identity crises galore.
Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
I’m going to cut to the chase; I was utterly bored by Red, White & Royal Blue. It received a ton of accolades, so I really think this is a case of it-must-just-be-me.
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Love That Were Written Over Ten Years Ago
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week‘s topic is Books I Love That Were Written Over Ten Years Ago. I had fun taking a walk down memory lane as I browsed by bookshelf. Several of these books are favorites that have stayed with me over the years.
Audiobook Review: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
It is hard to believe that Lessons in Chemistry is Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel. This thoughtful, emotional, and clever story is easily one of the best books I’ve read this year.
Top Ten Tuesday: Hilarious Book Titles
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week‘s topic is Hilarious Book Titles. I had trouble with this one because I associate hilarious book titles with children’s books. You know, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and all that. So I’m putting my own spin on the topic and listing books with clever or punny titles. Many of these titles are funny because of the book’s setting.
Review: Reverse by Kate Stewart
Reverse is the follow-up to Kate Stewart’s massive hit Drive, so it has big shoes to fill. I’m happy to say it fits quite nicely. I highly recommend reading Drive before reading Reverse. The story will have far more meaning if you do, and you’ll avoid major spoilers. Reverse is about the forbidden romance between the children of the main characters from the previous book.
Audiobook Review: Little Lies by H. Hunting
H. Hunting successfully kicks off her dramatic new adult series with Little Lies. I like college romance, and if you throw in a friends-turned-enemies-turned-lovers relationship animosity between the two main characters you can count on me to read it.
Top Ten Tuesday: Books Set in a Place I’d Like to Visit
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week‘s topic is Books Set in a Place I’d Like to Visit (real places or fictional). I love it when a book transports me to a specific location and immerses me in the sights, sounds, textures, and smells found there. These books have given me a case of wanderlust.
Review: The Fixer Upper by Lauren Forsythe
The Fixer Upper is billed as a romantic comedy, but I disagree. There’s only the slightest bit of romance, and while lighthearted, it isn’t particularly funny. It is, however, an entertaining work of women’s fiction featuring winsome characters and an original premise. I enjoyed it.
Top Ten Tuesday: Books From My Past Seasonal TBR Posts I Still Haven’t Read
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week‘s topic is Books From My Past Seasonal TBR Posts I STILL Haven’t Read. I’ve never done a seasonal TBR post on the blog, but I do keep track of my TBR list on Goodreads. Today, I’m highlighting those books I planned to read during specific seasons.
Review: The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon
I’m late to this series, but I’ve now read two of the three books, and The Hookup Plan is my favorite.
Top Ten Tuesday: Books With One-Word Titles
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week is a freebie, so the topic I decided to do is Books With One-Word Titles. I’m always fascinated by how a book’s title is connected to the story. I wonder if it’s easier or harder for authors to come up with a fitting title that is just one word.