I saw this book around a lot when it was first published and the topic, the possible existence of a mythical serpent in Essex, is definitely one that struck my fancy. Plus, the detail in the cover is lovely in its delicacy. Which is, in fact, what prompted me to buy it. I saw it… Continue reading The Essex Serpent
I was so excited when I saw this one on the new books shelf at my local library because I read Thorne’s first book, The Hating Game, last year and loved it so much. It’s definitely one of my favorite contemporary romances. Anyways, I was naturally super excited to stumble across this new release. And… Continue reading 99 Percent Mine
I have never read anything by Daphne du Maurier before, though this book (and others of hers) are considered classics and she is known as one of the greatest shapers of popular culture and modern imagination (or at least, that’s what “back of the book” blurbs say about her). But seriously, I knew her work… Continue reading Rebecca
Well, after seeing this book all over bookstagram after its recent publication, and with a title that intriguing, I knew I was going to have to read it. So, I added my name to the “holds” list at the library. Three months later this (adorably tiny) book was ready for me to pick up! My… Continue reading My Sister, the Serial Killer
When I first saw this book, I knew it was for me. The title and cover alone might have even been enough. But then I read that it was a retelling of King Lear (which I haven’t read since high school, so I’m fuzzy on the details, but I am a huge fan of retellings… Continue reading The Queens of Innis Lear
This one has been on my TBR since it won the popular vote in the “Humor” category of Goodreads Choice Awards in 2018. And when my long distance book club decided to read a memoir in March, and this one was one of the suggestions, you know I voted for it. The Last Black Unicorn… Continue reading The Last Black Unicorn
I’m not sure what drew me to this book. Honestly, maybe it was just the cover (which is stunning). It could have been that it seemed like it might be on par with The Hate U Give, as far as topics and message, which I have loved seeing grow in the YA genre and definitely… Continue reading American Street
I chose this one as my March book for the Just One More Pa(i)ge Reading Challenge 2019, the prompt for which was to read a book by someone differently-abled in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Now, after reading it, I recognize that technically there was no representation for developmental disabilities in this book at… Continue reading Wonder
My recent read of Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating got me in the mood for another little contemporary romance. Plus, I was getting ready to go on vacation and knew I was going to want a lighter read for the plane…and poolside. I hadn’t really heard of this one, but it was on… Continue reading The Matchmaker’s List
This is my very first Audre Lorde. I have never been much into poetry, so it’s not completely surprising. However, I’ve been trying to read more diversely, including more diverse nonfiction, so to be honest, from that perspective, it’s about time I picked something up that she’s written. A few months ago, I put out… Continue reading Sister Outsider
