Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
I had some goal for October but, coming up to it, I've decided on a better plan: just...relax. I want a break from the intense goals I keep setting for myself. I want a month without a focus. I want time to relax before my Next Big Project (which will necessitate a month-long hiatus.) I'm… Continue reading Comfort Month
I KEEP FINDING GREAT TAGS. This is another one I found on The Book Nut. Book tags are giving me a reason to live. At work, I'm so excited to clock out, come home, and write about books I love. I challenge myself to come up with different books every time. And the bummer tags are… Continue reading NOPE Book Tag
I don't keep track of the books I read. I dumped most of the books I read this year out of my memory - if I liked them, I added them to my bookshelf. I came up with some superlatives to help me remember both good and bad experiences over the last nine months. Here… Continue reading 10 Day Book Blog Post Challenge #7: Analyze your reading year
I tried book tags once and I can't quit. I found this tag and loved the concept, especially since the first question is so negative. NICE. I love coffee and books and coffee-themed books and questions about books related to coffee! I may have made my afternoon tea a tad too strong... Black Coffee: A series that's… Continue reading Coffee Book Tag
So Carry On HAS AN UPCOMING SEQUEL I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT!!! And, while searching for information, I found a book tag. And I want to play. 1. HOW MANY BOOKS IS TOO MANY BOOKS IN A SERIES? More than 4. George R. R. Martin, Louise Rennison, and Sarah J. Maas all crossed that line. And for authors… Continue reading 20 Questions Booktag
I hate historical fiction, but I'll read historical books that try their damnedest to be interesting. If a book adds a serial killer, say, or some girl power, I'll come sniffing around. Under a Painted Sky caught my interest. Two women of color become unlikely allies and go on the lam together? Disguised as boys? And… Continue reading Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee: Why I Only Lasted 9 Pages
After writing about so many disappointing books, it seems a bit dramatic to cite one as the Worst Betrayal of All. Good thing I minored in drama. (Only metaphorically. Just go with it.) Which book destroyed my reading freedom like a terrorist? WELCOME, FOLKS, TO JUDITH FERTIG'S THE CAKE THERAPIST!! The Cake Therapist by Judith Fertig… Continue reading Book Betrayal: The Cake Therapist by Judith Fertig
While making my last few lists, I realized I'd had a pretty good life. The bulk of my book betrayals occurred after I turned 18; I couldn't recall any hurtful childhood reads. Then I remembered. There were betrayals, all right. And they started early. Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan I was 6 when the school… Continue reading Book Betrayals: A List of Past Hurts, pt. 5
(Catch up on part 1 and part 2.) Good ol' genre fiction. The stories I love tend to be more plot- than character-oriented, promising a fun ride. My favorite genres include chick lit, mystery, romance, and adventure. Meet the biggest offender for each of the above genres. Kale, My Ex, and Other Things to Toss… Continue reading Book Betrayals: A List of Past Hurts, pt. 3
Read part 1 here. I have yet more literary disappointments to unearth. Thankfully, queer literature has never let me down. HAHAHAHAHA just kidding. Ash by Malinda Lo I'm using Ash to represent all of Malinda Lo's books. Malinda Lo writes excellent nonfiction; I keep entire anthologies for her essays alone. Her fiction is just so boring. This book appealed… Continue reading Book Betrayals: A List of Past Hurts, pt. 2
Narrative Paradise 