Alright, I'm putting on the children's librarian hat and reviewing an upcoming picture book and middle grade nonfiction book. If kid's books aren't your cup of tea, keep scrolling! Thanks to NetGalley for free copies of the books for honest reviews. Title: Jean-Michel BasquiatAuthor: Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraMy rating: 3 / 5TL;DR: A good addition to… Continue reading ARC Book Reviews: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Spies
Welcome to Afterword, my new series of short reviews and final thoughts on books I've read recently. As much as I love long, intricate reviews, they can be time consuming and intimidating to write. I honestly prefer the short, punchy nature of a listicle review. So that's what you can expect from my Afterword series:… Continue reading Afterword: The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
March is around the corner, and you either feel like the end of winter is in sight, or we're just getting started. It snowed here yesterday, so I still feel like we're fully in the grip of winter. It's two months in to 2020, but I'm still thinking about books I loved from 2019. I… Continue reading 3 Great Fiction Titles to Read this Winter
I used to think that nonfiction was slow and boring. I was wrong. These books are a great place to start if you're new to nonfiction, but want the intrigue, storytelling, and thrills of fiction. The best part is that not only are these books a great story—they're also true! Read more about my reading… Continue reading 3 Nonfiction Books for Fiction Lovers
One of the biggest changes I made in 2019 is that I've become a fan of nonfiction. I used to dislike reading nonfiction (see this post), but this year I've found myself enjoying nonfiction just as much—if not more—than fiction. One of my favorite sub-genres of true crime is non-violent true crime. From my list… Continue reading 3 True Crime Books to Get You Started on the Genre
This has been an unusual reading year for me. It's been a weird year, period. I finally finished library school in August, and although my program was only two years, working full-time made it feel more like ten years. Then my husband and I moved across the country for my dream job, and while I… Continue reading 2019 Reflections: What Reading Taught Me This Year
Title: Where the Crawdads SingAuthor: Delia OwensMy rating: 2 / 5TL;DR: Expect long-winded meditations on nature, loneliness, and sexual awakening. The lengthy descriptions distracted me from the action of the book (there isn’t much action as it is). I didn't enjoy it. Full disclosure: I usually like the bestsellers. I'm a sucker for a conversation piece. I… Continue reading Book Review: Am I the Only One Who Didn’t Like Where The Crawdads Sing?
Title: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Author: Adam GrantMy rating: 5 / 5In a nutshell: You probably have to work with other people on a daily basis. Give and Take provides a new model for doing business that is based on the golden rule, and I found it compelling. Even if you don't regularly… Continue reading Book Review: Give and Take by Adam Grant
I came to Veronica Mars late in the game, but since I started watching the show about a year ago, I haven't turned back. I love this series, and not just because I'm a huge mystery buff. Veronica is all the things I loved about Nancy Drew, but with a darker edge and a razor-sharp… Continue reading 7 Books to Read after Binging the New Season of Veronica Mars
Title: The Au PairAuthor: Emma RousMy rating: 4.5 / 5TL;DR: If you love mystery and suspense, slow-revelations-style character development, and contrasting spooky/cozy atmosphere, this is a great book for you.When does it come out? January 8, 2019Random gushing: I love the cover of this book. It's one of those covers that doesn't disappoint you and fits in perfectly… Continue reading ARC Book Review: The Au Pair by Emma Rous
