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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
I was incredibly excited to read Nesta’s story. From the first novel I felt like there was more to be sussed out from her character and am glad that she was given her own novel. In all of the novels up to this point Nesta has been a harder character to like. She is brass, stubborn and defensive while also being aloof and pretty mean spirited at times. To me, that means she has a story to tell, likely a hard one. I wasn’t wrong. Nesta was brought up entirely different than her sisters. She was raised primarily by her mother, who until now was rarely mentioned. In this novel…
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Y’all. I need to take a deep breath before I even write this. I finished it two days ago and I am still kinda reeling. I thought about jumping right in for another re-read but decided to continue with the series for now. A Court of Mist and Fury did it, it ruined me. In all seriousness. this was the shit, my jam, a new top 10. SO FUCKING GOOD. I apologize for swearing but I need you to understand my level of emphatic desire for you to read this book. Firstly, I am going to go back to A Court of Thorns and Roses and likely re-rate the book.…
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Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds
This one, however, resonates with me and has become a reliable comfort read that I actually purchase the physical book.
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Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
Binding 13 is a young adult romance novel, written by Chloe Walsh. This was my first read by Chloe and one of those elusive and magical novels where I read it once and immediately dove back in for a second taste. First, this novel is heavy, and you’ve been warned. This brings up uncomfortable topics, shitty situations. Not everyone is able to be saved at the book’s end. That being said, I have reread it multiple times since my first reading earlier this year. The depth of the character building is AMAZING. I was totally surprised when I read it the first time. Once in a blue moon a book…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, A Life by Jane Sherron de Hart
Coming Soon!
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A Court of Wings and Ruin – Sarah J. Maas
Okay guys, I put this book down about 4 minutes ago so you are getting the really fresh thoughts on this one. For my reviews on the previous books in the series click here. There was a lot to this book. There are different plot points playing out and a lot of new supporting characters who all hold their own quite well. I am happy to say that I enjoyed this book as much as I have the previous two. The further I get through the series the more I am convinced that I will be purchasing the hardcover box set that I have been eyeing. (Click here if you…
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Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Suess
Let me first say that Dr. Suess is not always my cup of tea. I think I have seen the Cat in The Hat movie one too many times thanks to an obsessed eight year old. However, Yertle the Turtle is the exception. This is another one of those books that I have managed to hold on to since I was very young. My brother, who is now in his 30s and a paramedic, actually wrote a rap on the front cover. That’s a memory I will be cherishing for years to come, and I am a little tempted to post it. My copy is beat the heck up and…
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Night Cars by Teddy Jam, Art by Eric Beddows
I talk about this book repeatedly in both my first blog post (Science Behind the Smell), and my About section. it only makes sense to make my first children’s book spotlight Teddy Jam’s Night Cars. To be fair, this book is near and dear to my heart. I have memories of it tied to my very early childhood. It hits multiple senses for me – sight, touch and smell. My version of the book is a first edition, published in 1989. The book cover is colorful and interesting, the inside cover is my favorite color, a beautiful deep maroon and the pages are thick and heavy. It also smells absolutely…
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Reading & proven stress relief.
Guys, I read a fact about reading and I need to talk about it. Ready? Drumroll please (seriously, do a drumroll in your head, anticipation matters). Reading for 6 (SIX!) minutes a day reduces stress by 68% (SIXTY EIGHT PERCENT!). Here is it again without my shocked & screamy capital interruptions: reading for 6 minutes a day reduces stress by 68%. It works more efficiently than music or even mindful relaxation exercise. Not only is this really surprising to be, but it feels validating for my bibliophile heart. Silently raise your hand if you are a parent, or if you work full time or are a caregiver of any kind.…
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Science behind the smell & bibliosmia.
I could not be more serious when I say that one of my motivating factors for creating this blog was to write about the science behind reading, listening & soaking up literature in all its forms. I think reading is so incredibly valuable, and vastly underrated. But, that’s another blog post. Today let’s talk about one of my favorite things about books: their smell. If you’ve read my About section (it’s a good read – check it out) you will know that I tie one of my earlier book memories to a book’s smell. One particular book, Night Cars by Teddy Jam. I can’t say that I have ever heard…
