by Dr. Seuss I finally had the chance to read the brand new Dr. Seuss picture book this weekend. As with most Dr. Seuss fans, I was thrilled to hear the news of its release, waited impatiently on reserve lists, and finally just snagged a copy at Target so I could read the story […]
by Victoria Schwab Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Press Length: 285 pages Published: August 28, 2018 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 2.5 or 3 out of 5 stars Official Book Summary: “Cassidy Blake’s parents are The Inspectres, a (somewhat inept) ghost-hunting team. But Cass herself can REALLY see […]
by Anna Faris Genres: Celebrity Memoir Publisher: Dutton Books Length: 306 pages Published: October 24, 2017 Purchase Links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble My Goodreads Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars (did not finish) “Anna Faris has advice for you. And it’s great advice, because she’s been through it all, and she wants to tell you […]
Seriously…I’m Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres One of Ellen DeGeneres’ several bestselling books, Seriously…I’m Kidding makes for a light and quick but thoroughly positive read. Ellen offers advice as she reflects on her life over the last few years (including her stint as a judge on American Idol), but like her popular TV show the […]
by Amelia Opie “The night was dark–the wind blew keenly over the frozen and rugged heath, when Agnes, pressing her moaning child to her bosom, was travelling on foot to her father’s habitation. “Would to God I had never left it!” she exclaimed, as home and all its enjoyments rose in fancy to her view. […]
This post survived three incarnations. First, I wanted to write a Top Ten list about the best songs for August. This turned out to be a terrible idea. Songs about the end of summer are endlessly sad and depressing. I would like to make an announcement to the music industry: We are already sad. We […]
A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband Master by Rachel Held Evans Evans’ book reflects an experiment to do exactly what its title suggests: an attempt to take her interpretation of Biblical womanhood literally and live that lifestyle for one […]
Since graduating, I have enjoyed much more free time to read and select books off of the shelves at random. This has been both rewarding and a mixed bag: I encountered new books and authors I loved and others I did not. One of the great freedoms that comes with reading for pleasure as opposed […]
Jactionary: Books I Did Not Finish (2016)
2016 was a banner year for me in reading, largely due to the OverDrive app and access to free audiobooks and e-books. I still prefer reading print over e-books, but audiobooks are delightful and I’ve found them to be far more enjoyable than listening to music or watching reruns on TV. According to Goodreads (follow […]