May 2023 Reading Wrap-Up!
by Happy June fellow bookworms! Pride month is upon us, and I am so so excited to share all the LGBTQ+ books that I’m going to read. Before we do that though, let’s talk about all the books I read in the month of May!
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Once and Forever
My debut novel is still one of my favorites! Written during Nanowrimo my freshman year of college, Once and Forever follows Merlin as he makes his way through his senior year of high school, dealing with college applications, friend group drama, and falling in love with a boy who may or may not be the reincarnation of King Arthur.
History Makers: Women of the 21st Century
Through a series of interviews and profiles, Watson delves into the lives and careers of these women, exploring their motivations, challenges, and triumphs. Some of the women featured in the book include Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Malala Yousafzai, and Gloria Steinem, to name just a few.
10 Books with Mentally Ill Main Characters
In honor of mental health month, today I want to talk about a topic close to my heart and something that has had a huge impact on me for my entire life – mental illness. I find a lot of my comfort in reading, so I wanted to share some of my personal favorite YA books that feature mentally ill main characters.
April Reading Wrap-up 2023!
April was a great month for reading, and I found myself engrossed in a variety of genres. From heartwarming romances to illuminating nonfiction pieces, I definitely had a diverse reading experience.
Five of My Favorite Book Covers
We’ve all heard the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. And I try really hard not to! But sometimes, book covers are just so darn beautiful that I can’t help it. Here are some books I felt especially drawn to because of the cover, which absolutely delivered!
March 2023 Reading Wrap Up
Hello and welcome to April! I didn’t read a ton of traditionally published work in March, but I did read an obscene amount of fanfiction.
Madly, Deeply (Alan Rickman)
Madly Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time. From his breakout role …
February 2023 Reading Wrap-Up!
I spent at least five minutes (actually much longer, but we don’t need to talk about that) sitting in front of my cursor wanting to type cliches about how short the month of February is and how it always slips away from me and how 28 days feels far more like 2 and some change, but I have held myself back for your sake (and mine). Too bad I can’t hold myself back from writing a run-on sentence.
Virginia Woolf: And the Women Who Shaped Her World (Gillian Gill)
I took a seminar on Virginia Woolf in my undergrad at the young and ignorant age of nineteen and I found myself jealous of her ability to turn a phrase but completely frustrated with the modernist stream-of-consciousness technique she employed.