Themed lists of recommendations and roundups of seasonal reading challenges.
One of the most exciting and terrifying things as a devoted reader is discovering that your favorite book is going to be turned into a movie or TV show. If done well, the film can be a global phenomenon that turns a huge audience and attracts more readers to the source material. When done poorly, … More YA Movie Adaptations: The Good, the Bad, and the Incomplete
Ah, middle school. There was a point in time where I would beg my mom to drive me to the library every week and she would have to limit the amount of books I’d check out. I think my subconscious goal was to read everything in the “Teen/Young Adult” section of the library. I must … More Books I Read in Middle School
I think there isn’t a soul out there who wouldn’t say that 2020 was an incomparably difficult year. Looking back, absolutely nothing happened as anyone expected it. I have been doing online college since March. That in itself feels strange to write. Sometimes, 2020 felt like it would never end. Despite it all, we made … More My Top 5 Books of 2020
I love vampires. There’s something just so mysterious and alluring (and sometimes sparkly!) about them. Vampires have overtaken my life in a few ways: first, by invading my TikTok For You Page with an abundance of Edward Cullen videos. Second, through my constant rewatching of The Vampire Diaries. It was actually my eighth grade English … More Top Five Vampire Reads
The fact that I’m putting together a fall TBR list feels unreal. How is it already September? Surrealism aside, fall is definitely my favorite season. I’m not ashamed to say I love a pumpkin spiced latte every once in a while, although tea is definitely my hot beverage of preference. Fall feels really cozy to … More What I’m Reading – Fall 2020
Summer is finally coming to an end! I’m just about to start back up with college classes and that means it’s time to round up my summer reading list. I started off really strong this summer and read a lot of books on vacation. But since beginning a heavy work schedule in August, my reading … More Summer 2020 Wrap Up & Ratings
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