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What I Read January 2021

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 ~ Emily Bourque

Oh hi, it's February 5th, and I still can't stop thinking about all the wonderful books I read in January. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get January right -- it's the first month of the year, a way to kick off my new reading goal.

Favorite Backlist BOTM Books

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 ~ Emily Bourque

It's no secret that I love Book of the Month Club. I've been a member since April 2017, when I asked my mom for a gift subscription for my 28th birthday. Today I wanted to highlight some of my favorite Book of the Month books from the past 4 years that I've been a member.

8 Best Books of Fall 2020

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

It's fitting that we are kicking off December with a massive cold front here in Louisiana. It's like a true goodbye to fall, and all of the things that come with fall (like sunshine past 5 pm and the ability to walk outside without actually growing icicles). This fall was a wild one, with school … Continue reading 8 Best Books of Fall 2020

Best Books to Help You Escape Election Anxiety

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

Today, I'm rounding up some of my favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian books that are sure to distract you from the nightmarish landscape that is Facebook and election results.

What I Read August 2020

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

Honestly, August is the worst. Getting back into the swing of school and routine, starting the cheer season -- it's just always hectic and not a great reading month. Of course, 2020 is 2020 and, while this was definitely a HIGH STRESS month, it was not as busy as I typically would have been. *A … Continue reading What I Read August 2020

Best Books of Summer 2020

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

I definitely read some great books this summer, particularly on audio, and the books featured below represent a wide cast and crew, from settings in Nigeria and the Bahamas, to books featuring queer characters, both adult and YA, fiction and nonfiction.

What I Read in May 2020

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

2020 is wild, y'all. May seemed to pass super quickly, until the final week hit, when it seemed like every day lasted 12 years. I was a bit discouraged going into the last week of May because I had only read five print books, which is just enough to maintain my goal of 60 print … Continue reading What I Read in May 2020

7 Books to Read as an Adult If You Loved Harry Potter

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

While no book can recreate the nostalgia from reading this series for the first time (trust me, I've tried), I thought I would put together a list of recommendations for those adults who love Harry and want some fiction that captures some of the same essence of what we loved about that series growing up.

What I Read March and April 2020

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

The social distancing period has not been kind to me in many ways, but the books on my bookshelf have been overjoyed by it.

Books to Read While Social Distancing

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 ~ Emily Bourque

Introverts! It's our time to shine! Ok, I know that this whole social distancing thing is less than ideal, and TRUST ME I'VE HAD ANXIETY ABOUT IT. But, if we can look at any bright side here, we can know that we are doing our civic duty by staying home in our pajamas and reading.

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