New Release Tuesday: The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick

May 16, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

When Hollywood moguls and stars want privacy, they head to the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel . That’s where reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool. Seeking the truth, Irene finds herself drawn to the mysterous Oliver Ward. Formerly a world-famous magician and now the owner […]

A Twist in Time by Julie McElwain

April 14, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Former FBI agent Kendra Donovan’s attempts to return to the twenty-first century have failed, leaving her stuck at Aldridge Castle in 1815. And her problems have just begun: in London, the Duke of Aldridge’s nephew Alec—Kendra’s confidante and lover—has come under suspicion for murdering his former mistress, Lady Dover, who was found viciously stabbed with […]

Reading Snapshots: Four Books You Should Pick Up

March 14, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams I thoroughly enjoyed The Wicked City! The novel features two narratives connected by the New York City building in which they take place—one is set in the 1920s, one in the 1990s. The stories each had their own flavor and individual aspects that I loved. The characters are true […]

Graphic Novel Review: Wires and Nerve #1,written by Marissa Meyer and illustrated by Doug Holgate

March 11, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

If you haven’t read THE LUNAR CHRONICLES by Marissa Meyer, check out my previous Series Starter blog post to see why it’s worth reading! Wires and Nerve, Volume 1 written by Marissa Meyer and illustrated by Doug Holgate Today I’m recommending the graphic novel, Wires and Nerve, Volume 1, which follows up this series and the short […]

New Release Tuesday: The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon (The Bone Season #3)

March 7, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

Source: Netgalley – Thank you, Bloomsbury USA! I received a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Release Day: TODAY! March 7, 2017 I could not wait to get my hands on The Song Rising and was lucky enough to get an early copy. I absolutely LOVED the first two novels […]

Books for Your TBR Pile!

February 28, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hello, readers! I’m trying something new today. I didn’t finish any books this past week! So instead of a review, I’m sharing a list of some anticipated future reads. I hope you find something that sounds intriguing. Recently Added to My To-Be-Read List: The Lost Book of the Grail by Charlie Lovett Average Goodreads Rating: […]

Memoir: Girl in the Dark by Anna Lyndsey

February 20, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

This book touched me on a deeply personal level, and I had to process it for a little while before writing about it. Anna Lyndsey’s amazing memoir is about her experience of a rare and unexplained physical condition that leaves her unable to be in the presence of light—not just sunlight, but soft lamps, LED […]

Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf

February 16, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hello, readers! How is your February going? Mine has been flying by! I have been more social this month and have been doing a little less reading. Nevertheless, I couldn’t let another week go by without a new post. So without further ado, here’s my top fiction recommendation for the month of February Our Souls […]

YA Fantasy: Three Dark Crowns and The Lie Tree

January 26, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hello, world! What with the new year, new commitments, and, as it happens, my birthday (which was lovely), this month has been kind of a whirlwind. I haven’t read as much as usual. Still, I’ve always got something going. Here are my thoughts on the YA fantasy I read this month: Three Dark Crowns by […]

Best of 2016 List

December 30, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

This was a great year for me and books! What with blogging, joining the Litsy community (@annahenke), and just loving the reading life, I’m perfectly content. I read over 120 books in 2016. It’s customary in the blogosphere to do some sort of “Best of” list, and I’m excited to share mine with you. Here’s […]