Bernadette Fox has vanished.When her daughter Bee claims a family trip to Antarctica as a reward for perfect grades, Bernadette, a fiercely intelligent shut-in, throws herself into preparations for the trip. But worn down by years of trying to live the Seattle life she never wanted, Ms. Fox is on the brink of a meltdown. … Continue reading Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple
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Weekly update 9/29 – 10/5
This week went by super fast. I've been really busy at work, and have also been scrambling to get the last pieces of my costume ready for New York Comic Con this week. I spent last weekend in Connecticut so I didn't get much weekend reading time, which is when I get most of my … Continue reading Weekly update 9/29 – 10/5
September Wrap Up
Hello all! I can't believe September has already come and gone. It feels like I was just writing my wrap-up post for August, and now here we are. I read a lot of good books this month, and have a lot of exiting ones to look forward to in October. Books read this month The … Continue reading September Wrap Up
Weekly Update 9/22 – 9/28
Happy Friday! I was expecting this to be a slow reading week because it was my anniversary with my boyfriend and also his birthday, but I got a surprising amount of reading in. I spent pretty much the whole weekend, save my weekly board game group, reading the latest Cormoran Strike novel, and stayed up … Continue reading Weekly Update 9/22 – 9/28
Cormoran Strike #4 hits shelves tomorrow!
The latest book in the Cormoran Strike series is being released tomorrow! This is one of my most anticipated releases this year and I'm so hyped that it's almost here. I sped through the first three novels, so I'm hoping the same will be true for this one. I just love the way these books … Continue reading Cormoran Strike #4 hits shelves tomorrow!
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: 1989 Format: Kindle Length: 725 pages Description from Goodreads: Ken Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest … Continue reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
August Wrap Up
August was a busy month for reading! I started this blog back in July, and I'm pretty happy that people are actually reading it! :') In August I read lots of books, but I also reviewed a lot more than I planned. Originally I held myself accountable for posting one review per week, but I've … Continue reading August Wrap Up
Reorganizing my bookshelves!
Earlier this week I rearranged my living room, which meant taking all the books off my bookshelves so that I could move the shelves. Since I had to put them all back on anyway, I took this opportunity to reorganize a bit. I've always envied other people's bookshelves, but was never super proud of my … Continue reading Reorganizing my bookshelves!
I Dare You Book Tag
I saw this tag on Dragons & Zombies and since I've never done a book tag before, I thought I'd give it a shot. What book has been on your shelf the longest? Longest ever? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Longest that I haven't gotten around to? I bought A Map of the World … Continue reading I Dare You Book Tag
What’s on my summer 2018 reading list
I'm doing a ton of reading this summer. Like a ton. Way more than ever before. This is partially because I discovered a love for audiobooks, but also because there's just so many good books on my radar right now. I'm currently reading through the graphic novelization of the podcast, The Adventure Zone. It came … Continue reading What’s on my summer 2018 reading list