February 2nd Stars Above By Marissa Meyer The enchantment continues. . . . The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter… Continue reading Upcoming Releases – Early February 2016 (Feb 1st – 15th)
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Our Shared Shelf – Why I Joined Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club
Well, because I'm a feminist. Actually, it really isn't that simple. Let me start from the beginning. I was raised for the first thirteen years of my life by a single (as in unmarried but dating) mother who instilled in me a profound love of reading and books. This same mother encouraged me to be… Continue reading Our Shared Shelf – Why I Joined Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club
My Favorite Books in 2015
Hello friends and fellow bookworms. Hard to believe 2015 is almost over, isn't it? I have had a great year in terms of reading, although I didn't get to read nearly as many books as I had hoped. I did, however, read an enormous amount of really great books. That said, I would like to… Continue reading My Favorite Books in 2015
Upcoming Releases – Late December 2015 (December 15th – 31st)
December 16th Half in Love With Death By Emily Ross It's the era of peace and love in the 1960s, but nothing is peaceful in Caroline's life. Since her beautiful older sister disappeared, fifteen-year-old Caroline might as well have disappeared too. She's invisible to her parents, who can't stop blaming each other. The police keep… Continue reading Upcoming Releases – Late December 2015 (December 15th – 31st)
Upcoming Releases – Early November 2015 (November 1st – 14th)
Hello bookworms! I hope everyone is doing well! I apologize for my brief absence. I actually got married on the 17th and have been trying to do the paperwork that comes with that as well as work. It's been pretty busy, but I hope that all of my followers are ready for some more posts.… Continue reading Upcoming Releases – Early November 2015 (November 1st – 14th)
Upcoming Releases – Late October 2015 (October 15th – 31st)
October 20th Career of Evil By Robert Galbraith When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past who he thinks could be responsible—and… Continue reading Upcoming Releases – Late October 2015 (October 15th – 31st)
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Seven – October 3rd
Persepolis By Marjane Satrapi I had learned that you should always shout louder than your aggressor. Summary: Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Seven – October 3rd
Upcoming Releases – Early October 2015 (October 1st – 15th)
October 6th The Sword of Summer: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard By Rick Riordan Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's… Continue reading Upcoming Releases – Early October 2015 (October 1st – 15th)
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Three – September 29th
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope. Summary: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Three – September 29th
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Two – September 28th
Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury At least once in his career, every fireman gets an itch. What do the books say, he wonders. Oh, to scratch that itch, eh? Summary: Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Two – September 28th
The Book Wench 