Hello fellow readers, With us being over halfway through the month of October, I wanted to share some spooky classic books with you all! Classics are a genre I feel like I have not been reading a lot of lately, but I will always appreciate the classics and their contribution to literature. So without further … Continue reading Spooky Classics Book Recommendations!
Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
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
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
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