Book reviews and library musings from a public librarian and proud dog mom.
Happy September! Here is a review for a little horror novel I read a while back. This review was stuck in my draft folder, and when I was poking around, I rediscovered it and thought it would be a good time to post as we get ready for the spooky season. Synopsis: Haunt Sweet Home… Continue reading Haunt Sweet Home | A Book Review
Hello, friends and readers. It’s time for my annual reflections and resolutions post! I started this little "tradition" (if you can even call it that) in 2023, and I’ve really come to enjoy looking back at the previous year’s post to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. While I don’t update this blog… Continue reading New Year’s Reflections: 2024 Recap and 2025 Goals
Synopsis: Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente, published in 2021, follows Sophia, a young woman who lives in the beautiful gated community of Arcadia Gardens with her perfect husband. Though her husband is often away for work, she takes comfort in knowing he is working hard to provide for her, while she enjoys… Continue reading Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente | A (Somewhat Spoilery) Book Review
Happy New Year! I hope you discovered some new favorite books in 2024! While I don’t post here as often as I’d like, this is one post I can’t let myself forget! Today, I’m sharing my favorite reads from 2024. We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer (2024)This brand-new thriller follows a young queer… Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2024
Since I was a young girl, I dreamed of becoming a published author. I used to dictate my ideas, and my dad would transcribe them on his computer. Then, I'd add my illustrations with colored pencils to the printed pages. As I grew older, that dream kind of fell by the wayside. You grow up,… Continue reading I Self-Published a Children’s Book! | My Experience with Amazon KDP
Summary: As a librarian, I couldn't resist this one! It's a short and sweet novel about several people who find themselves in their local library, where they encounter Sayuri Komachi, an enigmatic reference librarian with a knack for recommending books and for needle felting. Her recommendations and hand-felted gifts are strange and seemingly nonsensical, yet… Continue reading What You Are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama | A Review
Summary:Genevieve Wheeler’s debut novel tells the story of Adelaide, a tenderhearted hopeless romantic who loses herself to someone else. Adelaide is in her 20s, an expat in London, and is starting a promising career in the publishing industry. She ventures into online dating and partakes in many unserious flings, until she meets Rory and falls… Continue reading Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | A Review
2024 is here! With the new year comes that irresistible urge to reflect and embrace the excitement of a "fresh start." Join me as I recap 2023 - the highs, lows, and everything in between - and outline my resolutions for the year ahead. Reflecting on 2023... Books: This is a book blog after all, so… Continue reading Reflections & Resolutions: Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!
Greetings, fellow readers, and Happy New Year! As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on my favorite reads of the year. Having read a total of 60 books, here are my top 7 picks! Atomic Habits by James ClearThis book has maintained its popularity since its initial release in 2018. For some… Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2023
Synopsis: Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey is a brand-new Christmas rom-com about Laurel, a woman who feels like her life is finally falling into place. She has landed a job she loves as a social media manager for an Ohio tourism magazine and website. However, there's a catch – she got the job by pretending… Continue reading Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey | A Review
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