My Year of Reading Dangerously
A BOOKISH ADVENTURE
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix Published: September 22, 2020 Pages: 416 Format: e-ARC Tags: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Magic, Romance | Synopsis From Publisher | In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man she has never met. Crime boss Frank Thringley might … Continue reading The Left-Handed Booksellers of London Reviewed | ARC Review
As someone who loves the summer, I'm not yet willing to admit that fall is here (even though the days are clearly getting shorter and leaves are starting to cover the ground). But, I still look forward to the spooky season, and to wearing cozy sweaters, and drinking hot apple cider. I'm also looking forward … Continue reading September TBR
Recommended For You by Laura Silverman Published: September 1 2020 Pages: 272 Format: e-ARC Tags: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Jewish Faith, Same-Sex Parents | Synopsis from Publisher | Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. And with her moms fighting at home and her beloved car teetering on the … Continue reading Recommended For You | ARC Review
Well, now that I'm back at work, I'm planning on being more realistic about my reading goals. I have tweaked a few selections for prompts for my reading challenges and I think I'm in a decent spot. I hope to also pick books that I can get a hold of this month! I don't want … Continue reading July TBR
Boy, I had a few set-backs this month. For one thing, I didn't take into account that one of the books I planned on reading this month was recently made into a film/mini-series adaptation, and thus all library copies were snatched up and had long waiting lists. For another, my summer classes are really kicking … Continue reading June Reading Wrap-Up
How Quickly She Disappears by Raymond Fleischmann Published: January 14th 2020Pages: 320Format: E-Book (ARC)Tags: Mystery/Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Realism, Missing Persons, Mothers & Daughters, Sisters, Twins | Synopsis From the Publisher | It’s 1941 in small-town Alaska and Elisabeth Pfautz is alone. She’s living far from home, struggling through an unhappy marriage, and she spends … Continue reading How Quickly She Disappears Reviewed | Ok, But Not My Cup of Tea
The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White Published November 5 2019Tags: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magic, Strong Female LeadFormat: E-Book, ARCPages: 352 | Synopsis From the Publisher | There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl. Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic … Continue reading The Guinevere Deception Reviewed | Definitely Worth the Read
100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons is the story of a young woman who becomes temporarily blind due to a car accident and the boy who tries to help her find her strength through this difficult time. Emmons is a … Continue reading 100 Days of Sunlight | ARC Review
Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan is a YA fantasy/steam-punk novel about a young woman who longs to be a legendary warrior and avenge her father's murder. Fan is an established writer of YA literature, having penned the Jane Colt and Flynn Nightsider series, to … Continue reading Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon | ARC Review
Now that May is behind us, it's time to look ahead at books to read in June. I'm excited because it's summer - my favorite season! - and I want to pick some of favorite genres to read during this season: mysteries! I'll be looking to read at least a couple more books for my … Continue reading June TBR & Challenge Books
