To say I had a pretty mediocre week of reading would be an understatement. I was excited for these books, but for various reasons, they fell on the flat side for me! I'm hoping next week my reading picks up because August has felt a little disappointing ovearll. The House in the Cerulean Sea by … Continue reading My Week in Books// 8-19-21
Tag: modern classic
#6Degrees: From Eats, Shoots, and Leaves to Columbine
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! I'm going to be honest - … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Eats, Shoots, and Leaves to Columbine
June Wrap-Up // 2021
June By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9Audiobooks: 1Five Star Reads: 1Goodreads Shelf: 69/125 (55%)Unread Shelf: 3 (33%)Nonfiction Challenge: 7/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 3 (33%)By Women Authors: 6 (67%)Diverse Books: 5 (56%)Nonfiction Reads: 3 (33%)Debuts: 3 (33%)Published in 2021: 5 (56%) Favorite Book of the Month: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi I was immediately struck by the writing of this book. It's succint, profound, and … Continue reading June Wrap-Up // 2021
My Week in Books // 6-29-21
I'm coming at you a day early because my June Wrap-Up post will go live on Wednesday. I know we all say it, but I cannot believe we're halfway through 2021 already! Where have the months gone?!?! Sometime in the near future, I'll round up my #HalfwayTopTen for you - I just need to find … Continue reading My Week in Books // 6-29-21
My Week in Books // 3-10-21
Basketball is over and I'm anxiously awaiting the start of volleyball now! Get me in a gym as much as possible, please! I grew up on sports and I love them more than anything...maybe the only thing I like at least as much as books! We're also expecting some cold weather...and while I'm not sure … Continue reading My Week in Books // 3-10-21