So I definitely had to go through Goodreads to figure out which novels I've read this year... Even if I slacked off on the blog, Goodreads kept track for me. At the beginning of the year, I set a goal to read 36 books by the end of the year. I figured, I'm in grad … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books I Read in 2014
Category: Book Reviews
Book Review: Before I Fall
“I guess that's what saying good-bye is always like--like jumping off an edge. The worst part is making the choice to do it. Once you're in the air, there's nothing you can do but let go.” ― Lauren Oliver, Before I Fall
Book Review: Wild
“I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me.” ― Cheryl Strayed, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Book Review: Jellicoe Road
“From this distance everything is so bloody perfect.” ― Melina Marchetta, Jellicoe Road
Guest Post: Favorite Books with Male Protagonists
Today, I'm so excited to welcome fellow Potterhead, blogger, and Louisiana resident -- Tiffany! She blogs at Endless Bliss, and has amazing book reviews and lifestyle posts. I asked her to guest post today while I studied all week for finals (ahem, last finals ever!), and boy did she deliver. I'm loving this post, and I … Continue reading Guest Post: Favorite Books with Male Protagonists
Book Club Reviews A Memory Keeper’s Daughter
Last night, we had Book Club at a local Mexican restaurant (the cheese! the margaritas!), and we talked about The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards.Book Title: The Memory Keeper's DaughterAuthor: Kim EdwardsPublication Date: 2006Genres: Adult Fiction, Realistic FictionGoodreads Rating: 3.6 Stars Book Club Rating: 3.5 StarsThis novel received mixed reviews from the group... Some of us (me!) thought it was deep-thinking and … Continue reading Book Club Reviews A Memory Keeper’s Daughter
Grumpy Old Man: A Man Called Ove Book Review
Ove just wants to get on with his life, but his crazy neighbors keep interfering with his plans. This is the A Man Called Ove book review.
Book Review: Forever, Interrupted
“I'm just trying to tell you that your life will be very long with zigzags you can't imagine. You won't realize just how young you are until you aren't that young anymore.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Forever, Interrupted
Book Review: Conversion
“I was impressed. She had already mastered the art of not saying much of anything at all.” ― Katherine Howe, Conversion
Guest Post: Manic.
Today, I'm proud to welcome my intelligent, charming, hilarious cousin Abby (who you miiiiight remember from this post back in October about the first time she read Perks of Being a Wallflower). Abby is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and has been interested in mental health forever. When I texted her regarding mental illness for my … Continue reading Guest Post: Manic.