I don't know about you, but after three months of this pandemic, I've gotten pretty good at self-isolation - largely thanks to my endless TBR pile! If you're looking for some good summer reads to get you through the heat waves, look no further. After sifting through all the upcoming releases, here are 33 of... Continue Reading →
My Difficult Transition From YA to Adult Fiction… and From Naiveté to Open-Minded Reading
When I was younger, I always had a strong preference for reading books in which the main character was my age or slightly older. As a teen, a lot of books I read were about 16-year-olds… but then once I reached 17, I didn’t want to read those anymore. Instead, I wanted the protagonists to... Continue Reading →
Top 29 New Books to Warm Up Spring 2020
Most of us are preparing for a fairly isolated few months, and during our self-quarantines, we all need a little entertainment. Might I present to you the option of books? Reading will be more important than ever this spring, and you'll need to stock up! After scouring the upcoming releases, here are 29 of the... Continue Reading →
Pleasure Reading vs. College: How Books’ Roles Changed in the Face of My Education
From the time I learned how to read as a young child - and probably even before that, when my parents read to me - I always loved books. Books were my sanctuary and my escape. If I felt lonely, reading a book put me in the company of diverse casts of characters. When I... Continue Reading →
Top 27 New Books I’m Excited for in Winter 2020
New year means new books! 2019 saw a ton of wonderful publications, including powerful debuts and impressive new entries from beloved authors. Now we have a fresh year ahead of us, and a growing list of anticipated new books. Without further ado, here are 27 books coming out in winter 2020 - between now and... Continue Reading →
My 2020 Reading Goals, Plans, & Resolutions
For the last week, all I keep hearing about is people's resolutions for the new year. That doesn't just mean personal goals relating to health or career success; it also extends into the book community. I'm on Goodreads, I'm subscribed to Book of the Month, and I'm a member of several book-related groups on Facebook,... Continue Reading →