Title: The Handmaid’s Tale Author: Margaret Atwood Genre: Dystopian, Classics Publisher: Emblem Format: Paperback Pages: 358 Rating: 4.5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): In this internationally bestselling novel, Margaret Atwood has created a stunning vision of an increasingly possible near future. This is the story of Offred, one of the"Handmaids" whose purpose is to breed. In … Continue reading Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
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October 2019 TBR
Hello fellow readers, For the month of October I am going to try to read some spooky books, along with some mystery/thrillers. These are usually not my genre of choice, but I am going to try to branch out a bit in the spirit of Halloween. Here are the books I am planning to read: … Continue reading October 2019 TBR
September 2019 Book Haul and Wrap Up
Hello fellow readers, September was a very busy month as a teacher. School started back up, so I was swamped with getting my classroom ready, prepping for my lessons, and then I also am already overwhelmed with the marking! But reading has always been a positive escape and self care strategy for me, and I … Continue reading September 2019 Book Haul and Wrap Up
September 2019 Audiobooks
Hello everyone, Here is my September 2019 Audiobook Wrap Up for the month of September. I only listened to three audiobooks because I have been listening to podcasts a lot as well. So September was the month I was trying to catch up on some of my podcasts, but I could not stay away from … Continue reading September 2019 Audiobooks
Book Review: The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
Title: The Fountains of Silence Author: Ruta Sepetys Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Philomel Books Format: Paperback Pages: 512 Rating: 5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming guise of sunshine and … Continue reading Book Review: The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
Book Review: Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Robertson
Title: Sorcery of Thorns Author: Margaret Robertson Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Format: ebook Pages: 464 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): “If you are looking for magic you will find it inside this book. Sorcery of Thorns is a bewitching gem, full of slow burning romance, loyal friendships, and extraordinary … Continue reading Book Review: Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Robertson
Book Review: The World That We Knew By Alice Hoffman
Title: The World That We Knew Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Simon and Schuster Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): In 1941, during humanity’s darkest hour, three unforgettable young women must act with courage and love to survive, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and … Continue reading Book Review: The World That We Knew By Alice Hoffman
Book Review: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Title: The Dutch House Author: Ann Patchett Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Harper Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His … Continue reading Book Review: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Book Review: All the Water in the World by Karen Raney
Title: All the Water in the World Author: Karen Raney Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scribner Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): A stunning debut novel about a teenage girl and her mother as they grapple with first love, family secrets, and tragedy. Maddy is sixteen. Smart, funny, and profound, she has … Continue reading Book Review: All the Water in the World by Karen Raney
Book Review: Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah
Title: Out of Darkness, Shining Light Author: Petina Gappah Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Scribner Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Rating: 3/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): “This is how we carried out of Africa the poor broken body of Bwana Daudi, the Doctor, David Livingstone, so that he could be borne across the sea and buried in … Continue reading Book Review: Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah
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